Chapter 4 (1/2)

I awoke froood look at rown dim and dark The nap onderful I reached up to stretch as a knock resounded in my room

「Lady Lillina, have you woken up ?」

It was Sana

「Yes, I woke up just now」

Sana offered a quick ‘Excuse me,’ as she entered my room

「Lady Lillina, it’s alo make the preparations for it 」

「All right」

「Today, Master of the House and Sir Ricardo, will take their meal with you 」

Oh? It’s not usual to dine with the two of the home What could it be that makes today so different?

It’s not that I have a problem with their late hours; quite the contrary But, it has been quite soether, so I am pleased with the news

With Sana’s nimble assistance, my outfit and appearance were prepared in a snap

It’s tio to dinner

When I entered the dining room, both Father and Brother were already seated

「I’」

「Think nothing of it It’s all right We just arrived as well」

Brother nodded in agreement

I took my seat

We began to eat, but as the aze on me I turned to find the source, and I unconsciously rushed through my meal This odd situation persisted until er bear it

「Father Brother If there’s so that’s on your e s are, I can’t properly enjoy my meal」

They turned to face one another and their eyes locked together as if in a heated battle where neither side would relent The silent squabble between them came to an end, since Father was the one to speak

「Lillina Today is serious The reason for that being… that is to say…」

This uncharacteristic hesitation with his words

What’s so difficult to say that it stills your tongue?

Unless…!

It has soement? Has the annulment been considered void? That can’t beー it’s already been established that I’ totime!

At any rate, it’s too early to tell I’ve ju

I stared at him in silence, and steeled myself, with the intention to face whatever he would say Father pushed through with his words

「Lillina I believe it’s a good idea for you to return to the territory Up till now, you persevered through your queen training and the results of your resilience are apparent And yet, that cohness… How could His Highness even sputtered out so at the same time?」

Father cleared his throat and coughed, trying to cover his indiscreet aside