“Midget, let’s do lots of fun things when we go out!”
“Yes!”
Rozete replied with newfound enthusiasm.
Thus, the date for Rozete’s first official outing was set.
On the morning of their trip to the bustling Roam Street, Joan helped Rozete get dressed in a pink outing dress. It was a gift from Lady Wide from some time ago.
Rozete had wondered when she would wear it, and now the day had come.
“Wow, miss, you look absolutely beautiful!”
Hearing Joan’s exclamation, Rozete looked at herself in the mirror. She saw a pretty young lady, even to her own eyes.
Looking almost like a doll, she playfully spun around. Her pink hair and the dress’s hem fluttered in the air.
Joan clapped her hands.
“Everyone will only be looking at you when you go out.”
“Aww, that’s not true.”
“It is! Have I ever lied to you? Now, everyone is waiting, shall we go out?”
“Yes.”
As Rozete reached the ground floor holding Joan’s hand, Daniel and Duke Adrian were having a serious conversation.
When Rozete inquired about the matter to Lucas with a gesture, he whispered back.
“Dad has some urgent work.”
“Work?”
“Yes. So, we might not be able to go.”
“Oh, I see.”
Rozete didn’t show it, but she was a bit disappointed. It seemed a shame not to go out in her carefully chosen dress.
Soon, as Daniel and Duke Adrian finished their conversation, they approached Rozete.
“I’m sorry, Rozete. Dad has some urgent work, so it looks like we can’t go out.”
Duke Adrian always prioritized his children. Him canceling an outing after being ready for it meant something very urgent had come up.
Therefore, none of the children expressed any displeasure. Only Lucas quietly asked.
“Does that mean we’ll go another time?”
He asked casually, but disappointment was evident on his face.
That’s when Daniel smiled slightly.
“If you guys don’t mind, how about we go out just by ourselves?”
“Just by ourselves?”
“Yes. Dad already gave his permission. We can take a few guards for safety, and we’ve been out a few times together already. It’s just that Rozete is joining us this time.”
“Right! We have already gone out without Dad before! I’ll take good care of Rozete!”
“Brother is right! I’ll listen well and behave during our outing!”
Finally, Duke Adrian relaxed his expression.
“Alright. Lucas, you must take good care of Rozete.”
“Of course!”
Following Lucas, Daniel also added.
“I’ll take good care of the kids, don’t worry.”
“Okay.”
Duke Adrian leaned in to pat Rozete’s head.
“I’m sorry I can’t join you. Instead, enjoy yourself with your siblings.”
“Next time…”
“Hmm?”
Rozete mustered her courage to whisper.
“Next time, let’s go together. Promise?”
She timidly extended her pinky finger. Duke Adrian widened his eyes, then smiled and hooked his pinky with hers.
“Yes, I promise.”
Truth be told, Rozete was quite disappointed that Duke Adrian couldn’t join them.
However, her spirits soon softened like marshmallows. It was all due to the view of Roam Street visible from the carriage window.
“Wow.”
As Rozete admired the view outside and couldn’t help but marvel, Lucas wore a proud expression.
“How is it, midget? Amazing, isn’t it?”
“Yes!”
“Cool, right?”
“Yes! Very!”
“Aren’t you grateful? It was me who suggested we go out.”
Rozete noticed the subtle nuance in his words and turned to look at Lucas. He was gazing at her, seemingly expecting something.
After a moment of thought, Rozete spoke.
“Thank you, Lucas, brother?”
Lucas cleared his throat and averted his gaze.
“Well, it’s nothing really.”
Daniel smiled, and Isabel rolled her eyes.
Catching the glances of the two, Rozete spoke again.
“Thank you, Daniel, brother, and Isabel, sister. It’s really nice because of you both.”
“You being happy makes me happy too,” said Daniel.
“Well, I planned to take you out someday anyway, so no need to thank me,” Isabel retorted.
Though their responses were contrasting, both showed care in their own ways. Rozete knew they both cherished her.
She grinned and then turned back to the window, eagerly observing the outside scenery.
‘It’s really amazing!’
The ornately decorated buildings and the nobles strolling through the streets were sights she had never seen in either her past or current life.
In the orphanage, she never dared to dream of visiting such bustling places, and after being adopted by the Dallas family, she mostly stayed within the confines of their mansion.
She had only ever envied Elisha, who often bragged about shopping and playing in Roam Street.
What adventures awaited her here? Rozete’s little heart throbbed with excitement.
An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most
One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.
This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:
1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.
It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.
(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)
2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.
The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.
3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.
Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).
Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.
Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.
4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).
5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!
