Chapter 224 71: Greater Concern

• Xoe POV
• A wide smile stayed on Ferdinand’s face as he welcomed Xoe down the stairs, taking her from Simon’s hand. She tried to keep a steady smile while scanning through the crowd to find Ace among those standing around. He became a needle in a haystack, and finding him seemed impossible. She soon had to turn her attention from the crowd over to her father, who now led her towards the corner of the room where Queen Beaula stood in a simple red robe speaking to Lord Issac Othman, the father of Niall.
• “Princess, it is so nice to see you back in your kingdom in one piece,” the old man said, and a smile came onto his wrinkled face.