Chapter 161 (1/2)

Chapter 161

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Skyla could not understand Marchioness Camellia.

[“Ian Camelia can’t do anything anyway. At best, he will make a fuss.”]

[“I know. What I’m worried about is what your maternal grandfather knows.”]

[“Are you afraid that you will be scolded for not being able to solve such a problem?”]

[“That’s not it. No, in a sense it is not.”]

Marchioness Camellia sighed.

[“Your maternal grandfather wanted to get rid of all the Camellia people who had fled then. But your father asked to spare his life.”]

[“That something my father would have done.”]

Skyla’s father, Marquis Camellia, was on the weak side.

When Marquis Luden proposed to marry his daughter for his title, he knew that bad things were going to happen to his brother and sisters.

However, it did not stop at the extent of his family being driven out by the scandal, but suffered several accidents and deaths. He was afraid as the series of unbearable misfortunes continued.

Marquis Camellia used to habitually say that he didn’t know it would go that far.

Although he had a bit of greed and resentment towards his brothers for abusing him, he was basically not the kind of person who could hurt someone that much.

[“How could I have turned away from your father’s tears? I thought that even if I kept him alive, he wouldn’t do much harm.”]

[“Mother said you would take responsibility.”]

[“Yes. The children were also very young……. He’s been quiet up until now, so I thought he wouldn’t think of anything else in the future. I had neglected to watch as the years had passed. Anyway, since this happened, it must be difficult for me to escape responsibility.”]

It wasn’t that she was afraid of being scolded by her father, but that she was afraid of falling out of the eyes of her master.

So Skyla couldn’t stay still either.

Now Skyla couldn’t wait for Artizea to meet her.

She thought that this, too, must have been Artizea’s work.

Maybe it could be a signal, she thought. She could rule out Marquisate Camellia altogether if she tries to walk the tightrope beyond this.

Now might be her last chance.

Skyla differed from Amalie and Gayan, who became a factor in the imperial government by their abilities. She couldn’t hope she would be of great use later.

Marquisate Camellia is a force in itself. Powers are involved in politics through amalgamation. It even belonged to a certain hostile force.

She had to do it right now to get her line changed properly.

If her time is wasted and she becomes useless, Artizea will not accept her.

“Madam is not meeting guests.”

The butler said so in an embarrassed manner, but Skyla stubbornly insisted.

“I am a friend of Her Grace.”

It was only a nominal story. But this time it was a good excuse for Skyla.

“I don’t know when she was ill, but I heard she is already recovering now.”

“However…….”

“If it is difficult to meet me right now, I will wait.”

She sat on the sofa in the parlor and opened the book she brought.

She didn’t really intend to read the book. It was close to expressing her intention of not backing down.

The butler made a troubled face, but he eventually said he understood and went to tell Artizea this.

Skyla waited over two hours. She thought maybe Artizea herself or her maid would be watching.

Artizea came out just before the teapot was emptied.

Artizea wore comfortable clothes tied lightly with a wide ribbon just below her chest.

Skyla looked at her with an awkward mood. She knew Artizea was pregnant, but seeing her in maternity clothes like this felt strange.

Skyla doesn’t even have a fiance yet.

Artizea slowly approached the table. Skyla calmed down and greeted her politely.

“I’m glad to see you looking good.”

“Lady is still the same. Nice to meet you.”

Artizea greeted each other and sat down. Skyla held out a little gift box, and said.

“Congratulations on your pregnancy. I had already sent a letter, but I thought it was the right time to greet you in person.”

Artizea didn’t answer. Celebrating her pregnancy was still very difficult to properly respond to.

Even though she knew the other person was just saying it out of courtesy, it was still so.

Skyla interprets Artizea’s silence as a rejection and gets nervous.

So she stood up from her seat and she bowed her head politely.

“You may think it’s rude, but I’m here to apologize for the sins that my mother had committed against Her Grace.”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

Artizea looked up at her with an expressionless face.

“Did something happen?”

There wasn’t, officially.

Skyla bit her lower lip.

There were no permanent enemies or allies in politics anyway.

Skyla did not think that Artizea would not recognize her own usefulness just because her mother had attempted to kill her on behalf of Grand Duke Roygar.

The reason Artizea didn’t meet her was probably because she was pregnant.

But Skyla still couldn’t help but be nervous.

“I am well aware that Your Grace is not one to be swept away by anger. I ask for forgiveness, and I am prepared to pay the price.”

“Well…… , what is it all about…….”