Ferdinand, Raymond, and Alvis all pondered what Alwin could be hiding that he would lie to them like this.
[Is it also something he cannot tell us yet?] Ferdinand thought, glancing at Arabella.
'I'm so sorry, Ferdinand. I wanted to tell you everything, but I cannot,' Arabella felt a pang of pain in her chest.
She understood it must be difficult for Ferdinand, not knowing what she was hiding from him, but he still chose to be patient and give her time.
It was the same for Alwin this time.
[Please, forgive me.
This is for your happiness, my lord.
I won't allow the past to happen again, no matter what.
I'm so sorry for lying to you like this.]
It was painful for Alwin to lie, but he must do it for now.
Arabella understood how he felt. She had also felt it all those times she had to lie to Ferdinand.
It wasn't easy. But they had to. For now, at least.
"I see…" Ferdinand noticed Alwin lied, but let it go.
Raymond and Alvis did as well, but they did not question further.
