Serene Pillow
Everyone says that the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Landor, Prince Colin Livingston, loves me to the core.
But on the day of court presentation, he bypasses me and presents the princess consort's diamond ring to my elder sister, Monique Payne, instead.
However, I'm not the least bit upset. I even smile and congratulate Colin, saying, "I wish you and my sister a lifetime of happiness, Your Royal Highness."
In my past life, I caught Colin rolling in the sheets with Monique when I was six months pregnant. I flew into a rage and accidentally killed her with a sword.
Colin hated me for the rest of my life after that. When he finally ascended the throne, he posthumously crowned Monique as his Queen and even registered the many children I risked my life bearing for him under her name instead.
I was heartbroken, requesting a royal decree to depose me as his wife. However, he tore up the royal edict and imprisoned me inside the palace instead.
"You are my wife. And you will never escape me in this lifetime!"
Ultimately, while I was still locked up in my room, our enemies ambushed and attacked the palace, setting fire to the place. And despite being struck down by numerous arrows, Colin still used every last ounce of his strength to protect me and save me from harm.
Just before his death, he wiped away my tears with bloody hands and whispered into my ear, "Don't cry for me, Merry. I was the one who let you down in this lifetime.
"But if there ever is a next life, I hope that you will let me be with Monique instead."
I agreed in a trembling voice.
But when I open my eyes again, I realize that I have gone back in time to the day the Crown Prince chooses the princess consort.
So, I help him fulfill his wish this time.