A "Family" Discussion...

" Now, what should I do?"

" You should just call a maid to help if you can't do it."

" I would've called her but wouldn't it be strange for a lady not to know how to carry a dress?"

It wasn't anything surprising that I didn't know that because I never wore a formal dress to begin with. I just wore it as good as I could,, but I asked Livy if it really was okay.

" It's fine. Just look in the mirror and see for yourself. "

I didn't want to wear it, but I couldn't do anything about it. I just went to the mirror and saw if it really looked okay.

" See, didn't I tell you that it was good?"

"...."

" Why aren't you saying anything? "

".... Livy... Why are my hair silver? "

I originally had black hair, so it was quite surprising that my hair turned silver. I wondered why I didn't notice it before.

' My eyes are still blue.'

" The duchess had silver hair, so naturally you also have them. "

" The duchess?"

" My lady, are you ready? The Duke is waiting."

" Oh, yes. I'm coming."

"Lady Maria, This way"

Getting ready for dinner was a real hassle. I followed the maid to the dining room. Although I was nervous, I was determined to fix things up.

' It's okay. Just keep your composure.'

I held my breath as if I was going to dive into the sea. I fixed my expressions and entered the dining room. The duke was sitting right in front of me. I just walked up and sat beside Leonard.

" You are finally here, sister.!! Are you feeling better now?"

" Huh?... Yes, a lot better."

After a while, the maids served the dinner and left. The Duke hadn't said a word and started eating. I picked up my fork and stared at the food blankly.

' But why is it so quiet here?!!'

" Sis, why aren't you eating? Is it not to your liking? "

" It's not that. I'm eating."

The dinner finished, and I stood up to return to my room quickly. I didn't want to get caught by the duke, but unfortunately, he got up and said.

" Leo, Maria, follow me to the office. "

' busted...'

Even though I was prepared to face it, I just didn't want to go. Dragging my feet, I followed the duke to the office.

" Do you know what you have done wrong, Maria?"

"... Yes."

Even though it wasn't my fault, but I still had to take responsibility for it. I just nodded and admitted it.

" So will you tell me what you did wrong?"

' Are you kidding me right now?'

It was absurd to ask for something you already know. Isn't it embarrassing to admit a mistake you didn't even make. I just took a deep breath.

" I know my mistake. Even though the first Prince tried to take off my mask, I shouldn't have poured wine on the first prince. I should have ---"

" You should have kicked his ***!!!"

" Yes, I should have kicked ... Eh, what?"

I was saying everything unwilling, but it was unexpected to hear the duke say that about the royal Prince with a serious face. Even if that was the case, shouldn't he at least think about the consequences of disrespecting the royal family?

" How dare he do that when even I haven't seen my daughter's face yet?!"

" But... isn't he a Prince?"

" So what? He isn't allowed to look at my sister."

Even Leonard looked annoyed talking about the Prince. They didn't care about him being a prince. I was quite puzzled.

' What are they saying? Wasn't the Duke angry? Just what is happening?'

" S-So I was on probation because...? "

I was wondering what was the reason for the punishment if not offending the royal family. If Maria had caused some other trouble then Livy would've told me.

" You shouldn't have just poured wine on him. You should have kicked him or at least punched him. No, you should have told me to handle it."

' No, now I know why she didn't let you handle it.'

" Sis, you should have at least told me if not dad. I would've handled it better."

' This is crazy. Why is this happening?!!! '

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