Chapter 3

“A woman could do much more.”

Even though Mary was vicious, no one was able to curse her. Everyone endured because she was the country’s Princess and had few days left to live. The Emperor would do everything as he felt sorry for such a daughter.

It was a book that she read over and over again. She memorized it so well that the contents of the novel spread out in front of her.

Unlike what she read in a novel, it was not easy to think rationally now that it became her situation. Her father, who had brought this situation to this point, was also resented.

‘So you must have engaged a ridiculous count.’

Mary, who was engaged to Count Gray with the Emperor’s permission, felt like she had the whole world. With the joy of having him whom everyone coveted, she was deceived by Gray’s play that he loved her, and gradually gnawed down her life.

‘She doesn’t even know who’s strangling her like a fool.’

If she continued to avoid him, he she thought might understand, but it’s time for persistence to come forward. He will never give up on her.

While staying in the room and adapting, she organized what to do in the future.

First of all, she’ll take care of that trashy Gray. It will never be seen that he takes what is hers and stands in the position of Emperor.

Even if she die at the time of death, she would have died at the hands of others if she died at her own.

Enjoy until the day she die, engrave herself in people’s memories and die.

“So, Mary, I’ll step up from now on.”

She brushed her long silver hair finely and left the room. She shook her head at the Palace that she couldn’t get used to at all times.

She felt like her space, which was full of only white, was filled with various colors.

She felt alive.

Each touch of the hand  the tip of touches, and the scent that touches the tip of the nose makes her heart overwhelmed.

“Ah, I’m alive.”

Is it right that she’s alive?

Is it Mary or her who is alive?

Is it Mary or her who died?

Questions that are not easily solved fill her head. Soon, she shook her head to erase useless thoughts.

She thought selfishly that she was the one who was alive and bit her lips gently.

“It’s windy outside, Princess.”

“Carl. So what do we do? I want to get some air.”

Carl that found her ran up and blocked her. Carl, who saw her lightly worn clothes, hurriedly turned his eyes.

“Then please stay for a moment. I’ll bring something to wear.”

“No, I don’t want to be alone.”

“…….”

She pitifully lowered her eyes and grabbed Carl’s collar. Carl flinched and carefully releases his hand.

She’s sure he’s being careful. Because she’s about to get engaged. But will it be okay to avoid her touch now? He got used to Mary’s touch.

Before falling for Gray, Mary met many men and longed for love.

She hate being alone in order not to be forgotten. Neither was wrong nor was it right. Mary was just afraid.

“You don’t like me anymore?”

If others hear it, it will not be enough to swear. She has someone to engage with, but can’t believe she’s checking another out. But it doesn’t matter. She’s not getting engaged to Gray.

Even the rest of the time is a waste for such a guy. Carl might be better.

“……Then put this on at least. I’ll accompany you.”

Carl didn’t answer her question. He just took off his outerwear and put it around her shoulder. It’s a very funny thing. There are so many people who like Mary, but why such a guy?

She almost cursed out of her mouth without realizing it. She walked around the garden with Carl to avoid Gray’s place.

Carl didn’t even ask her why she chose Gray, not himself. He may be in love enough to respect Mary’s choice.

‘But I’m sorry. You don’t have the power to protect me.’

It was cruel but real. Maybe he doesn’t ask her for anything else because he knows that, too. He was firm even though she kept testing and shaking him around.

‘You’re such a fool.’

Honestly, power and position didn’t matter to her. But what if she die? She has to endure it on her own then.

The day was quite creepy. If not, it’s because Mary is not feeling well.

She hated this cold because she remembered her old self. She doesn’t like it when her body shrinks. Stuck close to Carl and smiled innocently.

“Princess, I think you’d better go in.”

“But it’s not dark yet.”

“…but…”

Carl blurred the end of his speech. He slightly moved away from her and coughed in vain.

What did Mary do after dark? His ears were dyed red.

“Okay, let’s go in.”

She stopped making fun of him and turned around. A short sigh came from Carl. She walked looking forward as if she didn’t hear it.