Unable To Escape (10 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 47
The atmosphere inside the carriage heading toward the Imperial Capital was different from when they had traveled to the Duke Diaz’s estate.
Alicia, stiff-faced and avoiding Killian’s gaze, and Killian, watching her with eyes filled with an emotion too obscure to even guess at.
The silence settling between them weighed heavily on the air inside the carriage.
‘Was Cheryl’s mention of wanting to talk to Killian referring to those rumors?’
Unlike herself, Cheryl had freely visited Killian’s residence and sought to speak with him.
Such a natural rapport couldn’t have formed from just one or two visits.
That meant Cheryl must have visited Killian’s mansion often enough to feel at ease there.
‘If I already knew what kind of relationship they had, why do I feel hurt now?’
Until now, she’d only heard rumors from others—this was the first time she’d directly confirmed that their relationship was close enough for Cheryl to visit his mansion unannounced.
Though it was merely the difference between knowing something in her head versus seeing it with her own eyes, Alicia was so deeply upset she couldn’t even notice such a simple fact.
Staring gloomily out the carriage window, Alicia pulled back slightly and drew the curtain as the Imperial Capital’s silhouette began appearing in the distance.
She couldn’t afford for anyone else to find out she’d secretly slipped out of the Imperial Capital.
Noticing this, Killian helped her by drawing the curtain on his side as well.
And then, silence again.
This time, it was the quiet born from holding their breaths to return to the Imperial Capital undetected.
After Being Cheated On, She Picked Up a Treasure (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: The husband I married on a whim had been secretly in love with me for a long time.
On the day when Jun Shao finally obtained the imperial decree for her marriage, Lan Qu, the person she had admired for six years, defied the decree and ran away.
Her gentleness and devotion, her promise of a lifetime together, were all disregarded by him. Instead, he dreamed of entering the palace to serve the Emperor’s sister as a sixth-rank attendant.
News of this incident spread throughout the capital, and the alleys in front of and behind the Lan mansion were crowded with people who came to watch the commotion.
Jun Shao should have been embarrassed and angry.
But someone stepped in to protect her dignity.
The figure was in a miserable state, yet still possessed an undeniable elegance and handsomeness.
The young lord struggled to climb the wall of the Lan mansion and shouted to her, “If he won’t marry you, I will!”
So, Jun Shao took advantage of the situation and married the person.
She thought the young lord did it to save the Lan family from the crime of defying the imperial decree, but never imagined that from beginning to end, what he coveted was her.
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After the wedding, Jun Shao felt like she was living in a dream.
Her Wife-master was as beautiful as a fairy in a painting, skilled in the six arts, well-versed in poetry and literature, capable of being gentle and attentive, and also grand and dignified. Most importantly, she was the only one in his heart and eyes.
Jun Shao didn’t know how Lan Shiwu, as a illegitimate son without a father and blessed with beauty, had managed to preserve his purity, recklessly escape, and use his last ounce of strength to ruin his own reputation, all because of his love for her, just to stand before her.
She could only see him gazing at her with eyes full of love, and when she bestowed a name upon him, his eyes shone like stars.
“You have come to me like a weary bird perching on a branch. I shall call you A Qi.”
Why is Alicia apologizing to Amy? Even if Amy is her nanny. Alicia remains a princess and lord of Amy.
Definitely a dessert. Is it the apple pie he saw she loved? Certainly until Alicia is convinced that he bought it specifically for her and not for Cheryl. 🥧
Riley even had a feud with Alicia in her previous life. Riley has a funny personality unlike his previous life. I loved him. ( ಠ‿<)