Predatory Marriage (Web Novel)

Chapter 54 – Returned Gifts (2)

Cerdina was left speechless as she continued to stare at him in a dumbfounded manner. Eventually, the silence was broken after a tense moment.

“But Im doing this for you!” she exclaimed, her tone indignant as she talked over him.

Blain opted not to reply, even as he heard the sharp shrill of her tone. Hed rather choose silence over responding to his mother.

He deemed it wise not to tell his mother of his own view and thoughts with her every decision—whether it was right or wrong.

Cerdina heaved her chest up and down as she looked at him bewildered. Her harsh breathing filled the silence instead as she waited for his rebuttal.

After a few moments, she finally calmed down enough to school her posture once more to the regal Queen she was. Disregarding her sudden outburst, she gave him another graceful smile, a faux expression instead of what she truly felt.

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As the Queen of Estia, she must always be the perfect picture of grace and beauty.

“I would never do such a thing, Blain.” she insisted gently. Blain only narrowed his eyes at her.

“I shall try to believe you then.”