Never To Be Loved Again のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 31 - チャプター 40

Chirp… chirp… chirp…Alicia focused her attention on the sounds of birds chirping in the sky. A bird's nest sat atop a nearby large tree, and the mother eagerly fed her young."You're as tall as I am... "Children grow up so quickly," Alicia said quietly.She happened to pass by a bird's nest some time ago and secretly observed it on a regular basis. The mother bird then laid her eggs a week ago, while the father bird carefully cared for them.Then one day, Alicia noticed soft chirping sounds coming from the nest. They've hatched. They've matured.Alicia remained motionless in her seat and stared intently at the birds. Previously, the mother bird would go out hunting for food while the father bird, perched on a nearby tree, watched Alicia with gleaming eyes.Alicia laughed as she observed their antics. The father and mother bird were currently busy feeding their hungry children. They alternated between feeding and guarding.Alicia unconsciously stroked her belly as she watched the baby

"Princess Helen, I know she's your friend, but dear cousin, you should be wary of others, especially the Crown Prince. Avoid getting too close to him. Alice, I'm serious."Alicia nodded in response to Dimitri's repeated warning. The Crown Prince was, in fact, the true king of Coulson. He was a cruel man who knew how to use his strength, power, and influence. He satiated his desires by trampling those who dared to defy his authority. Nobles feared him and dared not defy him over time.He was a tough guy, but he had a flaw, a weakness. Helen, his sister, was his everything. Coulson men engaged in polygamous relationships, in contrast to Ehrlich's monogamous culture. The old king had sons from concubines who had no claim to the throne. Only he and Helen had legitimate claim to the throne as direct descendants of the same mother. The Crown Prince lavished his love on Helen. She was Alicia's closest companion. As a result, the Crown Prince declined to touch her."Stop bothering me so much

Alicia slept through the night alone and with a heavy heart.And then... The night passed, and the morning came quietly.Alicia made her way to the princess's palace. Helen was in a state of shock within the palace's walls. Helen rushed towards Alicia, the confident-looking girl, and wrapped her arms tightly around the silver-haired girl for a tight hug."Didn't you hear the news last night?" Helen stated. "What do you think is going to happen to us now?""Don't be too worried, princess. Ehrlich's king must understand how dangerous it is to turn Coulson against them. He is not a moron." Alicia gently patted Helen's back and comforted her."Do you really believe that?""Yes, and most importantly, the threat of the Toulouse Empire looms over us." First and foremost, he despised Coulson's constant meddling in Ehrlich's internal affairs. Fighting a full-fledged war benefits neither party."Alicia did not comfort the princess with lies because she believed them herself. She saw no logical

"Damn it!" Marquis Cheney cursed as dark thoughts ran through his mind.What if Ehrlich's king truly desired the princess' hand in marriage and later became enraged upon seeing Alicia? All of his resentment would be directed at his niece. He would never allow it. He couldn't and wouldn't."Alicia is unqualified for the job. She is a frail and vulnerable person who still has nightmares. She will be unable to hold the title of Queen. "Please reconsider," the marquis pleaded."So you'd rather my only sibling, my sister, suffer?" The crown prince's golden eyes shuddered.The nearby noblemen breathed quietly as they saw his steel-hardened face.“That’s…” Marquis Cheney tried to come up with a defense, but he couldn't think of anything. He eventually shut his mouth because he knew that any further resistance would only lead to worse consequences for him and his family."Don't be too concerned, marquis. When your niece was a child, she lived in Ehrlich. She is accustomed to their way of life

"....Dimi, uncle, it's late. Let's take a break for now and talk again tomorrow."Alicia sent them out of the room while rubbing her brow. If she does not treat their wounds, an irreversible scar will form.She exited the study room and noticed Latty outside on standby. Her deep brown eyes were swollen with tears. She dashed over to Alicia."Oh, Miss..." Latty moaned.Alicia gave a bitter smile. "Did you hear it all?"Latty nodded and wiped her tears. "Yes, I heard it earlier when the door opened. Is it true, Miss? Will you have to go to Ehrlich rather than the princess...?"Alicia was unable to respond to Latty's inquiry. She had no idea. She had been constantly worried about Helen until today, but everything had changed. She now had to be concerned about herself."Uncle said he'll figure something out. Don't be too worried, Latty. I'm exhausted and need to rest. You should as well."Latty nodded, still in tears. "Yes, Miss. I'll take you to your room."Latty led Alicia to her bedro