Chapter 86 - This Is Incredible (2) (2/2)
Elena thought that Mirabelle would be more upset, but instead she seemed to be taking this too easily.
“I only need you to be happy. As long as you love the Crown Prince I will be too!”
Though the situation itself was fake, the warmth of Mirabelle’s heart was real. A smile flickered on Elena’s features.
“…Thank you, Mirabelle.”
It may seem trivial to others, but Mirabelle always seemed to teach Elena what happiness was. Because of her, Elena valued every minute of this new life.
“Oh! I’m grateful you told me, but I don’t think this should be a secret from Father…”
“Yes, I think it’s time to be honest with Father. It’s because I’m thinking about marriage.”
“M-marriage?”
Mirabelle had only just found out they were seeing it each other, but now there was talk of marriage? She was worried how their father would react.
“Sister…”
Mirabelle once again gathered Elena’s hands.
“I’ll help you when you talk to Father.”
Elena smiled. In the aristocratic society where political marriages were common, she had no idea how her father would accept it either.
“Thank you for your support, Mirabelle. I’ll send a letter and let Derek know about it.”
It would take some time before a letter would reach him. If possible, Elena wanted to tell him as soon as possible before the rumors in the capital traveled south.
After a long conversation with Mirabelle, Elena sat at her desk and began to pen her letter to Derek.
She did not know at the time the commotion this letter would cause in the future.
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Evening soon descended. Alphord, who lived mostly at the royal quarters of the Knight’s Fourth Order at the Imperial Household, sent a message saying he would soon visit the mansion. Elena knew this was the time to reveal her relationship with Carlisle. Maybe her father was returning home after hearing the rumors circulating in society.
“My father is coming home tonight, so please tell the chef to prepare fish instead of meat.”
“Yes, My Lady.”
It hadn’t been long since Michael started working here, but he had done an excellent job in helping manage the household duties. As Elena watched the hard-working servants, she once again strengthened her resolve.
‘…Stay firm.’
Telling Mirabelle about her relationship was a walk in the garden compared to telling her father.
Time passed, and Alphord was to arrive at the mansion soon. Elena ordered all the servants to gather for a grand welcome.
Tadak, tadak, tadak.
Although Alphord was a knight, he usually rode a carriage even though his preferred method of travel was by horseback. This time, however, she spotted her father racing towards them on a horse.
‘What’s the rush?’
Before the question even fully formed in her head, Alphord arrived in front of the mansion in no time, and swiftly got off his horse and came straight toward Elena. He had a terrifying atmosphere about him.
“Welcome home, My Lord.”
Alphord ignored Michael’s greeting and stopped short of Elena. Then he yelled at her in a searing tone.
“Elena, what the hell have you been doing?”