The Abandoned Empress

Prologue

"And so, the Queen will be disposed of her position."

Where did it go wrong?

"The Queen's family, the House of Marquess Monique, will be confiscated of all their possessions, including their title, their wealth, and their estates..."

Why am I here?

"For all the sins she has committed, such as the attempt of... "

What did I do wrong?

"... She shall be beheaded for her crimes."

My only sin was loving you.

Flash!

I saw the moment when the ax of the guillotine soared up into the sky and was glistening in the sunlight.

He was smiling.

Like for the first time, as if he was truly happy, he was laughing to finally throw away someone like me.

"Ha ha ha!"

A bleak laughter came out.

In a lonely world that revolved around becoming the wife of the future emperor, you were my only light—my salvation. I thought you were the reason for why I was born.

Even when you never looked back at me, I comforted myself thinking that there will be a day that you would finally become interested in me.

I was glad to think maybe I could become someone useful to you, even though I could never be the woman you spent your nights with.

However, it looks like I was just a hindrance to you.

Swing!

The moment the ax fell, he turned her head away and embraced her carefully.

I can see him hugging her tightly.

Thump!

My consciousness gradually started fading, as a tear fell from my eye.

If I could ever repeat this life again... I... would... never... love you.