The Devil's Betrothed novel Chapter 354

Chapter 354: Promise To Father

"What happened?" Sanie asked, her curiosity piqued by Oriana’s shocked reaction.

Oriana quickly pulled herself together and looked at Sanie, masking her astonishment with a smile. "I was concerned that touching this exquisite flower might damage it. That could get both of us into trouble."

Sanie gazed at the beautiful flower, tempted by its allure. After all, who wouldn’t be drawn to such beauty, especially when there were so many of them?

"I think it should be fine. A gentle touch won’t harm the flower," Sanie ventured as she extended her hand toward it. However, before she could make contact, Oriana stopped her.

"Don’t." Oriana’s hand intercepted Sanie’s just before it reached the flower.

Unknown to Sanie, these flowers were imbued with malevolent black magic, capable of causing harm to ordinary humans with a mere touch.

Sanie looked at Oriana’s hand holding hers, her face flushed with a furious blush. It was the first time a boy had held her hand, and her heart raced as she gazed at Oriana with bashful expressions.

Oriana, realizing Sanie’s reaction, felt puzzled for a moment and then understood the reason behind her shyness. Hastily, she released Sanie’s hand. "My apologies, Lady Sanie. I should have been more cautious."

Seeing Oriana apologetic, Sanie regained her composure. "It’s alright. I understand that Mister Orian was concerned for my safety. I won’t touch the flower, I promise."

"Alright. Let’s leave this place," Oriana suggested, casting a final glance at the eerily silent rear section of the mansion.

Sanie agreed, and the two began to walk away.

"Mister Orian, your hands are quite beautiful for a young man. Even my hands aren’t as lovely as yours," Sanie commented.

Oriana cleared her throat awkwardly and responded, "It’s because I serve as His Highness’s personal aide, and I’m spared from laborious tasks."

"Oh," Sanie uttered, a little embarrassed.

Oriana continued, "Lady Sanie, if you don’t mind, may we become friends?"

"F-Friends?" Sanie’s blush returned. A boy had just asked her to be his friend?

"I thought we could be friends since I find you to be a good person. However, if you’re not willing, that’s perfectly fine. I understand that maintaining a friendship with a man might bring complications for a lady."

"No, no. I wouldn’t mind being friends with a fine gentleman like Mister Orian."

Oriana smiled. "So we can be friends?"

"There have been recent issues in the northeastern border," Arlan replied, his tone resolute, "and my presence is essential to quell the rebels. Father is well aware of the escalating troubles there, and it’s my duty to address them." _{freёwebnoѵel.com}