Said No to the Prince and Yes to the King novel Chapter 269

Rejected by the Crown Prince? I Married His Uncle

Chapter 269 Bad Luck

Christopher’s expression was grim. “I thought even you would start avoiding me.”

A smile touched Stella’s lips. “Don’t be silly, Chris. Why would I avoid you? I heard about everything you’re going through. I was just looking for the right time to come see you…”

As he heard her words and saw her figure fully restored, his heart twisted with complicated emotions. “I knew it. You’re the only one who wouldn’t abandon me.”

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Ugh, I’m so done with this. On the outside, Stella forced a sympathetic smile. “Of course I wouldn’t leave you now, not when you’re going through the worst of it. Our wedding is coming up. I still want to be your bride.”

Her words moved him deeply. “Stella, so much has happened lately. I started to think you’d become someone I didn’t recognize. But now I see your feelings for me haven’t changed at all. Thank God you’re still willing to stay by my side.”

His gaze dropped, heavy with dejection. “I’m not Crown Prince anymore. My mother has no heart for wedding plans. She says our timing is… inappropriate.”

“What does that mean? Is Queen Norma unhappy with me? Does she not want you to marry me?” Stella’s heart leapt with secret joy, but she feigned hurt. “Doesn’t she understand we’re in love? Why does she have to stand in our way? I’m willing to be your Royal Consort! If she still won’t agree,

then fine! Maybe we should just call the whole thing off!”

Christopher hurried to explain, “No, it’s not that she disagrees. She just thinks welcoming a Royal Consort doesn’t need to be a grand spectacle. With everything that’s happened, she feels it’s better to keep things simple. When the day comes, you’ll be brought into the household with minimal ceremony. W–Would that bother you?”

The corner of Stella’s mouth twitched. “So Queen Norma really doesn’t like me. Chris, you listen to her so much. Maybe we should just do as she wishes and forget the marriage…”

“Stella, don’t you want to marry me anymore?” Christopher’s voice tightened.

A flash of panic crossed Stella’s face, and she shook her head quickly. “No, of course I do. It’s just…I feel like Queen Norma dislikes me…”

Christopher insisted, “She doesn’t dislike you. Besides, you said you loved me for who I am. Weren’t you the one who said you didn’t care what other people thought?”

Pouting, Stella replied, “I do love you for who you are. If Queen Norma truly has no issue with me, then of course our wedding should go ahead as planned. It’s just… you know how much I care about appearances. If I marry a prince in a simple manner, I’ll be the laughingstock of all

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“Don’t worry, Stella. Even if it’s scaled back, I’ll make sure it’s still done with dignity,” Christopher assured her, taking her hand.

Just then, a guard entered the room and bowed. “Your Highness, Ms. Margaret Campbell has returned.”

Christopher stiffened. “Returned from where?”

The guard replied respectfully, “The rear gate. Ms. Margaret Campbell was leaving through the back when she encountered Queen Norma’s carriage. The Queen came to the Prime Minister’s Estate incognito and happened to see her right at the gate. She brought Ms. Margaret Campbell back inside with her. They’ve just entered the main hall.”

Christopher’s hands clenched into fists unconsciously. “The back gate… So she was hiding from

me.”

Beside him, Stella looked stunned. “Queen Norma came here herself?”

Christopher turned to her with a gentle look. “There’s no need to be nervous, Stella. My mother hasn’t dwelt on that incident at the palace party. She said while it was unfortunate, it wasn’t your fault–you were a victim, too. As for your hair, we all know it will grow back. I could never hold that against you.”

Stella’s eyelid gave a slight, irritated twitch.

Of course he wouldn’t mind now. He’s a useless cripple himself! If he were still whole, he’d never accept a bald bride. He’s only clinging to me because he can’t do any better…

Swallowing her bitterness, she forced a meek nod. “Since Queen Norma is here, we should go greet her.”

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A short while later, in the main hall of the Prime Minister’s Estate, Norma sat in the place of

honor.

She was dressed in simple, unadorned

garments.

Seated beside her was Margaret, her expression gloomy as a thundercloud.

Talk about bad luck. Just when I finally slip out the back, I run right into her. Feels like she had someone waiting there for me…

Despite her suspicions, Norma was still the Queen. A certain level of respect was non- negotiable.

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“Margaret, why have you been deliberately avoiding me?” Christopher’s voice tense silence as he was wheeled in, his face stormy.

A cold smile touched Margaret’s lips. “There’s nothing left between us, Prince Keeping my distance is only natural. Haven’t I been doing just that for the pas

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