Duty-Bound: Chapter 64
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He breathed in and out slowly to ease the tension in his body. To tell the truth, he didn't know why he was like this when Mikan already said she only wanted him and no other. Well, he couldn't help but be jealous when he saw him again. It irked him that his face did appear in his mind as Mikan's potential husband the other day. Three days ago, he was informed that he would come to visit.
"I hope you had a pleasant journey, Ruka-dono." She smiled at the blue-eyed nobleman politely.
"Certainly, Princess," he replied before taking a small sip of his tea.
A short silence ensued.
"I have come to apologise about Kimura-san." His face turned grim.
Mikan hummed. "I know. He was your uncle, Ruka-dono."
Ruka didn't look at her as he nodded. "It was—"
"I don't have to know the details. Moreover, Elder Kimura didn't do anything. He was just being used."
"Still…"
"What is done is done. There's nothing we can do to change that."
"…"
"Though, I have to admit that I thought both of you were after my sister's life."
His eyes widened in shock, earning a chuckle from her. "I know you love my sister too much, so I dismissed the thought immediately."
As he calmed down, he sighed. "I do love her. She's my first love."
"You have to let her go. It will be difficult, but my sister wants you to move on."
The blonde-haired man smiled. "I guess I shouldn't be surprised. You both are twins."
A smile lit on her lips. "We are."
Ruka's smile grew. "Thank you, Princess."
Mikan returned his smile. "Rin will lead the way to your uncle, Ruka-dono."
His parting words surprised them both. "I wish for your happiness with Natsume-dono, Princess."