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Chapter 551 A Passing Fancy
Martha lowered her eyelids and answered softly, "Just these two days. I've been in Z Country for toolong, and my family is worried about me." "It's better to go back early," Sam agreed gently, looking into her eyes. After a brief chat, Martha went to her grandmother's room to keep her company. The next day, Martha went to the royal palace specifically to find King Ducasse and have a chat withhim. When King Ducasse heard that Martha was looking for him, he was slightly stunned. He thought she would never take the initiative to see him again in this lifetime. While King Ducasse was still stunned, Martha had walked into the royal council chamber. "Do youhave time now?" she asked. "Yes," King Ducasse replied as he glanced at the pile of unfinished political affairs before him. A bitter smile appeared on his lips unconsciously. He had confirmed that he really liked Martha now, but also knew deep down they could never betogether. He figured that she came this time just to bid farewell to him. As expected, Martha spoke up after a second of silence, "I'm here today to say goodbye." "Are you sure you want to leave?" King Ducasse stepped down from his seat and waved his hand for the guardsman outside the door. Soon, a maid brought tea and desserts over, and placed them on the table neatly. Martha smiled lightly when she heard this, "My family is all in C Country." He paused slightly upon hearing this before looking across at her sitting opposite, "I'm no longeryour enemy's son anymore; why not consider staying?" After saying those words out loud playfully, King Ducasse tightened his hand which rested besidehim while maintaining an amused expression on his face as he said jokingly, "As long as you arewilling, we can continue our wedding ceremony right now." Martha was taken aback slightly without realizing there was any joke behind what he said.
She looked seriously at King Ducasse, "King Ducasse, in my lifetime, I only love Stefan, and will notfall in love with anyone else again. So I hope you don't always keep your gaze on me but trydiscovering some other good girls." Stefan walked into the chamber just when Martha's words were spoken; His lips unconsciouslycurved upwards upon hearing what she said. He came here, because he heard that Martha would come today specifically for bidding farewellfrom King Ducasse. His eyes were filled with joy, and in his mind, he couldn't help but imagine a future life with Martha. Whilst, upon hearing Martha's response, King Ducasse's eyes flashed with a hint of somethingdifferent. He concealed his disappointment and smiled as he wished them both eternal happiness.Before Martha could respond, Stefan spoke up first. "Of course," he said as he strode towards Martha and sat down next to her without hesitation. Although they were half-siblings and Stefan had initially not been fond of him, Stefan had come toterms with it. Stefan picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip before saying in a low voice, "I'm leaving intwo days; she'll be in your care." King Ducasse knew that Stefan was referring to their mother "Catherine". Although King Ducasse didn't want to admit it deep down that Stefan was his brother, he had nochoice but to accept it since that was the fate. As King Ducasse thought about this, he looked at Stefan more meaningfully. "If you want, you can stay here." Stefan raised an eyebrow and asked jokingly, "Aren't you afraid I'll stay here and compete forpower?" "Not at all," replied King Ducasse seriously, "If you're willing to stay here, I will give you what youwant." King Ducasse wasn't joking. In his opinion, Stefan, his brother, had been out there by himself for so many years, so he wasnovelbin
willing to share his power with Stefan as compensation, even if it meant he had to give away histhrone to Stefan. After all, being a king isn't easy! Aside from these thoughts running through his mind, there were also selfish desires present withinhim. He hoped they would stay so that he could see Martha often! Even though he wasn't going to steal Martha from Stefan, he still had affection for her, which weren'teasily forgotten. Soon, Stefan parted his lips and smiled faintly to interrupt Kings' thoughts. "No need," said Stefan lightly."You've done an excellent job managing Z Country." When they arrived, this country already looked prosperous. He believed that it would get better under King Ducasse's leadership. King Ducasse smiled and lightly tapped his tea cup against Stefan's. "You're my brother, don't worry. My interest in my sister-in-law is only temporary." He said this to reassure Stefan. In reality, he knew that Martha was more than just a passing fancy for him. But what could he do? When Stefan heard this, the corners of his mouth involuntarily widened into a smile as he drank thetea from his cup. At that moment, he suddenly felt having a younger brother wasn't so bad after all. Speaking of "brothers," Rhys' figure unconsciously appeared in Stefan's mind. His hand paused slightly and his eyelids drooped as the smile on his lips deepened. He didn't just have one younger brother; he had two exceptional ones. After remaining silent for a short while, Stefan suddenly spoke up with a serious tone, "Take care ofMother from now on." "I'll," King Ducasse replied with a smile, dispelling the previous gloominess from his eyes andbrows. After chatting for another while with each other, Martha returned to the Lucas Residence whileStefan met Catherine.
They may not come back here again in the future. Since Catherine would not leave Z Country, even though they were now reunited as mother andson, their relationship wouldn't be too close due to being separated by distance.