Chapter 149: Opening Chapter 149: Opening It’s the same for me too.

have a pretty good idea why my parents dragged me here, to form an engagement.

But I’m not interested in any of that.” He sighed, leaning against the railing.

“I’m only 18.

I just want to live my life.

I have no interest in worrying about marriage, ascension, and all those responsibilities just yet.

Once that happens…

I can no longer be free.” Nnenna turned to look at him, surprised by his honesty.

It seemed she wasn’t the only one trapped by expectations.

“And I think you want that too, freedom,” he said, looking at Nnenna intently.

He was right.

Internally, Nnenna had been yearning for freedom ever since she arrived in this kingdom.

From what her sister had told her in her past life, it was obvious that she was different, how exactly, she didn’t know, but she just was.

She let out a soft sigh before replying, “Yes, you’re right.” She lowered her gaze, her voice calm but tinged with a hint of sadness.

“I want peace…

I mean, today is supposed to be my sixteenth birthday, and yet, not a single person has even bothered to say, ‘Congratulations on your new year.'” The prince studied her for a moment before responding.

“That’s unfortunate.

A birthday should be a day of celebration, not politics.” His voice was softer now, as if he truly sympathized with her.

“Happy birthday, Princess Nnenna.” She looked up at him, slightly surprised, and for the first time that night, a genuine smile touched her lips.

“Thank you, Prince…?” Nnenna asked, realizing she didn’t know his name.

of Roxurun, Prince Ankhbayar,” he said, then straightened his posture and mimicked the formal, dramatic tone of royals

Nnenna

did it well, didn’t I?” he asked eagerly, like

you did,” Nnenna

something else when a young

time,” the girl said before

eyes narrowed as she scanned the second princess from head to toe, her expression turning

then looked back at Ankhbayar, completely

princess that

whispering earlier, this girl was adopted and supposedly the least favored among

standing here, laughing with her brother

rumors

the second princess being too shy to be introduced since childhood, only to suddenly appear at

It didn’t add up.

adopted, which meant she

yet… something still felt

was just an adopted outsider, why did the king and the renowned first prince,

around her wasn’t just an act of obligation, it seemed

she had admired

helping his

had to

she couldn’t bring herself to ignore

but this supposed second princess had done

pleased with his sister’s

rebuked quietly, keeping his voice low to avoid making

didn’t take

backing down, she chose to

“What?

getting

pressed his lips together, feeling a pang

hadn’t meant to upset her, but this wasn’t the time or

it would be best to

back to Nnenna, he offered

sorry about Chimeg’s

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