Chapter 16 Suspicions

• “What do you mean I am hiding something?” Emery asked rather calmly, despite worrying if she had just busted herself.
• The emperor then flashed her a smile and replied, “By any chance, is your husband hurting you?”
• Emery’s serious expression changed into a dopey one because of the sudden change of topic. And not to mention, he was talking about someone who does not really exist. Anyhow, she was relieved that the emperor was not referring to her secret.