He Who Covets the Abandoned Bride (10 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 146

On the third day.

Adrian was going through the most boring period of his life.

For three days, his routine had consisted of being confined in a foreign country, in someone else’s house, doing nothing all day but sitting, lying down, or taking walks—nothing beyond those three options.

Adrian, who normally never stopped moving, found this kind of life utterly unsuitable.

…Just as he was thinking that, the awaited news finally arrived.

“Your Highness Crown Prince Rains, there you are.”

It was Count Orson who had come looking for him in the afternoon while Adrian was quietly strolling through the garden around the annex with Rilvan.

It was highly unusual for the count, who had deliberately avoided conversation during Adrian’s stay here, to seek him out personally. But precisely because it was so unusual, it must be important, so Adrian welcomed him rather warmly.

“Count Orson? Has something happened?”

The count stopped right in the middle of the garden. As Rilvan stepped back one pace, Count Orson moved forward and gave a slight bow before speaking.

“The royal court has sent word. First, this.”

He handed over an envelope sealed with the royal insignia. Adrian opened it, read the contents inside, and smiled faintly.

“It’s an invitation to tomorrow’s banquet. Will you be attending as well?”

It was the invitation to the banquet he’d mentioned before. After three days of silence, Adrian had wondered whether they’d changed their minds, but apparently they’d just delayed sending it to observe his side a little longer.

“Of course, I shall attend as well.”

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