Chapter 7-1
Sion did not look disappointed or disgusted when he saw her in that state.
Even though she had not dressed up and had just woken up from sleep, Hanette was still beautiful.
For a moment, he tried to find a flaw, but he couldn’t help but overlook it, thinking, ‘Her face is so pretty that anything she does looks good.’
Her innate beauty, the body that naturally maintained its shape without effort, and Hanette’s unique atmosphere all came together to create one charm.
Perhaps she transcended even common sense as a heroine of this world.
“Ahaha… I’m sorry. Hanette looked terrible. She’s not usually like this…”
Yenid barely suppressed her boiling anger and put on a formal smile.
Even if others didn’t know, she had to hide her true self in front of her fiancé.
She had to dress up as nicely as possible and show off her elegant posture to capture her fiancé’s heart.
But Hanette, who had been spreading out asleep until now, finally woke up and showed her indecent behavior.
‘Darn it… How did this engagement come about? She’s ruining it like this…’
“Mrs. Adelaida, I hope you didn’t scold Sister Hanette too much. She probably didn’t expect me to come.”
Upon realizing the state of Yenid, Sion spoke first.
Hanette often did as she pleased, and Robbins and Yenid knew this, so they had let it go. It was somewhat amusing, and they didn’t want to make a big deal out of it.
“I appreciate your words, but my daughter has committed a breach of etiquette. If I don’t scold her anything in advance, she will make the same mistake again.”
“If you scold her over such a trivial matter, Sister Hanette’s pride will also be hurt. Can’t you show some mercy, even if it’s just for my sake?”
“… ”
Yenid looked at Sion, her mouth shut.
Although his tone was calm, his gaze was as clear and sharp as ever. It seemed like he was genuinely concerned about Hanette, rather than just being polite.
“Okay, I understand. I’ll let it slide this time.”
“Thank you. Then, I’ll go first.”
Sion turned the key and grabbed the doorknob.
Yenid seemed to be lost in thought for a moment before speaking up.
“Can I ask you one thing before you go?”
“If I can answer it, I will.”
“Is there anything about Hanette that you like besides her appearance?”
It wasn’t enough to forgive rude behavior just because someone was physically attractive.
Even if she was the Duke’s daughter, there was no need for the Marquis’ son to please her at every turn.
Especially since they’d just been engaged to be married when they first met. So there shouldn’t have been any feelings.
So why was Sion trying to be nice to Hanette?
“Well… I like that part of her. It exceeds my expectations, and I find it rather interesting part of her.”
Sion hesitated for a moment before giving a strange answer.
Hanette had nothing to boast about besides her looks and background, so he had mentioned her unique tastes.
“Oh… Really? That’s good to hear. I wanted to know why you see her in a good light.”
“I can’t be swayed by rumors. I have to see it on my own.”
“You’re right. You must be tired, so it’s better for me to go.”
Sion bowed his head and went into the room, followed by a few maids, while the luggage-carrying maids arrived at the door in turn.
‘Exceeding expectations… it’s not wrong’
Yenid thought carefully about Sion’s answer as she left the place.
It was ambiguous, but true.
Perhaps he had honestly expressed his feelings for Hanette.
‘Maybe he’s fallen deeply in love with Hanette.’
Yenid smiles slightly, but quickly returns to her original expression.
Her daughter, who didn’t even come up in conversations about marriage in the viscount’s family, who were even lower in status than the Marquis family. Perhaps the engagement ceremony that was difficult to arrange produced unexpected results.?
‘Should I leave Hanette alone?’
It’s possible that Sion viewed Hanette’s mischievous behavior in a positive light.
Unlike other noble ladies, Hanette enjoyed drinking and gambling and behaved without hesitation.
Perhaps because she deviated too much from the existing norms, she created another charm.
‘This marriage… might be easier to arrange than I thought.’