Chapter 35 Love, Lies, And A Very Pouty Mixarnt

Mixarnt, He had watched the entire scene unfold. From the moment Rainel knelt to the way Aelries hesitated—then gave in. His smile faded ever so slightly as his gaze dropped to the floor, his black hair casting a shadow over his deep blue eyes. His fingers curled into fists at his sides, then relaxed again. A small smirk tugged at the edge of his lips—not from amusement, but from the pain he was trying to hide. “Heh… I guess I’ll give the two of you some alone time,” he muttered, forcing a light-hearted tone as he turned around, walking away with his usual casual grin, one that didn’t quite reach his eyes.