To The Eternal Knight (2 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 134

It was the hour when golden sunlight tapped against the tall windows.

The corridor, unusually silent, was devoid of even a single servant—unlike usual. Nerea checked the entire length of the hallway before slowly lifting the corners of her lips. Not a soul was there, ‘just as she had instructed.’

Alejandro, head bowed deeply lest he give off even a hint of suspicion, would never know.

That Heather’s knock, which had shattered the mood, and the completely empty corridor with not a single servant in sight—both were scenes Nerea had carefully arranged beforehand.

It was the most effective way to bring in Alejandro, who, despite her eyes growing red and swollen from holding back tears, still refused to even step foot into Nerea’s room.

Right as expected, Alejandro—who had already been thoroughly unsettled—entered the room fit for a confession, hesitating yet unable to resist.

Before his dazed expression could regain its caution, the very first thing Nerea did was push Alejandro gently onto the bed.

“……!”

“Let’s finish what we started.”

Facing his incredulous expression, Nerea leaned closer to Alejandro. He tried to pull back in a flustered rush, but it was futile.

Hearing a faint sound that seemed like Alejandro’s Adam’s apple bobbing, Nerea let out a soft chuckle and began to speak.

“…His Grace the Grand Duke proposed to me, then immediately withdrew it himself. Because of that, I didn’t even get a chance to refuse.”

Before her breath could even steady, Nerea swiftly cut through.

“But even if I ever get another chance to choose, I’d still reject that proposal.”

“…….”

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