Chapter 189 Appearance (1) (2/2)

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Pulling a small box from his pocket, he handed it to her. Inside was an ornate diamond-encrusted ring with an amethyst in the center. Her eyes went to his hand, where there was a ring on his ring finger in the same shape, made of diamonds and a sapphire.

It was probably an engagement ring.

“Put it on.”

Taking the ring out of its box, she slid it onto her finger. It felt heavy and burdensome, likely because of the side of the gemstones, and she couldn’t believe he had given her such an expensive ring when the palace budget had already been drastically reduced because of the wedding. She couldn’t be happy when she knew where the money for it had come from.

“You really don’t like this stuff. But wear it anyway,” Blain said. Even though she didn’t look happy with the gift, he was satisfied just to see her wear it. “Do you want any other gifts?”

The thought came suddenly to her mind, and Leah spoke it unconsciously. “A quill.”

“…A quill?” Blain asked incredulously.

“The other day you gave me some quills,” Leah said, smiling slightly. “You sharpened the tips yourself.”

It was a precious memory. She thought it would make him happy, but his face twisted with fury, as if he were about to scream and rage.

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“Well, I have a lot of paperwork to do, so…” she said quickly, trying to distract him. She bit her lower lip. “I’m sorry. I guess I said something meaningless.”

At her dejected expression, he rose from his seat and swept plates and cutlery from the table with a wave of his arms, sending them crashing to the floor.

“Come to the room today,” he ordered, looking at Leah.

“……”

Her eyes darkened as Blain turned and left. The servant that had placed the last course of the meal on the table stepped back silently, and Leah stared at the dish in front of her, which she had barely touched.

Time passed. Leah sat and shivered, distracted. Once the sun had gone completely down, one of Blain’s attendants came to fetch her from her palace.

It had been a sunny day, but over the course of the afternoon it had clouded over, and now it was pouring outside. Walking under the umbrella held by the attendant, Leah’s feet felt like lead. She didn’t want to go. She knew she should tolerate it for the man she loved, but she just couldn’t.

As soon as she reached Blain’s chambers, she could hear the moaning. The attendant opened the door, and Leah entered under Blain’s sharp eyes.