I Hope They Know Better

Chapter 729: I Hope They Know Better

Naturally, no one present could understand how Shien felt.

Not to mention Liel and Hart, the two demonkind officers—even Grey, the former prince who had been fairly kind to Shien before, could not help overlooking him. His concerned gaze remained fixed on Shafna.

Clearly, all three had their minds on Shafna. Their concern for her had undoubtedly gone far beyond what was normal.

Unfortunately, the more they cared, the less Shafna herself seemed to care. Aside from occasionally exchanging a few words and conversing somewhat with Liel, she completely ignored Hart and Grey.

Yet Hart accepted Shafna's attitude as though it were only natural, believing this was how things ought to be. Though Grey looked somewhat dejected at being ignored by Shafna, he still silently watched her from the side, his eyes never leaving her.

Shien no longer even wanted to comment.

To be frank, in private and in ordinary circumstances, Grey was undoubtedly an upright man—neither arrogant nor impetuous. Whether in looks, character, strength, or refinement, he could be called flawless. In other people's eyes, he was a true Prince Charming, a perfect idol, even ideal marriage material.

When he had faced Shien last time, Grey had also carried himself with poise and generosity, fully living up to the title of Prince.

But before Shafna alone, this Prince, who could have been considered the perfect match, was entirely different.

Put nicely, it was devotion. Put bluntly, he was a simp.

"Doesn't His Highness the Prince know that those supposedly devoted men who willingly give everything in silence always end up as pitiful losers whose love gets stolen away?"

Shien did not even know whether he ought to have a proper talk with the man.

After thinking it over, Shien gave up.

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