But in front of her, he would always rein in his aura, always showing her his gentlest and most comfortable side.
Which made Aria Rowlett forget.
Actually, Brandon Heath was quite a temperamental person.
"Are you saying she hit you in the mouth so hard that you bled?" Brandon stayed silent for a long time and when he spoke, his voice was heavy and oppressive.
Aria hesitated for a moment before nodding.
Her mouth had indeed been bleeding at that time.
If it weren't Lady Octavia, who happened to be Brandon's mother, Aria would have definitely slapped her back.
Once more, Brandon fell silent.
His face bore an extremely restrained and guilt-ridden expression.
He had promised to protect her, to never let her suffer any grievances or harm.
Yet now, the person who hurt her and mistreated her was none other than his own mother.
He couldn't even stand up for her.
