This Hatred and Love are Endless

Since my release, it seemed that Huston wanted to reconcile with me.

Not only did he lavish me with gold, silver, and jewels, but he also sent the latest fashionable dresses. Every time I wore them, he would gaze at me, resting his chin in his hands, showering me with praise.

"My Renee is truly the most charming woman!"

"Everything looks beautiful on you!"

But in truth, I was far from beautiful now.

After my confinement.

My body had become frailer than ever.

As if it would shatter at a touch.

Yet despite this, I lovingly embraced him, breathing in the faint fragrance of his hair.

"Huston, hearing you say that makes me so happy."

Huston touched my pale face.

"Renee, take care of your health."

"Your birthday is coming soon, and I'm going to give you the grandest celebration!"

However, my birthday banquet never came to be.

On the day itself, I had dressed in a bright red wedding gown, wearing a bridal crown and red embroidered shoes, hoping to indulge in a dream of marrying him.

But at that very moment, Amy's mother fell ill and had to leave the Fensville to seek treatment. She insisted that Huston personally see her off.

"Your Majesty, I only have this one mother."

"I don't know when I'll see her again!"

"Your Majesty, don't you care about my pain in saying farewell?"

Her eyes filled with tears, her delicate face streaked with sorrow, looking so pitiful.

Without hesitation, Huston let go of my hand and gently wiped her tears away.

Turning to me with a troubled expression, he said.

"Renee, you have many birthdays, but Amy has only one mother."

"If her mother passes away without a cure, this will be their last meeting."

"Please, be understanding and let her have this moment, hmm?"

A heavy bitterness clogged my throat, rendering me speechless, leaving only disappointment in my eyes.

So many birthdays, he said.

But he didn't know.

This would be the last birthday of my life.

Misty dusk.