The Prince Who Cannot Fall In Love & The Missing Heiress

Fae didn't really remember what happened next. She was devastated and couldn't stop crying. Everything became fuzzy.

Losing her grandmother was such a huge blow to her because she was the only family Fae had. She didn't remember her parents because of the accident that happened to her years ago, and she didn't feel the loss for them. They were almost like strangers to her.

However, her grandmother was the only family she had after her grandfather died. Fae was already feeling so lonely, living only with her grandma. Now... her grandma was gone too.

And now Fae was completely alone. She didn't know what to do after she had no one left in this world.

Fortunately, at that lowest point in her life, Ren was by her side. The man immediately took over the situation when he saw Fae looking devastated. An hour later, several men in formal clothes arrived in a luxury black car and immediately took care of Fae's grandmother's funeral.

During those two days, Fae was in a daze. She didn't want to eat and didn't want to talk to anyone. She kept crying. Ren was forced to postpone his return to the capital and accompanied Fae at her grandmother's house. The man said little, and he left Fae alone, but he would give her food or drink every few hours to keep her from starving.

"Sir, you have been here for two days. What do you want to do now?" asked Ren's personal assistant, who came to bring them food that afternoon. "You must attend a conference tomorrow in the capital. You cannot cancel it."

Ren nodded. He remembered all his schedules very well and knew that he really had to go home. On the one hand, he wanted to take Fae with him, but on the other hand, he did not want to force the grieving girl into a decision.

"Karl, have you brought my sleeping pills?" asked the man suddenly.

"I always bring it with me," said the assistant, taking out a small box from his pocket. Ren took the medicine box and took out a capsule from it.

"I'll take her with me. I can't leave her alone in this village, but I also can't ask her opinion in her current condition," said Ren firmly.

He took a glass of juice, split the capsule in half and then poured the contents into the juice. After stirring the glass with a spoon, he then walked to the bedroom and found Fae, who was still sitting on the bed, crying silently.

"Fae .. you will get sick if you don't eat and drink." He walked over to the girl and handed her the juice glass in his hand. "Your grandmother will be sad if you are ill."

Fae still felt devastated and guilty. She couldn't think straight, but instinctively she tried not to trouble other people. Therefore, when Ren came to tell her to eat or drink, the girl always obeyed.

With swollen eyes, the girl accepted the glass from Ren and took a slow sip of its contents.

"Finish it, okay. Don't leave anything," said Ren when he saw Fae about to put down her glass without finishing the juice. The girl nodded weakly and returned to drinking the juice.

When the glass was empty, Ren took it from Fae's hand and placed it on the table. He then sat on the edge of the bed, next to the girl and put his arm around her shoulder. Gently, he tugged Fae's head against his shoulder.

"If you're tired of crying, just rest. I'll be waiting for you here."

His distinctive voice was firm yet gentle at the same time, rendering Fae powerless to say anything. The girl nodded slowly and leaned her head on Ren's shoulder. They sat like that for ten minutes without speaking.

It wasn't long before Ren turned his head to the side and found Fae was fast asleep on his shoulder. The man let out a sigh of relief and cautiously rose to his feet, holding Fae's body. He then lifted the girl in his arms and walked out of the room.

"Karl, get the car ready. We're going home now," he said firmly.

The older man rose to his feet swiftly and ordered his men to prepare to return to the capital. Ren had postponed his return home for two days and Karl had been feeling anxious. But now, he was relieved. They would finally go home.

Fifteen minutes later, the Moravian crown prince's entourage was driving down the highway towards the capital city, Almstad. The little house by the lake was now empty and lonely.

***

Fae woke up when the sun was high. She was awakened by the birds chirping from outside. There seemed to be a flock of birds perched on a tree branch near her bedroom window and they were so noisy. The girl opened her eyes slowly, and it took her several minutes to realize that she was no longer at her house by the lake.

When she regained consciousness, Fae immediately got up from her sleep and sat up with a shocked expression.

"Where am I?" muttered the girl in surprise.

She frowned and tried to remember what happened. Her mind went back to the moment she found her grandmother dead, and Ren helped her with the funeral. She could only remember in fuzzy that they buried their grandmother in the village cemetery behind the church.

She recalled that she cried a lot for two days in a row and that Ren decided to accompany her at home, canceling his return to the capital. Ah .. Fae felt very indebted to that man.

She got out of bed and tried to check the whole room to find out where she was. The room she was in was gorgeous. The size was huge, and it was well appointed.

Fae was amazed to see she was sleeping on an antique bed made of old teak with gold carvings. It was too beautiful for words. The linens were elegant and made of the finest silk. The rugs on her feet felt so soft and thick. Fae had never seen such a beautiful room, not even in a magazine.

KNOCK KNOCK

Before she could finish admiring this room, suddenly there was a knock at the door. Awkwardly, Fae headed for the door and ushered the person in.

"Please come in," she said, opening the door. A middle-aged woman in an immaculate and elegant black uniform was seen standing in front of her, smiling kindly.

"Good morning, Young Miss. My name is Linda. Master asked me to take care of you while he is gone. I want to let you know that breakfast is ready," said the housekeeper politely. "Do you want to eat now?"

Fae was stunned by this. "Master? Which Master?"

Was it Ren who brought her here? Was this Ren's house? Fae wondered.

"Prince Renald brought you here. He said you are his lady and that we should treat you well while you are sick," Linda replied sweetly.

His lady?

Instantly, Fae's face turned red. She didn't think Ren would introduce her as his girlfriend to his housekeeper.

The girl finally nodded awkwardly. She didn't mind getting Ren's girlfriend status so quickly. Because .. she also really liked that man.

"Is this Ren's house?" asked Fae then. "Where is this?"

"That's right. This is his private house in Almstad. He left early in the morning because he had to attend a conference. He'll be back tonight," said Linda again. "Do you want to have breakfast now or take a shower?"

"Uhm .. I want to take a shower first," said Fae hesitantly. She was used to taking a shower before doing any activities in the morning, but she didn't know if Ren had brought her clothes here.

"Very well. Let me show you the bathroom." Linda came inside the room and signaled for Fae to follow her. The woman then opened the door to another room and showed its contents to Fae. "This is the walk-in closet where you can find clothes and other necessities. Young Miss can choose whatever you want to wear. Master asked me to buy you some supplies yesterday."

Fae was astonished to see the contents of the walk-in closet. Inside there were so many lovely clothes, arranged in various colors and beautiful designs. Other than clothes, she had seen many shoes, accessories, and various other things that a girl might ever need. In a pretty drawer, she also found several dozen sets of very expensive looking underwear.

"Is .. this is all for me?" she asked in an incredulous voice. Linda nodded. Fae was very confused. "How could he have prepared all this? How long did I sleep?"

"Uhm .. Young Miss slept for a long time .. Master brought you here two days ago and you didn't wake up until today. Master said you are sick, and we must let your body recuperate. We prepared all the things for you yesterday all day."

Fae pressed her lips in shock. She did not know she could sleep for two days.

It's too long...