Chapter 1436
“I don’t think anything other than a DNA test could be more convincing.”
Queen Julia gripped the towel on her lap tightly, her nerves seemed hard to restrain. “No need for DNA, you just need to tell me about your mother, she…”
“Your Majesty, the bath is ready, Ms. Chloe should take a hot bath as soon as possible.”
Lea suddenly emerged from the bathroom, tactfully cutting off Queen Julia’s words,
Only then did the Queen look enlightened, hastily saying, “You should go have a bath.”
Watching Chloe enter the bathroom, Lea walked over to Queen Julia. “Your Majesty, although what Princess Barbara did was wrong, she did have a point. You’re too invested in this, and it’s inevitable that you’ll act on impulse…”
“Lea, I know your concerns.” Queen Julia cut off Lea’s nagging. “I did act impulsively, but this is about Jasmine. I can’t possibly have no reaction. I miss her, Lea, I miss her so much… This girl, she gives me hope… I have a feeling, she is… she’s my daughter’s child…”
Julia’s voice choked up, a bitter pain swelling in her heart to the point of suffocation. She was again in tears, her hands clutched tightly on her chest, her shoulders trembling along with her.
Her sorrowful state was so heart–wrenching that even Lea’s eyes welled up in sympathy. “Your Majesty… Please don’t be too sad, Ms. Chloe is here, and there are still many ways to verify..
Queen Julia nodded, looking in the direction of the bathroom, her eyes filled with anticipation.
Ava arrived at Queen Julia’s bedroom in record time. Hearing the door knock, Queen Julia furrowed her brows.
Lea whispered, it’s Princess Ava.”
Julia’s face darkened even more. “Why is there so much drama from these three tonight? Tell her I’m asleep!”
Lea nodded, walked to the door, opened it, and whispered, “Princess Ava, the Queen is tired today and plans to rest. Whatever it is, please come back tomorrow.” Ava’s brow furrowed, but she smiled and said, “Lea, the Queen’s bedroom clearly still has a guest. Why is she going to sleep now?”
Lea’s eyebrows twitched imperceptibly. “Princess Ava, do I really need to spell it out? The Queen is very tired and doesn’t want to see anyone right now,. Is that clear enough?”
Lea repeated her statement, leaving Ava wishing she could slap this old woman. She forced a smile, but her expression failed to hold. “Lea, Barbara told me what happened. As my mother’s personal attendant, how could you allow such a person with an unknown background to approach her? After all, my mother is the Queen of Y Country, and not just anyone can see her, right?”
Ava didn’t even give Lea a chance to speak. She just kept going, “Also, please remember your place and how you should speak to me. Have I been so laid–back that you’ve forgotten that I’m still a princess of Y Country?”
Lea’s face tightened, she gave a cold laugh, and said, “That’s true, since you know you’re the noble princess of Y Country, then why are you arguing with me at the door, at this late hour? Princess Ava, you’ve never been as reckless as you are tonight. I’m really curious, apart from the state banquet, what’s so special about today to make all three of you… so anxious.”
Ava felt a rush of panic, her fingers curled. She swallowed hard, then slowly said, “A person with unknown origins is doing everything possible to get close to the Queen, with impure motives. Don’t you think we should be worried?”
“Who said she has unknown origins?” Julia’s cold, somber voice came from the room. Lea stepped aside to see Julia walking out and respectfully moved aside. Ava immediately straightened up and stepped into the room. “Mother, what are you thinking? You can’t just let any random person get close to you…”
Julia frowned, all her thoughts were on one thing right now, and she didn’t have time to argue with Ava. “What are you here for this late at night?”
“Of course, I’m worried that you might be deceived in a moment of impulse.”
Ava helped Julia walk inside while speaking, her gaze subtly scanning the room. Seeing no one, her eyes flashed with confusion.
Queen Julia said coldly, “You and Barbara are indeed mother and daughter. How foolish do you think I am that I would be deceived?”
Ava sighed, appearing very earnest. “People can be unpredictable. There are many bold people these days, and it’s not impossible for you to be exploited due to your lack of guard. I’ve known you since I was a child, and also Barbara and Becky. How they respect and adore you, you must know this. Would we have ulterior motives towards you? Don’t just assume she’s the person you’re looking for because of a song…”
“Ava, Queen Julia suddenly called out.
“What is it?”
Julia looked straight at Ava, her face expressionless. “Is what you told me true?”
Ava was taken aback, not quite catching on, “What?”
“Back then, the thing you told me, that my daughter Jasmine was dead. Was that true?”
Ava’s face stiffened, her palms suddenly cold, her fingers trembling uncontrollably.
Back then…
Seeing Ava’s reaction, Julia squinted her eyes and asked again, “Was what you said back then true?”
The overwhelming pressure made Ava’s heart quiver; she even dared not breathe. “Of course it’s true… I saw her body being cremated with my own eyes…” Yeah, because Jasmine was cremated, Julia thought she’d never see her again in this lifetime. But still, Julia couldn’t help but imagine countless times, that if Jasmine were still around, what kind of life she’d be living each day. On her birthday every Christmas. Was there anyone who’d make a fuss about her? Did she grow up healthy? Did she get a decent education? Did she meet her prince charming? Did she have good–looking kids…?
In Julia’s world, Jasmine was still alive, kicking around in some corner of the world. However, Julia had to face the harsh reality over and over again. Ava was
constantly reminding her, Jasmine was no more.
