Chapter 111 Trust Me On This One

• That afternoon, Emery watched the sun setting in the west with her fingers running through the emperor’s hair, who was already asleep right beside her. It took her several minutes to convince him that he should rest even just for a while since she won’t be running away. Looking at his sleeping figure, she cannot help but feel grateful for the kindness and consideration he had been giving her these past few weeks even after knowing the truth that she had been using him.
• As much as she wanted to repay him, she just cannot choose the option of staying by his side. She knew too well that the palace was no safe place for her twins even if she was recognized as the beloved wife and empress of the emperor in the future. She was just nothing but a mistress in that empire after all and in the eyes of the court and even the people, Emperor Claus deserved to be with a woman from a noble lineage.
• Kissing him on the forehead, Emery cupped his cheek and whispered, “Thank you, Your Imperial Highness.”