Katherine's answer wasn't a bright beam, but a softer smile. She pressed his hand in silent gratitude.Nathaniel looked down on their hands and sighed softly. Somehow, he was unable to let go. Only this one day was left, and it was completely different from how he imagined it. He hadn't had time alone with her, couldn't show her the city or the grand theaters, one of the prides of the outer ring. Instead he was a prisoner in the palace. How down-casting.With a deep breath, he let go of all the bad feelings. If Katherine wanted him to let go of his burdens for a day, today was the best choice. As a prisoner, he could do nothing but wait for the King's decree anyway.He put on a rare friendly smile as he asked: "Now, do you want your present?"Katherine's eyes widened, the violet sparkling with surprise. "You've got a present? For me?"Mockingly, Nathaniel raised a brow. "How can I not have a present? I would really be a bad betrothed if I didn't ev
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