Love Me Just Once (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 225

Ophelia wondered if riding a horse had always been this difficult.

The pony Haslen had bought her when she was little had certainly seemed warm and cute, but the warhorse she rode now that she was grown was nothing like that.

“I’ll bring you a gentle one.”

Hazelle’s words sounded like a lie.

Her legs trembled uncontrollably, her thighs ached, and her shoulders kept hunching forward—if her posture faltered even slightly, she’d fall off the horse. So, even if it killed her, she had no choice but to keep her back straight.

But what could she do? It was hard, yes, but unavoidable.

Ophelia understood how crucial appearances were. She also knew that when dealing with people—especially enemies—one must act unpredictably.

That was precisely why she was riding a horse despite never having learned to. Netepel would surely assume she didn’t know how to ride.

Of course, he’d already be shocked just by her presence here, since he believed she was still in Reden—but that alone wasn’t enough.

Ophelia didn’t want to appear foolish in front of that ridiculous childhood friend of hers. Especially not while her one and only husband in this world was trapped in that damn bastard’s hands.

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A week ago, driven solely by the desire to strike Netepel from behind, Ophelia had traveled all the way from Reden to Edegroon. Knowing an overland route would take unbearably long, she opted for the sea.

Though calling it a “sea route” was generous—it wasn’t exactly the standard method.

Unable to wait until a suitable ship offering direct passage from Reden to Edegroon became available, Ophelia resorted to an unconventional approach.

“Pirates are…”

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