Chapter 33: The Lady’s Anxiety (1)

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'Thanks to Ernest…?' What did she mean by thanks to Ernest? What had they been talking about?

'What do you mean, Katri?' she asked.

Katri looked at her calmly and said, 'You are more expressive than you used to be, Lady Amber.'

'Really?'

'You usually had an expression of sorrow.'

'An expression of sorrow…'

Was it because she was sad about using the love potion? As a result, she was depressed and it showed on her face to the point that Amber looked strange? If so, she had to be more careful, otherwise, Katri will begin to notice that something was wrong. She could not decide if the was mortified or pathetic, Amber lowered her eyes.

However, contrary to her mistress' thought, Katri said, 'My lady, I think you now are much better.'

'Why?'

'Although you are strong, you're still only twenty years old. While I respect the fact that you're not overly emotional, you will get tired someday from suppressing yourself.'

'Sometimes, you also need to depend on someone. I think it was very hard for you to back home.' Katri said sadly, but then she continued, 'Now, I am very happy with you. You have begun to be freed from your protective shell little by little as you spend more time with the King.'

Katri, who deeply cared for her mistress, cried a little.

'Thank you, Katri.' Amber said. She was like a mother to her; her existence warmed Amber' aching heart.

Katri wiped tears hanging from her eyes and gave a sigh, 'When the Countess said she would decide your husband, it made my heart cold.'

'No, it's fine. As a result, you were able to meet your perfect match. So the end is better than anything else.'

Before the royal ball a month ago, before he took the love potion, Ernest had been a distant figure; the King who ruled overall. Now Katri was saying that he was the best match for Amber. Yet, Amber felt someone like Ernest, who had the highest status, handsome and intelligent would be the best possible match for a woman on those conditions alone.

Maybe that was not what Katri was trying to say. She must truly believe Ernest was the best partner for Amber.

'Seems so…' Amber replied with a small smile and turned her gaze out the window at the scenery flowing by.

It was as Katri said; Ernest under the influence of the love potion was Amber', ideal man. He did not mind her stern look or was never contemptuous when she wasn't obedient or when she retorted to something he said.