Side Story Episode 1: The Flynn Couple
Spring.
Co on, lissa.
A white steam rose over the white pot handed by a rugged hand. It also contains a lot of beef stew that lissa loved.
Oh.
Be careful. Its hot.
lissa couldnt hide her child-like excited face as she looked down at the plate in front of her. But on the other hand, she felt sorry.
Thank you, Mrs. Kearney.
Of course, she is happy to be able to eat this in the Principality, but lissa has told her several tis that she doesnt have to worry about household chores. She had been taking care of Collins for so many years, so she hoped shell be comfortable in the future.
But every ti, Mrs. Kearney just smiled warmly and said sothing like, Its just sothing I do occasionally, dont worry about it. Watching lissa enjoy the food she made with her own hands was truly an unparalleled happiness.
Just because she felt so precious and thankful, lissa quickly scooped up a spoonful of hot stew in front of her. As she blew the steaming warm soup and drank it passed down the back of her neck, her cold insides beca warm and even her heart softened.
It was at that mont that stories from the past ca together like stars in her head.
The first thing Mr. and Mrs. Flynn did after getting married at the end of winter, about two months ago, was to clear out the servants of the mansion.
The only people allowed by Alan Flynn to remain at the mansion were William the butler, the coachman, several servants, and Sandra. Alan was adamant even though they begged to be allowed to stay here. Because they originally belonged to Ian Leopolds family.
However, Alan did pay considerable attention to their final arrangents. He provided ample funds for those returning to the kingdom and utilized his connections in the civil service to secure jobs for those staying in the Principality.
This was actually because of lissa. Even the icy man would beco soft without resistance at the request of the woman he loved.
It was not until Lady Flynn had hired won of her own choosing as maids for the manor that the couple sent a letter to the Collins family in Sourn.
The marriage of her only daughter. It was Mrs. Collins long-cherished wish. To so extent, she guessed that lissa, who had returned to the Principality, might suddenly deliver news of her marriage. She just didnt know it would be this early.
It may have been good news, but it was also shocking news. Thats because her daughters marriage partner is Alan Leopold, the protagonist who recently turned the kingdom upside down No, wasnt it Flynn now?
The unfamiliar last na was written right after the na of her daughter who sent the letter. lissa Flynn. In other words, this letter was not sent to seek advice or approval for marriage.
This cute and cheeky lady even wrote these words in her letter,
We have a mansion here in Lunos, Mom. I want to take you here. He feels the sa way as . I an it.
Mrs. Collinss eyes must have been wet at this point. She was proud of her daughter, who had grown this much, but it was actually like a dream. She had never expressed it, but she wanted to leave this place more than anyone else.
From that day, the three Collins won were busy packing their bags. The old two-story house was soon to be disposed of, and each of their own ti in Florin was packed in a chest box. It took less than two months to sort out all of their lives in the kingdom.
However, only the two of them left Sourn because of Julias shocking declaration that lissa heard a few days before going to the port.
Still, I was surprised.
lissa, who gently put down the spoon, said,
Although Julia often went on errands at Mr. Gregs butcher house.
Oh, you an staying in Sourn? Because of Hugo, who worked there.
Yes, did you know that?
We talked about it sotis, but we didnt know it had beco so serious. How stubborn she was when she said she would remain in the kingdom! You should have seen that face.
Anyway, love is the problem. Mrs. Kearney muttered softly and smiled. It was a sad yet gentle smile.
Well, she is already approaching her adulthood. Now she should know how to make her own decisions.
Itll be okay. I also sent her a letter telling her to co here whenever she changes her mind. Alan also said he would arrange for a ship ticket for her at any ti.
Is that all? He told lissa that he would always leave room for the two of them(Julia and her future husband). He said it was natural since Julia was like a family to his wife. She did not forget to say that she was happy to have the two ladies in a warm and comfortable place.
Mrs. Collins, a picky personality, loved the place very much, overshadowing the Flynn couples concerns. It was the absence of the terrible cold, as she used to say, but the mansion filled with flowers was the best gift to her, who never had a garden like this in her life.
The sincerity of her mother, who took care of the flowers and trees every day, was so great that even the gardener praised her. It was here that lissa learned for the first ti that her mother also had a hobby of her own.
By the way, what are you doing without Alan coming over?
Mrs. Kearney asked in a light tone when she saw lissa, who was unable to eat while waiting for her husband. Hasnt it been a while since she heard the carriage coming in? This would have cooled off all the food she had done in a long ti.
Well, is he looking at the docunts in the room?
Is there so much work at that small publishing company? Hes no longer the great successor.
lissa, who was nervous for no reason as she looked at the carefully prepared dishes, cleared her throat.
Well, it looks like hes a bit busy with ambassador work these days. He just changed his original clothes and went right away
Dinner was eaten together every day unless sothing special happened, and he always hurried to the dining hall after returning ho because he did not want his wifes al to be delayed.
Well, lady, maybe Ill go.
lissa.
Alan!
lissa, who jumped up, ran to him with a surprised face and hugged him. The skirt of the muslin dress andered like a wave and gently wrapped around Alans straight legs.
Through the open collar of the silk shirt, the distinctive scent of the body slowly seeped out. As if being covered in this scent all night wasnt enough, lissa only dug deeper into his wide chest.
Alan gently pressed his lip over the head of his wife, who was clinging like a spoiled child, and clasped her slender shoulders as if he were tapping the keyboard. It was only after gently coaxing her to sit in front of the table that he sat across from her. It was his daily routine every evening.
Mrs. Kearney, looking at the two with happy eyes, soon handed over a bowl of delicious stew.
Welco. Youre hungry, arent you?
Thank you.
Tell if its not enough.
.
At first glance, it seed like too much for Alan, who has a small appetite lissa, who read the subtle embarrassnt in his neat smile, giggled without anyone noticing.
Mrs. Kearney, who seed to have a grudge against Alan because of lissas long heartache, also beca fond of him as if she were dealing with her son when she actually t him. Mrs. Collins was no exception.
Well, its not surprising since he was a man who was called everyones lover.
So, hows work going? Apparently, you seem to be busy.
Yes, its that ti of the year.
It was a strange answer, but the smile on his lips was beautiful. Mrs. Kearney naturally had this thought. Contrary to the rumor that he is cold and shrewd and has no humanity at all, seeing how he treats lissa shows that he is surprisingly kind.
It was an interesting fact that he knew how to smile quite brightly. Even if it was a smile that she could only see when his wife was around, he was clearly different from the prejudice that he would be arrogant.
Even on the day when the two ladies and Mr. and Mrs. Flynn first t at the port, he was lithe and handso. A noble face that answered calmly without being embarrassed by the wons barrage of questions. Indeed, he was the only heir to the kingdoms greatest businessmannow a thing of the pastand he was a man of skill.
That day, Alan Flynn calmly said, in a simple expression that was neither exaggerated nor insincere, how great his love was for lissa and how grateful he was to the two ladies who raised her safely
Mrs. Kearney smiled silently as she rembered how contrasting lissa, who turned red in both cheeks and his picture-innocent face were. A curiosity suddenly arose in her mind.
Is there a mont when even this near-perfect young man loses his composure?
Oh, thats right. That day.
On a cold winter evening when there was an unprecedented heavy snowfall, a man knocked on the door with lissa in his arms. For Mrs. Kearney, that was the first day she t Alan Leopold, whom she had only heard of.
Maybe it was because it was the cold season. He looked like a snowman. His pale and beautiful face was calm and serene.
But was his voice calm, too?
Ill call the doctor right away. Her body Please keep her warm. Co on.
Wasnt both his hands trembling slightly, as if he was carefully embracing a precious dream? Those cold-colored eyes looked very desperate and earnest.
Why does that scene co to mind clearly only now?
I see. The poor lady who was crying over the painful love.
She just didnt know that love was already hers.
The lady lifted her gaze from her thoughts. Then she saw young lovers who was busy focusing only on each other. Two people who are lost just by making eye contact and looking at each other.
Would it be fine if I left? Or is it just thinking so?
Mrs. Kearney, who raised the corners of her mouth quietly, broke the dense silence. It was a pleasant tone.
Im going to the annex now, have a good evening.
.
lissa, you too.
Alan and lissa, who belatedly ca to their senses, greeted urgently.
Have a good evening, maam.
H-have a good evening, Mrs. Kearney!
So finally, it was ti for the two of them.
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