I don't want to be loved

Chapter 48: Long Time No See

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Jungkook...

Lalisa's eyes convulsed, shoulders rattling briefly. The tall black-haired man looked at her, his countenance blank and devoid of emotion. He was handsome, a perfect golden ratio structure from the depths of his eyes to his masculine appearance and exotic charm... the same as before....always the object of admiration by the court ladies.

They were intimidated by the mysterious rumors of the king's toned body... left wondering how good he was in bed as a lover. They sought answers from the queen but she was without answers.

The nights she spent with Jungkook left her in a state of great suspense. A look of macabre often plastered his face as if he hated... despised touching her. And oftentimes, they'd spend the night without fulfilling their obligations.

After Roseanne's appearance in the court, she'd gone around with the court ladies discussing the secrets they longed to know. The answer? The king was ecstatic and fervent in bed. The rumors could not live up to his name. Since then, the court ladies looked down at Lalisa with mocking eyes.

The pitiable and foolish queen who'd never been favorited by the king had lost her husband to her half-sister. This was the court's assessment of Lalisa.

"......"

Soon as Lalisa's eyes locked on Jungkook, she trembled... momentarily. Dark purple eyes assessed her.

In that instant, memories of the past flooded in never-ending waves. From the little boy who climbed the tree for her to her last moments spent with Roseanne... she almost turned away to run as fast as she could, to escape far away from Jungkook. It seemed that he would rip her apart with cruel words and drag her back to hell.

"Lady... no, it should be Countess now." Jungkook spoke first while Lalisa remained frozen. His voice was low-pitched and he gave a perfect and unexpected soft smile. "Long time no see."She was caught by surprise, her orbs flickering.

"It's been a while. The last we've seen each other was when we were kids."

That's right... he had lost his memories of the past. He was referring to the time when they were kids.

Lalisa bent her head hurriedly, holding her skirt together. "Your Majesty, I apologize. My actions seconds ago were somewhat rude, if not more. I am the daughter of Count Alessin. And it is as you say, it has been a while since our last meeting."

She was pleased with herself; she neither quivered nor revealed her deep fear and hatred in her heart. Though she made a few blunders in the beginning, Lalisa comforted herself.

Their start was not too bad.

"Please, sit down. The servant will bring us a drink soon."

Jungkook pointed to the round table situation in the middle of the room. Lalisa nodded and moved towards the table while Jungkook pulled out a chair for her. Lalisa sat down on the chair silently unable to reject his burdensome kindness.

After she sat down, Jungkook walked away and sat opposite of her.

Soon, Raymond brought a tea set and prepared tea for Jungkook and Lalisa.

Lalisa kept her head down as much as possible with her silver eyebrows slightly lowered. It was to hide her tumultuous heart and emotions as much as possible. This, here, was already too much for her.

"Now, let's have a nice conversation," Jungkook said.

After Raymond picked up the tea kettle, Lalisa parted her lips while keeping her head down even after hearing the door behind her close.

"Thank you very much for accepting my request, Your Majesty..."

"I'm glad you're well. It really has been a while. I heard from mother that you've gone off to Chrichton. How have you been?"

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