Chapter 50 Secret Conversation

• I was left momentarily speechless by his endearing address, ‘my queen’. My heart fluttered at the unexpected affectionate term, and I found myself staring into his eyes, unable to look away. It was surreal to hear him call me that, and I couldn't believe how much his words affected me.
• "Ahm, I'm kind of speechless. Is that a pick-up line to woo ladies?" I finally managed to respond, trying to hide the blush that crept onto my cheeks. He returned my question with a mischievous smile, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of camaraderie with him.
• "Tsk. I think you forgot something," he retorted, echoing my previous words back at me. I chuckled, realizing that he was playfully mimicking my manner of speech.