My Discarded Fiancé Returned (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 78

The snowstorm began suddenly and had lasted for two days. Lucas and Serena were stranded in the gray mansion, yet they appeared more at ease and happier than ever.

After all, the bond of marriage was not meant to be forged through grand ceremonies or external pressure, but naturally and privately between two people alone.

“When will this snowstorm end?”

Cedric asked Cornelius, who sat in an armchair before the fireplace. In truth, he wanted to discuss matters with Lucas, but the latter rarely left his bedroom and even took his meals there.

“When the time comes.”

Lucas’s master was soon to become Cedric’s master as well. Knowing his master’s temperament, Cedric realized he had asked a foolish question.

“Right now, Their Highnesses are…”

“This is no time for you to meddle.”

“But I haven’t said a word yet.”

Only then did Cornelius turn his head to look at Cedric.

“Anyway, you’ve never had a single endearing trait. Ever since you were a child, you’ve been utterly stoic. I’ll have to live a long life just to see who ends up as your match.”

Because the old man had been his teacher since childhood, Cedric wore a somewhat aggrieved expression—an extraordinary sight for someone so rarely expressive.

“Honestly, how many times must I tell you? A man only truly grows when he has someone precious to protect.”

“I have my duty—to safeguard His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince.”

Cornelius clicked his tongue in disapproval. It wasn’t bad that both his disciples had grown into fine men, yet their level of understanding remained unchanged from then till now.

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