Said No to the Prince and Yes to the King novel Chapter 257

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And yet, from the very beginning, she had only wanted to try dating

She hadn’t fully considered whether she’d stay in Breston permanently!

Her mind was in complete disarray while Theodore had already moved step by step toward the hot springs outside the back door, slipping into the warm waters.

The soothing water washed away every trace of the medicinal stains from his skin.

With a calm expression and a voice as gentle as a lullaby, he said, “Don’t dwell on what happened yesterday. I’ll take care of everything. After I formally propose, we can choose a suitable date together. Once that’s settled, you can peacefully move into the Ducal Palace,

The sound of flowing water filled her ears as Margaret sat in her chair, not getting up for a long while.

She took a deep breath, wrestling with her thoughts for a moment before finally speaking softly. “Actually… I’m starting to have second thoughts about giving this a try.”

As her words hung in the air, a brief silence fell between them.

Dawn had fully broken, and Margaret gradually recalled every memory before the drug had taken effect.

She couldn’t stand the thought of the man she liked having feelings for someone else.

Nor did she want to spend her life locked in rivalry with other women over one man.

If it is Myrna now, there can easily be others later…

I got carried away in the moment, swept up in the conversation, and agreed without really thinking it through.

Only after deeper reflection did she realize how rash her decision had been.

The silence stretched on until Theodore finished his bath and slowly emerged from the spring.

Wrapping himself in a fresh robe and drying off, he stated, “My visit to General Hickman’s Estate wasn’t to celebrate anyone’s birthday.”

“Whether it was or wasn’t doesn’t matter. That’s your prerogative, Your Highness.”

“Call me Ted.”

Margaret’s lips twitched slightly. “What I mean is, my hesitation isn’t because you didn’t make it back for our dinner. It’s because-

“There is nothing between Myrna and me. You don’t need to feel jealous over her.” Theodore spoke again as he finished changing into fresh clothes.

Margaret kept her back to him the entire time. “I’m not jealous. I just…”

“If you hadn’t called out my name in your sleep, I might have believed you. But you clearly hold feelings

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for me, too. So, let go of these unnecessary worries. I’ll handle everything.”

Margaret fell silent.

Why does it feel like I can’t win an argument with him? Was he always this persuasive?

Fished

With her thoughts tangled, uncertain of what she truly felt, she stood up and said, “I’ve been away all night. My family will be worried. I should head back now…

Without looking back, she walked out of the bedchamber.

This time, Theodore didn’t stop her.

Instead, the moment she stepped outside, Cyan caught up with her. “Ms. Campbell, where are you heading?”

“I need to return home.”

Margaret quickened her pace.

Cyan hurried alongside her. “You’ve just recovered from a serious illness. Shouldn’t you rest a bit longer?”

A puzzled frown touched Margaret’s brow.

Just a minor incident with a drug… how did that turn into a “serious illness”? This guy is really overdoing it.

As she considered checking her own pulse to assess her condition, Cyan added, “Well, Ms. Campbell… My lord would prefer if you stayed a little longer.”

Margaret offered an awkward smile. “I’ve already overstayed my welcome. Perhaps another time-”

“I heard from Baxter that sometimes, while keeping watch on the roof, he’d hear you talking in your sleep… murmuring Crown Prince Christopher’s name. Do you… still have lingering feelings for His Highness?”

Cyan’s unexpected question made Margaret halt abruptly, her eyes widening. “What nonsense are you talking? Why would I dream about him, let alone say his name…”

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Cyan glanced cautiously behind him. Seeing Theodore emerge from the bedchamber, he mustered his courage to ask, “My apologies, Ms. Campbell, I spoke out of turn. It’s just.. I feel you and my lord are well- suited. But I was concerned you might still carry a torch for Crown Prince Christopher, so…”

Unaware of Theodore’s presence, Margaret replied with a sigh, “I understand what you’re getting at. You’re worried that if I still care for Crown Prince Christopher, it might hurt His Highness, right? Don’t worry. I’m not that cruel. In my eyes, Crown Prince Christopher is nothing but a despicable, vile man. Even if dreamt of him, it would only be to curse him. There’s absolutely no chance of any other feelings.”

“That puts my mind at ease. Would you consider staying for a meal?” Cyan smiled in relief.

“No, I really must go.”

With that, Margaret walked away without another glance back.

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Cyan didn’t follow further but quietly returned to Theodore’s side.

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“Sir. Ms. Campbell genuinely doesn’t care for Crown Prince Christopher anymore. Even what you thought was her calling his name was just a misunderstanding. You don’t need to worry that she’ll blame you once she knows everything. She’ll only be grateful…”

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