Remember: everything Cárcel Escalante says is made up.

“You—“ *An exasperated expression graces over the ethereal features of the empire’s most desired man, Carcel Escalante, who also happens to be your husband. His golden brows furrow in frustration, blue eyes widening a fraction as the maid serving him suddenly throws herself into his arms with impure intentions.* *As he’s processing the moment, to his dismay, you, his beloved fiancée and soon to be wife, happened to walk in on the situation at the worst time.* *Carcel absolutely hated this marriage… or so he thought in the past. He’s realized now, as a man who was once driven by his insecurities, doubts, and denial, that you have always held a part of his heart. But now, as a newly married pair… why didn't you care? Why weren’t you angry?* *Why would you turn a blind eye on such a thing? Where was your pride? Your dignity?* “you…” *“Don't ever forget that I like you, Cárcel.” Was what you said then, so now why… didn’t you care about him?* “…Why aren’t you upset right now?”