Chapter 336
Light flinch of her finger was caused by the disbelief, inducing the also awkward youngest to keep silent. Nonetheless, there was more she wanted to say, even if disorganised... Even if unable to finish her sentences properly.
"Y-your hand... is..."
"..."
"..... does it not ache...?" — The peek of her eyes met Marianne’s, which went immediately to look at her father out of nervousness. However, the glance from Theressa appeared insincere, provoking the wrong interpretation in the chosen child.
’I see now... So I was right... she’s acting.’ — Sightly dejected Marianne conceived. Although her displeasure was not showcased, acting politely and elegantly as she knew doing otherwise would be useless.
The stroke of her hand, along graceful nod, conveyed a simple answer and drawing her hold away from Theressa; uninterested in acting in over much when her mood was not willing to, Marianne ended her little sister’s chance to continue engaging in conversation by turning her head to that other one waiting to greet her.
"! Ah s-... sister–"
"Greetings Ninth Calla’s Confidant, Lady Marianne... Excuse the tardy greeting. I was hoping to give your family the privilege as it is blood you share."
’... Blood is nothing sometimes, little duke...’ — Coldly, she commented, glancing at Theressa while Clemente proceeded.
"I selfishly joined them as I had the wish and task to congratulate you on behalf of the Noverrne’s duchy and in my Father’s name."
’Oh... Right. You’re as strict as you are supposed to be... nice.’ — Deciding it was time to speak through her writings, she then dedicated appreciation to Clemente’s straightforwardness. — [ Duke Noverrne, it is delightful to see you. Thank you for taking the trouble to come and meet me. Have your days been peaceful? The Duke’s Mother and Father, how is their health? ]
"..... Your interest will make them happy, my lady... Mother has become healthy again, and Father is enjoying his retirement by her side. If you let me, his words to you were: