The Villain's First Love - Chapter 2 - Precious Daughter

I stifled a yawn while waiting for my father's arrival.

The messenger said that he'd be here at noon, but I knew my father better than anyone.

He'd force everyone to hurry up so that he was back here at the earliest hour.

Mina

My Lady, it's too cold for you to be outside!

Thanks to Mina's worrying, I had been covered in furs from head to toe.

It was the middle of winter in Alterria, and a carpet of snow had enveloped the region with a serene beauty.

It also meant that most people in the estate were suffering from minor ailments, such as colds.

Vanessa Swan

I'll be fine. I heard that cold air does wonders for your complexion.

Mina

Please wait inside. The Marquis will worry if he sees your flushed cheeks!

It doesn't take much to worry my father, that's for sure.

Ever since my mother died at my birth, the Marquis has been extremely protective of me.

He never held the death of his beloved wife against me. Instead, he looked after me even more.

While other men of his age would have remarried almost instantly, the man was so heartbroken that he was unwilling to open his heart up to anyone.

At some point, he even closed his heart off to me.

I've lived two lives. When I woke up in Vanessa's body, I cried.

Not from sadness, but from a strange happiness.

I had a family in this life, and I was going to make sure that they knew that I loved them.

My father eventually melted and began excessively doting on me.

His protective nature sometimes becomes a hindrance, but I can never stay angry at him for long.

Mina

Please, My Lady...

Mina

For my sake and the other servants in this estate?

I smiled as I looked towards the road leading up to the estate, noticing the movement at the horizon.

Vanessa Swan

He's back.

I watched my father ride at the forefront of the convoy, rushing into the courtyard with ten of his personal knights by his side.

Mina

I'll fetch Terence to take care of the horses!

Mina quickly disappeared, and I smiled once I saw my father dismounting from his horse, not looking a day older than 30 despite being in his high 40's.

Marquis Swan

Vanessa...

My lips curled up into a smile as I rushed towards him.

He quickly took hold of my face, pressing his warm gloved hands against my flushed cheeks.

Marquis Swan

Your cheeks are completely flushed. How long have you been waiting outside for me?

Vanessa Swan

Too long. I missed you, Father.

He opened his arms and I slipped right into them, hugging him tightly.

His armor felt cold to the touch, but I didn't care.

The warmth of his love for me overcame the cold, filling me with nothing but happiness.

I stepped back and frowned, looking around him.

Vanessa Swan

You're not injured, are you?

Marquis Swan

No. I honored my promise, didn't I?

Every time he leaves to sort out a problem at our borders, I make him promise to return safely, without any injuries.

If he breaks that promise, he always returns with a bag of strawberry candy for me.

And he always apologizes to me.

Marquis Swan

"I'm sorry, Vessa... I broke our promise."

I stare at him and don't notice any strawberry candies, which makes my body relax with relief.

Vanessa Swan

Yes. Yes, you did.

I have a father who risks his life to give me a better one.

And although it pains me to watch him leave, plunging himself into danger, I rarely have any doubts about him not returning alive.

After all, he is the famous swordsmaster, Marquis Leonidas Swan.

Unbeatable and unparalleled in every way.

-End of Chapter 2-

Misty Plume

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