Mathias' POV
The sound of great laughter filled me with satisfaction. It was an unexpected encounter that left us prisoners. This grim expression should explain everything if I didn't like it.
Aurel also responded to them, quietly giving them her sweet smile. I cursed myself and should have finished my work earlier so that there would be no need to meet with Mr. Benedict and my father.
Right now, I felt like I was in hell.
"What's wrong with your face, Mathias?" she nudged my shoulder. "Your relationship with your father has improved." She spoke to me with a worried look on her face.
Indeed, our relationship had improved. But because he's interfering with my time with Aurel, it's possible that our relationship could deteriorate again.
I took a deep breath and drank quickly. Trying to
