Come Here, Tyrant! - Chapter 162

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Annie, who had calmed her worried seniors, headed to Ejed’s office. She was somehow heavy, as if there was a weight on her feet.

The sky above the roof of the imperial palace was still blue. Annie took a deep breath for nothing. The tip of her nose was cold, and even the air was filled with sadness.

Annie closed her eyes tightly and repeated herself in her mind.

‘…nothing has changed.’

If she can’t bless Ejed who was barely winning his love, what ugliness is this?

Even with the permission of the emperor, what she had to do was to sincerely congratulate him.

She smiled bitterly.

‘Your Majesty is a good person, so of course he will meet good people. I won’t get married anyway…..’

“Annie?”

“…..”

When she opened her eyes slowly, she saw Ejed standing like a painting. His face quickly changed from surprise to delight and joy.

Annie bit her lip. it’s a foul If he approaches a woman he doesn’t even want with a face like that, that was a foul.

Ejed, who did not know her heart, stayed like that. With his back against the blue sky, he ran as if running from afar.

Her heart pounded with every stride he made with his long, outstretched legs.

It was as if an earthquake had occurred.

Without realizing it, Annie curled her cold hand tightly.

‘No. You can never let it show.’

“What’s going on? It probably won’t be time for the carriage to come in yet.”

A gentle voice pierced through the cold wind, caressing her cheeks warmly.

Annie lowered her gaze for no reason, and she replied indifferently.

“I’m going for a walk.”

“Dressed like that? You catch a cold.”

Ejed hastily removed his coat.

Annie stopped breathing as the stout fingers brushed over her shoulders meticulously. She raised her gaze slightly and she saw his white teeth.

There were red eyes that were tenderly curved above them. Now it was difficult to see it as it is.

‘Why are you shaking like this?’

As Annie swallowed a gulp once, she pondered what she would say.

She quickly parted her lips.

“I heard that Lord Robbie sent you a present.”

“Robbie is not bothering you, right?”

The two of them spoke at the same time as if they had made a promise and looked at each other.

Ejed, who blinked wide in surprise, laughed first. His shoulders trembled, covering his mouth with his hand, and she rolled her eyes.

“Why are you laughing like that. I’m not teasing people, no, is this so funny?”

The sorrows of the past have leaked out. Then he gently lowered his hand and happily agreed.

“I like it.”

“…..What?”

“I talked about the same thing with Annie early in the morning.”

“…..”

“I really like it.”

Don’t keep saying that you like it so much. Annie’s dissatisfaction built up inside her, but she didn’t want to pull it out.

Even that was the sincerity of Ejed and his true self. She didn’t want to hurt Ejed for nothing.

At that time, Ejed asked, hesitatingly, with a blushing face, as if it was cold.

“Well, Annie. Can I see you after today? Really, I have an important job to do. I really want you to take the time.”

‘…are you trying to get advice because of that princess?’

It felt like her heart was getting cold. It was the first time that Ejed was so desperate.

How good is it that he doesn’t know what to do? Annie wanted to take off his coat that was wrapped around her.

She hated it so much now. A thorn-like voice came out of her mouth.

“I’m sorry, but I have a lot of work today, so it’s difficult.”

“How about tomorrow?”

Ejed’s eyes, who asked actively, did not even waver.

Annie said to him as if affirming.

“I’m busy tomorrow too.

Just as Ejed was about to say something, Annie turned her head in the opposite direction and looked away from him.

In an instant, a heavy silence fell between the two of them. Ejed didn’t even call her.

Annie lowered her head as much as possible so that he could not see her expression. Fortunately, it was dark all around.

Annie’s heart pounded at the sound of Ejed’s low sigh from the other side.

“Then… let’s just go inside. Next time, when I’m free, I’ll go visit you separately.”

“……”

“If you allow me… I won’t go before that.”

Like a fool. Her own actions would hurt him, so why did he act according to her mood?

Even though he follows and believes in her more than anyone else.

‘…….Annie Mill Dsev. Were you such an ugly person?’

The tip of her nose hurt. Annie forced her heavy head up and looked at him.

Ejed’s sad-looking face seems to get stuck in her eyes. No, it may have already been that way. Everywhere in the Imperial Palace, even in the mansion, his appearance was clear.

Annie tightened her burning throat.

“Sir Ejed.”

At the low call, Ejed’s eyes were drawn. She barely raised the corners of her lips.

“Thank you.”

“…..”

Ejed couldn’t hide his puzzlement at the sudden remark. His eyes blinked wide and Annie took a breath in.

She seems to be frozen to the core in the cold wind. Annie’s mouth slowly moved.

“I’m glad that Sir Ejed is my friend.”

She told an ugly lie.