#Chapter 147: He is a true gentleman

YENA

A wave of unexpected sadness crashed down over me.

I certainly hadn’t been planning on telling Nolan that I wanted to go back to the palace. It was just what came out of my mouth in the moment. But even though it was something I said on an impulse, the way he responded still hurt.

I offered to stay, and Nolan told me to go. That seemed like a pretty clear message. I felt rejected all over again.

Of course, the way he put it, it did sound like Nolan had my best interest at heart. But I couldn’t help but feel that deep down, he simply did not want me back.

Maybe my association with Adan was a betrayal that Nolan could not forgive. After all, I had specifically promised him I would not engage with his half-brother again after the last time Adan messed with our lives.

Evan rapped lightly on my bedroom door, stirring me out of my reverie. I opened the door and found Lucy standing there, and Evan’s back retreating down the stairs already.

“Lucy.” We traded sad smiles, and I pu