Said No to the Prince and Yes to the King novel Chapter 295

Rejected by the Grown Prince | Married His Uncle

Chapter 295 Consumed by Jealousy

No one had ever dared speak to Theodore with such brazen disrespect.

The onlookers collectively bowed their heads, and Megan quietly retreated to the side.

Most expected Theodore’s fury to erupt. Instead, his voice softened unexpectedly. “This prince…”

Fleeted

His sentence was cut short by a sudden, frantic cry from a distance. “Ms. Hickman is in the water again! Someone, help!”

“Help! Someone save her!”

The shouts echoed around the pond, with Myrna’s personal maid screaming for aid above all others.

In that critical moment, a single glance from Theodore sent a swarm of servants rushing toward the commotion.

Simultaneously, his grip on Margaret loosened. “As I mentioned, matters of state have kept me occupied. I had hoped you would remain at the estate. Once everything is settled, I-”

“Since Your Highness is so concerned for her safety, shouldn’t you be rushing to her rescue?” Margaret interjected coolly.

The desperate screams persisted. With a furrowed brow, Theodore finally relented. “Don’t leave. Wait for my return.” With those clipped words, he turned and hurried away.

As she watched his retreating figure, Margaret’s feigned indifference crumbled.

A hollow ache settled in her chest.

Something seemed to be slipping away.

She observed the entire household–countless maids and footmen–converging on the large pond in a chaotic flurry.

Though she couldn’t see Myrna, the frantic efforts spoke volumes about the woman’s standing.

The man who professed his affection was now consumed with worry for another.

Even Cyan, who had always shown her kindness, wore a mask of tense concern.

After a silent moment, Margaret knew she couldn’t stay. A restless urge propelled her to turn and walk away, step by measured step.

Just then, Megan’s voice called out, breathless as she caught up, “Ms. Campbell!”

“Everyone else has run to the pond. Why follow me?”

Megan insisted, panting slightly, “But my duty today is to attend to you. Please, you must have misunderstood! Let me explain about the bracelet.

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Chapter 295 Consumed by Jealousy

Fished

“The one that went missing yesterday belonged to the late Queen Mother Rhonda–it was a keepsake for His Highness. It was never Ms. Hickman’s. I’m so sorry I didn’t clarify earlier. Please, you mustn’t think…”

“But Myrna said herself. Margaret began, then stopped.

The realization hit her: that overheard conversation had been staged for her benefit.

Of course it wasn’t true.

Megan pressed on. “Ms. Campbell, whoever told you that was lying. They probably wanted to make you jealous. Don’t give them the satisfaction!”

“Be that as it may, I should return home,” Margaret stated flatly.

A profound gloom had taken hold, though its source eluded her..

The sight of everyone rallying around Myrna had pushed that unsettling feeling to its peak.

Staying felt dangerous–a risk of becoming someone she wouldn’t recognize, consumed by a jealousy she refused to entertain.

Leaving was the only sane choice.

Megan stepped in front of her, blocking the path. “You truly can’t go. His Highness gave strict orders to keep you here. He doesn’t want you dwelling on misunderstandings…”

A wry smile touched Margaret’s lips. “He’s too busy tending to a woman threatening to drown herself. What use does he have for me now?”

Megan pleaded, taking Margaret’s hands, “How can I convince you? If you leave, I’ll be punished for sure. Have a little mercy, please? I know you have a kind heart…”

The girl’s desperate attempt was not lost on Margaret.

She knew Megan would face consequences.

“Megan, I genuinely cannot stay,” she said, her expression solemn.

Lowering her gaze, Megan mumbled, “But Ms. Campbell, you really can’t…”

“Is something wrong outside?” Margaret asked abruptly, the thought striking her.

Megan’s persistence was too odd.

“No, it’s nothing like that, I just…”

“Then let me go. I don’t wish to cause you harm.” Margaret meant it.

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Were it not for Megan, she might have resorted to stronger measures to slip away unnoticed.