The Grand Duchess Escape - Chapter 121.2
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Calix’s expression became peculiar upon hearing those words.
The desire to go out with just the two of them meant, in other words, going out without any attendants.
‘Excluding Margo and the guards as well?’
‘Yes.’
‘That’s amusing.’
The Grand Duke’s eyes became sharp as if trying to gauge the intention behind it.
Mariel casually acted as if she knew nothing, not wanting to raise suspicions. If she were to hesitate here, it would only arouse more suspicion.
‘I’ve never been out with my sister because of Father.’
Mariel spoke as she watched the Grand Duke’s long finger tapping on the armrest of the chair.
‘If you allow it, my sister will be very happy.’
Tak, tak, tak… the steady tapping of the finger stopped abruptly.
A brief response, signifying permission came next.
Everything went according to Mariel’s plan.
Sure enough, when she heard the news, Asella clasped her hands together and covered her mouth, expressing genuine happiness without a hint of pretense.
Even now, she couldn’t hide her excited heart as she looked outside with curious eyes. Her beautiful blue irises sparkled with anticipation.
‘I’m sorry, sister.’
Seeing Asella in that state, Mariel silently shook her head. It was because of the guilt she always carried in a corner of her heart, which was making its presence known once again.
‘Because of me all this time…’
Her mind flashed back to the day she arrived at the Chartus residence to attend Asela’s wedding.
The joy of meeting her sister was short-lived. Mariel was forcibly separated from Asella and locked in a room by Philip’s order.
A few hours later, she received a scolding mixed with threats from Philip, who appeared drenched in sweat, as if he had been searching for her.
‘Mariel, do you understand that Asella is taking responsibility for your mistakes and errors? If you make another foolish move, it will put Asella in a very difficult position.’
There was a faint smell of blood on Philip. Mariel noticed that and knew that something terrible had happened to Asella.
‘P-Please, let me see my sister.’
‘Nonsense! Stop talking nonsense! Just stay for the wedding and then leave!’
Mariel couldn’t say anything more, fearing that her words might cause further harm to Asella. She swallowed her tears, unable to speak.
‘Goddess Herniya, please help me. Help me…’
The Guardian of the Empire and the Goddess that blessed the house of Chartus, the Goddess Herniya. Mariel was praying for Asella until she fell asleep.
She woke up again due to the noise coming from outside the door. The servants were walking towards her room.
As Mariel pulled the sheets up to her chin and closed her eyes, the door burst open with a creak.
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