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.

Ankhbayar,” he said, then straightened his posture and mimicked the formal, dramatic

make your acquaintance, Your Highness.” Nnenna couldn’t help but

well, didn’t I?” he asked eagerly, like a child seeking

did,” Nnenna replied, still

to say something else when a young

Brother, it’s time,” the girl said before

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

from my brother,” she said coldly, then looked back at Ankhbayar, completely ignoring Nnenna as if she

second princess that had suddenly appeared out

was adopted and supposedly the

was she standing here, laughing with her

wasn’t one to believe in rumors without credibility, the

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

It didn’t add up.

which meant she wasn’t truly one of

yet… something

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

her wasn’t just an act

to believe that the man she had admired for

helping his new sister out

had to be

knowing that, she couldn’t bring herself to ignore the

wouldn’t waste her time on someone beneath her, but this supposed second princess had done something unforgivable, she had

his sister’s attitude

quietly, keeping his voice low

Princess Chimeg didn’t

of backing down, she chose to push

“What?

save you, and you’re getting angry at me?!” she snapped, looking genuinely

together, feeling a pang of

her, but this wasn’t

best

back to Nnenna, he offered her a

Nnenna, I’m sorry about

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