บททั้งหมดของ The Cold Duke and the Modern Maiden: บทที่ 21 - บทที่ 30

"What?" Lady Melissa said softly, staggering backwards. She held onto a nearby chair to steady herself, both physically and emotionally. 'Fiancée? How can it be? Just moments ago the Prince has asked me to become his intended. Is she making a joke?'"Yes, you heard me right. Prince Xavier and I are betrothed. The palace will announce it soon." Lady Anastasia said proudly."Why are you telling me this?" Lady Melissa still couldn't believe it. She must've ulterior motives to say these things to her."Why? You should know why. You didn't think your little seduction will work, did you? Smiling at him, hanging onto him shamelessly. Who do you think you are? You're just an outcast, a nobody in the society." Lady Anastasia was no longer smiling, in fact she looked so sinister as if she wanted to kill Lady Melissa that moment. "You're lying! The Prince is not engaged! Definitely not to you!" Lady Melissa couldn't accept this, it's outrageous."If it's not me, should it be you? Yes, I know ab

Once the Queen retired to her inner chambers, Prince Xavier silently made his way back to Lady Melissa's room. His gaze soften at the sight of her, she looked so beautiful even in her sleep and with the hideous bandage around her head. Prince Xavier sat on the chair placed beside the bed and held her hand in his. Her hand was slightly cold and he caressed it, trying to make it warm.Looking at her pitiful state, Prince Xavier couldn't help but felt burdened. He cried silently, tears falling down his handsome face. His heart was aching for whatever that had happened between them, until this unexpected turn of events. But he was also relieved that despite everything, she's here with him now. Although he knew she won't be able to hear anything he said, Prince Xavier decided to unload his grievances for the past two years to the sleeping beauty, letting everything off his chest. After saying his piece, Prince Xavier stared at Lady Melissa's face. She looked so serene with her eyes closed

"Mother, are you feeling alright?" Lord William whispered to Lady Melissa, afraid that if he talked louder, he might made her uncomfortable. Melissa laughed softly at his cute behaviour and replied, "I'm fine William. How have you been? Did you miss me?""Yes! I miss you Mother! You've been sleeping for so long. I'm afraid you won't wake up anymore." Lord William suddenly exclaimed, dispensing his earlier cautious behaviour. "How can I bear to leave you alone? Of course I will wake up." Melissa said while ruffling the boy's soft hair. Duke Kensington was just entering the room with the Queen when he heard what Lady Melissa had said. He knew those words were meant for his son, but he couldn't help but feel those words were intended for him too. He instinctively smiled again, somehow feeling pleased. At the Knights' manor, Duke Malcom and his son were in the study discussing business when Sir Andrew rushed in."Your Grace! News from the palace. Lady Melissa has awaken!" "What?? Is

"She's back." These were the only two words she said, but Lord Benjamin knew who she was talking about. A glint in his eyes flashed by before anyone could catch it."Did you meet her?" He asked, feigning disinterest in the topic, even though deep down he's curious about the young lady whom he had desired to conquer ever since he laid eyes on her 2 years ago. His useless sister had interfered in his plan back then when she successfully drove her away from their social circle, all because of that bastard Prince."No! Do you know she's now engaged to Kensington?! That bitch! After she failed with Prince Xavier, she dig her claws on Kensington!" Lady Anastasia gritted her teeth in anger, while punching the soft cushion in her arms.Lord Benjamin flinched at this new information. Never would he ever thought that Lady Melissa would be paired with his arch nemesis, Duke Zachary Kensington. He inhaled deeply and exhaled before enquiring further, "So, what's the problem? It's the Prince that y

Upon reaching the pavilion, Prince Xavier invited her to have a seat while he sat opposite her. Somehow, Melissa felt a sense of familiarity at this scene. She had seen it in the original host's memories. But the place was different, in Lady Melissa's memory, it was the gazebo where she had injured herself. Under the moonlight, both individuals sat quietly, contented with each other's presence and the cool weather, each deep in their own thoughts.Meanwhile, at the main palace, Duke Kensington's carriage arrived and he alighted the carriage, holding a bouquet of white roses in his hands. However, before he could reach Lady Melissa's room, a page dutifully informed him that Lady Melissa was not in her room at the moment as she was out taking a stroll in the royal garden. As to her exact location, the page guided the Duke out and pointed to a direction on the east side. On that note, Duke Kensington immediately walked towards the royal garden to find his fiancée. He was in a happy mood