Chapter 284: A Truth Revealed

**Thelma Zane’s POV:** “Don’t tell me that’s all there is to it,” I said with a hint of exasperation. “I’m a princess, and he’s a general. Isn’t it perfectly normal for him to be responsible for escorting me?” Avril, ever persistent, pursed her lips with a mischievous glint in her eyes. “Alright then, if that’s what you’re sticking with, I guess we’ll just have to bring out the big guns.” “What do you mean by ‘big guns’?” I asked warily, sensing her scheming tone. “A mobile pastry cart,” she replied with mock seriousness. “What? Don’t try to dodge the topic with such nonsense!” I retorted, crossing my arms. “Oh, Thelma, you won’t shed tears until you see the coffin, will you?” Avril said, clearly energized by her determination to tease the truth out of me. Her excitement was undeniable, and it became evident that she was set on prying into my relationship with Aldrich. For a fleeting moment, I regretted digging myself into this hole by entertaining her questions.