Chapter 120: Say It Again
Anna’s heartfelt confession reverberated through the air, leaving Eric and Rafe utterly stunned, their breath caught in their throats.
"What... What did you just say?" Kyren’s voice, once fading, now burst forth with renewed strength and authority.
His eyes, wide open and filled with astonishment and hope, locked onto Anna’s, desperately seeking confirmation. His grip on her hand tightened as if trying to ground himself in the reality of her words.
As he looked into her eyes, a surge of unfamiliar sensations coursed through Kyren’s veins. His heart pounded heavily within his chest, each beat echoing with a newfound intensity. It was as if his entire being had been awakened, flooded with a rush of warmth, excitement, and a soaring sense of possibility.
At that moment, his focus narrowed, and all he could see, all that mattered, was her. The princess, taken aback by the unexpected change, paused, blinked, and looked at her husband, who now appeared as healthy as ever.
Wasn’t he on the brink of unconsciousness just moments ago?
"Why... you..." Anna’s voice trembled, her eyes scanning Kyren’s figure as she struggled to process the bewildering turn of events. The world around them stilled for a few moments.
Tears that streamed down her face gradually subsided. Anna turned her gaze to the side, searching for Eric and Rafe for an explanation, only to find them long gone, having made a swift escape to the door. They had played their part in this ruse, leaving her to face the truth of the deception.
"Enjoy yourselves! We won’t be interrupting!" Eric’s voice echoed from the distance as the door shut.
Anna’s realisation dawned, and her anger surged within, threatening to consume her. She turned back to Kyren, ready to unleash her fury upon him, but before she could utter a single word, the Grand Duke rose from the bed and pulled her into his embrace.
"Let me go, you liar!" Anna’s voice resonated with anger as she struggled against his hold, hitting his hardened chest with unyielding determination to break free.