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Chapter 53 Past V

18th century

Lee felt something wet on his skin. He pulled away from her a little to check if she is crying or not. Catherine looked at him with her teary eyes. Before Lee could ask her something, a gasp of shock was heard. Both of them widened their eyes and turned their head to that direction where Yeji was standing, looking at them shockingly.

As Catherine stood straight, Lee's expression went blank. Well, when he thought about it... Yeji already knew he likes her. She already noticed it that day when he was staring at her intensely. The reason that shocked her was Catherine who was hugging him back.

"I'm sorry. Your majesty. I should go now." Yeji quickly averted her gaze from them and made her way to the house. Lee sighed in frustration. Lee looked at Catherine worriedly knowing she was nervous. He cupped her face, asking with concern, "Are you okay?"