Published at 21st of November 2020 06:13:51 PM
Chapter 29: 29
Evelyn stared at Rebecca’s green eyes .
“Are you sure about this?”
“Yes, if your opponent is that ugly trio you have to stand out . ”
“…… . . ”
Rebecca felt very sorry .
“It’s true that Liam lacks a lot, but he’s not a bad boy . ”
“I know, So I don’t want that to happen . ”
Not that she meant to close herself down, but now Evelyn’s heart was filled with happiness . Even if she didn’t find another love, she was happy to see the growth of Adrian in the arms of her family .
“And I don’t want to be someone who tarnishes Lord Liam’s reputation . ”
Liam was the eldest son of the most influential person in the empire . His charming personality was the best candidate for a future husband in the kingdom . So he’s not supposed to be partnering with a divorced princess .
“No, Princess . It’s Liam who has the honor . ”
“No . Find another partner for Sir Liam . ”
“Even if my brother likes the princess?”
Evelyn laughed at the nonsense .
“Liam has a heart for the Princess . When he knew that you were going to be an empress, he cried all night and his eyes were swollen . It’s the same now . I am his sister so I can tell from his face . ”
“No way . ”
“Why not the Princess? Think about it . When the Wyverns attacked, Liam left me and rushed to you . In that dangerous situation, he shielded your back . The first thing he wanted to protect in times of danger meant that she was the most precious person . ”
The statement could not be denied . At that moment, Adrian’s safety was more important to Evelyn except for her own life . Her body moved first before she could even think .
“It’s probably because he’s a knight . ”
Evelyn tried to change the topic of the uncomfortable conversation . Liam had a lot more than his noble status as a duke . He was known for his gentle and affectionate attitude, so he was a man who had no chance of being a terrible husband .
“I have to raise Adrian . It’s about protecting the future of our kingdom, and most importantly, I’m happy . ”
“Of course, who’s going to stop you…” said Rebecca . She was smiling brightly .
“It’s the best luxury to be able to play with the princess in the royal palace for a long time . ”
“Really? Actually, there’s nothing special about the royal palace these days, because Adrian is the center of attention . ”
“Don’t worry . I know how to play . ”
Rebecca’s green eyes lit up . Fortunately, Evelyn was a patient friend . If it was Liam, when he saw her sister, he’d want to grab his nape again .
“We still have a lot of freedom to enjoy . ”
“Rebecca, you’re such a good friend . ”
“You too, Princess . ”
Loving tea time had finally passed . Evelyn laughed and chatted with Rebecca as if she had returned to her teenage years . They were playing together and even matching each other’s dresses .
It was as if Evelyn’s lost youth had returned . The time when she could burst out laughing and didn’t care what happened in the world .
***
When the Emperor, who was an uninvited guest left, the atmosphere in the Felice Kingdom became more relaxed . The Princess’s friends who came as a guest was very cheerful and made the palace brighter .
“I see you, Your Majesty the King, the Queen, the Princess and the Prince . ”
“Yes, Duke Akshire, please sit down . ”
Liam naturally thought that his older sister, who was sitting next to Evelyn at the royal dinner, was vulgar .
No matter how close he was to the King, Liam felt that he was the only guest, while Rebecca looked like a member of the royal family .
“It’s a great honor to be invited to dinner . ”
“No, I had to thank you for protecting the Princess at the festival . ”
But only then did the Emperor come so suddenly, so they had to postpone it .
“The Duke will very busy in many ways . Fortunately, the atmosphere of this royal family brightened up after Miss Rebecca’s arrival . I feel like I have another daughter . ”
“Oh, I’m so happy too, your Majesty . ”
Liam felt mixed feelings when he saw his sister smiling happily .
“As the son of a close friend of mine succeeded the title, I want to give you a gift . ”
“No, how dare I… . . ” said Liam, giving a textbook answer .
“Do you want to refuse it? Unlike Miss Rebecca?”
“Yes I’m sorry that my younger brother is like that . He’s grown up, but he’s like a stone so he’s not funny at all . ”
Everyone laughed at Rebecca’s joke . But of course, Rebecca wasn’t kidding at all . For Liam, that’s why his sister was such a scary creature in the world .
“But Miss Rebecca’s words had some truth . ” Miriam smiled kindly .
“Yes, what kind of prize would be good for you?”
“Liam is a boring child so he has no hobbies or anything he likes . Your Majesty understands that . ”
Liam decided to have a big fight with his sister when she got home . He was very angry with his sister because she had made a Duke like him look like a lousy person in public .
“Well, It’s a matter for me to think about . ” While Arthur nodded, Adrian struggled a little and dropped the dishes .
“No, Adrian . ”
Evelyn spoke sternly to Adrian, then stood up and picked up the dishes that had dropped .
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“Did you see? You can’t drop the dishes . ”
Seeing Evelyn speaking in an unusual stern way, Adrian nodded with his little wide-eyes in fear . Arthur was so sad to see him, but he couldn’t help his grandson .
“It doesn’t matter if he drop a things . A maid can pick it up . ”
“He can’t grow up like that . No matter what age, he’s needed to learn manners even though he’s a prince . ”
After listened to Evelyn’s scold, Arthur shut his mouth tight .
“You have to warn the wrong thing right away . Adrian will understand it . ”
Arthur snorted . He knew it, too . He understood very well, but it wasn’t easy to see his cute grandson scolded like that . He did it kindly when he taught his daughter, Evelyn .
“But Adrian was bored because his meal time was longer than usual, so let’s take a walk in the park for a while . Right Adrian?” asked Evelyn .
“Boo Booo!” Adrian replied with a baby smile as if he already forgot he had been scolded before .
“But even this is a royal palace, it’s not good to see a woman go around alone with a child . ”
“Then, I’ll escort her and protect them . ”
Just in time, Liam, who was uncomfortable with Rebecca and the King, stepped up . Only then did the King nod . Evelyn looked at Liam with a sorry expression, but the only thing she could do was smile .
***
“It’s spring now, so the night air is warm . ”
As Liam said, the day was perfect . Evelyn reached a large part of the garden, confirmed that it was safe, and let go of Adrian’s hand .
Adrian, who enjoyed his waddling stroll, wandered around the same area, showing off his walking skills .
“So, the greeting is late, ······ . ”
Evelyn had been in trouble for a while . If she followed etiquette, she could say, “You’re late to greet me…” but that’s too formal . But speaking in a light language like she did with Rebecca was too informal .
“Please, feel free to speak . You’re status maybe a Princess, but you’re my sister’s friend . ”
“That’s…… right . ” With Liam’s consideration, Evelyn was able to speak again .
“I heard that you threw yourself to save me and Adrian when Wyvern attacked I really appreciate it . ”
“I just did my duty . ”
The wind blew away Liam’s brown hair .
“Sir Liam is the precious Duke of Akshire . I know how great you are . ”
“I’m ashamed when you say that to me . ”
Liam smiled while drawing a line .
“Are you all right?” Liam asked . His green eyes shone affectionately .
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“Me? Why… . ?”
“The Emperor was gone, so I thought you would be very upset . ”
“Well I cleared my mind when I asked for a divorce, and now I don’t think much of it when I see him . ”
Liam’s smile deepened when Evelyn spoke frankly and said, “The past is just the past, so I think it’s wise to forget it at all . ”
“That’s true . That’s what Rebecca has always said . ”
“…Don’t trust my sister too much . ”
Evelyn burst out and laughed at the adorable brother and sister . It was unfortunate that she grew up as an only child, and sometimes she envied at the bickering of those two siblings .
“Why…… Whatever her words are… . ”
“No . Both of you seem to get along very well . ”
“What? No . Absolutely not . ”
Liam Immediately made a grim face after he heard Evelyn’s words .
“Why?” Evelyn seemed to be teasing him at this point .
“My sister is cunning and evil, anyway . Never! Never believe what my sister says . ”
Evelyn was still laughing . When Liam talking about Rebecca, he was somewhat cute because he looked like a boy rather than a Duke of Akshire .
“Okay, I’ll trust you half . ”
“No, don’t particularly believe anything about her . ”
“Well, what about you, Sir?”
Suddenly Liam’s face blushed . To be honest, Evelyn had so much fun watching his reaction that she kept him talking .
“Oh, you mean …… who I like? Well …… who I have in mind . ”
Evelyn smiled strangely .
“That’s all my sister’s lies . She’s trying to get me into trouble . ”
Evelyn was so sorry for Liam, but she could understand Rebecca’s mind . How could she stop when his reaction was so funny?
“Then, Sir Liam doesn’t have a woman in his mind yet?”
“Me? I have … . no, no . ”
There was something very astonishing . Liam, whose cheeks were immediately flushed, looked cute right now . Seeing him, Evelyn burst out with a laugh .
“Princess . Did you just make fun of me?”
Liam looked at Evelyn with a puppyish eye . Evelyn smiled awkwardly when he saw his eyes, which couldn’t lie .
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“It’s not a joke, but because your sister looks so happy . ”
“So you made fun of me like my sister did?”
“······sorry . ”
Evelyn briefly and clearly apologized . Liam was still looking at Evelyn with sad eyes, and Evelyn felt a little guilty .
“Are you really sorry to me?”
“Well, then… . ”
“That you will never do this again?”
Evelyn was a very honest person . If she’d been good at lying, she’d be able to handle situations like this .
“No, I wasn’t so sorry . ”
“…because your reaction was so cute when I made fun of you… Sorry . ”
Liam’s face was hardened like stone . Even she was just joking this time, it made him really ashamed . The Duke was also of noble status, and Evelyn definitely crossed the line .
“Well, Sir Liam . That was just…”
“You said that I was… cute… . ”
“Yes . But, that is… . ”
Evelyn could hardly think of another word when she saw a beautiful young man who was considered one of the highest nobles in the kingdom . In comparison, Evelyn was smaller than him, and so far, nobody had ever dared to call him cute .
“I’ve never heard such a word since I was born . ”
Uh – oh, there’s something wrong with that? What was strange was that Liam was slightly blushing and very shy .
“Since I was young, no one said I’m cute …”
Evelyn doesn’t know what to say .
“But I’m very happy for some reason to think that you’re the only one who sees me so special . ”
If that embarrassing face could be moved, it would be Evelyn’s face now . However, Liam was still shy, so he couldn’t see Evelyn’s face properly right now .
“I’ve been in the Knights Templar since I was a child, and the age I took part in the battle was early . Even now, at a very young age, I became a Duke, so no one looks at me very kindly . ”
Actually, that’s not what Evelyn meant .
To be honest, she didn’t know which word was right to call a sturdy man like Liam, so she was just thinking about calling him cute .
“May I look forward to your warm gaze in the future?”
Evelyn felt like a big dog staring at her with sharp eyes . And she couldn’t say “no” to those eyes .
“If it’s because I said that you’re cute…well… . ”
Evelyn was smiling awkwardly . Then a broad smile spread over Liam’s face .