Chapter 202
Editor Group: Liber Reverie
It was foolish to praise her with the natural story if they did not know how to refute it properly .
‘How can I live in this harsh world without even refuting this much? In the world that everyone is jealous and tries to kill others…’ However, a person spoke to Aria, who had enjoyed a moment of victory in the waves of praise and respect .
“… Oh, my God, I didn’t know Lady Aria had this aspect in you . ”
“Lady Sarah…?”
It was Sarah, who had appeared early in the morning to celebrate Aria’s birthday . She had been in the garden for a long time, and her cheeks turned red because of how cold it was . Sarah had watched Aria and the nobles fight from beginning to end .
“I was just trying to figure out the timing because I didn’t know when to intervene, with my fists clenched . ”
She tightly held Aria’s hands, as if she were looking at a child who had grown up, rather than showing disappointment even though she was so venomous .
“You’re really becoming an adult . ”
“… I’m still seventeen . ”
The soft tone of her voice transformed Aria from an adult to a child again . In fact, she was about thirty years old, adding her past life and present life, but somehow she wanted to act like a child in front of Sarah .
Aria started acting like a child so she could win Sarah over and use her, but it became her real heart now because she had received the love she had not received when she was a child .
“Yes, if you are seventeen, you are still a little child . A cute kid who grew up wonderfully . What do I do next year once your officially an adult?”
“I’m younger than Sarah, and I think you’ll be fine if you don’t change at all for the rest of your life . ”
“Yes, that’s a wise answer . ”
Aria, who looked at Sarah with a pair of lovely eyes, noticed the Marquis of Vincent standing beside her after a while . He was also looking at Sarah and Aria with a soft eye . They were the people who had helped her many times because they were always there for Aria .
Sarah had given Aria the love that she had never received from her mother; they were the second most precious among all of her connections .
“This is a small, humble gift, and I hope your winter will be warm . ”
Sarah’s gift was a glove that seemed to warm the winter . Someone might think it was really a trifling gift, but it was a beautiful glove embroidered with her handmade sweat, and she dared not convert it into money .
They were not the lilies that symbolized the family of Count Roscent but tulips . The tears of emotion seemed to flow down in her unblemished mind .
“… Thank you, and I have only Sarah . ”
“I’m grateful . I’d never make my dream come true if not for you . I’ve always waited for the day to go to class though I have few classes . ”
Her expression of genuine pleasure was not a lie . No, Sarah always did . She always treated her with sincerity, and that caused Aria’s sinful mind to waver .
“After this, we have your wedding, Lady Sarah . ”
“Yes, I am preparing so hard, and I hope you will shine that place . ”
Sarah’s wedding would be held in the next year, and Sarah would formally be the Marquis, who Aria had hoped for so much .
It would be only a matter of time before the Duke’s family would be ruined, and she would be the highest noblewoman in the empire . She would be able to comfort and appease the persecuted Aria, who was from a humble origin . Of course, Aria now had the power to punish them, but the reason why she was more secure was that she relied on Sarah .
Aria, who entered the mansion with Sarah, waited for Asher, greeting the nobles and commoners who visited with various gifts . There was something to confess, and the waiting seemed to be long .
“Miss, is His Highness busy?”
Annie asked Aria, not knowing what she was thinking, and she seemed to be questioning and frustrated by the absence of Asher as lunch passed .
“… Annie, I think you should bring her a new drink . ”
Jessie hurriedly pressed her side to get a grip on the atmosphere, and then Annie, realizing that she had made a mistake, hurried away .
As she began to doubt why the Crown Prince did not appear, not only the maids but also the visitors also doubted . When she was worried that Asher had been angry because she hadn’t told the truth, he arrived at the mansion like a lie . He brought four luxury wagons enough to blow all suspicions .
“… Oh, my God . ”
Just in time, she was looking out the window over the terrace, and the glamorous appearance caught her eyes . When she went out without a break, Asher, who had come out of the carriage, laughed deeply .
“I was too worried about what to give you, and I was late . I hope you will blame my folly . ”
At the same time, the loads in the wagon began to be unloaded . The people, who dared to sneak at this rare and great sight that they had not seen anywhere, responded vigorously such as clogging their mouths or making weak groans .
It was a gift of a size that they could guess from the way Asher had been doing, but they were surprised to see it directly .
“Mr . Asher…”
As Asher said, he was late for his lover’s birthday, but he prepared such a great event, and how could she blame him? Aria, whose cheeks slightly warmed in the sudden cold wind, took the hem of her dress and responded to Asher, taking a courtesy .
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Asher, who had caught everyone’s attention in the garden, crossed his arms with Aria and moved to the spot in the middle of the first-floor hall, where the visitors’ gazes followed every step they took . As if to show everyone, Asher, who had appeared with a large number of gifts, had a pleasant face, unlike Aria’s worries .
“I thought you were angry with me . ”
After a fairly friendly appearance, Aria talked to him and Asher was surprised by her sudden words that did not fit the situation .
“… Me?”
“Yes . ”
“Why did you think that?”
Asher looked serious . He seemed worried that he had made a mistake, and Aria hesitated for a moment, then answered .
“That’s because… there’s something I didn’t tell you . ”
“…”
Asher, aware of what it meant, stared at her without asking or answering anything . Then, realizing that this was not the right place for such a serious conversation, he encouraged Aria to move .
“I don’t think that’s the right topic to talk about here . ”
“… I think we should go to my room . ”
If someone who did not know Aria heard that, they would be startled, but Asher had already visited Aria’s room several times, so he nodded and moved again .
The party’s protagonist suddenly left the hall again, and some people’s eyes followed them, but no one thought it strange because they were already a couple of the century known beyond the empire and to other countries .
“I brought a refreshment, Miss . ”
“Thank you,”
Jessie, who had followed her quickly, left Aria’s room after setting the refreshments, and Aria’s confession was only left because they came to a place where no one would disturb them .
“I don’t know if I arrived late, and you misunderstood me, but I was not angry at all . There is no reason to be angry . Even if you have something to hide, I won’t be angry . ”
As Aria was wondering what to say, Asher made an excuse as if it was unjust, and Aria, who was nervous, answered with much embarrassment .
“… Then I’m glad . ”
Luckily, his sudden excuse had eased the atmosphere a little, and Aria took a sip of tea after looking at his face and said,
“Actually… as you already know, there’s something I haven’t told you, and I think you’ll be angry with me this time . ”
“No matter what you say, I will not be angry with you, so tell me . ”
Since Asher really meant what he said, he reached out and took Aria’s hand . Her hands that became cold due to nervousness began to melt slowly because of the warmth of Asher’s hands . With the warmth of Asher’s answer and consideration, she began to reveal the secret she had hidden for a long time .
“I don’t know why, but I have a strange ability just like you,” said Aria . She glanced once at the box of the hourglass that she packed in the cabinet . The hourglass was the source of her ability .
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