I Decline the Ex-Boyfriend of the Regretful Male Lead (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 149

It was just a few hours before the engagement ceremony began.

The butler brought urgent news to Hertian, who had been handling official matters since early morning in preparation for heading to the Imperial Palace.

“My lord. Someone has arrived from House Caet.”

After briefly meeting with the messenger from House Caet, his expression hardened as if something grave had occurred, and he hurriedly dressed himself.

“What’s wrong?”

“Anette. I might have to meet you at the Imperial Palace.”

“Is it serious?”

“No. It’s nothing major—just something I need to resolve quickly before leaving.”

He forced a smile, clearly trying not to worry me.

“…Alright. Contact me if anything happens.”

“Yeah. See you later.”

Hertian gave me a small kiss on the forehead and left the townhouse. Even though the door had closed, I could still clearly hear him and Osen mounting their horses and riding away in haste.

My worry grew, just like the sound of galloping hooves.

“Butler, has something happened to Count Caet?”

“I don’t know the details myself, madam. Since my lord said it’s nothing serious, please don’t worry and finish your preparations. I’ll inform you immediately if I hear anything.”

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