Chapter 12

The king is still unable to carry out his activities to lead the kingdom. With this kind of situation, it was certain that the king would go through a lot if his condition did not improve. In this period of restoration, there must be a kingdom in charge so that it is not neglected. Several meetings must be attended by the king, to expedite the relationship that came, as well as other relationships.

Axel's mother tries to explain this to her child so that Axel understands the current situation and wants to immediately crown it. If it was not crowned immediately, Axel's mother asked her son to attend the invitations they had received before the king fell ill.

"I know, Mom, this is indeed my responsibility as Father's heir. I'm not that selfish enough not to think about what will happen next, "said Axel.

"Mother can't say much more to persuade you. I just wanted to remind you, don't wait for your father, you won't change and regret everything, "said Axel's mother.

"Mother ..." Axel was very surprised by his mother's words. "I will do anything for the sake of this kingdom as well as for Father's sake. Waiting for my coronation ceremony, I will take over the duties of Father to attend all those invitations."

Axel's mother is relieved that her child doesn't think about her selfishness anymore, even though it's a little late and in this condition.

The queen also went to her husband who was lying weak in the room. She wanted to talk about Axel's willingness to become king soon, and that her husband could rest in peace. The queen has also discussed this with their prime minister so that they can immediately arrange a ceremony for the coronation.

The king was both happy and sad to hear what his wife said. He was happy because finally, Axel wanted to accept the throne and change. Meanwhile, the sadness arose because Axel did all that after he was stricken with illness. If only Axel could soften up before the pain came, it would have been even better.

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Finally, when Axel's coronation ceremony was held, all important people in the kingdom were present to legalize the new king. Charlotte, who will also be the queen, looks stunning and very elegant. All eyes were on her throughout the coronation, her smile never left her beautiful face to meet the gazes fixed on her.

After the coronation was completed, a people's party was held. Axel sat on the palace veranda to greet all the people. Axel's smile broke, as usual, this time he gave a sincere smile to all the people. Charlotte who was standing beside him also gave a smile and was very kind.

However, the happiness felt by everyone was not felt by Theodor. Theo is still uncomfortable with Axel because his cousin's words and attitude have annoyed him a little to this day. Theo also seemed jealous of Axel's ascension to the king, because he was the same age as Axel, but not as successful as his cousin. All he can do is make a fire in the relationship between Axel and Charlotte, thus making Axel's wife even more concerned and careful.

After greeting the people, the royal family returned to celebrate Axel's ascension to the king. Charlotte had to change her clothes, as well as Axel, but they changed in different places.

As Charlotte walked down the hall to her room, Theo came over and that's when the messages that made Axel's wife's heart wavered were delivered.

"Axel is already the king, are you sure you will be the one and only woman? Ah, no, are you sure before you married him you were the only woman? "

Theo gave his smile that was full of satire to his cousin in-law.

Charlotte, who after turning to look at Theo, immediately turned her body fully, facing her cousin-in-law. He did not want to appear to be in a panic with what Theo said. Therefore, Charlotte chose to keep smiling at Theo while answering his words.

"I don't think anyone will ever be the only one in this world. So is Axel in my heart and my life," Charlotte replied calmly.

"Ah, right. However, something that has branches will cause destruction, "continued Theo.

Charlotte smiled again, she tried to stay calm and wanted to shake Theo with all her words. Charlotte is pretty good at controlling her attitude in unexpected situations and moods, so she's not easy to play with.

"If this kingdom is destroyed, I think your family will be just as destroyed," said Charlotte. She then said goodbye to Theo and left her husband's cousin in the hallway.

Charlotte turned around and changed her face from a friendly and smiling face to a face of annoyance and panic. Anna who was beside her at that time tried to calm her down because she knew what Theo's words must have hurt her deeply.

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While in the room, Charlotte burst into her worries about what her husband's cousin had said. He already knew that other people still occupied his husband's heart, but Axel could not presumptuously return to that woman if he was still there. Moreover, now that Axel has become a king, if he is involved in a scandal, the image of the kingdom will be damaged instantly.

"I don't know what else to do. If indeed Axel will return with his past love, what about my fate, "said Charlotte.

"That can't be happening, Queen. However, King Axel still has to be together with his official partner, namely the Queen, "replied Anna.

"I know, but my heart is not ready to share," Charlotte continued.

Anna was silent to hear Charlotte's words, no woman will be able to share her heart. However, Charlotte's position is higher than anything else, while Axel's parents are still there, she still has full support. Anna always reminded Charlotte about that.

Receiving encouragement from Anna, Charlotte becomes aware and recalls, if Axel's parents are her last weapon to melt her husband. He shouldn't be afraid of what Theo said.

Anna also reminded Charlotte to immediately give a baby to Axel so that her father-in-law and the kingdom pay more attention to her. Anna assured the princess, if everything can be controlled in various ways.

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