Maxim could guess what was on Soren's mind and he didn't blame the young physician for giving him an accusing gaze. No, actually, he didn't really care. Soren could think all he wanted, Maxim would not pay him any heed.
"So, what happened to Emmelyn?" Maxim asked Soren. "Can you do anything to help her?"
Soren's knitted his brows. He tried to maintain a civil attitude when he spoke. "Princess Elise is really kind and sweet. Please don't marry her if you don't love her."
"I think it's none of your business," Maxim raised an eyebrow. "We are betrothed by our mothers before we were born. This is what her late mother wanted before she passed away."
"Princess Elise is the jewel of this kingdom. If you hurt her, you will hurt everyone in Myreen and we don't take too kindly on being offended." Soren was stubborn. "Killing a butterfly is an unforgivable sin."1]
