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Chapter 139
Even though I expected to hear those words, hearing them directly felt strange.
"... I see."
"Hmm."
The Crown Prince tilted his head at my sullen response.
"Your reaction is different from what I expected."
"What kind of reaction were you expecting?"
"Something much brighter and happier than this one."
Bright and happy?
'He didn't even consider rejection or refusal.'
I looked at him, narrowing my eyes, and replied, "The premise is wrong to begin with."
"...?"
"First of all, I'm not exactly happy."
"About what?"
"Your interest in me, Your Royal Highness."
The Crown Prince wore a genuinely puzzled expression at my words.
"... Why?"
I was taken aback for a moment.
'Do people usually ask for a reason in this situation?'
The common reaction I knew was to accept the rejection and move on...
After moving my mouth in hesitation, I voiced my jumbled thoughts.
"Well."
"Well? Do you not have a reason?"
"It's not that I don't have a reason."
"Then why?"
