The Vampire Prince's Blindfolded Bride
Chapter 220: Brother Izaak bullied you

Chapter 220: Brother Izaak bullied you

Melody cautiously raised her gaze to meet his, her heart pounding with an odd sensation. She had braced herself for anger, for fury, but instead, she found Izaak’s eyes clouded with a melancholy that seemed to swallow his joy.

Izaak yearned to pour out his heart to her, to unravel the knot of misunderstandings between them. Yet, the sight of her eyes, brimming with uncertainty, struck him with a harsh reality.

She wasn’t meant to be entangled in his world. His dreams, fueled by a mere vision, had soared too high. He had dared to reach for the stars, only to realize they were far beyond his grasp.

"Zerah will terminate your service," Izaak said.

Melody didn’t expect to hear this. Why did it feel Izaak suppressed the words he wanted to utter a moment ago?

"You are free to leave. You will be compensated for the days you have served here," Izaak continued, his voice steady but his eyes betraying a sadness that words could not capture. It was as if a part of him was being chipped away with each word he spoke, leaving behind a hollow echo of unspoken sorrow.

Melody lowered her eyes as she felt worried now. She should not have made such an irrational decision to leave his service. Izaak had been the kindest master she had ever served. She had been dismissed from numerous jobs in the past, but none of those dismissals had affected her. Life had taught her to move on swiftly.

However, Izaak’s dismissal was different. It struck a chord within her, leaving her genuinely upset. She yearned to rectify her mistake, to make amends, but words failed her. The opportunity to speak up had slipped through her fingers, leaving her with a heavy heart and regret.

Melody moved silently outside, her footsteps barely audible as she navigated her way to the drawing room.

A feminine voice broke the silence, causing her to lift her head abruptly. "Is Brother Izaak not here?" The voice belonged to a woman who was distinctly different, her eyes particularly striking. Melody found herself wondering about the woman’s identity.

"His Highness is in the dressing chamber," Melody responded, her voice steady despite the uncertainty swirling within her.

"Oh, when he returns, could you please hand this to him?" Alora requested, her fingers delicately lifting a bowl from the tray. Inside was a spoon, nestled amidst a milk porridge adorned with dry fruits and garnished with rose petals.

Without hesitation, Melody reached out to take the bowl. As her fingers brushed against Alora’s, a moment of mutual scrutiny ensued as they found each other’s hands warm. Their eyes locked, each woman silently assessing the other with a hint of skepticism.

"Are you a human?" Alora questioned, her eyes wide with astonishment.

"Yes," came the simple response from Melody.

"I am Alora, Prince Magnus’s wife. It brings me joy to encounter another human within these palace walls. My brother Izaak never mentioned employing a human," Alora confessed, a smile playing on her lips.

"I beg your pardon, Your Highness," Melody responded, "I failed to recognize you."

"There’s no need for apologies," Alora reassured her, her curiosity piqued. "May I know your name?"

"I am known as Melody, Your Highness," Melody replied.

"Wow! You have such a nice name, Melody!" Alora said and she held her hand and took her toward the sofa. Selvina, too, followed them silently. As they took the seats on the sofa, Alora took the bowl from Melody and put it on the table.

"Meet, Selvina. She is my personal attendant and one of my close friends. Oh, you and I can be friends too. I love making friends," Alora stated with a smile.

Melody was shocked by the warm nature that Alora possessed. In a world where she mostly encountered deceitful people, Alora was the purest soul she ever met. Unlike the other noblewomen, who never even spared a glance at her, Alora was different.

"Friends? But I am on the verge of leaving the palace," Melody found herself responding.

"Leaving? For what reason?" Alora’s brows knitted together in confusion.

"Why is Alora present here?" The sound of Izaak’s voice echoed in the room as he finally entered.

"Brother Izaak, I have brought you a bowl of milk porridge. That’s the reason for my presence," Alora responded, rising from her seat. Both Melody and Selvina had already vacated their seats.

"Why is Melody leaving? Did Brother Izaak release her from her duties?" Alora inquired, puzzled.

Izaak’s gaze rested on Melody, but he remained silent, leaving Alora in a state of bewilderment about the unfolding situation.

"Melody, why don’t you answer to Alora?" Izaak suggested.

"I-I..."

"Never mind, Melody. I understand now. Brother Izaak bullied you, didn’t he?" Alora shot a glare at the prince.

"I never bullied her," Izaak replied.

"Brother Izaak, falsehoods don’t suit you," Alora admonished, shaking her head before turning her attention back to Melody. "You are welcome to serve under me," she proposed.

Izaak couldn’t help but chuckle, finding it amusing that Alora had unknowingly become the link that kept him and Melody connected.

"And if Brother Izaak has ever reprimanded you, you can confide in me. I will stand up for you," Alora declared, placing a hand over her heart.

"Oh, no, Your Highness. The Prince has never been cruel to me," Melody hastened to dispel the misconceptions.

"Then, it’s settled. Brother Izaak, if you have no objections, Melody will be in my service," Alora declared.

"I have no objections. And Alora, I’ve never been harsh with her. You know me better than anyone. Have I ever been unkind to you?" Izaak questioned.

"Yes, Brother Izaak, you were a bit stern earlier. Now, please enjoy the porridge," Alora responded, her gaze shifting back to Melody. "Come along. I assure you I’ll treat you well," she promised.

Melody’s eyes met Izaak’s, who finally voiced his thoughts, "It would be more beneficial for you to serve Alora than me. Since my sister-in-law wants you with her, I cannot object to it either."

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