The Taylors, when deeply in love, loved with all their heart. But when they wanted to appear heartless, they could act the part wlessly.


    When Liam frostily uttered those words, it felt like a piece of flesh was being cut away from him. Not only that, it also felt like his wounded heart was being wrenched unsparingly.


    "Liam..." Yuliana, wrapped in his military uniform, shivered uncontrobly. Her shocked stares could burn holes into him. "Are you leaving me?"


    She seemed like a talented supporting actress, perfectly embodying her role in his charade. Tears streamed down her face when she asked that question, dripping onto the bedsheets. Liam''s chest tightened. He couldn''t bear to look at her anymore.


    If only her feelings weren''t genuine. If only she were there merely to seduce him.


    But no. Here she was, pouring out her heart, raw and genuine. Every tear, every word, spoke the truth.


    "Have you forgotten? Have you forgotten everything we did in the pce? You risked your life by climbing over a wall to see me in my chambers. Have you forgotten how you held me in your "


    "Your Highness, it''s true that I''ve kissed you and held you in my arms. But that doesn''t prove anything."


    Liam scoffed. His face twisted into a mocking sneer. "It just proves I was physically attracted. Nothing more."


    It was merely a physical attraction.


    Yuliana was only 20 years old. Ever since she was young, she grew up surrounded by her parents'' love. Although she was na?ve and simple-minded, she understood what he meant.


    He was referring to the most primitive urge men had toward women. Nevertheless, it was the cheapest and most transient form of fancying someone.C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org.


    "Those long nights were less lonely because you were there as apany. I did like you for this one thing."


    "No matter what... it still means that you liked me!"


    Yuliana welled up with tears. She twisted her body, struggling to hug him. All she wanted was him.


    However, her shoulders were firmly


    in his grasp. She couldn''t touch him


    el.


    at all. She got so distressed that her tears couldn''t stop flowing. "Liam love you... Can you give us a chance? We haven''t even got together officially. How are you so sure that you like me only in that


    way?


    "I don''t care even if you like me because of my body! I want to be with you! No matter what, I just want to be with you."


    She cried as she pleaded with him for his love.


    She no longer cared about her noble status or her image as royalty.


    "Your Highness, you mentioned that I was your first." Liam curled his lip slightly and narrowed his eyes. "The reason why you chose me wasn''t because of the person I am. It''s because you met too few men.


    We''re not suited to be together. Just


    let it go."


    "No... No, I won''t!" Yuliana widened her swollen eyes. In exasperation, she gritted her teeth andmanded, "Imand you to be together with me! Otherwise, the royal family will not let you go! "If you''re not going to marry me... don''t you dare dream of ever marrying another woman!"


    "Long ago, I decided to dedicate my


    life to my country. Romantic rtionships have never been part of my consideration. I have also never nned to get married. So, at least you''ll get to save some effort on this part. Also, don''t forget that I''m not Kontinian. Your country doesn''t have power over me."


    Liam rolled out of bed, his broad stature towering over her. Emotionlessly, he instructed, "Leave my room. Right now."


    "No!" Yuliana pouted, her face covered in tears.


    "Alright. You can stay here, then. I''ll leave."


    He turned with no change of expression.


    Suddenly, a soft pair of hands grabbed his hand tightly, tugging not just his fingers but at his heartstrings.


    "Don''t go... I''ll leave, okay? I''ll go."


    Yuliana dropped his military uniform on his bed and immediately disappeared out of his room.


    "We can''t be together, Yules. I''m sorry."