Chapter 15: Federico Lux

Chapter 15: Federico Lux

Dorothy's face shifted between discomfort and awkwardness as she patted Rosalind's back, but this wasn't enough to stop Rosalind from wailing, attracting everyone's attention around them.

Rosalind's constant crying left Dorothy speechless.

"What is happening?"

Rosalind sniffed and finally let her older sister go.

"Who would make too much noise at the entrance of the Lux Mansion?"

The one who spoke was none other than her very own father, the Marquess Martin Lux the current patriarch of the Lux Family. Outside of these walls, however, the people know him as the one who received the Blessing of the light.

Rosalind eyed him.

Blond hair, blue eyes, and white clothes with the insignia of the Lux Family. In his late thirties, the man was able to maintain his youthful appearance because of his Blessing.

Rosalind quickly lowered her head.

It was him.

Her very own father.

In the past, Martin Lux was the last one who knew about the fact that it was actually Rosalind who received the Blessing and not Dorothy, but he did nothing about it. After all, Dorothy was already the Queen when Martin accidentally found out that it was Rosalind and not Dorothy who had been doing all the healing during a plague that would happen in the near future.

Martin, while always stern and well-known for following rules, was forced to choose between exposing his eldest daughter, the Queen, or playing along with the lie. nove(l)bi(n.)com

Clearly, he chose the latter.

Until now, Rosalind could never forget the confusion in her father's eyes every time he looked at her. The man always wondered why she was able to receive the Blessing when she wasn't born with blond hair and blue eyes like the other member of the Lux Family.

Next to Martin Lux was the previous patriarch, Federico Lux. The man had given up the patriarch position so he could work as the closest aid of the Emperor. Just like Martin, Federico was the one who received the Blessing in his generation.

This was the reason why he only looked like he was still in his late forties when, in fact, he was already in his sixties.

Aside from this, the residence had access to an exit that the servants and maids used to buy some things that the mansion needed.

Because of this, the place was always noisy.

In the past, Rosalind couldn't help but complain and told Dorothy that she wanted to stay with her. Dorothy used this opportunity to create a show for Rosalind. She begged her father to move Rosalind next to her room. Obviously, this captured Rosalind's heart. She thought Dorothy was the only person who love her in the Lux household.

It seems that they prepared the same house for her.

Though this time, she wasn't planning on complaining.

"This " Rosalind stopped walking when she saw the two-story house with four bedrooms. One was her bedroom, one was the study and the final two room were set aside for guests. Obviously, it was all for show.

Rosalind didn't have friends, and she was certain that the Lux Family would never let their guests sleep in this house.

"Sister?" Dorothy stopped walking when she saw Rosalind's eyes. "Is something the matter?"

"No I just this house is so beautiful." And simple, but it was exactly what she needed right now. A remote house where she could easily disguise herself as one of the maids and leave through the back gate. It was just perfect for her plans.

"R Really?" Dorothy said as they opened the door. "Right now, the other members of the Lux Family have arrived, and the mansion is a little crowded. Father insisted they let you stay in a smaller room with another member of the family, but I told him to just give you this house instead."

As always, Dorothy was smiling at her.

"Thank you," Rosalind said. "This house is bigger than where I lived in the mountains!"

"Do you like it?"

The house had very simple decorations. Every piece of furniture was just made of wood and there was no gold or velvet, which would be unusual for someone who is a member of the Lux Family.

Seeing this, Rosalind was sure that Dorothy purposely did this to make her sound like an ungrateful brat for complaining even after receiving some kindness from the family.

"Yes! Yes, I do! I would love to live here forever!" Rosalind said, an innocent smile plastered across her face.

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Please add Eve's Gambit to your library. It has the same World as Rosie's Games but you can read it separately. There will be mentions and of course, the reason why Rosie reincarnated will be included in that novel! Thanks