My bed is the most comfortable place, after all.
Other people might think that getting grounded was a punishnt, but it was more like a reward for . I rolled on my bed mindlessly for a while, then sighed when a gloomy thought occurred to .In any case, people are probably in an uproar because of the scene I caused at the banquet hall.
I didnt need to go to another social event to know what people were saying about .Theyre probably talking about how I dramatically fainted at soone elses banquet and the strange gift I gave. Everyone must be criticizing
for being an attention seeker.But as soone who disliked attending banquets and other public places that attracted unwanted gazes, I was far from that. I simply wanted to go ho after quietly attending the banquet, knowing that my reputation would continue to tarnish if I stood out. However, the situation had been out of my control.
Well, I should start thinking about what I can do.In this situation, it would be a good idea to explain my point of view to other people, but I didnt even want to bother with that.
Wouldnt people forget about what happened if I kept out of touch for a while?It might also be a good idea to not et anyone for a while, but that idea was soon discarded as well.Doing that will be futile if my father decides to marry
off to the crown prince.
As a headache started to form, soone knocked on my bedroom door.
This is rilyn, my lady.
Oh, yes. Please co in.
When I gave her my permission, she entered the room. I widened my eyes upon seeing the pile of letters on the silver tray she was holding.
Thats?
rilyn noticed my surprised expression and smiled gently. These are all for you, my lady.
I opened one of them cautiously, hoping that it wasnt an anonymous blackmail letter. Now that I was the pri subject of gossip, I was worried that people who held a grudge against
enclosed sothing dangerous, like a razor blade, inside. After checking the contents of the letter, I widened my eyes.
An invitation?I skimd through the ssage, which started off with a greeting, then a request to attend a social event that the sender, the daughter of a noble household, was hosting. I checked the other letters just in case, and they likewise asked for my regards and expressed their wishes to invite . All these letters were sent in the nas of daughters from noble families.
Ah, why is everyone suddenly doing this?Although I harbored a suspicion, it simply didnt make sense for other girls to approach
using the sa thod as Rose had.I really hate this.It was, to put it plainly, inconsiderate for them to send an invitation to soone who was rumored to be sick. In any case, I had no reason to attend another banquet after going through such trouble recently.
If I decline their invitations without giving a reason, they might beco hostile towards . I should just say that I dont feel well.It was a reasonable excuse because many people had witnessed my embarrassnt leaving the banquet in my fathers arms. I sighed when I picked up another letter and saw a familiar na.
Rose?It was from Rose Marie Arlo, the star of the birthday banquet where I caused a scene. I couldnt help but feel nervous when I saw the letter.Its only natural of her to be angry with .With this thought, I opened the letter and read its contents with a strange feeling.
Dear Lady Floyen,
How are you feeling? I was a little surprised when you left like that during the banquet because I didnt realize that you might still be feeling unwell. I sincerely apologize for not considering that beforehand. You have given
the best gift I have ever received in my life, but I only gave you an unpleasant mory in return.
There are many more things I would like to say, but I will stop here because you are unwell. I hope that you will recover as soon as possible.
It felt very strange to read a letter filled with concern from soone who I had expected the opposite from. I realized that it was my first ti receiving such kindness while living as Jubelian.If I consider the relationship between our families, its natural for her to say these things for political reasonsEven so, I raised the corner of my lips unconsciously.
I should review the remaining letters and think about how to respond.With this thought, I picked up another envelope.
Hm, Count Herend Why do I feel like Ive heard this na before?I thought about the list of noble families that rilyn had given , but I couldnt recall seeing such a na.Well, I only morized the households that have interacted with my family. Its only natural that I cant rember every mber of the nobility.This letter was another invitation. I furrowed my eyebrows slightly and stacked all the letters, except Roses, before falling onto my bed.
Well, now isnt the ti to reply to these letters. I have to find a solution first, one that will discourage my father from making
et with prospective marriage partners.
* * *
Max wandered restlessly, bearing an impatient expression. Why on earth hasnt there a reply yet? he asked with an annoyed tone. You must have sent an invitation.
Fresia sighed in response.Its only been two days since the letter was sent.
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