Chapter 43 Blinded By Betrayal Pt1

• As Arcel said, Taddeo spoke to his parents. I didn't interfere, thinking I was outside that mess—or maybe not. Alethea was involved because this would affect her arrangement with Taddeo.
• I didn't know what they talked about. All I knew was that Aunt Adelaide cried, and it seemed serious enough to worry Arcel, though Taddeo appeared unaffected. I knew he was concerned about Aunt Adelaide's tears, but something held him back from showing too much sympathy.
• That night, I stayed locked in my room. I thought it would only worsen Aunt Adelaide's emotional state if I showed my face. She might think I'd be hurt by Taddeo's decision.