Chapter 112

Chapter 112

Carynne was running out of time in this iteration. She didnt like the middle part, but the conclusion was a marriage proposal.

And she decided to settle for it. After all, from the very beginning, Raymonds feelings did not matter. What mattered was what Dullan thought. Dullan himself needed to provide the answer to Carynne.

She only needed to think about that.

Its my first time doing all this, so Im very nervous and anxious.

No. Its not the first time.

Carynne knew the reason behind her frustration and anxiety. Its exactly because its not the first time, and yet, everything was happening as if it was.

She stared at the vase that Donna was pouring water into. And the hydrangeas that were put inside it. Then, the flowers that filled the entire room.

There are so many flowers.

Isnt it touching?

Mmh.

It was annoying to even pretend to be excited. Carynne looked at the flowers. Those countless petals.

I received flowers back then, too.

During the first time, Raymond gave her flowers as well.

So its like that. Carynne now realized why it felt quite peculiar, why she felt a bit upset.

It was the wedding present that Carynne had received from Raymondduring their real first time. Carynne remembered. Back when Raymond had proposed for the real, true first time he had given her flowers.

Its just I saw these flowers this morning, and I suddenly couldnt stop myself from wanting to propose to you.

Carynne had laughed.

Were already engaged.

Still, Raymond gazed into Carynnes eyes and replied.

But I wanted to say it again.

A long time had passed since then.

Raymond remained the same. Raymond was not affected by the time she had spent. He did not remember. Hed been the same, and hed always be the same. Even so, Carynne still couldnt figure him out. She did not know Raymond very well. Why was it like that, this time as well.

I want to hack your stomach open. If I do that, will I know?

As Carynne stared at the flowers, this thought crossed her mind. Petals were crumpled in Carynnes fist.

I wonder if you really love me. I dont think theres a difference, then and now. No, perhaps not this time. It couldnt be the same, this time.

In this iteration, Raymond had looked at Carynne so coldly. But then, his attitude towards her suddenly changed at some point. Just like before, just like how he did in the pasthow he said that he loved Carynne. Again, this time.

But, how come?

Carynne was afraid.

Because she did not know. Because she could not understand.

If Carynne were to base it on the Raymond she knew, he would not confess his love to Carynne. In her opinion, as his eyes got colder and colder by the day, he would eventually pull out a gun and point it at her. That is, if it was the Raymond she knew.

Carynne was confused about her own feelings. She felt nervous, but soon, she realized why she felt this way.

Then, will it all be over once I love you?

Carynne muttered under her breath. Still, however, she did not know the answer. This was nothing but a murmur.

Alone in the room, she looked around the room where flowers were abundant. She suppressed the urge to cry.

Even so, it will be worth a try.

It is worth a try.

There was not much time left. However, Carynne vowed to try harder to love Raymond.

But that night, Raymond did not return. He left only one letter.

Isnt this too sudden?

Carynne stared down at Raymonds hurried letter.

Whats written was that something had come up all of a sudden, and it seemed as though he might be away for a while.

It hadnt even been written on a proper stationery paper, but instead it was a memo scribbled upon a knights notepad in a hurry. How could he be called to work like this when he was about to retire?

Would it be better to postpone the wedding? she asked herself. No, it would be difficult to reschedule it.

Theres not much time left anyway.

She did not know exactly when Raymond would return, but she had no doubt that he would return safely again this time. And he would marry her.

But this

Carynne stared at the other letter in her hands.

It was a letter with the royal seal.

Crown Prince Gueuze had summoned her once again.

* * *

His intent with sending this letter was obvious.

Come to my side. Heat up my bed.

Carynne let out a sigh. Raymond wasnt here. And Countess Elva wouldnt stick out her neck to protect her. Its too much of a risk to go against the royal family. Only people like Raymond, who believed in justice and listened to conscience, would do crazy things against them. Its for this reason that she chose him.

However, would Raymond be able to protect her again this time? Right now, things were spiraling out of her control more and more that it was difficult for her to predict where things were going.

What will happen if I dont go, I wonder.

The same ordeal was happening again, and for the first time in a long while, Carynne was having a difficult time to decide.

Raymond was called out to duty, and Carynne was being summoned by Crown Prince Gueuzeagain.

In the days long past, Carynnes suffering ended at Isellas hands. Its only to be expected that a romance novels villain was another woman. The story would become too scandalous if another man would be involved. Itd be dirty.

Why is Crown Prince Gueuze so obsessed with me.

Milady

Was he soothing his bruised ego through the daughter because he could not conquer the mother?

Still though, it was only a matter of course that Carynne had no intention of picking up Catherines leftovers. Its not very hygienic, you know. And it wouldnt be good for ones mental health either.