189. How Fast?

William Mackenzie immediately held his son's shoulders. He then lowered his voice, “Attend the funeral and talk to the family, Riley.”

Riley was taken aback.

Attending Greg Sehel's funeral was an obligation, but for the second thing his father said, Riley was not sure.

“Why are you silent?”

Riley moistened her lower lip, “Dad, what can I talk to his family about?”

William smiled, “You'll find out when you meet them.”

“But, Dad ....”

“You'll find your own way. Trust me, Riley, you can do it.” William nodded confidently to his son.

Riley, who still did not know what to say, could only nod back.

“Riley, you have to go back,” William said then.

Huh? That fast?

Riley was a bit surprised. He had only been talking to his father for a few minutes but was already asked to leave.

“Why, Dad?” Riley asked in astonishment.

“Princess Rowena brought you here. People will gossip about you two if the princess is not seen in public for a long time,” William explained.

Riley swallowed and a pink tinge