Princess for brother

Chapter 18

The days passed slowly, like sticky tar, and with each new morning, Ashley felt her strength return a little. She still spent a lot of time in her room, but instead of lying motionless and staring at the ceiling, she was trying to sort out her thoughts and feelings.

Gradually, the darkness that enveloped her soul began to dissipate. More and more often, Ashley found herself able to breathe deeply without feeling a sharp pain in her heart. But at the same time, she knew that the scars left by what had happened would remain with her forever. They will remind her of herself every time she closes her eyes or falls into heavy memories.

Ashley started to leave the room, walking carefully through the corridors of the palace. She tried to avoid seeing George, but sometimes she caught the other people in the palace looking at her, curious, sympathetic, and sometimes even disapproving. Those stares made her feel vulnerable and helpless, but at the same time, she was determined to face her fate.

Walking through the garden, Ashley often stopped by the flowerbeds, breathing in the fragrance of the flowers and trying to find solace in it. She looked at the bright buds, the colorful butterfliesfluttering from flower to flower, and thought about how fragile and beautiful life is at the same time. "Maybe I can be reborn from the ashes like a phoenix," she mused.

But along with hope, there was also pain. The memories of that day were still sharp as knives, and sometimes she woke up with nightmares in which she relived what had happened. These dreams made her heart beat faster and her hands tremble. But Ashley tried not to give in to despair. She knew that she had to find the strength to move forward.

One day, as she sat at the window and watched the sunset, Ashley suddenly realized that she no longer wanted to hide from the world. She wants to tell Travis about what happened, wants to share her pain and find support in her brother. But along with that desire, she was afraid that he might turn his back on her. What if he finds her unworthy of his attention?

These thoughts tore Ashley apart. She was torn between the desire to open up and the fear of rejection. Sometimes she thought it was better to keep it a secret than face her brother's possible contempt. But at other times, she realized that she couldn't bear the burden alone anymore.

Ashley began to watch Travis, trying to figure out what mood he was in, what he was thinking and feeling. She noticed that her brother, too, had changed: he was more reserved, more thoughtful, and sometimes there was a hint of concern in his eyes. Ashley knew Travis was hiding something, but she couldn't figure out what it was.

One evening, as the sun sank below the horizon and the first stars began to shine in the sky, Ashley decided it was time to take a step toward her brother. She left her room and headed for Travis's quartersТревиса. Her heart was beating fast, and her palms were sweating with excitement. But she knew it was necessary: they need to be honest with each other, they need to support each other in this difficult hour.

When she reached the door to Travis's room, Ashley paused for a moment, gathering her strength. Then she took a deep breath and knocked.

A muffled voice came from inside.- Come in.

Ashley slowly opened the door and stepped into the room. Travis sat by the window, looking out into the distance, seemingly lost in thought. When he saw his sister, surprise flickered in his eyes, and then warmth.

"Ashley," he said softly, " I'm glad you came. I was beginning to worry about you.

Those words made Ashley feel tears welling up in her eyes. She walked over to her brother and sat down next to him, looking at him with hope and sadness.

"Travis," she said softly, " I need to tell you something. It's important, and I... I can't keep it to myself anymore.

Travis turned to look at her, and Ashley could see genuine concern and a desire to help. He took her hand in his.— I'm listening, Ashley." Tell me anything you want." I'll be there for you no matter what happens.

Ashley's heart began to pound. She knew that this was the moment of truth, that their future might depend on this conversation. But she also knew that she had to be honest with her brother, that she had to share her pain and fears with him.

And Ashley began to talk. She spoke slowly, choosing her words carefully, trying to convey all her feelings and emotions. With each word, she felt lighter, as if the weight that weighed on her soul was gradually disappearing.

When she finished, a heavy silence fell over the room. Travis looked at his sister with pain and rage in his eyes, and Ashley knew that everything would be different now. But at the same time, she sensed in his gaze both determination and a willingness to fight for justice.

So began a new stage in the lives of Ashley and Travis-a stage that will require them to have courage, fortitude and faith in each other. Their journey will be long and difficult, but they are ready to go through it together to find peace and happiness.

And the palace continued to live its own life, keeping secrets and whispers of the past within its walls. But for Ashley and Travis, the main thing now is in each other, in the bond that has become stronger in the face of adversity. And they know that together they can overcome any challenges that fate has in store for them.

Travis was slowly coming to, as if floating out of a dark abyss of oblivion. At first, he couldn't understand where he was or what had happened to him. The world around them was blurry, the sounds seemed to come from far away, and there was a strange emptiness in my head. But gradually his mind cleared, and Travis began to realize the reality.

He was lying in his room, on his own bed, covered with a warm blanket. Sunlight filtered through a crack in the heavy curtains, casting a dim light on the floor. Travis tried to move, but his body felt strange and unruly. He felt weak, but at the same time, he was feeling anxious. Something was wrong.

Travis struggled to his feet Тревисand looked around. The room looked the same as it always did, but something subtly changed. Maybe the atmosphere? Or his own perception? Travis couldn't pinpoint it, but he had a premonition of trouble.

He forced himself to get up and go to the window. The view of the palace garden calmed him down a little, but he still felt uneasy. Travis took a deep breath of fresh air, trying to collect his thoughts. "What happened to me? Why am I in this state? " he wondered.

Gradually, the memories began to return. Fragments of recent events popped up in my mind like pieces of a broken puzzle. Travis recalled the tense days, the strange incidents, the glances and omissions. And the more he thought about it, the more uneasy he became.

"Where's Ashley? Where's Clara?" Travis thoughtТревис. He decided to leave the room and find out what was going on in the palace. He struggled to his feet and headed for the door.

The corridors of the palace met him with silence. There were only occasional distant voices, but the general atmosphere was unusually calm and tense at the same time. Travis walked slowly, looking around carefully.

The first person he met was Margaret. She was walking towards him with a worried expression on her face. When she saw Travis, she stopped and breathed a sigh of relief.— You've finally come to your senses! We were so worried about you.— What happened?" Travis askedТревис, trying to hide his weakness. "Where are Ashley and Clara?""Ashley spends most of her time in her room," Margaret said. "And Clara... she's not in the best of shape, either. We are all going through hard times.

Margaret's words only served to increase Travis's alarm. He thanked her and continued his search. Before long, he actually found Ashley sitting by the window in her room, looking out into the distance with a strange, detached expression on her face.

Travis entered cautiously and approached his sister. Her eyes were blank, as if she was somewhere far away. He put a hand on her shoulder."Ashley, what's wrong with you?" You look ... lost."Ashley started, as if waking from a dream, and looked at her brother. Travis saw the shadow of pain and fear in her eyes."It's all right," she said, too quickly, too unnaturally. — It's just... it's just that I think a lot.

But Travis didn't believe her. He sensed that his sister was hiding something, that her soul was full of secrets and worries. He wanted to ask directly, but something held him back. Perhaps it's the fear of destroying a fragile trust, perhaps a premonition that now is not the time for frank conversations.

Nevertheless, Travis decided to follow Ashley and Clara to find out what was going on. He began to notice strange details: short whispers, wary glances, hidden conversations. All this only served to increase his unease.

One evening, while walking in the garden, Travis bumped into Clara. She was sitting on a bench, looking at the wilting flowers, and seemed lost in thought. Travis walked over to her and asked softly, " What's your name?""Clara, can you tell me what's going on?" I feel that something strange is going on in our house.Clara looked up, and Travis saw tears in her eyes. She sighed."Travis, I - I can't tell you everything. But believe me, we have serious problems. And they concern all of us.

These words only confirmed his worst fears. Travis knew that trouble was brewing in the palace, that secrets and intrigue were all around him. But who is behind all this? And how to protect Ashley and other people close to him?

Ночь Travis spent the night awake, thinking about everything he'd seen and heard. His mind painted dark pictures, and his heart was filled with anger and fear. He knew he had to act, but he didn't know where to start.

The next morning, Travis decided to talk to Robert. Maybe he knows more? Maybe together they can solve the mystery that shrouded the palace? But when he went to see Robert, he found that he, too, looked strange — pale, tired, as if exhausted from a long struggle.

The conversation with Robert hadn't worked much, but Travis sensed that he was hiding something, too. Travis was sure now that there was a conspiracy brewing in the palace, and they were all in danger. He needs to act cautiously, but decisively. You need to find allies and uncover secrets before it's too late.

Thus began his journey through the maze of palace intrigues and hidden dangers. Travis knew he was going to have a tough time, but he was prepared for it to protect his family. His resolve was growing stronger by the day, and his sense of foreboding only spurred him to action.

Meanwhile, there was an atmosphere of intense anticipation in the palace. No one knew what would happen next, but everyone sensed that changes were coming soon. And these changes can be fatal for all the inhabitants of the old British palace of the Kembel family.