The Stand-In Empress's Wedding Night (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 274

An awkward atmosphere flowed between the two seated figures.

They were not close enough to exchange casual conversation, nor had they ever held any particular fondness for each other.

Thus, simply facing each other alone was profoundly uncomfortable.

‘The one who requested an audience with a purpose should speak first—what good is just staring?’

Rinel conveyed his thoughts through his gaze, but HECTOR’s lips remained tightly shut, showing no sign of movement.

Ten more minutes passed.

He was beginning to suspect that HECTOR might be sleeping with his eyes open.

Just as he was about to suggest sending a letter instead of continuing this silence, the door to the study opened.

The steward entered the heavy, still air of the study and placed mint tea before Rinel and HECTOR before leaving.

Rinel stared fixedly at HECTOR’s statue-like form.

‘Even if you won’t speak, if you have eyes, a nose, and a mouth, shouldn’t you move them somehow? At least shift your body.’

He gazed at HECTOR’s unchanging expression, thinking:

That face would just say “Ah.” even if struck right now.

Rinel did not realize that others often thought the same when looking at him.

“Drink.”

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