"Then what did you mean?" Ferdinand kept frowning and waited for her to explain further.
"I know you love and cherish me, Ferdinand.
However, as I've said before, not the same can be said of other people.
To other people, what I do for them is what creates my value.
Based on what I do, they may value or hate me.
I at least want to be a valued Empress while I am here.
Remember, I told you before that I want to be a functional and useful Empress.
Not just a figurehead," Arabella clarified.
Ferdinand took a deep breath, "I understand. But please know that no matter what anyone else says, I will never have someone else replace you. I'll say this again, too. You are my one and only Empress. This will never change."
'I know. You never replaced me in the past, after all.'
"Yes, I believe you," Arabella said, hugging him.
"Please don't exhaust yourself too much before we even get a chance to live together in peace without all these responsibilities," Ferdinand pleaded.
