Chapter 137:

“Chloe, are you all right?” Aelfric inquired

Chloe wiped her tears and sobbed, “I’m fine, Aelfric.”

“Chloe is upset because of Tiffany,” said Melinda, her voice tinged with indignation

Aelfric turned to Melinda. “What happened?”

After explaining the recent events, Melinda added emphatically, “Chloe’s kindness is being wasted on Tiffany, who is nothing but ungrateful. And as for Connor, he’s just blind and heartless.”

“Melinda, please,” Chloe interjected, pulling at Melinda’s sleeve. “Tiffany has endured a lot since her childhood. She’s truly miserable, and all I want is for her to have a brighter future.”

“Chloe, your heart is pure, but you shouldn’t waste it on someone as heartless as Tiffany,” Aelfric advised softly. “Stay away from Tiffany from now on. And don’t worry about Connor; I’ll make sure he regrets how he treated you.”

was not only capable but also assertive, openly showing his affection for her. Whenever she caught his affectionate gaze, her heart skipped a beat. Yet, she knew he wasn’t the one for her. Despite his qualities, he didn’t measure up to

her spouse was off the table, Chloe couldn’t risk losing such a capable support. So she decided to

at Chloe’s arm. “Don’t be downhearted, Chloe. My brother will always be there for

me,” Chloe said, smiling warmly. “When you know what you

praised her, “Your insight and clarity are a rarity. Most are mediocre, but you, you are in

while Melinda pouted playfully. “Aelfric, such words might make me

be the queen, you are my cherished little

to say, Aelfric. Melinda is as

“I may not have your beauty or talent, but I accept that I’m not jealous. After all, one day you’ll be my sister-in-law, and we won’t

Chloe asked, feigning coyness. “I don’t want to talk

glanced shyly at Aelfric. She stomped her feet and walked

me,” Melinda called

picture flashed in his mind: he imagined himself finally defeating Connor and standing majestically on the throne as the king, with Chloe in her snow-white wedding gown

room, visibly exhausted. Connor, who had been waiting outside,

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