sun_imperial

Princess Rosemary is a wilted flower in her father’s court. Born into a society that puts power on a pedestal, her frail body and faltering angelic powers earn only scorn from the nobles and icy contempt from her father. Suffocated by whispers and rejection, Rose’s gentle spirit breaks, driving her to do the unimaginable. But as she does so, memories of her brother's kindness renew her will to live. Yet, it might already be too late as she's dragged under the raging river. As all hope seems lost, a pair of cold eyes peer back at her. Would their owner bring the salvation she so desperately craves, or a continuation of the emotional torment she has endured since she was a child?

Married Off To A Cold Eyed Knight

"Ya know, you're just as annoying as Matsuyukine was," I said, attempting to sound playfully critical.

Dahlia laughed, a bright sound that filled the kitchen. "Oh, I'll take that as a compliment! She was quite the character, wasn't she?"

"Yeah, she was," I replied, my tone softening as memories flooded back. "Always pushing me to loosen up, to enjoy life. I often found it infuriating at the time."

"Surprised someone like that turned to look at a grump like ya," she said, snickering.

I narrowed my eyes at her, trying to maintain an air of seriousness. "Watch it, Dahlia. I might just take offense to that."

"Oh, please," she replied, waving her hand dismissively. "You know it's true. Matsuyukine was all sunshine and laughter, and you were… well, you. A prince with a perpetually furrowed brow."

Chapter 586