Usually, when family members came to the estate by the sea, they stayed at the Carthia mansion, but this time they decided to settle in a small three-story villa right on the seashore.
Access there was strictly limited, except for the fact that the blue sea lay ahead, and the rear was covered by a pine forest.
Once she arrived at her room, Yurina opened the door and walked out onto the terrace. The three-story villa stood right on the beach, and every room had a view of the landscape.
Among them, the room Yurina chose was the one with the best sea view. Originally, the room was occupied by Marquis Carthia, but the Marquis gave it to Yurina.
The emerald sea glittering in the bright sunlight, fluttering seagulls, the golden sun shining in the sky, and the unhurried sea breeze. The whole picture was so peaceful.
Yurina closed her eyes and took a deep breath through her nose. It felt like her stomach was full of salty sea air. At that moment, she forgot all the worries that had been shaking her heart lately.
“So good.”
Yurina involuntarily muttered. Betsy smiled, putting a hand on her shoulder from behind.
“I’m glad you like it.”
“Don’t you like it?”
“Me too. But that’s why it’s even more pleasant for me if you like it here too.”
“What does that mean?”
Yurina laughed.
“My lady has been quite languishing lately. I was very worried while we were driving here.”
“Why?”
“The way from the capital isn’t easy. These days you were not feeling well, but I was worried that things could only get worse. But looking at the look on her face, I think you did well.”
“My expression?”
When Yurina fumbled her cheek, Bestsy smiled brightly and pointed at the corner of her mouth.
“You smile all the time as soon as you see the sea.”
Yurina followed Betsy’s words and groped her lips. She didn’t even notice that she was smiling all this time. But the corners of her lips were slightly raised, as Betsy had said.
“You must be tired. Are you going to rest in your room today?”
Betsy asked Yurina as she took clothes out of her bags. At her signal, the maids who were waiting outside entered the room and arranged the clothes in the closet.
Yurina looked around the sea once more and shook her head.
I’m tired, but I also want to take a walk. The weather is so good.
“Walking is good too. If you take a walk, you will sleep better at night. However, we have just arrived, and I think it would be better to take a break. I will prepare water for your bath.”
“Okay.”
As soon as Yurina agreed, Betsy ran to the bathroom and started pouring hot water into the clean white tub.
In this magical world, there was no need to go far for water, because the water supply was organized no worse than in Korea. Just turn the faucet in the bathroom and hot water will pour out.
Betsy checked the temperature, took the perfume out of her luggage and threw it into the tub. The maid from the villa even brought dried petals and poured them out, and the bathroom was filled with a floral scent.
Guided by Betsy, Yurina plunged into the water. In an instant, her body warmed up and her mind clouded. It seemed that the fatigue that had accumulated in the last few days of the journey immediately passed.
After taking a bath, Yurina beckoned to the dark-haired maid who used to help Betsy.
Betsy asked on behalf of Yurina:
“Name?”
“Mary.”
“This is the first time I see your face here.”
“I’m new here.”
While talking to Betsy, Mary looked curiously at Yurina. It was obvious that she was surprised to see a girl she could only hear about. Yurina tried to ignore her.
As usual, Yurina wouldn’t hesitate to talk to the servants. Now it wasn’t easy for her to open her heart because of the story with Emily.
“Can you tell Ray we’re going for a walk later?”
“Yes, Milady!”
Luckily, Mary walked out without showing any disappointment despite the coldness in Yurina’s tone.
After drying Yurina’s hair and applying oil, Betsy went to the closet, checked it, and pulled out a white dress.
“Lady, how about this?”
“But is it white?”
“That’s right.”
“It won’t be easy to wash it off all that sand.”
“Don’t worry, I can handle it!”
Yurina was literally forced to wear this dress. But when she succumbed, and then looked in the mirror, everything was perfect, so she couldn’t say anything more to Bestsy.
Betsy, who looked at Yurina with satisfaction, tied her hair into a single bun and tied it with a ribbon.
Otherwise, the hair would now and then flutter in the wind.
“The sun id hot, but it will be hard to cover yourself with an umbrella. A hat would be better, although there is a risk of being blown away by the wind.”
Finally, Betsy put a hat on Yurina’s head and tied a ribbon under her chin. As soon as she finished with the perfume with the scent of spring flowers, she heard a knock. Betsy gently released Yurina and smiled.
“All is ready. So, therefore, enjoy the sea view.”
“Umm? Betsy?”
“I still have to unpack the luggage. Even though I only brought what I needed, I still…”
“Still… what?”
After Yurina hesitated for a moment, Betsy gently pushed her away.
“Go now. After all, Reynard is already waiting for you.”
Yurina moved away and looked back. When their eyes met, Betsy narrowed her eyes and smiled.
‘Can’t be. Betsy… and you too.’
But Yurina couldn’t think more. Betsy had opened the door wide. And as soon as Raynard, who was waiting in front of the door, saw Yurina, his eyes widened for a moment, then he extended his hand and smiled.
“Shall we go then?”
Yurina saw Betsy beckoning her to go, then put her hand on Reynard’s palm.
“Yes.”