The voice of Alanca Duke, who knew that what he said was somewhat vulgar, subsided. He cleared his throat, drank water for no reason.

“I’ll try harder, Father.”

Catherine said calmly, putting an end to the awkward atmosphere.

“Okay, okay!”

The Alanca Duke, as if it were enough to scold her for a while, waved his hand and sent his daughter away. Catherine went out quietly.

Effort. She had not made any effort for a long time. She was just pretending. Like a low-level animal without any thoughts. No, even animals would be better than her.

Catherine honestly thought that if she had tried all her life, it was time to stop. She sighed with a pale face and returned to her bedroom.

For the past three days, Rustica Gennes had spent time happily, joyfully, and cheerfully.

With her parents, cute siblings who caused trouble in the Belua Grand Castle and the Star Palace, and most importantly, her beloved fiancé by her side.

And as she became brighter, unfortunately, the Emperor became very irritated. It was right before the lightning struck Belua.

“Love letters. Exactly seven of them. Quite a lot.”

Of course, Hayden wasn’t the kind of petty and ugly guy who hated it when his fiancée was happy. Lou’s happiness was his happiness. So, as Rustica brightened up, unfortunately, the Emperor became very annoyed. The lightning was about to strike Belua.

“Love letters. Exactly seven of them. Quite a lot.”

Of course, Hayden wasn’t the kind of petty and ugly guy who hated it when his fiancée was happy. Lou’s happiness was his happiness. So, as Rustica brightened up, unfortunately, the Emperor became very annoyed. The lightning was about to strike Belua.
As Lou was enjoying a rare vacation, he wished for her happiness throughout. However, the increasing number of love letters she would receive in the future was a separate story.

Why did they decide to announce the engagement right after the horse racing event, at the beginning of the hunting competition! Of course, the one who decided the timing was none other than him, and it was a date decided after numerous discussions, including debates and political calculations with the Flache Count and Countess, as well as the palace officials.

In fact, as many pointed out, the announcement date was too early, even for Ille. However, Hayden wanted to expedite the date.

“I think about it every time I receive one; it’s really strange. How can you love someone you’ve only been introduced to?”

The reason he didn’t mention pulling the date even more was, first, because the announcement date was just a few days away. However, Lou couldn’t help but laugh at his murmuring words. He looked at Lou with a big smile.

“Other than this one, have you received more? From where? Who?”

“From Caleta. Several times when I was going to school.”

“Ah.”

Hayden nodded with a very understanding expression. It was natural, considering how pretty she was.

“I should have come to pick you up earlier.”

Lou burst into laughter at her sincere words. However, he was currently recalling one by one who the guys were who had sent love letters to Lou. It was bitter. The bitter taste stung his stomach.

Hayden stared at the seven love letters. Lou didn’t even unfold them and handed them over as Hayden asked. Of course, she was very affectionate and didn’t forget to ask if it was okay first.

Most of them would be losers who would be left out once the engagement was announced. However, there were strange guys who wanted to strangle themselves more just because she was the woman chosen by the Emperor.

Men are sensitive creatures in the hierarchy, so some crazy guys think they are more superior when they have the Emperor’s woman. Hayden thought.

‘You can’t kill…them all. Lou wouldn’t want that.’

Hayden memorized it for now and hugged Lou’s waist, contemplating for a moment. Tomorrow is the closing ceremony of the horse racing event. And right after that, the hunting competition for the autumn stroll begins.

“Lou, it’s just the two of us. If we announce the engagement, the time for just the two of us will decrease.”

He murmured sadly. The damn love letters had to be inconspicuous.

“Of course, I’ll do my best to make time, but Lou, will you still meet me?”

A man with a charming fiancée was very busy. Not only should he not neglect the surroundings, but he also had to show a very handsome and pitiful side to the very kind and affectionate fiancée. That way, all her attention would be focused on him.

“If you’re too busy, you can’t leave me.”

He looked up at Lou with lowered eyes.

“Hey, Lou.”

“Yeah?”

Lou reached out and gently stroked his hair.

“I’ll always be by your side. So, there’s no need to say that.”
It meant that, even deliberately, he knew he was more dependent.

“I’ll always be by your side. I won’t leave again.”

Hayden smiled.

“I know.”

Even without hearing the words “I love you,” he felt deeper emotions than that. While smiling, he looked at the new curse tying Lou’s forehead and hugged her tightly. Stronger than the curse. Lou promised to be with him. That was enough.

“Lou.”

The moment he called her slowly and softly, a sound of something falling with a crash and a child crying came from outside the window. Just hearing the crying, he knew. It was Bella. Hayden sighed.

“Hayden, just a moment.”

Ah, Bella. Please help this pitiful mafia boss. As expected, he watched Lou leave him right away, feeling disappointed, and then got up to follow her. While doing so, he thought.

‘It would be better to enjoy our honeymoon for a very long time before having a child.’