Chapter 1173:

Louise fixed Elyse with a stern look, expressing her frustration. “I’m not a child anymore. Of course, I understand the horror of harboring romantic feelings for my half-brother.”

Elyse recalled the unsettling scene she had just witnessed outside the study, sending shivers down her spine.

Rubbing her neck, she inquired, “What about your feelings for Edward? You’ve always wanted to be with him, haven’t you? So why have you shifted your affections to Garret?”

When Elyse mentioned Edward, Louise’s expression grew even sadder. She took a bite of her apple and answered gloomily, “I don’t know.”

After a pause, she continued, “I’m unsure about my feelings for Edward. It was Chesney who suggested I pursue him, claiming that if I married Edward, it would help him secure his rule.”

Elyse was puzzled. “Chesney is king yet, right?”

deeply. “He believes he’ll ascend the throne sooner or

her lips, sharing her thoughts candidly. “Chesney is ambitious, but Garret seems more capable

deeply. “It’s hard to admit, but Chesney doesn’t match

Elyse joked, “Maybe you’re better

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caught off-guard mid-bite, responded, “You think I’d do better than

Chesney and equally brave. You could ascend to the throne,” Elyse

never thought about

maybe it’s something to consider. You never know,” Elyse

stiffened, then leaned back. “I never claimed to be compelling

between Garret and Edward,

in silence for a while before she

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