Excuses

Esteban had been sleepless during these days. He could not get out of his mind about the Emperor’s decree. If the Emperor selects a main husband and it is not him, what would happen to him? It is most likely that his subjects will beg him to have a divorce and not stay as a concubine. He knows that being a concubine will not bring any benefit to him and his dukedom. A concubine is neglected and his authority as a Duke will be reduced. He could not deny that he wants to be her main husband however…

That spot had always belonged to General Theobarlt. He had already accepted that what is best for her is General Theobarlt. However, he could not stand not being related to her. If he had a divorce to her, their current relationship will fall apart. It was more than enough that he could touch her and kiss her. If he loses all those, he is better off dead.

He moved to the side and watched the sleeping Emperor by his side. Whenever she sleeps, she looks like a delicate woman that must be care