Why Are You So Obsessed With Rejecting Affection? Chapter 72

I couldnt possibly forget all the abuse and unfair treatnt she had been subjected to.

Shuelina?

He called once, but when I didnt answer, Lucas waved his hand in front of , puzzled. His eyes were purely worried. It really felt like the original Shuelina was only fictional when I looked into those eyes.

Seriously, I wondered if soone so full of pure goodwill for could do such a terrible thing. After that, I felt like a bad person for having such a weak thought.

In the end, I bit my lip and turned away from Lucass face.

Shushu, should I lift you again if you dont feel well?

No, its okay. Thank you, brother. I just want to go back to my room.

Wyndert saw turning my head and imdiately stretched out his hand to Lucas and pushed him away euphorically.

Then he tried to look at my complexion. He seed to be worried that I was having a high fever. I grabbed Wynderts hand and got up again, then we walked slowly toward our accommodation.

Please, control your heart.

The sensible Wyndert and my beloved family. Thank you Lucy, cute Nina and Franc. My lovely Miya and Kaiden. My beautiful room and delicious foods. The excitent I had on the way to the Imperial Capital. I tried hard to think of only pleasant and lovely people I t and things I gained after possessing this body.

With such a subdued mood, it was difficult to respond flexibly when an unexpected accident occurred. Above all, I didnt want to make Wyndert or the Grand Duke worried. If possible even Lucas, who was looking at only from over there.

I was able to smile softly again after I suppressed everything. It was only when we were near to our accommodation.

Im glad youre feeling better. If sothing made you feel bad please tell . I will fix it sohow.

Lucas spoke carefully to as if he was paying attention to who was suddenly cold and didnt look good.

I shook my head, rembering his handkerchief, which I had not returned, in the pile of luggage I had brought from the Grand Duchy. Because I cant tell him that I was reminded of the ti he did sothing wrong to his younger sister.

Lets see for sure, Shuelina. The Lucas in my mory is very different from the one here now. But only one person is the sa in both versions. If you focus your observation on the Empress, youll be able to decide what to do with Lucas.

What changed was the attitude of the Emperor and Lucas. On the other hand, Azuela and the Empress stayed the sa, who still used to commit evil acts. I decided to focus on them and then I decided to do whatever I wanted about everything else that was causing conflict.

As I swore to do so, the whispering voice from afar ca closer and closer.

..right? Oh, brother!

It was Azuela, coming with her nanny and three maids walking behind her. She was gently walking towards Lucas.

A gentle and soft voice, a smooth and silent walk without any sound, paired with a seemingly kind smile. Surely, as Teacher Rima had said, no as the criminal Rima had said, Azuela was still young but she looked like a perfect and elegant lady.

Azuela!

The one who tornted Shuelina, I probably could have guessed that her childhood was like this. She had a bright and clear face and wore luxurious outfits while receiving plenty of love. I looked closely at Azuelas entourage and saw that she was leading them all properly.

She surpassed what I had imagined so far

The beloved princess of the Empire, a lady as gorgeous as a rose she was also a six year old like but I felt like she was very mature.

It was then that I realized that all I knew was how much Azuela had taken away from Shuelinas life. The young Azuela looked so bright that it seed as if she was unrelated to such cris.

I dont understand, I am so angry right now for what Shuelina has been through

Up until now, I thought they were just mories left in my body and covered it up, but it was still kind of awkward often now that I arrived at the palace. I could feel the fear, disgust and a strong sense of dread that was intense building up inside of .

All I could see was Azuelas face when she would grow up that would be full of scorn.

Isnt it possible that all of it wasnt just inside the book but Ive possessed a body that went back in ti to before the story started?

If these distinct senses of dj vu remained in the body due to the regression, it was understandable that the scenes that ca into my mind were vivid enough for to even recall the scents. The real Shuelina may have gone back in ti after going through everything and I may have co in after that.

Brother, Ive been dying to see you after hearing that you ca back after a long trip.

I was staring blankly at the floor, lost in thought, when I suddenly heard a gentle voice.

Azuela smiled, swaying her body a little in a charming and cute way. At that mont, the jewel on her chest glead it was the Brilliant. I instantly felt like heat was rising from the bottom of my stomach. I was dizzy and barely held myself together. Dont faint here or show any emotions in front of Azuela.

I bit my lip, clearing my mind a little with the pain, and then looked at Azuela.

Who are these people with you?

Azuela, Im receiving a very distinguished guest right now so talk to later.

Lucas spoke coldly to Azuela who was wearing a gentle smile. He even shook off Azuela who ca near him.

It was indeed strange.

Lucas was originally a character who couldnt live without Azuela. I felt it when I t him in the Grand Duchy, but his attitude was definitely different from the original.

Have you had a fight recently? However, even Azuela and the maids behind her seed to be very familiar with Lucas attitude. Azuelas big eyes were filled with tears.

She doesnt look sad at all.

I can definitely feel it as I was crying every night. Sure, Azuela looked a little heartbroken, but she didnt look genuinely sad enough that tears would well up in her eyes. But there were suddenly tears in her eyes, so my mouth gaped open blankly in surprise.

Ah Im sorry, I havent been considerate enough towards older brother.

Azuela took the handkerchief handed to her by the maid as if she was accustod to holding it, and gently wiped the tears away from under her eyes. Then she smiled very softly, and her eyes that looked filled with regret looked down at the ground. She also seed really used to that way of faking a resolute attitude.

I just missed my older brother so much

I could only faintly hear her voice and it almost made it seem as if Lucas had made a big mistake and pushed her away deliberately. Lucas swallowed as if he was holding back sothing.

Who is this person?

At that mont, Azuelas gaze turned to Wyndert. It didnt look like she was asking for an answer. She smiled at Wyndert and held out her hand.

Hello.

She held out her hand for a kiss, and then I realized that this was the first eting between Wyndert and Azuela like in the original story. I thought it would be much later that these two would et each other, but their first eting was the sa.

Will Azuela and Wynderts relationship eventually beco the sa?

I am Wyndert William de Vaillot.

But unexpectedly, Wyndert reacted differently from the original, in which he shook off Azuelas hand in embarrassnt and introduced his na.

Maybe, brother.

After eting , Wyndert got used to expressing emotions a lot. Maybe thats why he developed feelings for Azuela as soon as they t?

What should Wyndert do if, as in the book, he ends up falling in love with Azuela and turns into a real villain? What if he really falls for Azuela, the girl who wants to ruin my whole life?

Huh?

But when I cald my trembling heart and looked closely at Wynderts eyes, I could tell that I was just overthinking. His eyes were just as cold as if he was dealing with every other person he didnt care about. Besides, he still didnt touch Azuelas outstretched hand.

It was basically rude of a gentleman to ignore a ladys outstretched hand for a greeting.

If he only glanced at her without introducing himself she wouldve misunderstood him.

Im certain that he wasnt forcing himself to pretend that he didnt like her.

However, it felt strange because he introduced himself but ignored the outstretched hand. Azuela, too, seed to be surprised, and with a slightly red face, removed her hand.

Then who are you?

Azuela asked, this ti looking straight at . It was different from the twinkling eyes she had when she looked at Wyndert, but she still had a soft and gentle expression.

Finally, we have bumped into each other.

I gulped and opened my mouth to relieve my tense mind.

I am Shuelina de Vaillot.

Azuelas eyes widened slightly at my words.

Was it because she knows my na? No matter how reluctant I am and dislike Azuela, I hoped that she is not a villain that knows everything about her and her mothers evil deeds from such a tender young age and that she willingly steals other peoples abilities.

Were there any Grand Princesses in the Vaillot family? Weird, there was obviously none last I checked. You two dont look alike at all as well.

I.

Ah, are you an adopted daughter? Where did you originally co from?

Azuela asked , tilting her head pretending that it was her mistake, and deliberately cutting off my words and openly revealing that I am an adopted daughter. It was a remarkable collection of words full of malice ant to dig into my humble life. Her words were noteworthy. I didnt know if I should be sad for the words that ca out of her mouth, or happy that I didnt think she recognized .

If I dont answer that question properly, my evaluation will probably drop from that mont.

Are you a commoner princess? Nonsense.

In fact, thats what Shuelina heard in the original story. So said it was unfortunate of an Imperial Princess to grow up as a commoner, and that she shouldve been killed so that there would be no more talk about her in high society.

That was the beginning of Shuelinas hellish life in the Imperial Palace.

Im glad this is not a crowded place.

There would have been a greater effect if she had said those words at a party like in the original story. Even now, most people wouldnt recognize the malice hidden in a six-year olds words. I bit my lip slightly and opened my mouth to answer.

Azuela, I already told you to go back.

If Lucas hadnt intercepted my answer by blocking my way, I could have answered right away. Azuelas eyes widened when she saw Lucas acting like he was protecting .

Ah Im sorry. Was I rude just now? I was just so glad to et my brothers distinguished guests.

At Azuelas words, the nanny behind her opened her mouth cautiously as if defending Azuela.

Your Highness, it seed like Her Highness made a slip of the tongue because what she learned about noble genealogy was different. Please ease your anger.

It was an attitude that seed to talk with sincerity. She bowed her head and asked Lucas not to bla Azuela in a desperate voice. He just scolded her for her rudeness, but I didnt know why she (nanny) was talking as if Lucas had been extrely cold-hearted.

She only seed a good person when she was covering for the child (Azuela), but I was a little startled when she looked at . It was because I saw her mouthing the word commoner. It looks like she was blaming for having Lucas protect , a forr commoner, rather than his younger sister Azuela.

Grand Princess, Im sorry if it was so wrong to ask where you ca from. Next ti, we will et and talk in a good atmosphere.

Azuela looked back at Wyndert and once with a sad face, then bowed her head to Lucas and turned back. I alternately glanced at Azuelas back, which was moving away, and Lucas and Wyndert, who stood tall as if they were trying to protect .

Why?

Obviously, to Lucas, Azuela must be his most precious little sister

Why did you block as if you wanted to protect ? It feels almost as if you didnt want to stand out in the eyes of Azuela, that cant be it right?