Chapter 111: 05. The villain

Chapter 111: 05. The villain

Marriage.

Raymond couldnt see Carynnes reaction. Even so, he vaguely imagined that Carynne would react positively. Or, perhaps dazed. But truly, as she was in Raymonds embrace, Carynne was frowning. Because this was too clich. This time again, its like that. Thats all she thought.

For Carynne, Raymonds marriage proposal was nothing special. So, she felt no excitement. Having been proposed to by the same man dozens upon dozens of times, it was difficult to be filled with admiration with the way things were.

Im annoyed.

But this time, she felt quite strange. Carynne herself was a little surprised by her own feelings.

Why? Ever since the proposals went over the double digits, the only thing left was boredom. But what she felt now was a bit different.

At first, Raymond looked at Carynne with a cold stare that she had never seen beforebut then, his attitude towards her changed too quickly.

Had it not been too long ago since he was still silently interrogating her with that suspicion laced in the look of his eyes? As expected, theres a problem with Sir Raymond as well.

Carynne sighed as she noticed the slight excitement in Raymonds voice.

What in the world was on his mind? But nevertheless, he proposed again in this iteration.

In this life, Raymond proposed to Carynne, and his decision was sincere. It wasnt just something thats said through words, but there would be a document to prove it.

This was probably love.

* * *

With wide eyes, Lady Lianne gaped at the piles of stationery in front of Carynne.

Wow

Haa

Carynne sighed. Before her was the schedule of the wedding and the list of people to send invitations to. The fact that she couldnt see the end to this made her increasingly annoyed.

Theres so many. Will all these people come?

I believe so.

Prince Lewis as well?

Perhaps.

Since its come to this.

I should ask Mother if I can get a fitting for a new dress right away! Carynne, can I be your bridesmaid?

Id be honored if you could. Still, we have to get Madam Elvas permission first.

Ill make sure that we get it!

Dododo. Lady Lianne ran out, her steps resounding. In her haste, her steps became undignified, but she was cheerful the way she was.

As the child left the room, Donna approached carefully.

Lady Carynne, arent you happy that youll be getting married? Donna asked.

Does it show?

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Carynne was losing patience. Even if a child couldnt see it, and adult would definitely notice.

Lamenting the way her patience was slowly running out, Carynne replied.

I dont quite know.

Mother must have experienced the same thing before she got married.

She must not have believed in love. She must not have known who to choose for her to be enveloped by the grace of death.

Thanks to Carynnes father, she knew that unconditional love was not the answer. But then, why did Dullan mention true love? When Raymond proposed to Carynne, could his feelings be quantifiable?

Fall in love, sincerely.

In that case.

I will help you.

He might surrender once the kiss at the wedding takes place.

Or would that not be enough? Carynne twirled a lock of her hair.

Perhaps, if she were to make a show out of the first night and make him watch, he just might die of a heart attack. Ah, no, it might be a kink of his.

Lord Dullan? Do you still keep in touch with him, Milady?

The maid panicked at that moment, but in response, Carynne winked and whispered to her.

Dont tell Raymond.

Donnas face turned as pale as a sheet. Entirely shocked, Donna asked.

What? Really?

Its a secret.

And then, Donnas face turned pink when she realized that Carynne was teasing her.

Carynne then smiled at the maid, but she turned her gaze back to the work thats before her.

As for the dress, Countess Elva said that shed introduce me to someone, so I can take that off the to-do list

But Carynne trailed off as she turned away.

Whats wrong, Milady?

Ah, those flowers. Wait.

Carynne saw the flowers that Donna had raised. It was the bouquet of flowers that Raymond gave her as he roused her earlier this morning. In fact, it was the same kind of flower that he gave her on any other day. They werent any different. If she were to look closer, they might be a little biggerbut just a little.

Milady, shall I put these flowers in a vase? Or should I dry them right away?

Just put them in a vase.

They didnt matter all that much anyway.

Which would be faster, for the flowers to wither, or for Carynne to die?

Do you still feel quite low, Milady?

Does it look like that?

Yes, it looks like youre conflicted.

Donna replied cautiously.

Towards her nervous maid, Carynne gave a forced smile. She waved her hand to dismiss the thought.

Its just that it feels strange to think that Ill soon be married.

Whether she liked it or not, that day was approaching.