“How can I not step up when you’re pushing my husband with ridiculous words?”  “It’s ridiculous? Ha. What do you

  There was silence as they headed to the dining room. The atmosphere dwindled, serene as they silently sipped on

Irene grabbed her blanket and spoke in a slightly louder voice. “I love you, too, Noel…” But Irene couldn’t finish

“That day is the anniversary of the Lord’s older brother, the late Grand Duke Kristen.” “…” // When I first

♔ Vol.4 Part 13. A Love Affair ♔  “Yes…?” “Sorry if it was sudden. I think you must be feeling

If I say that, will Noel really accept it? There was a strange sense of silence. Noel glanced at the

“Then I will go back and learn more about the Cabellian clan. It’s been a long time since I heard

 “Oh, I see.” Since On answered the question, she had been curious about, Irene smiled broadly. [I will ask you

Her aunt had already passed away, and she had long since cut ties with her family. All she could do

After reading the diary to the end, Irene dropped it. Rene, you say… The hidden child of the former Empress’

At Mulliman’s absurd suggestion, Noel was puzzled. “What is this all of a sudden? What’s with that weird request?” “Do

“Is it that easy?” With a friendly smile, Sir Mulliman answered. “Of course not.” “…” Irene was at a loss

“You can certainly do it. But this time, we are going to do things differently. Instead of using the ring’s

‘You are my favourite assistant.’ ‘Why are you bringing this up all of a sudden, Master?’ ‘Just so you know

“…” Mulliman cast a glance at Noel. His gaze seemed to mean something. Noel, who could instantly read the conveyed

At that time, the Duke of Windress approached and made a secret offer to her. He claimed to take revenge

Irene wondered as she put the picture back. She then turned to the next page. The few first pages were

Before yesterday’s turning point, their relationship was so good and pleasant that she thought there was no need to look

“…O-oh.” In an instant, the fireworks she saw with Noel at the festival flashed through Irene’s mind. Colourful fireworks that

“I think it’s nice to go out today.” On the way home, in the carriage, Irene pleasantly smiled as she

However, the owner firmly shook his head. “True, I knew from the moment you first came in that the young

Seeing her happy face really helped to calm him down. Noel thought to himself that now was not the only

Although she was still young, she knew the ranking of nobility. The Duke above the Count, the grand Duke above

Shut. Riel, who came out of the room, walked down the hallway without hesitation and eventually collapsed down to the

Irene was looking elsewhere awkwardly, and the way she said it was close to muttering. Her quiet voice was mixed

The festival day arrived quickly. Irene woke up early in the morning and saw Noel off. He couldn’t delay the

At the muted Noel, Tom smiled quietly and took a step back. “You must be tired from the long journey,

“…” Irene blushed at his sudden remark. She could not relate to what he said at all. Irene had never

Irene hesitated and replied. Irene, Irene Kristen. [Irene Kristen, this is the first time I have ever heard of this

He beckoned at one side of the room, where a massive portrait of the Friedan couple was hung. As Irene

“If we move to the capital now….” “…Thank you for your concern, Grand Duchess. But we are already mentally prepared.

Irene stood right in front of the door. Seeing his distressed appearance, she became perplexed. He looked like he was

“…That is nonsense.” The Count responded coldly to Noel and walked away. Noel no longer intended to hold him back

“What’s going on! May I come in?” “Don’t come in! It’s an order!” “But my Lord!” Hearing the yelling, the

“I think I will fall asleep quickly if I listen to Noel’s lullaby.” Why did that awful time come to

“…Count.” As he greeted him, the butler’s eyes widened. At the familiar voice, he bowed deeper. His face was full