Chapter 157

Maxi's skin prickled at the sight of Riftan's fiery gaze. He did not seem to care about the insults that had been aimed at him at all. Her humiliation was the sole reason for his rage, and he seemed at a loss for what to do.

She felt an odd mixture of happiness and sadness at his reaction. If he had divorced her and married Princess Agnes as everyone had expected, he would not have had to suffer such public ridicule.

Princess Agnes would have been like a sparkling gemstone he could take pride in. The thought sprung up like poisonous mushrooms and refused to leave her head.

Agonized, Maxi squeezed her eyes shut. She would rather die than hear someone mock Riftan again for having a stuttering wife.

"We should treat this at once. I'll call Ruth for you."

He must have thought that her pained expression was because of her wrist, as he bolted to his feet.

Maxi hastily stopped him. "Th-That won't be necessary. Applying a salve… should be sufficient."