I’ll Be the Heroine’s Competent Divorce Partner - Chapter 129
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Chapter 129
A moment later.
In both my hands, I held paper cups filled to the brim with fruit skewers and fried seafood respectively.
The Crown Prince was also holding a large glass of juice made from squeezed oranges.
For reference, the Crown Prince had offered to carry most of the snacks for me, but I declined.
Since I was the one who got greedy and bought them, it felt a bit unfair to make him play porter too.
‘Oh, delicious.’
I nodded with satisfaction after popping off and eating one green grape from the skewer.
The flesh burst and refreshing juice moistened my mouth.
Plus the sugar coating on the surface had this crispy texture when I bit into it!
While I was lost in bliss, popping off fruits one by one.
“Oh right, I heard you moved to a new townhouse recently.”
The Crown Prince spoke to me in a leisurely tone.
“You must have been quite busy lately, wasn’t it difficult to move on top of that?”
“It was fine since I hired a lot of people.”
After swallowing a piece of kiwi, I playfully glanced at the Crown Prince sideways.
“Thanks to someone, my bank balance became quite abundant.”
“Of course, I’m very pleased that the Marchioness says so, but.”
The Crown Prince shook his head gently yet firmly.
“That’s not thanks to me. It’s simply compensation for the achievements the Marchioness accomplished.”
“….”
For a moment, my heart felt touched.
Really, how does this man manage to say each and every word so beautifully?
“How are the snacks? Do they suit your taste?”
“Of course.”
I nodded and casually held out the fruit skewer.
“Would you like to try one?”
Up until this point, I naturally assumed the Crown Prince would take the fruit skewer and eat it himself.
But that was my mistake.
Upon hearing my suggestion, the Crown Prince suddenly leaned his head toward me.
‘Huh?’
My eyes widened slightly.
The Crown Prince swept his black hair that was flowing down his cheek behind his ear, then directly ate a piece from the skewer in my hand with his mouth.
Then he seemed to savor the taste for a moment.
“It’s delicious.”
He nodded quite refreshingly.
It seemed like this action wasn’t intentional.
His attitude was extremely nonchalant.
That meant.
‘Ah, this is driving me crazy.’
I squeezed my eyes shut tight and opened them again.
Like a fool, I’m getting excited over an action that doesn’t even have any intention behind it.
‘Why does His Highness keep making my heart race like this?!’
But then.
“Ah, wait a moment.”
The Crown Prince suddenly reached out his hand and gently wiped my lips with his thumb.
Then he made eye contact with me and smiled brightly!
“You had sugar on your lips.”
Wow, it’s really fortunate that His Highness has only devoted himself to state affairs until now.
If His Highness had engaged in social activities as much as other nobles, he surely would have made countless women cry…
Just as I was blankly thinking such thoughts in my head.
Thud!
A passerby bumped into my shoulder as they walked past.
The problem was that I was completely absorbed in my conversation with the Crown Prince.
Moreover, since I was holding snacks in both hands, it wasn’t easy to maintain my balance.
As a result.
“Eek!”
My vision swayed greatly.
Having missed my footing, I swayed greatly.
At the same time, a large hand firmly grasped my shoulder.
My wobbling body instantly straightened up.
And.
“Are you alright?!”
A purple gaze filled with worry was instantly fixed on me.
…Somehow my mouth felt completely dry.
“Yes, I’m fine.”
After staring at the Crown Prince as if enchanted for a moment.
I quickly came to my senses and hurriedly nodded my head.
But the Crown Prince still had a face full of concern.
“It’s suddenly become too crowded.”
The Crown Prince looked around while keeping his arm around my shoulder.
When we first entered the night market, there weren’t that many people, but now the crowd enjoying the festival was truly bustling.
At the same time, the Crown Prince glanced down at me.
“I’m worried we might lose each other if we continue walking around like this. So.”
A strange tension appeared on the Crown Prince’s face.
He swallowed his dry saliva and carefully continued speaking.
“If it wouldn’t be rude, just until the crowd thins out a bit… may I escort you like this?”
Honestly, it was an excuse.
No matter how many people there are, really, would fully grown adults lose each other while walking?
In other words, it wouldn’t matter at all if His Highness the Crown Prince didn’t hold onto me.
But.
‘Ah, I see.’
I couldn’t help but understand.
The Crown Prince’s completely flushed face as he looked down at me.
His trembling voice.
And even his hands desperately holding onto my shoulders.
‘That man’s heart is racing just as much as mine.’
Even though his heart was beating wildly, he gathered courage to make that suggestion to me.
If that’s the case, then I too…
“Alright.”
I nodded my head as if I couldn’t resist.
At the same time, a smile spread across the Crown Prince’s handsome face.
It was a bright smile as if he had gained the whole world.
“Excuse me for a moment.”
The Crown Prince gently pulled my shoulder into his embrace.
I leaned against him and began to slowly walk through the crowd.
…My shoulder wrapped in his large hand felt as hot as if it had been burned by fire.
* * *
After enjoying the festival for quite a while like that.
The Crown Prince and I settled at a rooftop restaurant located right next to the river.
It was a place that opened its entire rooftop and also served as a tavern.
Beyond the railing, the scenery of the night market with twinkling lanterns spread out.
In the middle of the spacious area, a large bonfire was crackling and burning.
The sight of crimson sparks jumping up into the darkness was strangely dreamlike.
Moreover, there was even the river breeze that occasionally tousled our hair as it passed by.
It was pleasantly warm yet cool, making me feel good.
To sum it up in one phrase, it was ‘the perfect place for a date’?
“Let’s have something to eat first.”
The Crown Prince handed me the menu.
Actually, I wasn’t very hungry since we had eaten plenty of snacks on the way.
But still, since we entered the restaurant, we should order something, right?
‘I want to eat something warm.’
I carefully examined the menu.
Although it was early spring, the night air was still chilly.
It wasn’t cold thanks to the bonfire, but still, cold food didn’t appeal to me much.
Just then, as if he had read my mind, the Crown Prince suddenly spoke up.
“This place is famous for its warm honey wine.”
“Honey wine?”
“Yes. It’s not high in alcohol content and has a sweet taste, so it’s said that Ladies can drink it without much difficulty.”
The explanation flowed out as if he had been waiting for this moment.
I suddenly felt puzzled.
Why does this man seem so well-versed in Ladies’ preferences?
Don’t tell me…?
“Your Highness.”
I narrowed my eyes and posed a question to the Crown Prince.
“How do you know so much about it?”
“What do you mean by that?”
“Well, that…”
I, who was about to answer carelessly, bit down hard on my lower lip.
What was I going to ask?
Why are you treating me so skillfully?
Haven’t you met other women before?
…That would make me seem too desperate.
“It’s nothing.”
I eventually turned my head away demurely.
Then the Crown Prince urgently spoke to me.
“That doesn’t look like a ‘nothing’ expression.”
“…”
“Did I perhaps make some mistake? Please just speak comfortably.”
“…”
I had intended to say nothing until the end.
But the words slipped out of my mouth.
“It’s just that Your Highness seems too familiar with this kind of situation.”
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