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Cesare Traon Karl Erzet, the Imperial Commander-in-Chief.
After three years of service in the war, he returned to propose to Eileen.
Eileen struggled to believe that Cesare’s marriage proposal was sincere.
After all, from the moment they met when she was ten,
The affectionate man had always treated her like a child.
 
“I don’t—I don’t want to marry Your Highness.”
 
For so long, her love for him was unrequited.
She did not wish for their marriage to be a transaction.
 
Was it because of the long war?
 
The man, who was normally cool and rational, had changed.
His impulsive actions, his unbridled desire for her—they were all too unfamiliar.
 
“This should only be done with someone you love!”
 
“You can also do it with the person you plan to marry.”
 
Eileen was intrigued by this change.
 
And yet, the closer she became with Cesare…
She discovered things that defied reason or logic.
 
Eileen learned about her husband’s many evil deeds not long after.
 
“I couldn’t even have your body, Eileen.”
 
Everything he did was for her.
 
He became the villain, only for his Eileen.

Wicked Husband

Eileen hesitated, unsure whether to mention Lucio's past confession. It seemed unnecessary to revisit such old feelings, especially since they were from a distant past.

Given that the soldier who had driven them likely reported everything to Cesare already, she feared mentioning it might come off as boastful. The situation itself felt oddly surreal to her.

Receiving a confession was likely a once-in-a-lifetime event. She had always seen herself objectively—despite the slight change in appearance from removing her glasses, her inherent gloominess and dullness remained unchanged. It seemed implausible that anyone would find her attractive.

Lost in these inconsequential thoughts, Eileen realized too late that she hadn't answered Cesare's question. She decided to omit the confession and instead shared more neutral updates.

chapter 93