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.”

his affectionate gaze, her heart skipped a beat. Yet, she knew he wasn’t the one for her.

such a capable support.

be downhearted, Chloe. My brother

Aelfric. Being aggrieved doesn’t bother me,” Chloe said, smiling warmly. “When you know what you are doing is

Aelfric praised her, “Your insight and clarity are a rarity. Most

looked down, while Melinda pouted playfully. “Aelfric, such

Melinda’s cheek. “While Chloe might be the queen, you are my cherished little princess.

not fair to say, Aelfric. Melinda is as beautiful and talented as me,” Chloe

Chloe,” Melinda reassured her. “I may not have your beauty or talent, but I accept that I’m not jealous. After all, one day

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

at Aelfric.

wait for me,” Melinda called out, hurrying after

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 nestled shyly in his arms—a perfect match

visibly exhausted. Connor, who had been waiting outside, immediately approached her with

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