THE WASTED QUEEN
Chapter 81 - Kedrick's death
On the eve of the night Calista and Theodore arrived at Lezarde. The two wasted no time and chose to quickly go to the Duke's residence.
The servants were shocked at the arrival of Calista and Theodore who were rumored to have died 10 years ago. They immediately welcomed his master's arrival even with mixed feelings.
“Welcome back in Lezarde, your noble consort.”
“We didn't expect that you two were still alive.”
“Uncle is where Dad?” ask Calista to the butler.
“Mr Is in her room Miss, Do you want me to drop off?”
“No need, let me alone go see him uncle.”
Calista ran up the stairs, as did Theodore who followed the mother from behind. Arriving at the father's room, Calista immediately knelt down and held the father's arm.
“Pardon your daughter who just came back now.”
“Sorry to see you now,” Calista said as she pressed her father's hand against his cheek.
How shocked Kedrick was to realize the arrival of Calista and Theodore.
“Calista when did you come, son, why are you crying?”
“Dad why didn't you tell me your condition?”
“Why should I tell you, dad is fine, I don't want to worry you.”
“It's precisely because dad didn't say it that worries me.”
“Dad if Leonardo didn't tell me, I probably wouldn't know your condition, please don't do that again, the old man I have is just you, Dad, you're all that's left.”
Kedrick smiled, trying to get up from his sleep and leaning his body on the wall, even with the help of the princess.
“Dad if you can't afford don't force yourself to sit.”
Kedrick shook his head, “I can still sit down, it feels more comfortable talking this way.”
The old man then gently stroked his daughter's hair. “You know that my father is no longer young, my daughter. It's been decades since your mother left us.”
“Just wait for the time for father to leave this world.”
Calista shook her head, “Dad don't say that, do you want to leave your daughter alone?”
“Abella, there's still Theo and Leonardo as dad's replacement.”
“Your son and husband will protect you in your place.”
“Look at my grandson now, how handsome and handsome he is, Theo if grandfather is not around, you will take care of your mother right?”
“Grandfather, I always look after mom until anytime.”
“See your son and Leon will always be next to you Abella.”
“Dad, Leon is no longer my husband, and he, he's just a stranger to me dad.”
“Abella, I know you're so sick because of his treatment, but I hope you can forgive him and start a new life with Leonardo.”
“Dad used to be so rejecting his presence, but you know since dad was sick, almost every day Leonardo visited dad.”
“When he was here, when dad saw his face, there was only a look of regret plastered on his face Abella.”
Calista remained silent, unable to reply to his father's words.
“Dad we think of it later, now rest, father's condition will deteriorate if it continues this way.”
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The next day in Tibelia, Aaron and Alexa, who had been staying for a day at the Hilis family home, finally decided to return to the capital.
“Mother can I come back later?”
“Of course, mom will wait for Alexa's arrival here, your sisters will also be happy.”
“Freya me and Alexa go take good care of yourself, and please do not refuse my gift again.”
Freya nodded, after the two of them went up the carriage Lidra and Violet came.
“Emperor Axios is gone?” ask Lidra.
“Yes, they're gone.”
“Thank God, you know the villagers are starting to talk bad about you again. That you're pregnant with a married man.”
"They spoke like that because of the presence of Emperor Axios and his nephew."
"Oh, I can't stop thinking about the villagers who like to interfere."
“Yes, you should have pityed us, because of that emperor, Violet and I were forced to sleep in the shop and hear all the ravings from the villagers."
“Yes yes, forgive me brother.”
“Freya what did that emperor say about your children?”
“He was so happy for their birth and gave my two sons the name.”
“Oh, thank God, I thought he would get angry and force you to go home to Axios with him, but fortunately he was aware of his actions.”
On the other hand, precisely at the palace Lezarde, Leonardo was surprised to hear about Kedrick's deteriorating condition.
“His Majesty's report, we have news of Mr. Duke's condition getting worse, now he can only lie down without being able to sit or eat.”
“What!”
“Quick prepare the horse carriage, we will go to Duke's mansion!”
Leonardo quickly moved on, he left the job on the table, and hurried away.
Arriving at the residence of Duke Kedrick, Leonardo was increasingly surprised to see the child who welcomed his arrival.
“Theo, when did you come to Lezarde, son? You're okay, right?”
Theodore nodded, “I'm fine dad, me and mom got here last night.”
“Dad, I'm sorry for what I told you on Rodelis, I didn't mean to hurt your heart.”
“I just want good between you and mom are both happy and no one hurt each other, forgive me.”
Leonardo smiled, how proud he was of his son. “No problem, the most important thing is that you don't hurt your mother.”
Calista you always amaze me, you managed to educate our son to be a good boy. Leonardo.
“Then what about your grandfather Theo's condition, I heard news about his deteriorating condition.”
“It is precisely because of that that I wait for Father, grandfather wants to meet you.”
“Alright, let's go see him.”
Theodore nodded.
In the room Leonardo can see Kedrick lying weak and Calista kneeling by the side of the bed holding his father's hand.
The sad atmosphere was felt in the room that Leonardo often visited. Kedrick smiled at the presence of his son-in-law and grandson.
“Leonardo come here,”
This time Kedrick no longer used formal language, even calling the man by name.
Leon complied, kneeling beside Calista, while Theodore stood behind his parents.
“Leonardo, will you promise me?”
“About what father?”
“Leon, I feel like my life won't be long. I can't take care of Calista and Theodore, please take care of them for me.”
“Dad, what are you saying, please do not talk like that,” pinta Calista who can no longer hold back her tears.
“Abella p, pu, my daughter, I approve j, if you really want to remarry, I will always support you both,” Kedrick said again while uniting the hands of Calista and Leonardo.
“Ka, you two, be good money parents for Theodore, and I hope you can mend your relationship.”
“Leonardo promise me you'll keep it.”
Leonardo nodded, “I will always protect Calista and Theodore father, I will protect them.”
Kedrick smiled again, the old man's eyes slowly closed and the next few seconds Kedrick no longer breathed.
“Dad!”
“Dad!”
“Dad, no, don't leave me and Theo.”
“No, no Dad, don't go!”
“Dad!”
Calista's hysterical cry broke the atmosphere of the room that had been so quiet, Leonardo who saw Calista like that involuntarily hugged him.
“Leon, dad, dad, he left us.”
Leonardo, who also felt sad stroking Calista's back, maybe Calista could be a little calm.