Lahat ng Kabanata ng Marrying My Ex-Fiancé's Cousin: Kabanata 331 - Kabanata 340

Then Bruce looked up, reached out, and ruffled the top of her hair. A small smile tugged at his lips. "Maybe… they're just really envious of you? After all, there's no other woman in the world who can be cared for and pampered by me so thoroughly."Isolde's lips twitched awkwardly. When Bruce got playful like this, she never knew how to respond."Prince, please behave yourself."Bruce chuckled. "Everything here is completely normal. Don't overthink it, okay?"His tone remained calm and confident, as if the matter truly existed only in her imagination. Yet her heart still sensed that something was not quite right.Even so, seeing Bruce act this way eased Isolde's mind a little. Even if he was hiding something from her, he must have had his reasons.He could handle everything. She trusted him.…That afternoon, it was time for her treatment as usual.Isolde steeled herself and lay down in the treatment chair.The cold instrument touched her skin. She closed her eyes and waited

Bruce maintained the same aloof, indifferent expression as he raised his hand and handed the gift box to Claudia.Her face brightened with happiness. She tilted her head to look up at him, her eyes full of anticipation, and accepted the box.Then she slowly opened it.In the next moment, the surrounding crowd erupted with exclamations."This is… the Heart of Eternity? The legendary blue diamond that topped Sotheby's last year?""It really is the Heart of Eternity! I heard it was bought anonymously at a sky-high price. Turns out the buyer was the Prince!""The Heart of Eternity… symbolizes eternal, unchanging love and loyalty. My God, this gift is incredible!""It's more than just a gift. This is practically a silent vow.""So romantic! Your Highness, the Prince really put his heart into this.""True love, without a doubt!"Cheers, gasps, and congratulatory voices crashed over them like a tidal wave.Claudia covered her mouth in surprise, tears glimmering in her eyes. She lif

"Your hands are already in this condition, and you endure unbearable pain every day. If you were to learn about him and Her Highness at a time like this, it would be far too cruel."The Prince is not a heartless man. You still hold a place in his heart. But men, especially men of his status and position, how could they possibly keep only one woman by their side?""To be honest, the Prince already treats you very well. Look at who he is, and look at Her Highness. Even so, he still considers your feelings. Every time he meets Her Highness, he does so quietly."To be frank with you, whenever you undergo treatment, he goes to see Her Highness. Even the night you first arrived in Karsden, when he was not in the room, he was actually in Her Highness' room…"Ella sighed, sympathy filling her eyes. "I know that, as a traditional woman, this kind of thing is difficult for you to accept. But a person should have self-awareness."With the identities the Prince and Her Highness hold, you are

The butler's phone chimed with a new message. She glanced at the screen, her brows knitting slightly.After a brief hesitation, she said, "Your Highness, Lady-in-waiting Ella has just submitted her resignation. She says there is an urgent matter at home and that she must leave immediately. She has already packed her belongings and is preparing to depart.""Whatever. Don't report every trivial matter to me— Wait, Ella?" Claudia frowned. "The Ella responsible for taking care of Isolde? Her assignment isn't finished, and she dares to leave?"The butler replied quietly, "She lost her chance to be promoted to chief lady-in-waiting this time. She may feel resentful and is throwing a tantrum. She has served in the palace for many years. Leaving so abruptly is too impulsive. Once she goes out there, where could she find a position better than this?"Claudia narrowed her eyes. A trace of cold suspicion flashed in their depths.Ella had served at her side for quite some time. Although her a

Outside the door, the butler lowered her voice. The tension and anxiety in her tone were impossible to conceal. "Your Highness… how confident are you that you can keep her under control?"Claudia stood before the tightly closed door. The color had faded slightly from her face, and a shadow of gloom lingered between her carefully made-up brows.She closed her eyes for a moment. Her red lips pressed into a stiff, straight line. After a long pause, she forced out a few words through clenched teeth. "Twenty percent… maybe less."No woman who discovered that her husband had cheated would simply let it go. Crying, making a scene, questioning him, breaking down, or even seeking revenge in hysteria would be normal reactions.That was especially the case for someone like Isolde. Bruce had placed her at the very center of his heart, held her in the palm of his hand, and lavished her with almost all the tenderness he possessed.A woman loved and protected that deeply would develop confidence