Before I knew it, the Dukes eyes gave off a complicated look.
Well, at an age where youre supposed to be raised by your parents.shes all alone.
..What?
No, its nothing.
The Duke shook his head, saying he was talking to himself.
But sohow, I felt as if my most secret weakness had been revealed.
Am I really alone?
No, that cant be true.
I have the Empress and Damian.
Besides, the maids at the Empress palace are nice to , right?
I tried to think positively and push out any unwanted thoughts.
However..
They cant be my family, theyre not my real family after all.
The Empress has a family of her own, Damian too will be happier with Sienna.
Not to ntion, the other maids have families of their own.
No, thinking about this will only make feel terrible.
I bit my lip until it bled.
Er, well.
In the end, all I did was smile vaguely and mumble my words.
Anyways.not having a family isnt sothing I can do anything about.
The Duke didnt add any words to what I said.
Instead, he stared at as if transfixed, why isnt he stopping?
I tilted my head sideways-
The Duke placed his hand on the top of my head.
Duke?
With a puzzled face, I gaze upwards to look the Duke in the eyes.
Are you trying to console ?
Dont think about pointless thoughts.
..saying that without a second thought, the Duke jumped on the chance he had been waiting for.
If you feel depressed over nothing, youll have trouble serving the Empress.
Ah, yes.
I pouted my lips.
However, the Duke began stroking my hair ever so softly.
Surprisingly..the Dukes gaze had relaxed and even looked affectionate.
Am I imagining things?
A few days passed.
So of the Empresss personality must have rubbed off on the Duke.
He had sent gifts to Charlize and Damian respectively, claiming it was a late birthday gift.
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Wow, whats up with the Duke?
Charlize simply radiated with excitent.
Damian watched Charlize in silence, his eyes fixed on her before unwittingly blushing.
I see. Damian whispered under his breath.
It was a little awkward but it made him happy that soone celebrated his birthday.
It was a tingly feeling he had forgotten for too long.
The warm sensation it brought, Damian reacted with a smile.
It was an impeccable smile.
Ten and Thirteen.
Ti flies so quickly, five years have passed.
Im now ten years old, Damian is thirteen.
Its already been five years since the Empress told the Emperor that she would care for the crown prince.
Since then, the Emperors thod of approaching Damian has devolved to beco more subtle, crafty, and brash. I find more reasons to dislike the Emperor each passing day.
For example
Damians swordsmanship instructor.
I rested my chin on my hand, watching Damian practice his swordsmanship from a distance.
The Emperor had recently appointed an instructor.
Perhaps its because Damian caught the peoples attention, the Emperor wouldnt leave him unattended.
However, Damian is thirteen years old now.
Hes already at the age where you cant justify the excuse of being too young.
But the real problem was that instructor, sure the Emperor appointed a knight to ntor Damian but that knights unable to teach the crown prince.
The mans a regular knight.
With a neck so stiff, its an embarrassnt to call that knight a swordsmanship instructor.
Besides, shouldnt the princes ntor be the best talent in their profession?
Barring the fact that the instructor was sent to spy for the Emperor, his unworthy appointnt shows just how much the Emperor ignores Damian.
Dalian, why dont you spar with today?
The knight bellowed with a coarse laugh.
Again and again!
His na is Damian! How does he keep getting it wrong!
I squinted my eyes.
This mans irritable.
He should also address him as your Highness, the crown prince.
Hold on, will he really fight?
How can you expect to face you, teacher when Ive barely learned anything?
Damian declined at once.
In response, the man ca up to Damian, proceeding to stare him down with his dark eyes.
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