Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 554

Chapter 554: Darkness you’re seeing today

Katelyn walked through the lobby when she encountered Flora, who had a coffee cup in her hand.

"Your Highness!" Flora greeted her with a slight bow.

"How have you been?" Katelyn inquired gently.

"Good," Flora replied.

"Amelie is doing well, too. You have not met her in a long time, right? Did Ophelia try to approach you after that day?" Katelyn asked, concern coloring her voice.

"No. Did something happen recently?" Flora asked, immediately worried by the question.

"Umm... They had gone to Carlos’ place and found out about their past as well," Katelyn replied, revealing the crucial update. "Turns out you don’t know anything about this," she added.

"You must be getting late. You should go," Katelyn stated, excusing Flora.

Flora bowed to her and walked past her. As she stepped into the elevator, she pulled out her phone. "Zander keeps messaging me every day," she murmured, sighing softly at the constant contact.

"I will talk to you after returning home." She quickly sent the message to Zander and then opened a new inbox for Amelie. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

She typed a message for her, letting her know she was worried, and then lowered the phone just as the elevator’s doors opened, and she stepped out.

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Gabriel and Amelie stepped out of their car at the school grounds. Ashna carefully pulled out the stroller with Noah inside it. Gabriel fixed the warm scarf around Amelie’s neck before taking hold of the stroller handle.

"Idris is going to love the surprise, isn’t he?" Amelie excitedly said, taking a shopping bag from Ashna.

"Yeah," Gabriel agreed with an anticipation in his voice.

The hostel warden where Idris was staying welcomed them warmly and immediately took them to his private office space.

"I have already sent someone to bring Idris, Your Highnesses. Would you like to take coffee or tea? It was quite cold outside," asked the warden in a humble tone, eager to serve the royal family.

"No, thank you," Gabriel refused politely after Amelie had already shaken her head.

The warden had his hands nervously resting on his knees, occasionally moving them, as it was his first time sitting in front of Prince Gabriel. The door finally opened, and Idris walked in.

"Prince Gabriel! Sister Amelie!" Idris greeted them with a bright smile, his eyes alight with surprise and happiness.

"Your Highness, it wasn’t needed," Idris said before accepting the bag from him.

"By now, you should grow accustomed to it. We buy these for you because we love and care for you," Gabriel stated simply, but with sincerity.

"Yes, I know. Thank you again," Idris replied. "How is my sister doing? I read the strange rumors that are being spread about her. She won’t tell me anything; that is why I ask you," he added, his voice dropping with concern for Zilia.

"Zilia is a fighter," Gabriel stated. "And the rumors will be quashed soon."

"They won’t. It is my fault," Idris confessed, his gaze becoming troubled and thoughtful. "I heard my sister saying that she made a mistake by accepting Prince Casaio’s proposal. We had run away from here. But I called Prince Casaio that day, asking him to take us back. I never imagined one day people would get back at Prince Casaio and my sister. The choice he made is being questioned, Your Highness. And it was I who brought a downfall to Prince Casaio," Idris affirmed, burdened by guilt.

"Casaio chose Zilia after a long contemplation. You aren’t to blame at all," Gabriel stated in a reassuring tone. "Even if you hadn’t told him about Zilia, he would have eventually found her. Hardships are common in anyone’s life, especially those in the public eye. It was supposed to happen, Idris."

He offered the young boy guidance. "What you need to do is focus on doing well in your studies and keep yourself safe. Casaio and Zilia will soon win the hearts of the people. The darkness you’re seeing today will vanish tomorrow."

As Gabriel provided the words of warmth and conviction, he extended his hand. "Come here," he said softly. Idris immediately held his hand, leaving his seat and walking over to Gabriel. He stroked Idris’s hair and continued, "Don’t get upset with all of this, okay?"

Idris nodded at him, smiling softly. He didn’t stop himself and hugged Gabriel.

"Idris, you don’t have to take so much stress and just enjoy your youthful days," he stated, patting his back.