My Husband Has Changed (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 149

“No.”

Adel ignored Donovan as though his presence were neither visible nor audible.

Her hands moved quickly, neatly packing her belongings into the bag spread wide open on the bed.

A few sets of clothes she could wear right away, towels, a pouch of medicinal herbs, and bandages… Even though she had only taken what was absolutely necessary, the bag was already bulging to the point of bursting.

Adel’s eyes, meticulously checking for anything she might have missed, stopped at the short dagger resting on the nightstand.

The one Valentin had always told her to carry with her…

Barely holding back the surge of emotion rising in her chest, Adel picked up the dagger and tossed it into the bag as her final item.

She barely managed to close the overstuffed bag and lift it—its heavy weight made her stagger. Yet, gritting her teeth with stubborn resolve, Adel endured the strain.

Just as she hurried to leave the room, Donovan, who had been leaning against the doorway, stepped fully into her path.

“…Just why are you doing this?”

“That’s exactly what I should be asking you. Step aside.”

“I understand you’re shocked by His Highness’s news. I also grasp how much you wish to help in any way you can.”

“…”

“But some things simply cannot be allowed. I gave my solemn promise to the Grand Duke to place Her Highness’s safety above all else. He must have feared something like this might happen. Please, help me honor my lord’s wishes.”

His tone carried a weary sigh in every syllable.

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