143: Journey to the Hollow

Before she could go to Berinda, she was called back to the Hazel estate by her grandmother. Since the message was tagged as urgent, she left right away with a portal. When she arrived, she was led to her grandmother’s office.

“With how quickly you answer my summons, you give me a sort of anxiety and unrealistic expectations.”

“I will try to delay my journey next time, grandmother.”

“No, I know you don’t like to waste your time so I’ll get straight to the point. Crown Prince Reagan sent another letter to ask if we will be attending the ball. He was vague but it’s obvious he wants you there. This choice is entirely yours if you want to attend but if you want to proceed to Berinda, then…”

“Grandmother, giving me a choice whether to attend can be seen as favoritism by the other members of the family. I appreciate the intent but I don’t want grandmother’s heart to be broken if the family is divided. However, the Crown Prince didn’t specify that I had to show up, did he?”

“No, he did not.”