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Most would expect the daughter of the king of one of the four strongest nations in the Realm of the Angels to enjoy great luxury and power. While her Father may enjoy those things, that isn't the case for Rosemary. The hated daughter only manages to attract disdain from others in the royal court despite her gentle and kind nature. Rosemary was born with a weak body, preventing her from living up to the ideals of her father and his court. Such environment pushes Rose to attempting to end it all. But she is unable to do so as she recalls her older brother's love for her. As she drowns, she cries out for help. But no one is around. No one but a certain handsome man with eyes as cold as her father's.

Married Off To A Cold Eyed Knight

I held a hand out and grabbed her. "Stop lying to yourself, Matsuyukine! Look at the state you're in!"

She panted and tried to wiggle out from my grip, but she lacked any strength. "I gotta keep going. The show must go on!"

"Matsuyukine, this isn't just about the show!" I exclaimed, my voice rising in frustration. "You're not well! You can't perform like this!"

"I can do it!" she insisted, her voice strained but filled with a stubborn resolve. "I've worked too hard to just give up now. My teammates are counting on me!"

I felt my heart race as I looked into her eyes, seeing the fire of determination burning bright but overshadowed by fatigue. "And what about you? You're not some machine that can just keep going. You need to take care of yourself first! If you collapse on stage, what good will that do for you or your team?"

I could see her wavering, her expression caught between anguish and determination. "But I want to—"

Chapter 563: Taking Her Place