Chapter 81

Basil’s mouth fell to the floor, eyes flooded with shock. “My Lord! My God, you remember all that?!”

Alicia giggled lightly, one hand covering her mouth. “Yes. I remember. I hid it secretly and ate it away from my mother’s eyes. She never gave me treats. Thought my teeth would rot if I did.”

“You were young. I thought you wouldn’t remember at all, Your Majesty.”

“Basil, I was only ten-years-old at the time. Of course I’d remember a lot of things. Hehe…”

“No, no. Few people have clear memories of their youth. You’re smart…”

“How long will you stand there?”

Ivan’s voice rang from behind. Alicia and Basil stiffeTed at his sudden appearance. They had come to the door of the drawing-room and did not enter, merely talking casually to themselves.

Basil coughed and bowed politely. “I’ll be taking my leave, My Queen.”

As Basil’s figure faded in the background, the laughter on Alicia’s face quickly drained away as she said nervously, “I was talking to Basil. I had disrespected you. I’m sorry.”