Said No to the Prince and Yes to the King novel Chapter 219

Chapter 219 Wallowing in Regret

A warm flutter low in her belly made Margaret realize her monthly cycle had truly arrived.

Luckily, the garderobe was close by, and she hurried over just in time.

She had no idea how lively and gossipy the banquet became the moment she left.

Nearly all the guests clustered together, whispering and chattering nonstop.

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“Everyone always said Prince Theodore favors Ms. Hickman… yet today he looks utterly indifferent toward her.”

“I agree. It seems Prince Theodore has set his heart on Ms. Campbell instead.”

“Rumors claimed Ms. Campbell was plump and plain as can be. But she’s skilled at the lute, graceful in dance, and far lovelier than her sister. The tales were all lies.”

“I still can’t get over it–the famed beauty Stella turned out to be bald underneath her wig. I’ll never forget the moment her hair fell off.”

“Her wig looked eerily realistic. No one would have guessed.”

“Ms. Hickman lost face just as badly. Everyone hailed her as a talented noble lady, but she couldn’t play the lute properly, nor dance well. She only hides behind being a general’s daughter.”

“It’s only natural for a general’s daughter to have no taste for refined arts.”

“Still, it was entertaining to watch her get outwitted and left lost for words.”

“She’s waited years for Prince Theodore’s favor. It must eat her alive to see him with another woman now.”

“It seems the rumors were backwards. It’s not that Prince Theodore likes Ms. Hickman–it’s Ms. Hickman who’s long pined for him alone.”

Whispers spread through the entire royal garden, and hardly anyone paid attention to the stage performances anymore.

Myrna returned to her seat with a dark, stormy expression.

She could feel countless guests pointing and murmuring about her, and even Norma no longer spared her a glance. Her mood sank to rock bottom.

“Ruby, go back to the estate,” she said coldly.

Ruby, her maid, stepped forward at once to support her. “Ms. Hickman, why didn’t you argue back just now? That woman has a sharp, cruel tongue. She humiliated you openly–you ought to have stood your ground…”

“Quiet!” Myrna shot her á fierce glare. “Can’t you see everyone’s watching us?”

She strode out of the banquet hall in large, angry strides, with Ruby hurrying to keep up.

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Chapter 219 Wallowing in Regret

After Myrna left, the guests turned their chatter to Margaret’s stunning dance performance.

Noelle turned to Christopher with a playful smile. “Regret it now, don’t you?”

Christopher had already drained several cups of wine in a row.

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Noelle shook her head. “Too late to regret now.”

‘She’ll always love me,” Christopher said through gritted teeth.

Noelle stared at him in disbelief. “You don’t even believe that yourself.”

Christopher said, “I speak the truth. She learned Ethereal Dream only because I once said I loved that dance. Stella learned it, too, for my sake. How could she not still love me the most?”

Noelle rolled her eyes. “Even if she learned it for you back then, that doesn’t mean she still cares for you

now.”

Christopher frowned at her. “Little girl, since when do you meddle in adult affairs?”

‘You’re only a few years older than me.” Noelle nibbled on a sweet pastry as she spoke. “Mother always says people who lie to themselves are foolish–and that’s exactly what you’re doing now.”

Christopher sighed, “Go bother someone else.”

Noelle said, “It’s the truth. Stop fooling yourself and find another proper Crown Princess now. Stop pestering Margaret.”

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