I Became the Youngest Sister-in-law of the Ruined Reverse Harem’s Male Leads - Chapter 10

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Since the large-framed Marius and Leopold occupied one side of the dining table and my sisters sat on the opposite side, I naturally ended up sitting at the head of the table.

Regina, who had fled to her room with a flushed face, appeared ten minutes later wearing a wide-brimmed hat pulled low despite being indoors.

She had light makeup on her face and was dressed in a simple dress.

At this sight, Edith’s eyebrows shot up, but I couldn’t help but giggle.

Regina had a glamorous yet pure appearance that seemed mysteriously captivating even to another woman.

On top of that, she had a bright personality and laughed often, making her the most popular among my sisters.

“See, you’re laughing because you saw me, right?”

“No way? I’m in a good mood because I’m looking at Uncle Leo?”

“Not really. I’m much more handsome than Leo, aren’t I?”

“No. Uncle Leo is the best.”

I gave a thumbs up to Leopold, who was giving me a faint smile.

Edith awkwardly patted my head with an obviously stiff expression.

“I was worried since the child was alone, so I followed to escort her home. I didn’t come here with any other intentions, so please don’t misunderstand.”

“Right. I was worried because the little one and I are close. And she’s also Miss Edith and Miss Regina’s sister.”

“You knew my sisters?”

At Regina’s question, Marius asked back as if surprised she didn’t know.

“You didn’t know? Miss Edith has been working hard for us.”

“Marius’s surname is Chemelhoven. Leopold’s is Baltrahen.”

At Edith’s explanation, Regina swallowed hard.

When my younger sister’s expression darkened, Leopold became restless.

“I didn’t intentionally hide it. It’s just that when I met Miss Regina, my entry into the country wasn’t officially known yet, so I had no choice but to keep it secret.”

“No. I’m the fool for not recognizing it even after hearing both your names.”

“Not at all. It’s my fault for unintentionally deceiving Miss Regina, so please forgive me if I’ve hurt your feelings.”

Huh? The atmosphere between these two seems strange?

The two of them hadn’t been able to look each other in the face properly since earlier.

Leopold kept looking at me while speaking, and Regina kept her head bowed low.

Come to think of it, it’s suspicious that Regina bothered to put on a dress instead of simple clothes even though we’re at home.

This is my cue to step in, isn’t it?

“Uncle. Aren’t you hungry? You said you couldn’t even eat because you have no house or money.”

At my question, Leopold’s eyes trembled mercilessly.

Regina asked in a flustered tone.

“You haven’t eaten?”

“It just turned out that way. Ah, you don’t need to prepare food just because of us. Just.”

Marius glanced at Leopold and Regina before finishing his sentence.

“Just guide us to a good restaurant. I’ll pay for the meal.”

At this, everyone got up from their seats and prepared to leave.

I quietly approached Leopold and gestured for him to lower his waist.

When Leopold bent down to meet my eye level, I whispered softly in his ear.

“Regina likes lilacs!”

Now that I’ve told him this, he’ll probably give her lilacs as a gift to win her favor, right?

Regina held my hand tightly the entire way to the nearby restaurant.

I deliberately held Leopold’s hand with my other hand so the two of them could stay close together.

Then I asked loudly enough for Leopold to hear.

“Little sister. Isn’t Uncle Leo really cool?”

“Does our youngest like Uncle Leo?”

My younger sister subtly watched Leopold.

I stomped my feet while holding both their hands.

“Lilliana thinks Uncle Leo is really cool. Uncle Leo is tall and has the same black hair as Lilliana, and also, also…”

When I suddenly lifted my head as if looking at the sky, I saw Leopold’s shadowed face.

With the deep shadows cast over him, he looked more sculptural than a statue.

“He’s handsome!”

Leopold’s neck turned bright red.

Regina laughed shyly with an “oh ho ho ho,” and I could feel the subtle tension between them.

Leopold was stiffly frozen because of Regina, and while my sister was as relaxed as usual, she was subtly conscious of Leopold.

Since Regina often takes me along when she goes on dates with other men, I’ve become experienced enough to know.

My younger sister, whose popularity shoots through the roof, rarely gets nervous in front of men. She never becomes conscious of them either.

She just laughs “oh ho ho ho” with an attitude of “go ahead and try your best to seduce me, and I’ll decide whether to accept you or reject you.”

But right now, Regina’s hand holding mine was subtly sweating.

‘This is a green light!’

I imagined a future where Leopold would become my younger brother-in-law.

The risk of war breaking out would be infinitely reduced, and there would be no case of Edith dying in battle.

Leopold and Regina are both attractive people, so they’d make a really well-matched couple.

Moreover, since Leopold is officially recognized as a devoted man in the original work, there would be no tears in my younger sister’s eyes. So we could become a harmonious family.

‘Then I’ll become an aunt?’

What should I do? I’m already so happy.

Just thinking about seeing a small, harmless baby made my heart race uncontrollably.

“Kyaaaa!”

I was so excited that I let out what was half a scream as I entered the restaurant.

When Leopold tried to sit across from Regina, I pulled his hand and made him sit right next to her.

I left him there, surprised, and went to sit next to Edith.

My older sister looked at my actions with a subtle expression and gave me a small flick on the forehead.

“Why?”

“Are you going to keep playing tricks on Regina?”

“It’s not a trick.”

Anyway, Regina and Leopold sat side by side, with my older sister, me, and Marius sitting across from my younger sister.

Marius propped his chin on his hand and looked down at me intently before asking.

“Lilliana. Don’t you plan to play cupid for your older sister?”

“Huh?”

I reflexively looked at Edith, who had hardened her face and was glaring at Marius.

What? Was there something between them that I didn’t know about?

Marius smiled broadly and handed me the menu.

“What do you want to eat? Uncle will buy everything for you.”

“Everything?”

“Yes, everything.”

“Uncle, didn’t you say you had no money? I eat a lot, so will that be okay?”

At my words, he chuckled and called over a passing waiter to place an order.

“Please bring one of everything on the menu.”

“Huh.”

I was so startled that I covered my mouth, and Marius lifted his chin triumphantly and asked.

“See. Uncle is the best, right?”

I had no choice but to nod.

Because Marius’s “bring everything” included twelve kinds of desserts that my sisters wouldn’t let me eat.

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The 54 dishes Marius ordered were canceled due to Edith’s opposition.

However, thanks to Marius’s insistence that “please order the 12 desserts to go,” color returned to Lilliana’s face, which had been growing sullen.

As soon as the meat came out, Leopold cleanly cut the meat with swordmaster-like knife skills and switched plates with Regina.

“Oh my.”

It wasn’t uncommon for men to show such kindness to try to impress Regina.

But even for Regina, this was the first time she’d seen a giant, muscular man who looked like he could take down a lion trembling nervously as he changed her plate.

Afterward, Leopold also cut the meat on the children’s menu for Lilliana, but the portion was so small that Leopold couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

“Eat plenty.”

Leopold also had a six-year-old cousin who was much younger than him.

That boy ate twice as much as Lilliana and was much taller too.

In comparison, Lilliana, who was the same age, was so small and thin that even he, who wasn’t family, felt worried.

“I’ll eat well!”

Lilliana excitedly stabbed the meat with her fork and popped it into her mouth with a “chomp!”

The child’s small feet swung back and forth under the chair.

When Regina sipped her water and put down the empty glass, Leopold quickly refilled it.

“Lilliana. You need to eat your vegetables too.”

“I know. I know. I’ll eat the vegetables too.”

Lilliana held her breath as she chewed the asparagus.

Marius, who was watching this from the side, trembled silently as he tried to hold back his laughter.

Then, while Edith was momentarily distracted, he secretly ate the carrots from Lilliana’s plate. Lilliana’s eyes began to sparkle.

“How’s that. I’m the best, right?”

When Marius said this and winked, Lilliana shook her head and let out a deep sigh.

“Haaah. Edith. I’m going to the bathroom.”

“Can you go by yourself?”

“Am I a baby? I’m all grown up.”

When Lilliana got up from her seat, Regina put down her utensils and stood up with her.

“Go with your sister.”

“Geez. I’m not a baby.”

When Lilliana briefly left with Regina, the warmth completely drained from Edith’s face, who had only been a caring older sister until now.

Edith put down her fork and knife and glared at Marius with a fierce look.

“You weren’t supposed to approach our youngest.”

“Don’t misunderstand. I really was just purely happy to see the little one and said hello.”

“Happy? You, Marius von Zemelhofen?”

The coldness from her sharp eyes had a power no less than the chill in Marius’s gaze.

“Last time you asked what you could offer. Did you bring that answer?”

“Oh, of course. Alicia Berchio, I won’t engage in petty bargaining with you, so this hand I’m showing will be my first and final offer.”

“What is it?”

“Well. Your sister. Lilliana’s health?”

Edith’s face immediately hardened.

Not many people knew about Lilliana’s health, so how had this man found out?

Marius drove the point home with a voice devoid of any playfulness, yet not heavy.

“You know she’ll have trouble making it past fifteen at this rate.”

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