Provoking a Graceful Bloom Novel

---- Chapter 112 Sally's temples throbbed with frustration. What a headache. Why on earth couldn't they have tested the whip outside? Seeing the mess littering the room, she sighed in despair. Lilia also belatedly realized she had caused a bit of havoc, yet the joy of seeing her whip intact overwhelmed any trace of guilt. "| thought... | truly thought that it was gone forever." Her slender frame trembled for a moment, then she spun around and flung herself into Selena's arms. "Lena, thank you! I... I'm so sorry. Thank you!

I'm sorry!" Lilia broke off into sobs as Selena nearly toppled under the weight of her sudden embrace. The latter ignored Sally's concerned glance, shaking her head. Sally said nothing and carefully swept the scattered wood shavings from the floor, then motioned for the servants to leave quickly. Lilia cried for a long time, but her tears weren't for having her whip back. They were for the fact that both Selena and Sebastian were good people, and she had hurt him. She had even ruined his face. Selena said nothing, allowing the girl to weep herself out.

When at last Lilia had exhausted herself, Selena offered a small, warm ---- smile. "Would you like to try an Aurensian dessert? Our chef is rather skilled." A piece of delicate cake was placed before Lilia. She took it, nibbling between hiccups and quiet sniffles, leaving Selena both amused and exasperated. Just as the young princess' mood finally settled, she suddenly grabbed Selena's hand. "Where did he go?" "Who? My brother?" Lilia nodded eagerly. "Take me to him. | must apologize in person." Selena smiled gently. "There's no need for that.

As long as there are no lingering grievances, it is enough. My brother is straightforward and good-natured. He would never hold something like this against anyone." "But his face-" "It's only a surface wound which will heal in time. Besides, he's a man. A faint scar will not trouble him, and my brother would never care about that." Lilia's lips quivered. She longed to protest that she did care. After all, it was entirely her fault. ---- "General Campbell went to the hunting grounds, didn't he? | heard from Elias that Aurensia's Autumn Hunt will soon be held.

He had intended to attend to see the skill of your warriors firsthand, but | suppose he doesn't know if he'll recover in time to join," said the princess. "| heard Prince Elias was injured. How badly?" Selena asked, her curiosity piqued. Nathaniel had only admitted to injuring Elias himself, but had not said how severe the wounds were. "It's nothing serious, just superficial cuts. No bones or tendons were harmed. Though with so many wounds, he'll have to endure quite a bit of pain," Lilia explained. Selena frowned.

She couldn't fathom why Nathaniel had beaten up Elias so mercilessly, leaving him battered from head to toe. "By the way, Nate is at the hunting grounds today as well. We must go, Lena. | insist on apologizing to General Campbell in person," Lilia added. Selena hesitated. She had no desire to tangle further with the Demon Lord, yet the princess' determination left her no choice. Reluctantly, she set out with her. The royal hunting grounds lay in the outskirts and were vast in size, so there was no guarantee she would run into the Demon. ---- Lord.

To be honest, Selena was still worried about her brother's wound. The small vial of medicine she carried remained untouched. Normally, the hunting grounds weren't heavily guarded, but with the Autumn Hunt set to begin soon, extra soldiers had been sent to patrol over the past couple of days. Today, Sebastian himself was overseeing the inspection. Since Selena was his sister, the guards naturally allowed her passage. Once they were inside, Lilia said, "I'll go ask where General Campbell is.

Wait here a moment." As the princess hurried off, Selena stood beneath the shade of an ancient oak, watching her retreating figure. Just as Lilia disappeared from her sight, a sharp, teasing voice suddenly rang out from behind her. "You've really been clinging to him all this time! How shameless of you!"