Chapter 33

Unresolved problems will definitely explode, no matter how much he ignores and tries to hide them.

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“I already know you’re lying, so stop saying that the reason is just that.”

Ethelred wasn’t angry, he was just frowning because he’s irritated by something he doesn’t understand, and he’s truly confused.

Maribelle could feel it too.

“I’ve been thinking about it because I believe in you as much as you believe in me.”

“Your Majesty.”

“Is the reason why you refuse my gift related to the betrayal you mentioned last time?”

At Ethelred’s question, Maribelle opened her mouth without realizing it.

“I know how painful it was for you. It’s hard to trust people easily when you go through something like that. That’s why I thought you might be hesitant to trust me.”

Ethelred was taking a role that no one had been able to enter since Arinel had been there and ruined it. He asked her. Are her scars still painful when it rains?

“If you hesitate, I have no intention of urging you. But can you explain the reason? Or maybe,”

“—I’m afraid of Your Majesty.”

At the words that came out without hesitation, Ethelred’s brow furrowed. Maribelle’s words continued.

“I’m afraid of everything about Your Majesty.”

Those words made her heart clench. She’s so scared.