Healing my disabled husband
Chapter 831 Performing A Lifeless Act

Chapter 831 Performing a Lifeless Act Knight's Mansion

Since her last scolding from her brother, Beata had become incredibly obedient. Recently, she hadn't caused any trouble by going to see Averi and instead spent all her time at home preparing for school.

Of course, there was also her novel writing. While school was still out, Beata dedicated herself to writing more drafts so that when school started again, she wouldn't have to worry about having enough material.

When it came to updating her work, Beata didn't take any shortcuts. Finally, after a month of writing and editing drafts, Beata mustered up the courage to venture into River's study.

"River," she said tentatively as she poked her head in the door. "Don't you think I've been cooped up at home for too long?"

River looked up from his book and met Beata's expectant gaze with a raised eyebrow.

"I haven't stopped you from going out," he replied simply.

Beata felt a pang of frustration and instantly became unhappy with his response. She pouted and sat across from him with a sulky expression on her face but didn't say anything. She just stared at him intently. River found himself confused by his sister's behavior but put down his book nonetheless.

"What do you want then?" he asked finally. "Do you want me to take you out somewhere?"

Beata was now truly infuriated. How could he be so dense? She thought that what she wanted would be obvious!

But apparently not...

He still pretended to be innocent. Who was he trying to piss off?

Beata said, "I haven't seen Averi in a long time."

"Well, go see her then. I'm not stopping you," River replied.

Beata hesitated for a moment before realizing that her brother was trying to get under her skin.

She rolled her eyes and said, "What I meant was, it's been a while since you've seen Averi too, right?"

River smirked and replied, "Not really. I saw her last night."

Beata was shocked beyond words. She jumped out of her chair and pointed at River with wide eyes and an open mouth.

After enjoying Beata's reaction for a while longer, River finally spoke up.

But even after replaceing her voice again, Beata still trembled as she spoke.

"River, are you saying that... you and Averi..." Beata couldn't contain her excitement.

She didn't know how to explain her reaction. She wanted to calm down because her brother was so terrible that maybe he was just saying this to upset her and there was nothing between him and Averi. But as soon as she thought about it, Beata felt like she wanted to fight this terrible guy with all her might.

However, Beata couldn't help but feel a little hopeful in her heart. Maybe she could think about it for a moment. It wouldn't hurt anything.

Beata looked at River, hoping that his answer wouldn't disappoint her.

But in this world, things never go the way they want them to. The more they want something, the less likely they are to get it.

After half-heartedly getting excited over Beata's reaction for a while, River finally discouraged her by saying, "Put away your fantasies. Averi and I just happened to meet."

Beata deflated instantly. All of the energy drained from her body. She knew better than to have any expectations of such a lousy brother like hers.

She had been foolishly dreaming that they were secretly making great progress somewhere unknown to herself.

Beata had never felt so miserable before.

It was like being hit in the head with a bat. Now, she had no energy left at all.

Beata came out of River's room looking completely dejected. She even forgot that she had come to see River in the first place, hoping he would take her to replace Averi. But now, what was the point of replaceing Averi?

All she wanted was to lie down on her own bed and play the part of someone who had given up on life.