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"Please, Your Highness, let me go..."

Ziya winced from the Prince's rough grip, tears welling up in her eyes. At that moment, all she wanted was to catch another glimpse of the Duke's face, hoping that in the little time left, he would hold her back and say, "Stay." She wished he would clear up the misunderstanding in front of everyone.

How she longed for the Duke to boldly declare