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    five months before the wedding. She was my fiancée at that time, but she could have broken off the engagement after hearing about the rumors from the palace. She could even have used the fact that I insisted on waiting so long to marry as a reason to end our relations without acknowledging the gossip. So, she would have had two reasons to keep herself from marrying a man that loves another woman. But she didn''t do that. No, she wanted to be empress, so she didn''t do anything and came here with the expectation of me suddenly changing my mind. And when I continued to be with you, she got angry about every little thing we did. I don''t believe that she has the right to act like this.”


    five years despite all other nobles marrying earlier. Besides, you know her father. He even offends me to make her happy, so he surely wouldn''t have complained about fulfilling her wish.” He narrowed his eyes. “I wouldn''t have minded either. Then all of this would be much easier now. I still have no problem getting what I want, but it will take longer.” Theodore slowed his movements until they stopped and pressed a kiss onto her head. “I''m preparing everything for our future right now. We still have to jump over some hurdles on the way, but we will manage. I have...an unfair advantage, so to say. So, don''t worry about anything.”


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