Surviving as the Adopted Daughter of the Genius Duke (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 17

The next day, Marquis Magine and Esmeralda visited.

It seemed Esmeralda’s earlier remark about wanting to visit wasn’t just idle talk—after consistent messages from the marquis’s household, the duchess had finally granted permission.

Kirian, who’d been confined to his room for several days due to the tree incident, was released in honor of Esmeralda’s visit, and Hith also joined us under the pretext of looking after his younger siblings.

As soon as Marquis Magine disappeared into the drawing room with the duchess, I immediately switched into business mode.

“What should we play today? Dolls? A fashion show? Baking? Or maybe princess, prince, and monster? Prince Hith can be the prince, and I’ll be the monster.”

I listed activities a girl Esmeralda’s age would likely enjoy.

Though my relationship with Kirian had improved considerably, there was no harm in befriending Esmeralda too. After all, preparing for a comfortable retirement was best started early.

“Hmm…”

Esmeralda hesitated slightly, looking a bit awkward.

My ambitious plan—prepared thoroughly because I didn’t know what she’d like—was already starting to crack.

“Shall we do archery?”

When Esmeralda finally spoke up, my entire strategy shattered instantly.

“Haha. Archery?”

This was a disaster. I didn’t even know the first thing about archery.

“I even prepared that Belle or Belle dress from Beauty and the Beast…”

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