GRANNY SUSAN BLESSING

The next day, Granny Susan was a bit surprised to see all the six princes were in the dining room of the mansion. She had not seen them all in years and suddenly they pop out like this surely shock her. She then looked at Jieun who was focused on helping Ayana and the other helpers serve breakfast to their special guest.

After seeing Jieun want to go back into the kitchen, Granny Susan took the opportunity to pull Jieun away from there and stand on one of the corner.

"What happen?" She asks Jieun without greeting all the princes yet.

"Last night they suddenly came here while exposed to the heavy storm. They were asking for aid and I happened to be outside at the time. So I invited them in and do what I have to do." Jieun explaining in short. Just enough for the old woman to understand the whole situation.

Granny Susan let out a heavy sigh. She looked at Jieun with a worried look and of course Jieun at the time well understanding of the purpose of that view. She just smiles to soothed Granny Susan's feelings which must have been erratic now.

All this time Granny Susan struggled so much to hide her from the outside world, especially from the royal family, but only because of one night she exposed herself too much, and not just one but all the six princes. They both knew this was just the beginning of everything. Just in the matter of time before the King knows about this all.

"You know what the meaning of all this right?" Granny Susan asks Jieun full in a serious tone. She didn't want the girl that she protected with her own life to be harmed in any way. But she also knows that she didn't have the right to keep controlling Jieun as she finally coming here and know the whole truth.

Jieun definitely know exactly what Granny Susan means by that. It must be because of choice made by her. She then held the old woman's hand. She knew for a fact that the old woman loved her very much and sincerely worried about her all this time. But, after thinking deeply she was convinced that her choice was right. She didn't want to always run without even looking back even once. She wants to digging about her history here. About the truth of her mother's story.

"Before this, when you said about my mother story I can feel that you actually wanted me to keep this path that you and her crave for me. But, the path is too painful and hard for my heart to bear." Jieun eyes become a bit glossy as she speaks from her heart truthfully.

"I don't want to be in the dark anymore. Even if the way that I choose is hurting me in the process, I will never step down." Jieun is determined.

"I want to know all about her. About my mother. I know you also found it weird when she is suddenly dying like that right?"

Granny Susan was silent. Her eyes lowered not knowing how to look at the girl. Indeed, what Jieun just said is true. She actually suspected Aera death from long ago, but she never said it out loud.

"I wanted to face my fate head on. And I want you to give me blessing for every step that I take after this. Can you do that for me?" Jieun make a request to her granny.

Granny Susan returned the girl's hold and then looked at her with a slightly sad face.

"Don't you feel afraid? Your life probably will be in danger. We don't know who we're dealing with. We don't know who our real enemy is. Only Aera knows the truth, but she can't even tell us anything now. All is now being buried along with her."

Jieun is the one who keeping silent now. Reminding about that thing didn't really scare her but it sure made her feel a little angry, more curious. From whom did her mother running away? Why her mother want to protect her? Who took her mother's life? And why? Everything that happened must have a reason. She knows it that much.

Jieun then looked in the direction all the six princes were. Her heart wondered if any of the six princes knew anything about it? About her mother.

"Who is not afraid granny? Everyone who is in this situation will definitely feel the same way. But, apart from that my determination is more huge than that feeling of fear. Even if I die, I die knowing that I already trying my best in this life. And I'm sure mom will be proud of me because of that. I got my stubbornness from her anyway. That's what my dad always said." Jieun smiling a little now.

Granny Susan understood in silence.

"I told you before that I won't let anything happen to you while I'm still alive, also, it's up to you to avoid your fate or face it. So whatever you want to do for sure I will give you my bless but I can't deny my worried feeling. I'm the older woman after all. I just wanted to keep someone dear to me out of danger."

"I cannot say that I will be out of danger, but please always pray for my safety and support me always in this journey. " Jieun then hug Granny Susan lovingly.

Granny Susan also returned the hug while trying hard to calming her own heart.

"Let's go now. I already so rude not greeting the royal first." Granny Susan first to let go of the hug and continued walking towards the dining table while being watched by Jieun.

Jieun then goes into the kitchen to pick up a few more meals before following Granny Susan.