12. What is Wrong with Me?

I avoided my father until I entered the garden.

It was the garden Francis showed me as a tribute to my grandmother, Sera.

Francis said Grandfather built this garden because it was the day he fell in love with her. Her presence here is what made his heart skip a beat. He also says these are her favorite flowers.

While I waited for Zayn to grab my coat, I insisted on using magic, but he warned me that I would be found out by anyone, maybe my father, Rebecca or Daniel.

And it won't look pretty if the people from the Magic Tower find out. I don't want to deal with them and become the savior.

I want a peaceful life in my castle and with the people around me.

Speaking of Daniel, I noticed his presence when I stopped to sit at the fountain.

I pretend not to know, dip my fingers in the water, and use magic to turn ice cold.

"Alice."

I looked at his reflection in the water and ignored him.

Hopefully, my cold attitude would make him leave but appearing on his face tells me he had somethi