I Became the Youngest Sister-in-law of the Ruined Reverse Harem’s Male Leads - Chapter 185

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Bang bang bang! Bang! Bang bang!

“Hey! Antonio! Open the door! Yanma, Antonio!”

No matter how much he pounded on the front door, there was no response from inside.

One might think he went out to have fun since it was the weekend, but he had clearly said last week that he would be resting this weekend.

‘I didn’t hear anything about a wedding.’

He couldn’t tell whether the wedding itself was a lie, or if the theater camp training was a lie.

First, he wanted to meet Lilliana and talk to her.

An hour ago he was worrying about the proposal, but now he was wondering why she lied about staying out for two nights and three days.

‘The proposal problem was a happy worry.’

There was no way Lilliana had started liking someone else instead of him.

Just yesterday evening, she didn’t want to part and they hugged on the street for over ten minutes.

Then why on earth did she lie?

Edgar rubbed his face roughly with his dry hands due to vague anxiety.

“It’s all a misunderstanding. Don’t think strange thoughts.”

If he could just endure three days, the misunderstanding would be cleared up, he could hug her, and even kneel down to present the ring.

Edgar touched the ring case he had been carrying around for half a year already and trudged back home.

* * *

Emilia was giving thin soup to Elisa, who had started eating baby food.

She had returned to work at the research institute since last week, and when she saw the shirt Francois had worn out, her mouth fell open.

“I told you to change your shirt before going out.”

“I forgot while changing diapers.”

“Our Francois. He used to be such a fashionable man, how did he end up like this…”

Francois chuckled and stroked his daughter’s head with his cleanly washed hands.

She had inherited silver hair just like Francois and blue eyes just like Emilia.

Her eyes, nose, and mouth – it was amazing how she had inherited half from each of them.

“Elisa. Didn’t you miss daddy?”

Baba. Baa.

“No matter how I look at it, our child is definitely a genius!”

It was more like moving her lips than actual babbling, but to Francois it sounded like genius-level speech.

He fed her soup in place of Emilia while talking about what had just happened.

“That guy Edgar is going to propose soon.”

“I thought he would.”

“More than that, about Liliana. She went to a wedding today, right?”

“It’s probably her art school classmate’s wedding. Why?”

“She told Edgar she was going to camp practice, but I didn’t know that and made a slip of the tongue. I’m a bit worried.”

“Oh, it’s fine. This has happened before.”

“Before?”

Don’t you remember?

Francois tilted his head while creating a dancing squirrel with magic for Elisa.

“Before, right before Liliana’s graduation. Fantasy Park.”

“Ah!”

“They were really cute back then.”

“This time will probably go similarly to back then.”

They were only 18 and 19 years old at the time, but they were so serious about everything that it was entertaining to watch in many ways.

It sounded like something old people would say, so they tried to refrain from it as much as possible, but when did those tiny kids grow up so much to graduate and date?

Emilia must have had the same thought, because when their eyes met, they both burst into laughter.

* * *

It was two years after Edgar had been appointed to Trobancha as the youngest diplomat.

Lilliana was approaching graduation and Edgar had finished adapting to the unfamiliar overseas life.

Everything seemed to be going smoothly, but Edgar had one big worry.

“Who is Damiano from the art club?”

It was Damiano, the sculptural handsome man from the art club who had supposedly been harboring unrequited love for Lilliana for several years.

At Edgar’s question, Antonio quickly turned to look at him.

“How do you know about Damiano?”

“Natalia told me.”

“You contacted her separately?”

“I heard it while Lilliana went to the bathroom.”

As soon as Edgar came to Trobancha, he quickly won over those around Lilliana.

Not only Francesca and Vicky, who had been friends with Lilliana since kindergarten grape class, but he also put more energy into becoming close with Gemma and Natalia, her acting major best friends from art school, than he did at work.

“Art club Damiano is the biggest rival, but piano club Lafranc Paolo is also dangerous.”

It was a sociability he would never display in the Empire.

However, this was Trobancha, and Lilliana was popular enough that he had to deliberately win over and keep watch on those around her.

There were many pretty people in the world, but people like Lilliana who had both good personality and charm were rare.

Of course, Lilliana was also very rarely beautiful.

“I heard he’s the most popular among the male students at your school.”

“That’s not true.”

“No? Was it an exaggerated rumor?”

“The most popular guy is me, and he’s second.”

Edgar clenched and unclenched his fist under the table.

‘If I could just punch him once…’

He still needed Antonio’s help until Lilliana graduated, so he had to endure it for now.

“Is he close with Lilliana? Is he handsome? What’s his personality like?”

“You’re scared. Tsk tsk.”

“Hey!”

“There are few kids at school who aren’t close with Liliana. He’s handsome and has a good personality. Not as good as me though.”

When Edgar’s complexion turned pale, Antonio shook his head.

Lilliana didn’t even glance at other boys, but Edgar would get scared on his own.

‘Objectively, he’s much more handsome than Damiano, taller and cooler, but…’

It was because Edgar’s feelings for Lilliana were stronger than Lilliana’s feelings for Edgar.

On top of that, Edgar had a tendency to underestimate himself.

“Don’t worry. Would Liliana really like another guy? I don’t know what Natalia said, but she’s just making a fuss.”

“Is that so.”

“I’m keeping good watch and driving them away for you, so hurry up and give it to me.”

When Antonio wiggled his hand, Edgar handed over the paper box he had brought.

It was a set of the highest quality chocolates that only the Trobancha Imperial Family ate and the highest quality face pack that was traded at expensive prices among high society ladies.

It seemed the chocolate he ate when visiting the Imperial Palace suited his taste.

“I really don’t understand why this is necessary.”

“As I keep telling you, it’s hard to find chocolate of this quality in Trobancha.”

“Whatever. Don’t just keep watch on Gemma and Natalia, but properly monitor Damiano, Lafranc, and Paolo too. Got it?”

“When did I ever keep watch on those guys! And I don’t compete with girls!”

Whether Antonio was squawking or not, Edgar packed his things and left the room.

Lilliana was in the living room discussing wedding dress designs with Regina and Emilia.

“At least you should go with a mermaid line. Once you get married in the Empire, you’ll never be able to wear this style again.”

“Liliana. A mermaid line doesn’t suit the Beach. And that style was popular ten years ago.”

“Please, can’t we just put on anything and be done with it? Dress or whatever, it’s been over ten years since we signed the marriage contract, so what does it matter now?”

“Uncle has high expectations for the wedding. He’s personally taking care of everything from the flower decorations to the food for that day.”

“This is driving me crazy, really…”

Antonio and Lilliana had to find a separate house because their school was far from the main house, and Emilia, whose research lab was nearby, ended up living with the Young Child.

Regina had settled in Trobancha with her family two years ago and planned to continue living there until the Twins went to elite schools.

“I’m going with the most comfortable and modest design possible, not mermaid. I’ll tell Francois the same thing, so stop it now.”

However, Regina caught Emilia as she tried to escape from her seat.

When his sister-in-law’s eyes rarely flashed, Edgar sensed the situation was serious and quickly fled to the 2nd Floor with Lilliana.

“Sometimes when Liliana makes that face, it’s scary.”

“That’s probably why the Twins are most afraid of sister-in-law.”

Lilliana plopped down on the floor, linked arms with Edgar who sat beside her, and leaned her face against him.

Edgar’s body flinched slightly. Just the light touch of skin made his hands twitch and his face flush.

Unaware of this, Lilliana rubbed her cheek against him as she would with her sister or brother, making Edgar sigh.

‘It’s not just one problem, but two.’

The Empire and Trobancha had different standards for adulthood.

Under Empire law Edgar was an adult, but under Trobancha law Lilliana was…

No long explanation was needed – in conclusion, Edgar was living like a monk, pricked by his conscience.

Even if he couldn’t kiss like other couples, when they were alone together like today he wanted to at least kiss her forehead, but holding hands while dating was all he could manage.

Sometimes he felt wronged, wondering why he was born in the Empire to live like this.

‘It’s okay. There’s not much time left.’

Since Lilliana’s graduation recital was on her 20th birthday, he planned to endure until then.

“By the way, Lilliana. Want to go to Fantasy Park this weekend?”

“Fantasy Park?”

Fantasy Park was one of the popular dating spots decorated splendidly with magic and supernatural abilities.

Since Damiano had been bothering him, he wanted to date more perfectly than usual.

“Sorry. I have a prior engagement.”

“A prior engagement?”

“I promised to go play in the Neighboring City with friends. Let’s meet and hang out on Monday instead. My practice ends early that day too.”

“Good. I’ll pick you up at the right time. I’m planning to get off work early too.”

Fantasy Park could be visited another day.

As for Damiano, he could properly put him in his place at Antonio’s birthday party in a few days.

“Oh right. What did you decide to do after graduating from School?”

Protagonist’s Older Brother says I can’t live alone. He wants me to either live with Antonio or at least move to the Neighboring House.”

“You and Antonio are in different troupes though.”

“Why should I live with Antonio in the first place? I can live well on my own.”

“Hmm…”

The problem was safety. Whether in the Empire or Trobancha, it was dangerous for a woman to live alone in many ways.

“Your sister-in-law lives near the Troupe.”

“I’d rather be cursed. Living with the Twins.”

“How about Emilia?”

“She’s getting married soon. I don’t want to intrude between newlyweds.”

“Andrea… Right. I got it. I’ll stop.”

When Lilliana glared at him irritably, Edgar pressed his lips shut and lightly pulled her shoulder toward him.

This much… wouldn’t be wrong. He was just putting his arm around her shoulder.

Even so, Edgar felt like his heart was pounding so hard it might burst.

“I don’t care about any of that, I just wish you’d hurry up and graduate…”

Then that Damiano guy wouldn’t be clinging around either. Just wait until you graduate…

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