The Terminally-Ill Duke Clings to Me Every Night (Completed Main Story) - Side Story 2

Akia, who had ascended to the throne, was spending busy days every single day. He would wake up early in the morning to start handling state affairs and often remained in his office until late dawn.

Thus, the left-behind Leah had to wait for him endlessly. At least before, she would wait until late at night and see Akia coming in at dawn. Lately, it was not even easy to do that, as he seemed to sleep in his office.

Leah’s memory of when she last saw Akia’s face had become blurry.

“Sigh. Others say it’s a honeymoon dripping with honey.”

She was not even sure if this was a honeymoon.

Leah, who had been sitting on the bed, turned her head at the fragrance tickling the tip of her nose. Then, a bouquet of roses placed on the side table came into view.

[He said he would try to return as early as possible today.]

Believing the words of Rikel, who had conveyed Akia’s intention in the morning, the maids had prepared roses blooming in the garden and newly purchased scented candles all over the bedroom.

Yet, Akia, who said he would come early, had no contact for a long time, and only late at night did he send a maid.

Saying that there was more work than expected and he would be late. Telling her to sleep first if she was tired.

‘Again today.’

Looking at the night sky painted pitch black with darkness outside the window, it seemed meeting Akia today was not meant to be.

‘Even though it’s our honeymoon, it’s no different from being forced into abstinence…….’

A few days ago, an incident during the day brushed through Leah’s mind.

[It’s been two years since the two of them entered the palace. Why is there still no news?]

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