The moonlight was like frost as it enveloped the majestic imperial palace in a layer of frigidity. The dew that fell on the steps gave off a touch of chill.

Carmella stood in the center of the hall with her eyes cast down. Her expressionless face was stiff with a determined indifference.

It was all over, and talking about it was futile.

The only thing she cared about was Martin. If Martin did not trust her, was repulsed by her, and loathed her, then her world would lose all its radiance.

Carmella spoke softly after a long silence. “Your Majesty, are you hungry?

“I remember you used to like the raspberry cake I make. Shall I make some for you now?”

“You don’t have to bother.” Martin’s voice was hoarse as he slowly turned around. “You probably don’t know that I don’t like that kind of overly sweet stuff… It’s you who always thought you knew best!”

Carmella’s eyes dimmed, and she clenched her hands tightly.

Martin looked at her, his commanding expression jolting her.

“You always arrange everything for me according to your own preferences, and you even do it under the guise of loving me!”

“Martin—”

blinded when it came to the throne back then!” Martin was regretful. “Helene made a mistake, and as

I thought that… you’d treat that child kindly! I thought

you not only harmed that child

and she fell to the ground with a thud,

day when she first met Martin. She was 14 years old, dressed festively to the

glance, she was

smile, murmuring softly, “Since the day I married you, I’ve sworn to clear all obstacles for you. I want to make

shone among the crowds when I saw you at the

for life. I wanted

roared, veins bulging on his forehead.

you so well? Which monster would plan things out so thoroughly

“You…”

you can’t do without me, can you?” Carmella’s gaze changed. There was a hint of madness. She suddenly stood up from the ground, grabbing Martin’s collar. “I’m your wife, the queen of Southeast Aciatic! You said… You once said in front of many foreign diplomats that I’m your

could not take

were tangled together, and Carmella was grabbing him almost in

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