?|THE LAST PIECE|?{Wmmap}

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Ashaya was a little anxious that something unexpected might happen due to her presence.

Yet, it does not seem like anything much had changed.

And when it came to forging a bond with Claude, she found herself indifferent.

Should affection be offered, she would graciously accept it.

......

Athanasia found herself in cloud of discontent, her metaculously crafted plan A to stay as quietly as possible is now in tatters.
The prospect of plan B an escape is still in the realm of possibility.
Meanwhile , plan C capturing Claudes heart.......

From a distance, Ashaya observed Athanasia's turmoil and with a gentle sigh made her way towards athanasia.
'Let's practice how to comfort and console people!'

Upon noticing Ashaya's approach athanasia hastily hid her paperwork.

Ashaya enveloped athanasia is a gentle embrace, which Athanasia returned.

"Are you worried about something?"
Ashaya inquired gently patting her sister's back.

"Hm..."
Athanasia mumbled.

"Don't worry. Everything will be fine..."
Ashaya reassuringly remarked.

"Do you think he hates us?"
Athanasia's voice trembled tears threatenings to come out.

"I don't know for certain.... But he might not harm us."

*Sniff

"Really?"

"Really.

You don't have to worry....if he tries to hurt you, I'll punch him on the face..."
Ashaya remarked gigling.

After a few moments of weeping Athanasia gradually regained her calm.

"Nooo you can't do that!"
Athanasia grinned widely.

"Hmmmm"
Ashaya nodded

"You went normal again!!"
Athanasia pouted playfully.

"What do you mean?"
Ashaya inquired, raising an eyebrow.

"Your tone!"

*Humph

"What's wrong with my tone?"
Ashaya playfully inquired.

"I thought you only looked like him! but now that I met him you even talk like him!"

"Who?father?"
Ashaya inquired with a hint of confusion lacing her voice.

Athanasia nodded enthusiastically.

'l know I look like him, I am like the female version of his younger self.
But when do I ever talk like him?...'

........

In the throne room

The emperor laungidly resigned on the throne.

"Lilian York long time no see."
He stated with a stoic expression.

"Blessings and glory upon the sun of Obelian empire."
Lily greeted, curtsing gracefully.

Ashaya and Athanasia following behind.

Claude glanced at his daughters.

"I haven't been able to pay enough attention to my daughters due to my duties at court.

But still they have grown into such healthy children. The credit belongs to you."

Claude's words sent a chill of dread through Athanasia.

And Ashaya Sayed quite as usual.

"Thank you your majesty."
Lily replied, maintaing her bow.

"However, from now on I'll be looking into their well being."
Claude's smiled.

It sent a shiver down Athanasia's spine.

"Starting today, princess Ashaya and princess Athanasia will be treated as a proper princesses."

"We eagerly anticipate such treatment."
Ashaya spoke a faint smile gracing her lips