A young orphan girl from the slums, Ann, saves the life of a prince by chance.
As a result, she earns his special favor and the rare opportunity to live as a maid in the royal palace.
Though she decides to remain by his side as his long-time friend, Ann naturally begins to fall in love with him.
However, time passes, and as his royal marriage approaches, the time for her long-standing unrequited love also seems to come to an end…
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“Do you like men that much?”
“…You’re being too harsh.”
Ann frowned as she looked at the man whose eyes burned with intensity. His expression was unusually fierce.
“Isn’t it true? Like you’re madly obsessed, running from one man to another…”
“What’s wrong with meeting potential suitors? I’m of marrying age, after all.”
Ann bit her lip as Lennox slowly parted his own.
“What exactly is the problem?”
“What are you talking about?”
At her question, Lennox’s eyelashes trembled slightly. Soon, his net-like hand grabbed her and pushed her against the wall. Ann yelped and closed her eyes tightly. Fortunately, before her head hit the wall, his hand cradled it. She trembled fiercely as she glared at him.
“You said you didn’t like me.”
“I… I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
Ann blinked in confusion, realizing he was referring to that incident. She felt flustered as he poked at a memory she desperately wanted to forget. Her breathing became uneven, and her face flushed. Seeing this, Lennox’s face twisted in frustration.
“You clearly said you didn’t like me.”
“Your Majesty…”
“Was I so repulsive to you?”
