“Madam, may I ask you something?”
Grayan subtly asked during dinner. As I was elegantly cutting my steak, I paused and looked at Grayan. His silvergray eyes were shining with curiosity.
“Uh… What are you curious about?”
I subtly avoided his gaze and continued cutting my steak. The tenderloin was very soft, it was easily cut without resistance.
I wanted to quickly take a bitesized piece into my mouth, but I had to hold on for a moment while waiting for Grayan’s question.
“About the butterflies you summoned.”
“Oh… Yes.”
“I’ve done some research on my own, and they seem to be very similar to the butterflies in the legend that guard the World Tree.”
“Is… is that so?”
“Yes, those butterflies originally had contracts with the Ainstern royal family for generations, but it seems there hasn’t been anyone who made a contract with them for about a hundred years.”
What? That was news to me. Because the butterflies didn’t tell me.
So the reason the butterflies made a contract with me was because I was of the Ainstern royal lineage?
But why me? Why not other royals?
‘If they’re going to make a contract, wouldn’t it be better to do it with a prince or princess who’s higher in the succession order for the throne?’
“So, Madam.”
“Yes, yes.”
“Were you aware of this? That those butterflies are the guardians of the World Tree.”
“… Well,”
Would it be no use denying it? Grayan seems to have noticed everything.
‘Ah, my fate. I guess I’ll be dragged around from now on.’
If it’s known to the world that I have such power, wouldn’t people not leave me alone…?
And this man, Grayan Salisbury, definitely isn’t on my side.
Having seen the misdeeds committed by ‘Gloria’ firsthand, I’ve been going with the ‘I don’t remember’ concept towards it!
It’s hopeless. Ha ha ha… By now, my image in his mind must be completely ruined…
‘Even if I’m put in a difficult situation because of the butterflies’ power, I shouldn’t expect Grayan to help. I have to solve everything on my own, absolutely.’
Right, it’s okay. I’m an adult…! I have to take responsibility for myself…! Sob.
“Madam?”
Grayan prodded me when I didn’t answer for a while.
Swallowing a sigh that was worth its weight in gold, I opened my mouth languidly. I had a feeling of loneliness for some reason.
“Yes, that’s right. I made a contract with the butterflies that guard the World Tree.”
“I see.”
Grayan smiled brightly as if he was happy that his guess was correct.
Heh heh… What’s there to be so happy about. Not knowing the situation…
‘But he’s handsome, so it’s nice to look at.’
As I admired his smile like a fine piece of art, I finally put a piece of steak into my mouth.
…It’s delicious. The meat melts in my mouth.
Speaking of April, I wonder if she’s eating well and living well? I thought of April while eating the steak.
‘I should finish eating quickly and go see her.’
I gave up on being elegant and started shoveling food into my mouth. Looking at me, Grayan’s eyes widened.
“You must have been very hungry.”
“Well, rather than that, I want to go see April quickly.”
“Ah…”
For some reason, Grayan’s eyes looked strange. I continued to gulp down food while giving him sidelong glances. At this point, I felt more like a vacuum cleaner than a person.
“April was very worried about you.”
“Really?”
“Yes, after you collapsed, she was wailing and making a fuss.”
What? Did she act like a crybaby rabbit again! My heart ached a bit. I wanted to see April quickly. I have to go and give the tearful rabbit a big hug!
“The more I see it, the more amazing it is. I didn’t know April would follow anyone so well.”
Grayan gently stared at me and said. His gaze somehow made me feel uncomfortable, so I averted his eyes and put asparagus in my mouth. Hmm, it’s well cooked.
“But after this incident… I thought it was possible.”
“…?”
What is he talking about? I widened my eyes at his unexpected remark. Grayan slightly smirked and continued.
“Because you are the person chosen by the World Tree’s butterflies. I am confident that you must be a good person. As for the past… there must have been circumstances.”
I almost spat out the food in my mouth.
“Did… Did you just call me a ‘good person’? Grayan Salisbury did?
‘I, I can’t believe it.’
Is this some sort of hidden camera prank? No, there are no cameras in this world. No! Grayan Salisbury! The protagonist’s father! Called me a ‘good person’?
‘What in the world.’
Having gulped down the food, I hurriedly drank some water. Grayan was still gazing at me gently, and I didn’t know how to respond to his words.
So…….
So, I just kept quiet and ate my meal.
I don’t know, don’t suddenly start praising people like this! It’s starting to scare me!
Fortunately, Grayan didn’t say anything more. However, throughout the meal, I felt like I was going to explode.
Being told that I’m a good person, that I’m kind…… is still a bit scary. And it’s burdensome.
I feel a sense of obligation, like I have to live up to those expectations.
Turns Out He’s Been Secretly in Love with Me
One-line summary: He acts like he doesn’t like her but is actually playing hard to get.
Synopsis:
Xu Muzhou like her. He has liked her for a very long time, and through repeated schemes, he finally closed the distance with her.
But this is still far from enough.
He wants to be the one who stands out among her many suitors, to fight for her attention, and to make her take the initiative to pursue him.
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