Reborn, Its Time To Save My Family And.. My Enemy!
Chapter 54: She Has Burdens To Endure!

Chapter 54: She Has Burdens To Endure!

It took a second to Oriana to reply. They have not Pleaded her to stay with them. They only want her to eat the meal together and then leave as if she was not needed.

Her eyes narrowed and her chest tightened. A strange emptiness felt there.

"Ha! And why should I listen to you?" Oriana turned to leave. Olivia looked at her with dimmed eyes. At least she had put in some effort!

"It is alright, we can still have fun." She looked at the lingering gaze of the kids and felt remorseful. She had made so many attempts to change Oriana’s heart but nothing seemed to work.

"But mother.." Abi sniffled as she watched her mother leaving. She wanted to follow her but was afraid that she would only be scolded.

"Did you not hear her? She is leaving because she is busy!" Leo pulled Abi toward the sea. "She is the duchess, how could she swim in the water in public." His voice had a hint of sarcasm. Oriana could still hear them. She only gritted her teeth as she heard her kids. Ha! They were mocking her! Good! Very good!

When she turned, Olivia had taken the kids toward the shore. The warm waves of the sea were washing their feet. They only walked closer until the strong waves were hitting them like never before.

"What if they fall?" she gasped and took a step forward until she heard her guard.

"The shores are safe, your grace. And there are three guards in the distance in case something goes wrong. The kids are safe. They are only... enjoying it." Only then did Oriana stop. She watched the giggling faces of their kids intently.

Abi was laughing hard when water touched her body and face. Her clothes were clinging tightly to her body now. But since it was a simple gown, it was not pulling Abi down. And the color was dark so her skin was not visible.

Oriana started at her own gown. She was wearing a light color but heavy layered gown. "I would have drowned already." her rueful smile looked strange on her face. Especially when her kids were laughing and enjoying themselves. While holding one hand of Olivia, they used the other hand to throw water on each other.

Olivia was scolding the kids but her voice was full of indulgence. The bright rays of sun were dancing on their faces. It made their faces look warm and glowing. The scene was so harmonious. There was no place for Oriana in it. Olivia looked at their mother and the kids did not seem to miss anyone anymore.

Her heart felt heavy. They did not need her. They treat her like this when it was her effort to give them this life. If not for her heardwork, would Olivia ever enjoy such freedom? Would the kids have such a facility? Yet..!

"Your grace, if you want to go to them, i can arrange an extra set of clothes." the maid added hesitantly. As a woman, she could understand the sorrow on Oriana’s face. Which woman did not want the love and affection of her children?

Oriana hesitated as she looked at the maids.

"Why would I need that?" though she said so, she still kept staring at her kids playing with Olivia. They have sat down now hugging each other. They were talking but even if she strained her ears, she could not hear them.

The guard looked away when Oriana took a deep breath.

"Well, someone should go and remind them they would catch the cold if they stayed in the water for too long. Go, bring the dress you were offering." The maid was stunned. Though she had offered it, knowing Oriana, she was sure Oriana would never accept it. What just happened there?

Even the guard was stunned.

"Your highness!"

"I will only go to call them, you need not worry so much." hearing her cold voice, the guard could only nod.

Oriana watched as the kids hugged Oriana and kissed her cheeks. Her face glowing with motherly glow. It left her Oriana burning. As if her possession was taken away from her. Strange hatred burned her for the first time.

"Your highness, I have brought the dress." The maid came running, afraid that Oriana would change her decision.

Oriana nodded and went to the tent to change her clothes. The maid followed her with a grin on her face. If the duchess enjoyed the water? Would it change her personality for the better? It still felt like a dream.

With the help of the maid, Oriana changed her clothes hurriedly, she did not complain even when the maid took off her heavy necklace. But when she came out, two messengers were waiting for her. They looked pale faced.

Her face went cold instantly. All the excitement to enjoy water with her kids was gone as if it was nothing but an illusion.

"What happened?" the messenger flinched and exchanged glances. The first came forward but did not dare to meet Oriana’s eyes.

"Your grace, the troop of knights had returned after defeating the barbarians from the Aykyron’s estate. They would reach the palace in half an hour. His grace is not here. And in his absence.." the messenger could not bear her cold and piercing gaze anymore. Asking her to come with them was too much for him.

"It is my responsibility to welcome the troops and congratulate them for their success." Oriana laughed. The rare emotions on her face were gone as if they never existed. "Since my eldest son had worked so hard and won the battle for us, I must go and congratulate him." she nodded.

As she walked, she spared last glance toward the kids. Olivia was staring back at her. She looked shocked to see what Oriana was wearing. The kids were looking at her with a stunned gaze too but there was a smile of hope on their faces. Oriana’s gaze hardened at once, she looked away and walked followed by the maid and guard.

"Go and ask all the staff to prepare for a huge celebratory dinner. Invite all the noble families and the royal family too."

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