Everything was just water under the bridge. Kaden was furious when he first discovered she had left and he was still angered, but he kept it at bay. Right now, Lina was too traumatized and tortured to be met with his wrath. He didn't think he could explode on her either, not when she behaved as she did.
Lina ate slowly and deliberated. Her shoulders were hunched, but her actions were still elegant, for dinner etiquette had been instilled in her since birth. She ate with shaky hands and on occasions, he sliced things for her. Finally, when she had her fill, did he take the wooden tray and place it back on the vanity. Next, he drew her a warm and scented bath where he helped wash her hair.
"Are you certain?" Kaden reinforced.
Kaden helped zip the dress he bought for her. She quietly nodded her head, her hair tickling his fingertips. It had been three hours since she had woken up, but she already wanted fresh air.
