Chapter 485
With an apparently calm demeanour carrying himself gentlemanly in an appealing outfit, his lids lifted to reply to my father. — "Duke... I was about to knock. I apologise, yet I am as surprised as yourself."
"... Ahem... yes. Uh... do excuse my overreaction... I did not expect your sudden appearance, your highness."
"... It is alright..."
"Marianne." — While I met eye with the crown prince, Dad called my attention. Asking with a slight tilt of his head if my wish differed from the petition I asked the day before... and I peeked at the prince once more, feeling fluttery for the answer differed strongly after a meeting Dad ignored occurred at these clergy chambers last night... and I lowered my head, nodding quietly, hiding my embarrassment, in acceptance of the crown prince’s presence... who was now my suitor. — "I am leaving... However, do be thoughtful as you stay, your highness. My child is still recovering."
"... Yes, your Grace, lose concern... I will be careful towards the lady."
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"... Vitor, I leave it to you." — Dad said as he left, giving such an order to Sir Vitor as he left... and yet, even though the Sir was about to enter my chamber as Dad’s order implied...
"Vitor... could you..." — The crown prince said, giving myself a glance to which I felt like shrinking... aware of what it meant, as it was his way of telling the Sir to remain outside, opposing Father’s instructions.
Sir Vitor glanced at me in silence expecting my approval... and I nodded... ashamed to contradict an order Father had given so quickly. However, as Sir Vitor is, he turned on his feet without opposition, closing the door himself at the petition we had made.
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