Chapter 61

Ivan flinched and hid his hands behind his back noticing Alicia’s lingering gaze planted on his fingers.

Alicia looked away, deciding not to point out what she had seen.

“….I had never thought to bring a bouquet of flowers,” she said.

Heavy silence scattered all around thereafter. One could hear the steady rhythm of their heart. The series of incidents in the ship left the two parties, Alicia and Ivan, in a sour mood. They could not face each other properly, let alone talk. Though in truth it was Alicia’s doing. She chose to avoid him on purpose.

Unable to bear the still sullenness, Alicia opened her lips and broke the quietness. “But mother had always loved flowers, especially flowers commonly found in the road rather than the large, exotic flowers in the garden. Thank you. I’m sure she’s happy.”

“…..” Ivan’s eyes quivered and looked away.

Alicia looked down, fingers wiggling. She had nothing to say thereafter.

Then Ivan looked at the grave next to the countess coldly. “The count was