I Became the Male Lead’s Adopted Daughter

Varia’s eyes sparkled.

Ferio continued speaking without missing the change. Even the Black Beast of the North was tense.

“And because of this, there may be times when you feel disappointed, Miss Varia. The feelings I hold for the two of you are certainly different, but both are too precious to be ranked.”

Still, Ferio had to rank them.

He was a father, and because of that, there were things he had to accept.

Until Leonia grew older and became someone who could stand on her own, Ferio had to protect and care for her entirely.

“Even so, I dare say that I have feelings for you, Miss Varia—that I want to love you.”

Ferio’s confession wasn’t selfish.

It was considerate, allowing Varia to reject it, disregard it, or even be repulsed by it, and walk away.

Because if this confession were accepted, the one who would suffer the most might be Varia.

“......”

Varia said nothing.