episode_0117

And I closed my eyes.

Dad was looking at me with a serious face.

‘When did you come?’

I opened my eyes and looked at my dad.

“Was it a big shock? My daughter hasn’t said anything since a while ago.”

The maids added words to their father’s quiet voice.

“My lady. I tried so hard to show only the good things. It’s my fault. I should have noticed and covered it in advance.”

“No. I should have opened the door and gone in first.”

The maids were kneeling one by one with a fluttering sound as if they had committed high treason, so I had no choice but to get up.

“No. There’s nothing wrong with anything, I really didn’t see anything!”

“Are you sure?”

“Uh, yes.”

Dad sighed happily and gently rubbed the area around my eyes.

‘hmm. By the way. ‘You’re really handsome, my dad.’

The fantasy of seeing Viscount Haoman as her father. That was it.

This handsome dad reached out his hand.

Was the fantasy stronger than you thought?

I shook my head and snuggled into my dad’s arms.

“Dad, did you come to sleep with me?”

“Is that okay?”

“Yes.”

Only after hearing my answer did my dad give me a big hug.

Dad’s arms were wide and warm. I feel relieved and yawn again.

“Madam, it’s past your bedtime.”

The maids turned off the light and went out of the bedroom with happy smiles.

“Dad. Happy birthday once again. And, sorry for making a fuss.”

“It’s okay. I’m sorry for making you worry.”

It was a very happy thing to be able to congratulate my parents on their birthdays, and for them to accept and return my wishes.

I quickly fell asleep with my father’s patting hand.

* * *

‘Mom, you’re doing well, right?’

Amanda walked, suppressing her pounding heart.

If you succeed today, you will have the beautiful family of your dreams.

I wanted to get officially registered as quickly as possible so that I could clearly organize my ranking.

Marian seemed like the type of person who cared about status and such relationships. When I become a real sister. Will you listen to me?

‘But why is there so much fuss?’

I know there are a lot of customers, but it shouldn’t be this loud, right?

Amanda put on a shawl and came out. Because I couldn’t sleep due to anticipation.

Even though it was late at night, people were coming in and out of each room, gathering in the lounge area in the middle of the corridor, drinking tea and chatting.

“What is it…?”

Amanda frowned, then noticed someone and opened her eyes.

“Ah, Baroness Amelia Mason!”

Amanda ran in front of the tall woman and clasped her hands together.

“I’m a fan of the Baron! I have all the design books you’ve published so far, and I’ve been looking at all the new dresses for a long time!”

Amelia grinned. She responded skillfully to being envied by quite a few ladies.

“Thank you, young lady. A new design book will be published soon. It is filled with special things that are more sophisticated and advanced than the previous designs.”

“Wow. I’m already looking forward to it!”

Amanda’s eyes lit up.

Baroness Amelia Mason. At first, we started out designing clothes for girls aged 5 to 9, and then gradually increased the age range to now specializing in designing clothes for women aged 14 to 20. Therefore, it is no exaggeration to say that she was the most famous designer among young ladies, as she had die-hard fans who had worn her clothes since childhood as the girls grew older.

“I guess this is good news for the young lady. This concept is all designed for girls aged 15 to 16.”

“Yes? Really!?”

Amanda was overjoyed.

Even though she was young. Because my father preferred to spend money on gambling rather than spending it on his daughter, I couldn’t buy the dress, but I was able to buy all of Amelia’s new dresses for the past two years, so it was a great feeling.

“Hehe. Really, no. It will go well with the young lady’s white and beautiful silver hair.”

“Yes…?”

Amanda gathered her hair with trembling eyes.

The hair, which had been slightly straight at the ends just a moment ago, had turned pure white and silver.

Amelia continued speaking, thinking that she was moved.

“Actually, this is a secret, hehe. All the clothes I designed were tailored for Princess Marian.”

“…Ah.”

“You’re around the same age as her, so you know her, right? Shiny silver hair and beautiful pink eyes. She is a muse who inspires me just by looking at her! How important is a muse to an artist… Sigh.”

Amelia put her hand on her cheek and sighed deeply, like a girl in love.

“Muse…”

Amanda clenched her fists. I was happy and excited just a little while ago.

“Perhaps. The little fairy written about in Amelia’s autobiography.”

“Ah. Did you notice? Princess Marian has been as pretty as an angel since she was 5 years old!”

Only then did Amanda notice. This was jealousy.

Unlike herself, who suffered as a child, Marianne Arjane. She was able to be so confident because she always shined brightly.

“I had so much fun making her clothes that I honestly don’t want to make anything else. Well, I can’t tell you how fortunate I am that now that my students have become skilled in their own way and I can focus entirely on the princess’s clothes. Moreover, now the princess looks like a lady too. It feels so rewarding to design…”

As soon as the words about Marian came out, Amelia’s speech continued, but it was hard to hear what she was talking about.

Pretty little brother.

Because you will be my little brother. I kept thinking that way, but I felt it from the first time I saw it.

ah. It’s different from me.

This is a child who grew up with love.

There is not a single shade.

So confident.

Even now, whenever I see a big man, I feel intimidated and so different from myself.

To have a headache. I feel dizzy.

I want to rest. That was when I felt that way.

“Yes?! In the guest room? You were doing that in your guest room?!”

A high soprano female voice pierced my ears.

“Shhh, your voice is too loud, ma’am.”

“No, isn’t everyone talking about that? Why are you lowering your voice? That’s why we all gathered here in the middle of the night to talk about that.”

The voice was so sharp that it made the hallway rumble.

“Oh my god… How dare someone do such a disgusting thing at His Excellency’s birthday party!?”

“Grow up your liver too.”

“It wouldn’t be strange if he was Viscount Haoman.”

“I wonder why someone like that was invited in the first place.”

“The problem is the other person.”

“Who are you?”

“Lady Seira! From what I heard, there was a rumor that he was a distant relative of Peha’s in-law’s cousin and was meeting His Excellency after receiving a recommendation from the Imperial Chamberlain and His Highness the Crown Prince.”

Amanda’s eyes wavered wildly.

“Wow, you did that on Your Excellency’s birthday. Of course, birthdays are related to birth, but even so, they are not animals.”

Amelia shook her head with a disgusted face.

“I don’t know what kind of crazy people they are, but this is really stupid. Please be careful too, young lady. No matter how much a man seduces you, you have to be careful about the time and place.”

Amanda’s face turned red.

The idol I respected and dreamed of.

But even someone like that said something like that… Amanda stormed out.

Boom!

Amelia grumbled in disappointment as she watched the door close roughly.

“Our young lady’s story isn’t over yet…”

Amanda, who had just left the hallway, collapsed on the floor.

“Heo Eok. Huh. My body feels strange.”

Her breathing was so heavy that it almost took her breath away.

“Why… like this.”

Even though I tried to stand up with both hands on the floor, I had no strength.

“Hmm… Someone please. Help me…”

Soon she lost consciousness.

* * *

A soft hand gently brushed my hair.

“Ugh.”

I opened my eyes with a pleasant smile.

“Did you sleep well?”

low voice. Yes, I slept with my dad.

As I rubbed my sleepy eyes and squinted, my father’s handsome face filled my vision.

I protected my father from the witch’s witchcraft.

It’s also a good thing.

“Yes, did you sleep well, too?”

“Okay.”

“Gruntcha.”

I tried to get up, but my father’s arm blocked me and I had to lie back down.

“Dad?”

I blinked as I felt warm arms around my neck and a hand comforting my chest.

I hugged my father’s body tightly as he held my father’s arm as a pillow all night long, as if he was not numb.

“Hehe.”

For a while, I buried my face in my father’s arms and acted like a child.

“Dad, I’m going to wake up now.”

“Why don’t you sleep a little more?”

When I squirmed, my dad looked regretful and poked my cheek and said seductively.

“Dad, wasn’t he up earlier?”

“Okay.”

“…? But would you like to sleep more?”

“No.”

“……?”

“Watch you sleep.”

I was in a daze and laughed. Compared to before, he was surprisingly talkative, but he still didn’t have much to say.

really.

It’s been that way since I was little, but my dad never really changed what he likes about watching me sleep.

Even back then, he came to me when I was sleeping.

Are you sleeping?

You used to do it.

“Marian.”

“Yes, Dad.”

“Mom. Do you miss me a lot?”

“Yes…?”