Chapter 130: Tug of War
Social circles without the crown prince and empress were peaceful. In addition, my social life was more comfortable since Livya was on my side. Read the translation only on itsladygrey.com.
“Are you not engaged?”
“Engaged?”
I looked at Livya blankly and then sighed as the realization hit me. “Right, there is usually an engagement…”
I hadn’t thought about it because it was not a very familiar concept to me.
“I guess I have to think about it…?”
However, I was doubtful whether Sigren had any thoughts about engagement or marriage. This was something we had never discussed, and he had never mentioned it. Read the translation only on itsladygrey.com.
Livya murmured, “Lady Fiona is always relaxed in many ways.”
I chuckled awkwardly. Rather than being relaxed, I simply hadn’t thought about it because, not too long ago, I was considering whether I would break up with him.
“There’s nothing urgent.”
My reasoning was that Abel hadn’t come to the capital. He was the father who set a curfew banning people from visiting the Heilon mansion after 8 PM. So, if I suddenly announced, “We’re getting engaged!” I couldn’t imagine what kind of reaction would ensue.
However, what was funny was that Sigren actually followed the curfew. As a prince, he could do whatever he wanted. If he decided to come after 8 PM, no one in the mansion would be able to control him. But he faithfully adhered to the rules. I wondered if he did that because he listened to Abel. Thinking about these two men made me smile; I personally thought their relationship was a bit amusing.
If Sigren married me, then Abel would be his father-in-law? Wait… I should probably ask Sigren first if he would be okay with that fact.
Anyway, the conversation with Livya had given me a new problem in many ways. I was still pondering it even when I returned to the mansion. Read the translation only on itsladygrey.com.
It seemed this was an important issue, especially since we had confirmed each other’s true feelings. But how was an engagement supposed to work? I’d never experienced it, so I really couldn’t get a feel for it.
“How did you get engaged?” I asked while stamping Isaac’s vacation papers.
Isaac politely accepted the papers, but he looked distraught. This man was about to meet his wife, so what was with that expression?
“Pardon me, Miss, but why are you suddenly interested in engagement…?”
“I just thought I should think about it.”
“Did His Highness propose?”
“No.”
Hmm… A proposal? Wasn’t that too big of a hope? Isaac’s face relaxed a bit. Read the translation only on itsladygrey.com.
“Then just wait.”
“Is that okay?”
I remembered that Isaac was Abel’s subordinate. They were in cahoots, weren’t they?
“Yeah, he would and should propose to you, Miss.”
“What if he doesn’t?”
“Well, considering your personality, I think he must have been preparing to hold on to you tighter, Miss.”
Well, that was a problem. Given what happened last time, I wasn’t sure if he would do that. Rather, it was likely that I would have to hold on to him. Read the translation only on itsladygrey.com.
Isaac then said calmly, “I think, for a lady who cannot stay still, he is the perfect match for you, Miss.”
“Is that what you think of me?”
“Miss, you’ve been in Heilon for years and left without even looking back.”
“Wait, is everyone still upset about that?”
“Ah… Definitely, Miss. Of course, we are all adults, so we don’t make it obvious.”
Isaac squinted his eyes. “But, be honest, Miss. If you weren’t in a relationship with His Highness, you had no intentions of staying here, did you?”
“I guess so?”
“See? Miss, I’m right, aren’t I? As expected, being in a relationship is truly the only appropriate move that Prince Sigren could make to hold on to you tightly.” Read the translation only on itsladygrey.com.
Isaac calmly added, “Well, this is good. We feel relieved that the person who loves you that much becomes your spouse, Miss.”
Wait a second, I’m a bit confused. So, do I only have to do my job well?
Isaac shrugged. “Though, honestly, Miss, for someone at your level, it’s normal to change partners more than once. So don’t worry about it.”
Ah, I think I’ve heard this from Livya, too. Read the translation only on itsladygrey.com.
I nodded and playfully pushed Isaac on his back. “Okay, thank you for the answer. Now, go back to your wife.”
Isaac waved his vacation papers. “Miss, you’re really the best.”
“You’re just stating the obvious. So, you’re going to keep what happened that time a secret from Abel, right?”
Isaac grinned. “Miss, there’s no way I could conceal that from Master.”
“Give that back.”
“Farewell, Miss.”
Isaac left my office in a flash.
I clicked my tongue lightly. Just like that, Abel’s nagging bomb was confirmed. Apparently, the bribe called a vacation didn’t work. Read the translation only on itsladygrey.com.
What a bummer.
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