Marine had been having sleepless nights ever since she had learnt about the townsmen’s conspiracy, so much that even while tutoring George in the loft her mind kept digging for answers. “Is this correct, princess?” George enquired and raised the paper.
“No, it’s wrong. You can’t betray his Lordship after all that he has done for the kingdom,” Marine replied and pushed the paper away.
“Um...Princess, I was mentioning the grammar?” George said and looked at her puzzled. He noticed the tension in her eyes as she stared at the window.
“This only goes to show that they don’t trust my father anymore...” she murmured and crossed her brows as terrible thoughts perturbed her mind.
“Princess...Are you alright?” He felt worried and placed his hand gently on hers.
Marine felt his warm touch and s
