NOVEL NEXT Chapter 75.1
TL/N: In this novel single Quotation mark (‘) is used for internal monologue, and Quotation marks (” “) are used for external dialogue.
Before I could ask when Asher had arrived, Asellus greeted Mrs. Lobtree.
“Long time no see.”
Mr.s Avril stared at Asellus until he finished greeting him.
A cold voice flowed from her lips, which had a look of disapproval.
“Since you guys did not even bother to meet me, I have no choice but to come here .”
“I was going to see you soon.” -Asellus.
“So?”
Mrs. Lovtree held up the teacup without a word.
It was a completely different look from before.
Mrs. Avril said in a nonchalant tone.
“Come and sit down.”
Asellus sat down beside me without saying anything.
As soon as he sat down, Mrs. Lovtree set down the glass.
Even there was a smile on her face.
‘Why is she furious?’
Anyone could see that she was angry.
Is it because We haven’t been able to meet her expectations adequately?
I heard a frosty voice while I was contemplating.
“Yeah, you did a great job this time. You were in a tough position.”
“I’m flattered.” -Asellus.
“But I don’t think You have become an honorable person.”
What did she mean by that? -Avril.
I panicked and tried to stop her.
But Mrs. Lovtree beckoned me to stay still and continued.
“I’ve heard the rumors around you. You let people insult my daughter, and then you let her have an audience with the princess?”
“Oh, that’s-“
“Avril, I did not allow you to speak.”
“But it was my choice.”
At the end of those words, Mrs. Robtree frowned.
She touched her forehead and reluctantly spoke.
“Yeah, you’re an adult. But you lacked experience. Originally, I planned to go to Austell to teach you after I’ve got Lovtree’s work done and attend social events together. But you couldn’t even handle this simple task? In my eyes, you are the same as when you were fifteen.”
“But Mom, I’ve grown up now.”
Mrs. Lovtree nodded and continued.
“Of course, you are my daughter. You are perfect no matter where you put it.
But in this case, you must follow an adult’s advice. In that sense, Asellus, forgive me for lashing out at you. But do you understand the feelings of a mother who entrusted you with her daughter?”
“Of course.”
As I became anxious and licked my lips, Asellus clasped my hand to assure me.
Mrs. Robtree nodded with satisfaction.
“That’s pretty gutsy. You know why I’m doing this. I don’t think you would dare to hang out with a princess over my daughter. Right?”
“Yes.”
“Don’t tarnish Lovtree’s honor.” -Mrs. Lovtree
“I’ll keep that in mind.” -Asellus.
Mrs. Robtree smiled contentedly.
The ferocious mood became softened.
Only then, Asellus raises a friendly voice.
“Should I order servants to prepare refreshments?”
Sena was nervous and noticed that she had only prepared tea.
But Mrs. Lovtree shook her head as if she didn’t care.
This time, her eyes were on me.
I also shook my head.
“It’s all right.”
Asselus smiled lightly as if he had guessed my exact thoughts.
Well, last night we both ate a plate of tart and fell asleep.
Mrs. Robtree peered at us quietly and spoke.
“By the way, I’m going to shop with Avril. Are you busy?”
“No, I’m not–“
“Oh, I meant to ask you to move out of the way.”
[ Mrs. Avril wants to spend alone with Avril. It was just out of curtsy she asked Asellus]
Asellus smiled awkwardly.
“Then I will tell the servants to prepare a carriage.”
“Thank you.”
As soon as Asellus left the room, Mrs. Lovtree covered her mouth with a fan.
Until a while ago, she seemed to be confronting a rival, but now a gentle expression lingered on her face.
‘No doubt though, she is really Avril’s mother.’
I barely smiled at her because I thought I would get hiccups.
“Mother, you look happy.”
“Do you see that?” -Mrs. Lovtree.
“Yeah. I was worried you might be angry.”
A sigh escaped Madame Lovtree’s mouth.
She pressed her eyes shut as if fatigued and expressed her true feelings.
“Actually, I was worried that he might have become arrogant. People change when they gain power.”
“You don’t have to worry about that.” -Avril.
“Yeah, it seems like that.”
Mrs. Lovtree smiled softly, closing her eyes.
Just then, Asellus came up.
“Let’s go down together. Everything is prepared already.”
We nodded and went downstairs.