Chapter 15 Visiting Alger

[Aimee] Cynthia’s care helped me to bounce back to health quickly. I eagerly suggested to Ares about visiting Alger. “I’m better now, Ares. You promised me that I could see Alger.” Ares agreed to my request. Although I could tell he wasn’t in a good mood, he said nothing. He even inquired about the gift I planned to bring. I gave it some thought. The greenhouse was still in ruins, but the few potted flowers Ares had brought back the other day were thriving. In the end, I picked a purple Roman, which represented hope. As Ares had been busy lately, I thought he would let me go alone. Yet, to my surprise, he came with me. “Thank you, Ares. You’ve been nothing but kind.” I expressed my gratitude to Ares while carrying a pot of Roman in my hands, Ares ruffled my hair with a smile. He had always seemed interested in my hair. However, I didn’t mind it. In fact, I found it reassuring. Alger was waiting for me at the entrance when we arrived at the Mandis’ castle. “Why ar