I Bought the exiled king (by Natalie Winter) novel Chapter 139

Chapter 139

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A group of people had entered the royal hall, a convoy of sorts that seemed angry. And in front of them was standing Maelyn.

She was wearing a long silky gown, but she looked utterly bedraggled. There were bags under her eyes and her hair could use a brush.

Martin’s smile fell upon seeing her, and he immediately went to quiet her down.

“Maelyn what are you doing here?” He asked and pretended to care about her, but she aggressively shook his had off her shoulder and retorted.

“That is what I wish to ask you, prince Martin of Elorin.” She spat viciously, and Martin’s eyes bore into her.

Lord Bastian took a step forward and tried to assuage her.

“I believe Lady Maelyn is not doing good, health wise. We should probably get her checked by the royal healer.”

But she pointed her hand at that man and shook it threateningly.

“Just like you are looking after King Aecidus. Spare me your games, you lot. I know exactly what is going on here and I am going to expose you, Martin.”

She was seething in rage and Martin looked around, the first sign of fear crossing his face.

Another man who was standing behind her stepped forward to pat her shoulder reassuringly.

She looked at him with tears threatening to leak out of her eyes.

“I told you he was not going to honor his word, didn’t I father yet you wouldn’t believe me. Here is your proof.”

She pointed her finger at Martin and continued to cry out loudly.

“He promised me all the riches and glory if I helped him keep his father sick by administering all the wrong medicines. And then threw me away once I was of no use”

Martin glowered at her.

“How dare you accuse me of trying to kill my own father? I haven’t been able to eat or sleep properly ever since his health started to decline!”

However, her father, who was supposedly a neighboring King tried to calm them both down.

“Maelyn gets a little emotional and then says things she shouldn’t. I wasn’t aware of King Accidus declining health and wanted to pay him a visit.”

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He said, his eyes drifting from Martin to the King and landing on me.

Martin schooled his features into that of a welcoming host and nodded.

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“Of course, please do come. Had I known you were going to pay a visit in person, I would have arranged for a royal chariot to escort you here.”

He said, looking at the crowd to ensure he still had a chance of keeping his mask on that Maelyn had tried to pull apart.

“Father, don’t fall for his lies….” Maelyn began but her father held both her shoulders and said something to her softly.

He was probably ensuring she would not try to cause a scene. She still looked displeased and disgruntled but she finally gave him a weak nod.

The others members of the convoy exchanged glances with each other but stood watching without uttering a word.

Martin extended his hand and bowed to the King to pay his respects.

“I am not quite pleased with the circumstances leading to our meeting but, I am glad to have you by my side, King Beric of Amaldine.”

Martin then clapped his hands to get the servants to bring refreshments for the King. Meanwhile, Maelyn kept shooting murderous glances at Martin.

“Thank you for your kind hospitality, Prince Martin.”

They both approached the King’s bed as they conversed with each other politely. Nina bowed to Martin who gave her a side glance and she nodded before going away to get something.

“What is the reason for the King’s sudden illness? What do the royal healers say?” King Beric enquired.

King Aecidus lay on the bed looking thinner than a stick. His cheeks had sunk so hollow that they were just limp skin stretched over bones.

“They have no idea what is causing this. However, they are trying their best.”

Martin said, his eyes getting moist as he raised his hand to place it on hsi father’s.

“You should have informed us about this earlier. Our kingdom would have been more than happy to lend you our healers. They are known for their healing prowess even beyond the ocean.”

Martin looked like somebody had just punched him in the gut because he was absolutely bewildered with the suggestion.

He tried hard to think of a reply and only managed to smile weakly.

“Oh, I ddin’t want to seek favors from you, King Beric.”

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That was a lame ass reply but then Maelyn was the one who spoke.

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