159 CHAPTER 80 (1) - Why Did I Come Back Here, Again?

Even after she had sent off Petronilla, Patrizia continued to sit on the bench as she thought about something. No one would be able to determine how this would affect the coming battles, as an unexpected reinforcement had emerged. Patrizia was now wondering what was left for her to take care of, when a low voice came from above her.

"The flowers were pretty."

"Ah?" Patrizia looked up in surprise. It was that person. She thought without saying a word.

What a relief. That nothing had happened...

"What did your words mean earlier?"

"What do you mean?"

"Do not be surprised, pretend it is nothing…"

"..."

"That is what you had said, most likely."

"Yes, Your Majesty," Patrizia smiled awkwardly and lied to him. "You were not surprised. The flowers were so pretty, I thought you would be surprised."

Lucio pushed his face up close to Patrizia at the end of her words. He whispered to her in a low voice. "Lies."

"…"

"You cannot lie that well."

"… What are you talking about?"