Chapter 168 - I still love this world (1/2)

Lyn had never rejected a person in her whole life. But it seems like the words came spilling out of her mouth far too easily.

”I don't know if I love him anymore,” Lyn admitted as she looked over at Allen, ”But, right now I will stay by his side,” while she still figures things out. Kazuya made her all those promises. But Lyn knew that things wouldn't be that easy. Her parents may turn a blind eye to their relationship, but they won't let her cancel her engagement with Allen. Eventually, she will have to choose one.

”Then,” Prince Ereland mumbled, ”Are you prepared for what is to come?”

Light and awkward laughter passed her lips, ”It seems like it will be a messy situation, right?”

”Yes, that's why…”

”Thank you; I do appreciate it, you know?” Lyn murmured, ”You aren't a bad person. Back then, you regained your sanity for a bit and helped me out, didn't you? Thank you for that time.”

It was faint, but Lyn recalled it. The young boy who helped her out when her sister was finding her to discipline her. Prince Ereland however, completely led her sister on a different trail.

”You're worried because of the rumors?”

Prince Ereland nodded, ”People, those people have been saying bad things about you. People who don't know you,” he clenched his fist, ”If you're by my side, they wouldn't..”

Lyn shook her head, ”It's okay, I still love this world despite its faults. I have faith that humans will continue to evolve. It might not be fast, but I believe we will continue to improve..”

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A week later Prince Allen's Mansion

Lyn snuggled up to the person beside her,

who was gently caressing her hair, ”It became a habit of yours to come here when you're drunk, don't you think?” Allen said.

”I'm sober! I'm just upset that you left without me again. Do you not trust me at all?” Lyn exclaimed as she tried to break free when she realized their position, ”I can't break free if you don't let me go.”

Allen, to her surprise, simply held her tighter, ”Why do I have to let you go? I quite enjoy the idea of us sharing the bed. But,” his gaze darted towards her clothes, ”Something is restricting us from getting us closer,” he said mischievously.

Wh--what! Is he drunk too?!! Still, her gaze fell on his face. This is the first time she has ever seen him drunk before; Allen is not the drinking type. Yet he drank, what made him drink so much? The other day she found him sat down, holding a glass of red wine. No, several glasses at his feet sat across the fireplace. The sight the other day bothered her a bit.

There was a sad and solemn look in his eyes. Contrary to what others say about him, he's actually a kind person, and he talks a lot to those who care about him. He's a kind person. He's similar to Kazuya in more ways than one, except he is the colder and cool type.

Lyn peered over and saw his smiling face as Allen drew her closer towards him. One of the few things she learned about him, especially these last two years is that he liked to cuddle. ”You really like to cuddle,” Lyn pointed out.

”On that department, I believe you are the same, my dear.”