# Chapter 181: A Power That Cannot Be Hidden
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 181 of *Forgotten Wife: Let the Traitors Kneel Down* — a chapter filled with tender reunions, lingering scars, and the quiet dread of a truth that can no longer be buried. So settle in, and let's dive into the story together.
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The first thing April felt was pain — a dull, throbbing ache radiating through her skull as the morning light snuck mercilessly through the curtains. She winced and raised a hand to shield her burning eyes, trying to make sense of where she was. The door burst open before she could gather her thoughts, and suddenly Alessandro's voice flooded the room. He was beside her in an instant, arms wrapping around her so tightly that she could barely breathe.
His voice broke as he whispered against her hair.
"Thank God… you've woken up."
April could feel the trembling in his arms, the desperate way he clung to her as if she might slip away again at any second. She forced a weak smile.
"Lessan… if you keep hugging me like this, you're going to make me faint again."
He loosened his grip slightly, but he didn't let go. His whole body was shaking — this man, this king, who had faced armies and monsters, was trembling like a leaf because of her. April gently asked what had happened.
"Did we win?"
"Yes," he said, his voice still rough. "We won."
"Good. It's finally all over."
But her voice held more sadness than relief. Victory had come at a devastating cost. She had lost her mother — and her father, who deep down had loved her after all. The weight of those losses pressed against her heart, even as she lay safe in the royal palace.
When Alessandro finally pulled back, April saw him clearly for the first time. The light had adjusted, and now she could see the dark circles under his eyes, the hollow look in his gaze, and the thick stubble covering his jaw. It looked like he hadn't shaved in days. Confusion swirled in her mind. She had fainted after the battle, but... how long had she been unconscious?
"Lessan, how long was I asleep?"
"Fifteen days." The words barely made it out of his throat. "You didn't wake up. I was…"
He didn't finish the sentence. During those fifteen days, he had barely eaten, barely slept, and never stopped begging the heavens to return her to him. His arms tightened around her again.
"I thought I lost you."
April was stunned. Fifteen days? But then she thought of him waiting by her side, night after night, watching her sleep and not knowing if she would ever wake. Her heart ached. She hugged him back, trying to pour all her warmth into that embrace.
"I'm sorry. You should have—"
"You have nothing to apologize for."
She didn't know what words could possibly soothe his anxious heart, so she simply held him, letting time pass in silence. Only when the tension in his shoulders began to ease did Alessandro pull back, realizing that she hadn't eaten in over two weeks.
"You must be hungry. I'll have them bring you something light."
April hadn't noticed the hunger until he mentioned it. Now it crashed over her like a wave.
"I'm starving, actually. I'd really appreciate that."
Alessandro called for the maids — they had been stationed just outside the door ever since he returned to the palace, waiting for this exact moment. When he announced that the queen had woken up, joyful whispers of thanks filled the corridor. He ordered them to inform his brother, summon the doctor, and bring a light meal for April.
When Alessandro came back to her side, April bombarded him with questions.
"Are Maya and Cassian okay? How did the war end? Were all the monsters destroyed? What about the kingdom of Laios?"
"Calm down," he said gently. "One question at a time. Right now, you need to rest and recover."
"I'm fine!" she insisted. "Just tell me what happened in these fifteen days."
Alessandro sighed, knowing she would not relent until she had answers. So he gave them to her, one by one.
"Cassian and Maya are fine. You ended the war — every monster on that battlefield was destroyed by your flames. As for the kingdom of Laios… I still don't know what will happen there."
"But we won. I thought you would take control of the kingdom of Laios," April said, puzzled. "That's what Gabriel explained to me."
"It may be normal to expect that," Alessandro replied carefully. "But even though we won the war, we don't know what lies hidden behind the walls of Laios. We cannot enter recklessly. Your brothers are still alive, and we have no idea what we'll find."
April had nearly forgotten about her brothers. Then she remembered: Maya had gone to them for help against her sister, who was attacking the fairy lands.
"That's right. We still have to defeat my sister, Cira."
"Yes. But for now, there are more important matters we need to worry about."
"What things?"
Before he could answer, a maid arrived with April's food. Alessandro took the tray, dismissed the servant, and placed it beside the bed. Then he began to feed her himself.
"I can do it alone," April protested.
"You're weak. Let me do this."
April ate obediently, but something strange stirred within her. She didn't feel weak at all — not the way a person who had lain unconscious for fifteen days should feel. It was as if some inner force was sustaining her, keeping her steady. She finished all the soup, but her hunger remained sharp and demanding.
"Lessan, I'm still very hungry. A single bowl of soup won't satisfy me."
"Then I'll have another brought in."
"I'd prefer something more substantial," she said, almost pleading.
"You've gone fifteen days without food. Eating something heavy now will only make you sick."
"But—"
"But nothing. For the next few days, you'll only eat light meals."
As Alessandro turned toward the door, April called out to him.
"Lessan, I'm serious. I don't know how to explain it. Even though I was unconscious for so long, my body doesn't feel weak. My head hurt earlier, but it's fine now. It feels like only a day passed, not fifteen. So please don't worry so much about me."
Alessandro clenched the tray in his hands. He heard the honesty in her voice. Deep down, he knew she was telling the truth. Ever since she broke the last seal, the immense power inside her had become something she could no longer hide. Even if he wanted to protect her identity, even if he wanted to keep the truth buried, it was impossible now. Everyone who saw her would know who she truly was — a princess of the elven kingdom, carrying a force far greater than any mortal should possess.
With a sad, knowing smile, he looked back at her and said quietly:
"I already know that."
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Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:
This chapter is a beautiful, tender moment of relief after so much chaos and pain. The emotional weight of Alessandro's fifteen days of waiting is almost tangible — you can feel his fear, his desperation, and his love in every word. At the same time, there's a bittersweet undertone because the war may be won, but the true battle is far from over. Cira still looms, the kingdom of Laios remains a mystery, and April's awakening power marks a turning point that will change everything. The sad smile on Alessandro's face says more than any dialogue could. This chapter is quiet, intimate, and deeply moving.
⭐ Rating: 4.7 / 5 Stars
Next Chapter Prediction:
Next chapter will likely dive deeper into the politics of the elven kingdom and the threat of Cira. With April's power now impossible to hide, she may begin to embrace her true role — not just as a queen, but as a force of destiny. Expect Alessandro to grow even more protective as he realizes that the entire world now knows who April really is. And perhaps the brothers in Laios will make their move, forcing April to face family ties that are as dangerous as any enemy.
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