Chapter 155

Maxi felt despondent at Ulyseon's words. Could it be that Riftan was using the meeting as an excuse to avoid her? After all, he had always been adept at evading her whenever he was angry. She anxiously picked at her food and tried to rest.

When Riftan did not return even into the late hours of the night, Maxi surmised that her suspicions had been correct. She lay waiting on the cot until the fatigue finally dragged her into sleep.

Unsurprisingly, she awoke to an empty bed. She hurriedly got ready for the day. Just as she was about to rush outside, Ulyseon entered the tent.

"Good morning, my lady!"

The young knight gave her a bright smile and placed her breakfast on the table.

Maxi tried to conceal her anxiety behind a composed expression as she asked, "Riftan… did not return last night. D-Did the meeting last all night?"