The Emperor who loves me dearly - Chapter 110

The woman with bright golden locks flowing from her smooth shoulders walks down the tiled floor of the Theavarian’s palace. Two years ago, on the Zoticus, a place where the royal event was held, she stepped a foot without him.

Now, Logan Daxon Ruwedor Fergus is right by her side, supporting her and caressing her waist.

The soon to be new empress is wearing a white-off shoulder sweetheart neckline long dress with a thigh-high slit. Her hair is curled and has three roses adorning it, braided flower crown, that’s what this hairstyle is called. A white and gold cape was draped over her tiny shoulders and a golden lace high-heeled shoes on her feet. She’s even wearing the Blue Belle of Alutia right now, a sapphire stone made with pure gold lace, its shape resembling the flower bluebell symbolizing everlasting love and constancy.

Beside her, is the opulent emperor wearing once again his crown. Dressed in a well-embellished black suit with gold-work in lines and gold cufflinks with an engraved phoenix, Logan is surely the descendant of the goddess of war, Lucinda Keva Calliope, or what the Kingdom of Parvus believed was the god of war is.

His royal mantle was even worn just for this special occasion, for this night, he will give a verdict for those who are involved in the traitorous act.

The sight of the two of them was a perfect image of a goddess and a devil. The one adorned in white while the other is in black, yet they look so regal, so compatible with each other.

One is love, while the other is war.

“Damn, you took my breath once more,” Logan cursed while showering Celestia with compliments as they enter the palace.

“Shh, no cursing hubby,” Celestia replied, although sometimes even she can’t control herself from saying so especially when she’s still Helen. But now, they talked about it thoroughly and agreed never to cuss especially in front of their kids.

“My bad, here’s a kiss to compensate,” he said playfully but Celestia shoved off his face, “Be serious! You can give me my kiss after we’ve settled everything, as for now, there’s none” she said, trying to hide her blush, since when did this emperor get so shameless?

He doesn’t even care if the bodyguards are looking at them!

“Hm, okay, your hubby will now behave,” he replied, Logan is just trying to lighten the mood, he can feel Celestia’s hand becoming cold and clammy, he holds onto her longer.

Clearing his throat, Logan switched into his emperor mode. His eyes are now in color black and his aura telling everyone he’s the person you can never mess up with. Everyone except Celestia of course.

This sudden change sent shivers to the bodyguards who are with them since they stepped out of the car.

The guards gave their greetings to Logan and Celestia, the maids are all lined up as they enter the main building, the place where the family of the emperor stays.

“Welcome home Your Majesty,” they said in unison. “Gather Astrid and Esmeralda, I will be waiting at the throne room”

He said, now walking away with Celestia, “Also, address this miss in the future as Your highness, the empress”

What he said made the whole room freeze in shock, their jaw dropped, the ruthless emperor just ordered them to pay respects to an unknown lady! A mistress nonetheless.

Their hearts began thumping loud as the thought of their current empress’ suffering. Their empress is too kind-hearted to be discarded by this sadistic emperor!

They each whispered a silent prayer.

The head housekeeper’s voice woke the young maids up, “What are you waiting for?! Call them immediately. There is so much to do, some of you go prepare again His Majesty’s bedchamber, the others, prepare the shower room! Silvia, go check the twins, make sure they will not be awakened” her croaky voice boomed throughout the spacious room as soon as the shadow of the couple can no longer be seen.

Victoria, the head housekeeper for years felt her heart sank for the two children, so young yet they will already face the harshness of life, having a broken family.

‘O Gods, Astrid has been a good woman, why would His Majesty choose another when he already has an outstanding wife and two adorable kids?’ she can’t help but question the gods above as she too, started preparing the meals, they might eat afterward, better be prepared.

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Walking down on the marble floor, her high heels are rattling down, echoing through the wide place. Her blue eyes are filled with mixed joy and sorrow, joy since she’s finally able to carry a child of her own and sorrow because she heard the maids are gossiping about Logan bringing a new woman.

Preposterous! Was what Astrid Vega wanted to say but deep down her heart, she knew that there is a tiny chance that Logan will cheat on her with some random woman.

She wanted to be angry, isn’t she enough for him? But then, she remembered her sin too, the beautiful sin she committed countless times with Grayson.

As she opened the heavy door, what welcomed her is the majestic emperor seating beside a fairly beautiful maiden.

“Are you an illusion? I’m hallucinating, aren’t I?” she spoke while rubbing her eyes repeatedly.

She can’t believe it!

‘It can’t be, no, no, no’

This is just a nightmare!

‘Not HER again!’

Her eyes are just deceiving her once more, this can’t be!

Astrid tried too hard to expand her facial muscles and form a smile, “My, welcome back, your highness,” she replied, curtsying for a little bit just like how Logan commanded, just like how he wanted everything to be in the past two years.

Her lips trembled at the sight of her twin, why is she alive?

How come she always returns to Logan’s side?

Celestia is seating beside Logan, the chair that was once only for Logan, now doubles, ‘You said this is the emperor’s chamber that’s why you rejected my request to put a seat of my own, now I realized I was not just the right empress’

She sighed as the waters began to cover her vision, she looks up, trying to stay strong in front of them, out of the many questions she has for Celestia, the biggest one is…

Why can’t she acquire the happiness Celestia enjoys?

It’s as if that feeling is exclusive only for her twin and not hers, never hers.