I Will Live for Your Death (20 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 71

It was a cozy dinner with her daughter after a long time.

At least, that’s how Liwena Gwyn Eastell, Duchess of Eastell, felt. Hadn’t her daughter always been distant and awkward about showing affection?

She had thought their relationship was painfully uncomfortable—her daughter would only reply stiffly whenever spoken to. Yet here she was, having come herself to suggest they share dinner together. Moreover, Cecilia was wearing one of the dresses Liwena particularly liked.

She’d pleaded repeatedly for Cecilia to wear it before, only to be ignored as if she hadn’t even spoken. Had something changed in her daughter’s heart?

‘This must be what I suspected.’

Liwena had also read the news article stating that rebels in Rosen had been arrested and taken to the capital. But she pretended not to know, setting down her knife and fork.

Once the meal ended, dessert was promptly served. A small, sweet cake topped with delicate decorations arrived, accompanied by a clean, refreshing tea meant to cleanse the palate.

“I have something to discuss with Mother. Everyone else, please leave.”

Cecilia, who had been staring blankly at the dessert plate in front of her, addressed the butler. At his signal, all the servants inside the room swiftly filed out.

Liwena gracefully lifted her teacup and gently chided Cecilia.

“Can’t you fix that tone of yours? The imperial ball will be held soon—do you intend to speak that way even in front of noble heirs?”

“…Mother.”

“I wish for you to live a smooth life. I hope you meet an upright man from a good family and live happily.”

After speaking, Liwena elegantly raised her teacup. Her posture perfectly matched that of a kind, warm mother and a wise duchess.

Cecilia glared at her mother with sharp, unkind eyes—utterly unlike the respectful gaze others cast upon Liwena.

Read full content of this chapter on r e d c a t t y . c o m