Selected as the New Stepmother (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 92

According to the Head Steward, the Crown Prince was in his study. He was even sitting alone at his desk, drinking the famous distilled liquor from the Western Kingdom.

“Your Highness.”

The Crown Prince noticed Hegelia and frowned slightly. She understood his meaning and stepped forward to speak.

“Why didn’t you keep your promise?”

“I was going to come eventually. Why didn’t you wait and come out yourself?”

“I came here in person because I knew you wouldn’t come.”

“……”

The Crown Prince poured wine into an empty glass and swallowed it in one gulp.

“You came all the way here dressed like that?”

He rose slowly from his seat and took down the cloak hanging on the wall, then draped it over Hegelia’s shoulders.

“The early autumn nights are chilly. Put it on.”

Hegelia stared directly into his eyes, which seemed affectionate yet indifferent. At moments like these, he always acted as if he loved her, yet suddenly felt as distant as someone unattainable.

“Your Highness, please tell me the real reason you avoid consummation. If I have shortcomings, I will correct them.”

Hegelia clutched the cloak tightly, still faintly carrying his scent. The Crown Prince’s golden hair shimmered even more under the moonlight.

“I know you secretly met that man at the Artenbach residence.”

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