Lilian tapped her finger again.
She paced back and forth.
What should be done next?
In the original script, after they greet each other, there was no continuity from their interaction. Because when the next day arrive, Lilian would return to her academy and at night before, she didn't even go to dinner to welcome Arthur's return.
Should she be present now? Lilian racked her brain.
"Anna?"
Anna, who was silent, followed her. "Yes, Miss."
"Where is mother?"
"Duchess has just returned from the Marquess Quizt residence and is currently in conversation with the Young Master and His Majesty."
Lilian sat down, looked up and closed her eyes. She was sure that Arthur must be confirming her behavior with their mother. Some time before Arthur's return, a letter the servant sent to both Lesnerg couples arrived and they both returned to the Rose Mansion.
During this time, both of them lived in the Main Mansion in the center of town. Lilian remembered, long ago, there was a gap in their relationship because Lilian always said she was fine. She didn't want to burden her parents, and that choice made her suffer severely.
In Ha as Lilian went to see Agnelia and Noland, The Duke. When she face to face with them, Lilian immediately hugged them. Just like she did with Arthur.
But that time, Lilian came to them crying.
Agnelia's face at that time was truly worth seeing. Agnelia and Noland had never heard of their daughter's distress or seen her daughter crying.
That day, In Ha mobilized all of her acting strength and wept uncontrollably until sleep.
The next day, when Lilian opened her swollen eyes, Agnelia's face was the first time she saw. Agnelia looks worried. She asked her what had happened and accompanied her all day.
From the role she had played, In Ha knew that a bad parent and child relationship was caused because no one wanted to break down their ego to get closer. In Ha chose her path. Even if she reluctantly, there was no harm in playing a pathetic girl in front of Lilian's parents.
In Ha actually, never knew what it was like to have parents. She grew up in an orphanage. When she got her turn to be adopted, her adoptive parents, treated her like a trash.
If she made a mistake, they would beat her until she lost conscious. There was no meaning for crying or asking for help.
No one want to help a helpless child.
In Ha ran away when she was in middle school.
At that time, her current manager, Hyun Jae, helped her. He gave her a new identity, gave her a warm food and shelter, and offered her a job.
In Ha pushed her thought to her back head. She needs to deal with what in front her eyes.
"Let me know when the mother returns to her room." Lilian waved her hand, sending Anna out.
Anna bent down and came out.
Not long after Anna left, the door to her room was knocked.
"Anna, has mother returned to her room?"
"Are you looking for me?"
Lilian heard Agnelia's voice. She immediately stood up and jumped in her arms.
"Mother!"
Agnelia patted her shoulder.
"Anna, bring tea for mother."
"No need, thank you. I just had tea with your brother. I don't want my stomach ache to drink too much tea." Agnelia stopped Anna from getting ready to leave. She took a sit beside Lilian. "What is wrong?"
"Is His Highness still here?" Lilian asked cautiously. Agnelia observed her daughter.
"Hmm ... he will stay until dinner."
Lilian sighed.
"I heard what happened."
Lilian's breath caught in her throat as soon as her mother finished speaking. "What are you talking about?"
"Arthur is still rather difficult to adjust to your changes." Agnelia did not want to tell her the truth that her brother actually did not believe his sister had changed. Agnelia chose her words.
"Of course father and mother too. I feel like you're not my daughter. No, I feel like I've found my missing daughter. You never complain. Never cry. You're too perfect. I've even been afraid of you."
"Mother, what nonsense are you talking about?" Lilian clung to Agnelia's arm and leaned her head on her shoulder.
"You know what people say when they come in and out of this mansion?"
"What?"
"You are the perfect one for the Duchess position."
Lilian laughed bitterly. "If I were to become a Duchess, I would marry a duke and become a Duchess in his teritory. There's no way I would be a Duchess here? Unless I marry my brother?" Lilian hinted she would not take the position from her mother or anyone in the dukedom.
"Your perfect daughter is gone, mother. It is better for me to live quietly without having to think about politics."
Agnelia said nothing. "Your father will talk about that with you later." She said slowly. The atmosphere in the guest room began to gloomy. Agnelia patted her arm.
"Ah ... I heard you said something to His Highness?" Agnelia asked in a slightly amused tone. "Did he get your attention?"
Lilian shook her head strongly. "No. I wouldn't dare. He's strange."
Lilian would avoid him as much as she could.
In Ha wonder what made the original Lilian not love him. But based on his twisted personality, In Ha believed that's what made Lilian ignore the second prince.
"All right, I will go to my room and rest a little before dinner arrives." Agnelia kissed Lilian's cheek and went out.She herself was amazed when the last time she kissed her little princess.For the first time, Agnelia did it awkwardly. However, seeing Lilian's normal reaction, made Agnelia quickly adjust herself. She was her mother after all. As long as her child not rejecting her or looking embarrassed and awkward, Agnelia would be happy to improve their relationshipSwarvis reported that dinner was ready.Lilian half-heartedly went to the dining room.When she saw his father, Noland. Lilian kissed his cheek.Even though Noland slightly surprised, he smiled and patted her arm."Are you feeling better?""Yes a bit. It would be better if Father was often at home."Noland did not stay longer after Lilian had fallen asleep at that time.
"Your Majesty ... forgive my impoliteness, I'll go back to my room first."Michael put down his fork."Am I wasting your precious time?" Michael indirectly asked whether her time was more valuable than his presence as a prince."Oh ... please don't get me wrong and put blame on my parents later." Lilian bowed. "Tomorrow, I must return to the academy to continue my final year of education. I do not want to be late and hear the words of those who vilify the next generation of Lesnarg, especially those who are under the second prince's faction. I do not want to give others a chance to speak ill of prince just because I wake up late."Noland cleared his throat, awkwardly. Lilian's words were true. But it was precisely the cause, if that happens, it is because the second prince himself. He waited for Michael to say something."Yes, you're right ... it's also late ...""I'm not saying it's too late to ta
"Uhm ..."In Ha glanced at Bella who had been watching her. Her brow furrowed. She instinctively became alert."What?""I don't know ... I think there's something different about you ..."In Ha gasped. Not expecting one of this Lilian friends to have sharp intuition. She smiled and waved her hand."Maybe it's just your feeling. We haven't seen each other in two months. Sometimes, people change when they don't meet for a long time."Bella nodded, her eyes still looking for something, but the next second she shrugged."Right, we haven't seen each other in a long time. It's not just you who changed, she did too." Bella referred to Winni, who had been looking down and blushed hard because her new fiancee getting closer."Good morning, Lady Lilian and Lady Bella.""Good morning, Sir Neil." Only Bella answered her greetings, Lilian just nodded."Ohh, I also hope to h
In Ha was reflecting her fool self behind the auditorium building. She hit her head.How could she be so stupid?She knew what would happen when the performance took place. She should not have taken part in this event.No.Maybe if she went along and changed her preparations, perhaps she could avoid the incoming tragedy?"I saw your acting. Very cool."In Ha's steps stopped. Someone suddenly appeared before her and his shiny black hair fluttered in the wind. Both of his thumbs raised and pointed at her. The silver eyes looked at her curiously."Where did you learn to act like that?" He approached Lilian.Of all people, why did this person see her chaos instead?"Are you following me, Your Highness?"Michael leaned forward to see Lilian's face more clearly beside him. "Hey, where are you going?""As far as possible
Arthur did not return her smile or answer. He just stare at her blue eyes.In Ha was getting restless and annoyed.'What did you see?Why is this person so difficult to deal with?'This bastard was rude. Not responding when someone spoke was definitey not give her a respect. If this man in his world, she would beat and teach him a lesson for his ill-mannered and insolently to someone older than him.Mathematically, her age as In Ha was six years older than Arthur. So compared to her as a mature woman, the person next to her was just a cheeky brat and she wouldn't have hesitated to kick his shin. But, for no particular reason, his taller figure made her felt inferior."Ah ... well ... it seems like you're busy." In Ha was tired keeping her smile. Her cheeks hurt. And her patiently started to crumble. Before she lost all of her swearing, she decided to take a step back. "Let's have a tea together when your business is over. Just let me know l
Before Arthur opened his mouth, Michael cut in first."I can use my status too to choose her, right? Do you still not allow it, Lord Arthur?"Their room suddenly turned quiet. The temperature dropped and there was a cold aura emanating from the second prince. Logan pulled his hand down and sat upright. Marianne slowly lowered her hands too. There was a time when the cheerful Michael turned into someone else.Only those closest to him know about it. Compared to the Crown Prince, the Second Prince was far more vicious. When he smiles, he could stab his opponent without a single burden. But when his smile disappeared, he turned even more vicious. He would rather tear the person in front of him and let him die slowly.He would use his sword like a kitchen knife to skin a fish without bleeding.They said that is the hidden talent of the Second Prince. This made the faction under the Crown Prince wary. Besides being an expert in using his sword, Michael
Among the seniors who looked in amazement, many scornful gazes were directed at her too.What that Lady doing? This was clearly a competition for men, not a dolls playground.They whispered among themselves.In Ha's ears clearly heard it.Getting the stares and attention of the entire room even though she was sitting in the back is nothing new. She ignored them and focused on Arthur's expression before shifting her eyes to the person beside Arthur.Only Michael seemed extremely happy. He snapped his fingers at Arthur."See?! without needing to persuade her, she went of her own choice." Michael could not help whispering in Arthur's ear. At least, Lilian passed the first condition he need.Arthur only saw a glimpse to the hall, indeed, Lilian was the only woman left behind. Arthur silently questioned his vision, but this was real! Lilian did choose his division. He had mixed feelings that couldn't be explained.Logan, returning t
"I can make you pass whatever the test is. How is it?"In Ha stole a glance at him, probing. "Not interest."Michael frowned. "Did you hear what I say?""I hear you as clear as the sun on sunny days. All right, let me hear what you want instead."She made herself last a while to listen to whatever the second prince wanted to say. Since she was in an unfavorable position, Lilian would love to consider all the possibilities, even if it comes from the prince she had always avoided though.Michael's smile widened. "I know you are smart, Milady. Like I said, I will secure a place for you in this division."In Ha folded her arms across her chest. She paid no attention to her politeness at all even before the royal prince. She basically did not come from here and she did not uphold the attitude that should be done by a nobleman in general.She was stressed enough to be in an unfamiliar life, why did she have to increase her stress with these