DOCH CH 30

Summary

I finally put an end to my exhausting unrequited love.When I discovered that my fiancé, Cedric, was having an affair with my younger sister, only then was I able to let go of my lingering feelings for him.“Which man could endure your obsession?”Even my family said it was my fault.I had always been an obedient daughter who followed everything my father said. I never hesitated to sacrifice myself for my sick younger sister.But in return, this was all the treatment I received.So I decided to run away—from him, and from my family.“I’ll break off the engagement. I want to live alone.”My childhood friend Bayern, whom I had known closely since we were little, gladly helped me annul the engagement.“As long as you’re okay, that’s all that matters to me.”I thought he was just a very kind and gentle friend.But then…As soon as I ran away, Cedric began searching for me. Even my family—who had once looked down on me—started looking for me too.When Cedric finally found me, he pleaded:“Come back… please.”At that moment, Bayern stepped forward and pointed his sword at Cedric.Cedric stared at him in disbelief and said:“Y-Your Majesty… how are you with Lapine?”Bayern—the one I thought was merely a kind friend—was the Emperor? Hearing that, I could only stand there in complete shock.