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CHAPTER 98 (1) - To Endure Living Without You

"How far will you go to make me unhappy?"

"I will not say such shameless words as asking you to love me. But at the very least... give me a chance."

"You are asking for a chance, when we have come this far?"

"No, you do not need to give me a chance for all of eternity," Lucio begged earnestly. "Please, Empress. I have no confidence to endure living in the Imperial Palace without you."

"You also said those words to the dead Rosemond," Patrizia refuted him in a sad voice. "I cannot be like her. I cannot confess my heart to Your Majesty with what would be a blatant lie, like she did."

"…"

"I am only telling you the truth with all of my sincerity; that I do not love Your Majesty."

"Patrizia, please…"