I Killed My Husband (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 66

He was a man who avoided her after spending the night.

Countess Fisher knew that in such cases, men fell into two categories.

Either they were trashy playboys who grew tired of the woman after a satisfying night, or they were so frightened by the intensity of their feelings that they fled to avoid being utterly consumed.

“The Emperor is the latter.”

If he were the former, he would never have elevated Mercedes to Empress against all opposition—he would have kept her as a concubine.

And just by seeing how jealous he became during their theatrical game, it was clear he would never abandon Mercedes out of boredom.

Of course, during the theatrical game, he himself seemed unaware of it…

Given Countess Fisher’s extensive experience, her keen observation of young students’ romances at the Academy, and her sharp intuition, she suspected the Emperor had simply been overwhelmed by the tide of emotion and retreated.

After all, he is the Emperor.

Even if he lavishes affection upon the Empress, he must remain cautious not to fall into a state of helplessly losing control over his feelings.

Despite the recent title of “The Emperor Who Has Gone Mad for Women,” his imperial authority remains strong because Carlos handles everything with impeccable precision. His attendants still manage affairs diligently.

But if one is swept away by love…

“Love renders a person powerless and blinds them to everything around them—just as the Empress seems unable to focus now.”

It must be difficult.

That is why he keeps his distance.

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