Why Did I Become the Villainess? Chapter 288 - : Deserve

It's been a day after the conversation I had with Rufus. He got busy with his work today, so I'm back from being alone again.

I still haven't thought of a way how to reconcile with my family, and it's the reason why they often return ho late at night or spend the night in their office. The only people I can talk to in the house are the maids and the staff, who pity for what is happening.

Brother Pascal doesn't even visit the Lauretré residence now. I heard from the nurses that he is now staying in the small house he bought before. And every ti I went to the hospital for a check up, he would treat coldly.

It's a good thing Brother Pascal allowed to work already because I'm about to die of boredom in our house.

My parents didn't let work because of the wound I got. They are afraid that it might create a huge issue if people see my wounds. I just covered my hands with gloves so people wouldn't notice my bandages.

The mont I step my foot inside the foundation, all eyes look at . I frown when I realize how many people are inside the foundation, and most of them are not my employees. Does it an they are all here for donation?

Most of my employees who are in the lobby imdiately rush towards .

"Da Csille, you're finally here. Everyone has been looking for you ever since you arrived in the capital. Day—"

One of my employees greeted , but she was imdiately cut off by Lilla. "Laureen, can you please assist first the people who are here to donate? We have a lot of donators for today, and you know we're currently short staff. It will be rude to make them wait. Make sure to entertain them and give them food. I don't want to hear any complaints from them, okay?"

Laureen looks at hesitantly before she helps in assisting the people who are here to donate.

Lilla smiled apologetically. "I'm sorry, Da Csille. They were just excited to see you here." Lilla looks at hesitantly. "Are you okay now? Doctor Pascal has explained your situation already. If not because we're worried that we might interrupt your rest, we would have visited you in the Lauretré residence. But Da Csille, are you here to work?"

Brother Pascal explained it to them? But what did he say to them? I'm sure he didn't expose that I hard myself because he knows it'll taint Csille's image. However, I don't know what reason did he gave to my employees. I'm just worried that what I will say will not coincide with Brother Pascal's explanation.

I guess it has sothing to do with my health. So, I'll just assu that he said I was sick.

I smile reassuringly at her. "I'm sorry for making all of you worry, but I'm okay now, and yes, I am here to continue my work. I have been gone for half a month, and I'm sure there's a lot of work for to do." I look around. "It looks like there's a lot of people who are donating today, huh?"

Lilla looks at the people and nods her head. "Yes, the mont they heard that you have returned to the capital, the number of the donators increases every day. Most of them are hoping to talk to you. They are pro—" Lilla slaps her mouth and looks at apologetically.

I just smile at her. I know what she wants to say, and I know why all these people want to donate to the Foundation. They want to confirm if the issue between Prince Fraser and I are real.

I look at the people who are here to donate, and I almost laugh when I realize that most of them are nobles. It shows how nobles are hungry for gossip. Not because they are nosy but because they know they can use it against other people.

Take for example, my current situation. These nobles are hungry to know the update between Prince Fraser and I so they can use it against Prince Fraser.

If Rufus is here, he will definitely laugh at them. The nobles and their hypocrisy. They don't deserve to be called nobles. How is that a noble thing?

"Da Csille, is there sothing wrong?"

I look at Lilla and shake my head. She probably notices that I keep looking at the nobles. "Nothing. Anyway, is there anything I need to know? What happened while I was away?"

Lilla looks at hesitantly. "But Da Csille, are you sure you can work now? I'm worried that you might get sick again. Why don't you take so rest for another day? It won't be good if you exhaust yourself."

"Don't worry. I will not overwork myself, okay? Also, didn't I tell you that Brother Pascal already allowed to work today? So, there's really nothing you need to worry about. If I feel exhausted, I promise I'll take a break."

Lilla looks at for a couple of minutes. She's probably making sure if what I said is true. She knows that once I start working, it's really difficult for to stop.

I heard her sigh. "Okay, Da Csille. All the necessary docunts are already inside your office. I made sure that it is arranged accordingly so it will be easier for you when you resu your work."

The both of us walk inside my office, and I almost gasp when I see the pile of docunts on my table. There are also docunts in my waiting area and on the cabinets.

"Are these all the work I need to finish?"

I feel like I'm getting sick just by looking at it. I expected I would have a pile of works, but I didn't expect that it would be this extent. I don't even know if I can finish all of these in just a week.

Lilla shakes her head. "No, Da Csille. The docunts here are those docunts from last week and this week. The other previous two weeks are stored in the storage rooms. Do you want to work those previous two weeks first?"

Previous two weeks? Is she talking about those weeks I was gone when I went to the western region for the first ti?

My knees were about to go weak when I heard what Lilla said. She's telling that I still have other piles of docunts I need to finish?

I don't know if I should regret going to the Foundation or not.

"Da Csille?"

I look at Lilla and sigh. "I'll do the previous one first, or do you have sothing urgent that I need to see?"

But I guess this is better than to bore myself to death in the house. At least, I can busy myself with work than do nothing the whole day.

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I stretch my arms and groan. It's already two in the afternoon, but here I am, just taking my lunch for the day. I was too engrossed with my work that I didn't realize I had already skipped my lunch. If not because of Lilla, I would probably forget about it.

I sit on the swing and swing myself. I just finished eating my lunch, and now I am relaxing at the back of the Foundation building. I specifically ask to put up a playground here so Cairistine, the daughter of Mairenn, can play outside.

I was too tired, so I just wanted to take a rest. I haven't finished the first week, and even if I stay late today, I won't probably be able to finish it.

"Maybe it's better if I stay here for the night. My parents usually went ho late at night. So, I guess they wouldn't mind if I won't return tonight. Also, wouldn't that make it easier for them? So that they won't need to avoid already."

I guess I'll do that tonight. I'll just inform the coachman this evening.

I was busy enjoying the swing when soone spoke behind . It sounds like a child because of the voice.

I imdiately stop swinging, afraid that I might hurt that child. I look back and find Cairistine standing a few ters from .

"Da Csille, you're back?"

Her brown eyes stared straight into mine, and just like before, I felt like I was being enchanted by her eyes. Her eyes might not be rare, it's only brown, but there's sothing to it that draws .

I smile warmly at her. "Yes, I am back. How are you doing? I hope you didn't mind that I brought your mother with to the western region. As much as I want to bring you there too but it's not safe for you. So, I hope you're not mad at for doing that."

Cairistine shakes her head. "No, Da Csille. I understand. Mother already explain to how dangerous the situation is there and how can I be mad at my savior?"

I extended my arm to ask her to co to , which she happily obliged. I gently caress her head. "You're really a matured child, Cairistine. I'm sure your Mother is so proud of you. By the way, what have you been doing while I was away?"

Cairistine beca excited when she heard my question. She imdiately told everything she did while I was away.

"And Da Csille, do you know that Lady Lilla once bought a ribbon for my hair? It's so pretty that I didn't use it often because I'm afraid I'll wear it out."

I laughed because of what she said. Cairistine is really a simple minded child. She appreciates a small gift like a ribbon. "Don't worry. I bought you a set of ribbons. So, you can have many options, and you can use them every day. If it becos worn out, then don't worry, I'll buy you a new set." I gently caress her hair. "I'm sure it will suit your hair."

Cairistine's eyes twinkle like the star in the night sky. Her eyes are really beautiful, even more beautiful than Csille's eyes because it's full of life.

"Thank you, Da Csille. You are really an angel." She then smiles sweetly at .

I just smile at her in return. I don't know how I will respond to what she said.

Angel? Csille as an angel? Where can you see a villainess like that? I don't think that's possible. I know more than anyone else what will happen in the future.

Cairistine sits on the other swing and plays on her own. She probably knows that I am here to relax.

A mont after, Cairistine stopped swinging and looked at . "Da Csille, are you breaking off with his highness?"

I imdiately got frozen because of her question. Why did she ask that question? Does it an that even a child like her is updated with what is happening between Prince Fraser and Csille?

"I heard from other people that his highness is treating you badly. Are you breaking up with him?"

I sigh. "And what if I am? Do you think it's okay?"

Cairistine nods her head vigorously. "Yes, at first, I thought Prince Fraser was so in love with you, but after I heard what he did to you, I don't want him to be your husband anymore. You're the nicest person I have t, Da Csille, and I don't think you deserve soone who will treat you badly."

I smile bitterly at myself. Even a small child like Cairistine can see that, but why can't the real Csille do?

Never mind. I already know the answer.

"Da Csille, do you know that I used to have a Father before? And we're really not vagrants. In fact, my father has a decent work, and we have a house, but it all changed when my father started to get addicted to alcohol. He starts to mistreat Mother and I because he is always drunk. I saw how my mother suffered, which made realize that if I grew up, I would never marry soone like that. So, I was hoping you could do the sa too, Da Csille. You deserve soone who will appreciate you and love you."

I look at Cairistine. She's soo young, but she's already knowledgeable in life.

I am about to respond to her when soone calls her na from the building. She imdiately excused herself and ran inside.

"Thank you, Cairistine. But I don't have any other choice. I am the villainess, and villainess doesn't deserve a happy ending.." I mumble to myself while looking at her back.