The Mind-Reading Mate Why Is the Lycan King So Obsessed With Me novel Chapter 414

Chapter 414: The Duke’s Daughter Returns

Primrose tilted her head, looking at him with pitiful eyes. "But still... I don’t like hearing people insult you, even if it’s only in their thoughts."

Edmund sighed softly and brushed his fingers across her cheek. "It’s alright. As long as they don’t say it out loud, I truly don’t care."

After all, no one could be punished just for what they were thinking, unless their intentions were evil enough to warrant it.

"Don’t worry, husband!" Primrose suddenly grabbed his hands, speaking with full confidence. "Maybe people hate you now, but I promise I’ll make sure those close to us stop thinking badly about you."

She knew she couldn’t change how the entire world saw her husband, but at least she could make sure the people who mattered—her father, the Duke’s manor staff, and her friends—would see Edmund for who he really was.

"I’m glad you think of me that way, my wife," Edmund said gently, "but... I don’t want you to push yourself too much. The pregnancy is already hard enough on your body."

Primrose chuckled and squeezed his hand. "I’ll be fine! Our baby probably wants to see their father loved by everyone too!"

Edmund smiled and pulled her into his arms, whispering, "Your love is more than enough for me."

Primrose gave him a light kiss before letting go. It wasn’t that she didn’t want to stay in his embrace longer, but something had caught her attention.

As their carriage entered the Market District of Illvaris City, familiar voices began to fill her mind.

[Lady Primrose has really come home?!]

[So His Grace wasn’t hallucinating when he said his daughter would return soon? I thought he’d gone mad!]

[I heard Lady Primrose was being held captive by the beast, locked away in a tower!]

What tower?! Who on earth started that ridiculous rumor that she was trapped in some high castle by a beast?!

Not long after, she also heard the excited voices of children echoing in her head.

[Lady Primrose! Lady Primrose is back! I need to tell my friends!]

[My mama said the beast kidnapped her... did she escape now?]

[If I ever see that beast, I’ll throw a rotten apple at him!]

Primrose took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. It seemed that even the children of Illvaris City believed the beast had done something terrible to her.

Well, she just needed to show them that she’d returned safe and sound, and also as beautiful as ever!

Primrose suddenly opened the carriage window, startling Callen, who was riding beside her. "Y-Your Majesty, is something wrong?"

"No," Primrose replied with a smile, gesturing lightly toward him. "Please move aside, you’re blocking the people’s view of me."

Royal protocol stated that when the royal carriage passed through crowded areas, guards had to position themselves in front of key spots like the windows and doors.

Callen instinctively wanted to refuse, but how could he say no when the queen was looking at him with such hopeful eyes?

"Alright, Your Majesty," Callen said finally, slowing his horse so he wouldn’t block her view. "I’ll ride a few steps away from the window."

Primrose no longer paid attention to him. Her eyes were fixed on the lively Market District outside. Rows of merchants lined the long road, and even though night had begun to fall, the streets were still packed with people.

Lanterns glowed warmly along the road, painting the city in shades of gold as laughter and chatter filled the cool evening air.

The moment people saw her face, it felt as if time itself had stopped. The entire market went silent for a heartbeat, then gasps rippled through the crowd.

Merchants froze where they stood, some dropping the goods in their hands, while a few children stopped chasing their ball, one even got hit on the head when it rolled back to him.

The carriage came to a halt as Edmund instructed the coachman to stop for a moment.

Primrose leaned out the window, her bright smile shining like sunlight. She waved cheerfully and said, "Good evening! Do you still remember me?"

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