Chapter 31

Rini felt betrayed by Andreas' words of affection toward Dionne. Must he really let her feel that she means nothing to him and insult her with his words? She felt like an absolute fool for still being here at his side, but she couldn't do anything about it. She can't say anything either. Between them were blank faces and silence.

After a few minutes of just blankly staring at each other, Andreas decided to break the ice. "I didn't appreciate you tormenting the woman I wish to marry," he said.

"Why do you look like you're in love with Dionne?" she asked, "I saw it... The way you held her, looked at her, and spoke to and about her... You're in love with her, aren't you? I thought love is a luxury we royals could never have?"