I Became the Male Lead’s Adopted Daughter

Leonia went over the people who came to mind.

But no one really stood out.

‘Uncle Carnis is fine since Lady Abipher is with him... I thought about giving it to Her Majesty the Empress, but...’

Empress Tigria hadn’t come down to where the Marquis of Hesperi stood.

The silver-haired woman remained up high, conversing with someone who appeared to be her handmaiden.

‘Well, I wouldn’t come down either.’

How could she face the father who sent her off to marry the Emperor? Leonia could fully understand.

While she was still deliberating, the Marquis of Hesperi noticed the note wrapped around the candy.

The moment he read it, his expression betrayed clear shock.

Leonia, who had been resting comfortably in his arms, flinched slightly.

But the seasoned warrior quickly reined in his reaction and gently patted the back of the child’s hand.

And that was when it happened.