Huh?I looked at my father in surprise, wondering why he was now holding .
Because shes my daughter, he said with a slight smile.
In the past, I wouldve been shaken by his words because I was a child yearning for love, but I wasnt like that anymore.I cant expect anything from him.My past expectations were only false hopes that always let
down. I thought that he might love
if I acted cutely and humored him, but I had no intention of continuing such stupid behavior anymore.
Because I know how this story ends.I was imrsed in bitter thoughts for a while when I heard my father speak.
I will visit you in the future, so dont co to my ho anymore.
As soone who didnt travel for most things, my father personally told his disciple that he would visit him. It seed like he really cherished him, but when I glanced at the young man, I saw that he was slightly frowning.Isnt his expression a little strange for soone who should be deeply moved?I frowned as well.
Wait, Father. Isnt this a little too much?I didnt realize that he would enter the banquet hall while holding
like this, but he did.
Father.
When I called out to him, his blue eyes turned to . You injured your ankle. Theres no need to push yourself and stay at the banquet.
No, thats not it! I want you to let go of
because Im embarrassed!But if I quarreled with him over this matter, I would only stand out more. The attention I was already receiving was more than enough.I want to disappear quietly.Despite my wishes, reality wasnt as rciful. As everyones attention in the banquet hall turned on us, so did Count Arlos, the owner of this mansion.
He approached us. Your Excellency, did sothing happen?
My daughter isnt feeling well, so we must depart, my father said.
I sighed.Ah, this is so embarrassing.
My original plan was to go ho after quietly attending the banquet, as it was the only way to avoid further backlash. But now I was receiving attention from being held in my fathers arms, with the excuse of feeling sick, on top of the attention I received from my gift to Rose.By tomorrow Ill be the pri subject of gossip.
Well, this wasnt anything unexpected or surprising because I was often the subject of hostility from many people. But at the thought of suffering from strange rumors again, I began to have a headache.
* * *
When Duke Floyen and his daughter left the banquet hall, guests who had frequently targeted Jubelian began gossiping.
I cant believe she caused such a commotion at soone elses banquet!
I dont understand how soone who was doing fine a mont ago could act like that.
Shes not doing this intentionally to get attention, right?
At that mont, a cold voice fiercely stifled their conversation. I guess everyone forgot that Lady Floyen was down with an illness a while ago.
At the words of Rose, the star of the banquet, silence fell upon the banquet hall. She stared at the guests who had just gossiped about Jubelian. It seems like she hasnt fully recovered from her illness, but she ca to my birthday banquet despite being unwell I think thats really considerate of her, she said.
Many people began to agree with her words.
Just a while ago, she was sitting with a pale complexion before going out to the terrace.
Yes, I saw that as well.
Rose beca teary-eyed after listening to this and said, Although it hasnt been long since Ive beco acquainted with the lady, I have gotten to know her through exchanging letters and feel like shes a very kind person.
Several nobles agreed with Rose and expressed their own opinions.
Lady Arlo is right. I didnt expect anything when I received a letter under her na, but when I learned that Lady Floyen wrote it herself, I realized that its contents were distinctive.
Among these voices was the esteed son of Count Rowen as well. I made the mistake of finding another partner before the lady could answer . She forgave
nevertheless and looked like an angel while doing so
Rose ignored his words, which were full of ulterior motives, and said, As the host of this banquet, I am grateful to her. So
When Rose beca at loss for words, Count Arlo wrapped his arm around his daughters shoulders and said, Dear guests. Since were all comrades with the sa political position, shouldnt we all be united? Moreover, if the duke finds out that we have spoken ill of his daughter today he will really be disappointed.
Guests who had been gossiping about Jubelian gulped in response. It was known that people slandered the emperor when he wasnt present, but the atmosphere a little while ago was becoming too overheated. Moreover, the sight of the duke holding Jubelian in his arms was quite different from the rumors, which claid that their relationship was one of indifference. As the silence settled, Count Arlo smiled pleasantly.
It seems like liveliness has died down because the music has stopped. Please resu the performance, Maestro.
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