The Deposed Empress and Her New Husband (Completed Main Story) - Side Story 6

As soon as he stepped outside, Lucius found Allen truly waiting for him.

“I offer my respects to Your Highness.”

Before Lucius could even speak, Allen dropped to one knee and bowed formally.

Though it had been an everyday greeting just months ago, it now felt unfamiliar.

“…”

Seeing Lucius standing there without a proper reply, Allen continued.

“It seems pointless to ask whether you’ve been well these days.”

“…It’s been a long time.”

Lucius managed to utter a few words with difficulty.

Though it was dark, Lucius could immediately tell from Allen’s sunken, hollow cheeks that he, too, had endured much hardship recently.

“Let’s not stand around here—come inside and talk.”

At that moment, Esica interjected.

“Are you certain that’s acceptable?”

Allen asked.

“Let’s go inside and speak.”

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