Chapter 86 - This Is Incredible (2) (1/2)

Ch. 86 This Is Incredible (2)

Mirabelle’s questions left Elena in a nervous sweat. She had already talked with Carlisle about their new love story, and she was perfectly prepared this time. No matter what, this had to be seen as a loving marriage by everyone. It was the first term on the contract as well.

Pretend to act in love in public.

She didn’t want to worry her family, and Elena spoke the words she had practiced in the mirror.

“The prince didn’t want to reveal our relationship. Since he had been at war all this time, he had planned to come to the capital later and meet our family…He had asked me to keep it a secret until then.”

She felt bitter about having to lie to her beloved sister, but life sometimes had to go by in ignorance.

“Since when did you meet him?”

“I ran into him…It just happened. We didn’t see each other often because he was always so far away.”

“I’m a little sad that you didn’t mention it to be.”

Elena felt a pang of guilt in her heart. This love affair with Carlisle was a complete lie, but this situation was real. She didn’t want to hide anything from her sister as much as possible.

“…I’m sorry.”

Mirabelle’s disappointed expression melted away at the sincerity of Elena’s words. They had been together for a long time, and they didn’t need many words to understand each other. From Mirabelle’s point of view, Elena must have liked Carlisle so much to keep the secret to herself.

“So…was the Crown Prince the shy acquaintance who sent you the dresses and jewelry?”

“…Yes.”

“Wow, that’s great.”

She had wondered how important this mysterious acquaintance must be, but it turned out to be the crown prince.

“So he’s not just a handsome face. He must have deep feelings for you, too.”

Elena nodded awkwardly and suddenly felt ashamed of her position. It really felt like she was introducing the man she liked.

“How about you?”

“…What?”

“Do you love him too?”

“Ah…”

She paused for a moment, then quickly came up with her answer.

“Yes. I love him so much.”

Hearing this, Mirabelle felt no need to ask any more questions.

“Then that’s enough.”

“…?”

“My sister is in love. That’s what love is all about. Like there is only one person in the world.”

“Y-yes.”

Elena nodded in agreement. Mirabelle then took Elena’s hands and continued on delightedly.

“Congratulations, sister! The last time I saw him at the ball, I thought he looked with great you…but yes, this is incredible!”

Elena was still on edge despite the cheerfulness of Mirabelle’s response.

“Is…is that it?”

“Hmm? Is there something more?”