Chapter 33

Chapter 33

Ah.

Lord Raymond is looking at me.

He turned to face the ladies. There was still some distance between them, but his green eyes were vivid. That gaze was burdensome. Isella coveted that gaze, but Carynne was only left uncomfortable by it.

He recalled what happened last time. And the attitude Carynne showed him back then The corners of his lips went up. He smiled, chuckled, made a strange expression, bowed slightly and then focused on the conversation once more.

Is he being shy?

Yes.

Carynne didnt think that was it, but she still answered patiently.

Isella had yet to direct any hostility towards her in earnest. However, the despair and frustration that would sprout were sometimes stronger than her jealousy that made her uncomfortable.

Though in Carynnes case, this discomfort was a new feeling for her, so she didnt necessarily comfort Isella. Because of this jealousy,

Isella had yet to show any hostility towards her in earnest. However, rather Isellas melancholy and envy, what made Carynne uncomfortable was her despair.

But even this despair was a new stimulus for Carynne, so she didnt necessarily soothe Isella. Because of that envy, Isella was keeping a close friendship with Carynne and this would lead to bullying that at least wouldnt be akin to torture, but at the same time, it wasnt that close of a friendship that theyd go as far as holding a double wedding together. Just a so-and-so friendship.

This tension was felt little by little by everyone in the mansion. Problems between men and women were also enjoyable to witness. Giggling to herself, Carynne looked around at the horses. The adult horses were all white and glossy.

How much would you sell them for?

The horses arent for sale. Theyre presented as gifts every now and again.

Certainly If the horses are of this variety, the cost of breeding them alone would be considerable. I wouldnt even take them outside. Im very envious.

Most of the Hare households horses became pure white once they became adults, so Isella quite liked them. Their coats were white and they were smart, and it could be said that these horses could only be seen in fairytales.

Theyre pretty and have good physiques. If its like this, really, you should put them up in an auction house. The profits would really be

Isellas gaze continued to hover towards Raymond. As if the subject of her words werent the horses but that man himself. Carynne quickly replied to Isella, who looked as though shed be drooling any moment now.

Its amazing that you know a lot, Isella.

Barring the problem with Raymond, would Isella even be able to have a proper relationship with him? Carynne was curious about that. Isellas biggest drawback to her character was her tactlessness, which sometimes annoyed even Carynne.

Miss Evans, youre quite interested in horses, arent you? Are you interested in horseback riding as well?

Isella had pretended to look at the horses only as she gradually inched closer to Raymond. There, Raymond spoke to Isella and asked like this. While her attention was focused on him, Carynne slipped away.

Hm? Oh, yes. Im confident in my horseback riding skills. Ive heard from others since I was young that I have a talent for it

That much self-esteem didnt sound good to hear. Isella didnt have much of a grasp on how relationships worked. Carynne clicked her tongue.

Anyway, as she was witnessing this for the hundredth repetition, Carynne waited inside the carriage as Isella continued to blush while bragging to Raymond.

At this point of the plotline, Carynne wasnt meant to know how to ride horses just yet. Besides that, Isella boasted of her horseback riding skills, so she couldnt understand how Carynne preferred riding a carriage comfortably instead of riding a horse by herself. If theres something she could brag about

Well, from inside the carriage, the scenery outside the window as they passed through the road towards the hunting grounds was beautiful to see.

Why though. Carynne looked at the knight because she couldnt understand what was happening at this moment. Raymond then turned to meet her gaze. Both gazes did not waver.

Go ahead, Catherine Hare.

He offered his hand to support her. This knight was urging her to step on a nine-year-old child.

Go up now.

Carynne took Raymonds hand. She tried to step on Tom, but instead, she brought her foot higher and stepped directly onto the carriage floor. Even if Raymond was doing something right now that he hadnt ever done before, Carynne also had to adjust as much as possible. He must already have a crush on her.

When Carynne tried to step forward, she stumbled slightly. Raymond supported her again and lifted her up.

Thank you.

My pleasure.

Receiving her thanks, Raymond smiled and closed the carriage door. While he was inside.

After hoisting Carynne up into the carriage, he went ahead and got in as well. This was something that he shouldnt be doing, especially when his fiance was right outside.

Its not time for us to have this kind of relationship just yet, right?

At a loss for words, Carynne asked.

What about Miss Isella?

She said she likes riding on horseback. Since she likes it so much, I thought it would be considerate to let her enjoy it.

Whoop-de-doo.

She could easily imagine what kind of face Isella would makeshe had definitely turned bright red. Carynne was too scared to look out the window. Forget the tar that would have gotten poured over her head later. She should just expect rotten food now.

Theres plenty of space here, so Im hoping you wont kick me out.

Sir Raymond. Wouldnt it be better for you to ride on horseback instead?

I dont know how to ride a horse.

But youre a knight? Carynne was rendered speechless by his smile.

The military these days Is it alright that soldiers dont know how to ride a horse?

Try licking your lips before lying like that. Raymond smiled comfortably anyhow.

Im a bit shy, so I cant ride horses that I havent seen before.

Suuure.

Im an introvert, you see.

Apparently so.