I’ll Be the Heroine’s Competent Divorce Partner - Chapter 128
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Chapter 128
“Come in.”
As my permission was given, a maid stepped into the dressing room.
She bowed her head and reported.
“His Highness the Crown Prince has arrived.”
A-already?!
Isabel stopped me as I hurriedly tried to look in the mirror again.
“You don’t need to look in the mirror anymore.”
“…Isabel.”
“Have a good time.”
At that warm farewell, I regained my composure.
“Thank you, Isabel.”
I responded with a smile and gently stood up.
As I walked down the stairs with light steps, I could see the Crown Prince waiting for me on the first floor.
His expressionless face brightened up the moment he spotted me.
“Marquis Lucerno.”
At the same time, I bit my lower lip gently.
‘What should I do.’
…I really felt the reality of going on a date alone with His Highness the Crown Prince.
* * *
The highlight of the festival was said to be the night market held by the riverside every evening.
I heard the night view is quite beautiful?
And so, currently.
The Crown Prince and I were sitting side by side facing each other in a carriage heading to the night market.
‘Wow, this is the first time I’ve seen him dressed like that.’
The Crown Prince wasn’t wearing his usual formal attire.
He had omitted the cravat and was wearing a jacket casually thrown over a neat shirt.
Moreover, his jet-black hair, which was usually neatly styled up, was softly scattered over his forehead today.
That didn’t give off a shabby feeling at all though.
His stunning looks were the same as always.
If I had to describe it, it was the feeling of ‘looking effortless but actually carefully styled.’
“…quis.”
“…”
“Marquis Lucerno.”
But then.
I heard a voice calling me.
I jumped in surprise and quickly raised my gaze.
“Ah, yes?!”
Oh, what should I do.
I was so busy worrying about His Highness the Crown Prince’s outfit that I didn’t hear a single word he said!
I cautiously looked around and asked back.
“I’m sorry, what did you say?”
“I said it’s about time for the night market to open.”
The Crown Prince who replied looked at me with puzzled eyes.
“What are you thinking about so deeply?”
“Oh, nothing.”
My mouth went completely dry.
At the same time, the Crown Prince seemed to fidget with his collar, then quietly asked me.
“…Is there something strange about my outfit today?”
“What? Of course not!”
Startled, I quickly shook my head.
“It’s just, this is the first time I’ve seen Your Highness dressed like this, right? But I was thinking how incredibly handsome you look. That you can pull off any style, something like that…”
As I rambled on, I suddenly came to my senses.
‘Oh, I’m doomed.’
The true feelings I should have kept hidden just spilled out of my mouth on their own!
Meanwhile, the Crown Prince’s eyes widened upon hearing my answer.
And then he asks.
“My appearance… is it to the Marquis’s taste?”
Why is this person asking such obvious things one by one?
I became somewhat indifferent and answered.
“Of course. Go grab any woman on the street and ask. One hundred out of one hundred would say Your Highness’s appearance is to their taste.”
“No, that’s not what I’m trying to ask.”
The Crown Prince shook his head and looked at me with serious eyes.
“Whether my appearance suits the Marquis’s personal aesthetic… that’s what I’m curious about.”
Why would His Highness the Crown Prince be curious about my personal taste?
The reason is probably… could what I’m guessing be correct?
I carefully nodded my head.
“Yes.”
At that answer, the Crown Prince was silent for a long while.
Though he appeared calm on the surface, somehow…
‘So he sought advice from those around him beforehand, before meeting with me?’
…He was paying that much attention to me?
Meanwhile, the Crown Prince kept his gaze fixed on the carriage seat and continued speaking in a voice as small as a mosquito’s buzz.
“Since I’ve never had deep relationships with other members of the opposite sex… I just.”
The Crown Prince glanced up slightly.
Our eyes met.
And.
“…I wanted to make a good impression on the Marquess.”
Wow, wooow.
For such a handsome man who seemed like he could bulldoze through anyone’s personal preferences to blush and whisper like that.
This is way too harmful for heart health!
Just as I was staring blankly at the Crown Prince.
The carriage stopped.
His Highness glanced out the carriage window and extended his hand to me.
Then he smiled lightly, trying to appear nonchalant.
“We’ve arrived. Let’s go.”
I swallowed my dry saliva and gently placed my hand over his.
The body heat transmitted through our clasped hands was warm.
* * *
When we departed, the sky was still somewhat blue.
But when we got out of the carriage, the surroundings had become completely night.
However, it didn’t feel dark at all.
“Wow, it’s beautiful.”
I unconsciously let out an exclamation of admiration.
And for good reason, since various colored lanterns were hanging from the entrance where the night market began.
Everywhere my eyes could reach was colorfully dyed with the light emitted by the colored lanterns.
Below them, countless stalls were lined up in long rows.
Snacks, small trinkets, and numerous other items tempted the people walking along the street.
From the savory smell of grilling skewers to the sweet scent characteristic of sugar.
All sorts of delicious aromas stimulated the sense of smell.
“Should we buy some snacks first? Everything looks delicious!”
Completely excited, I looked around.
The Crown Prince readily nodded.
“That sounds good. What would you like to have?”
Hmm.
At that question, I fell into deep contemplation.
Fluffy cotton candy, cool juice, crispy fried food, and even fruit skewers coated with glistening sugar.
I wanted to devour them all if I could.
‘If I do that, I’ll definitely be groaning with indigestion until dawn.’
Sigh, but I still want to at least taste everything.
Just as I was subtly furrowing my brow.
“What’s wrong?”
Finding my silence strange, the Crown Prince glanced at my expression.
I let out a soft sigh.
“Actually, I want to try everything. But then I think I’ll be too full.”
“Hmm.”
The Crown Prince, who seemed to ponder for a moment, answered clearly.
“Just buy everything you want to try first.”
“Huh? But…”
“I’ll take responsibility for what’s left.”
Huh?
For a moment, I doubted my ears.
So, he would eat the food I left behind for me.
Is that what he meant?
‘…That might look like we’re in some kind of relationship, you know?’
The Empire is generally a conservative country.
Of course, the Laventess Ducal House is particularly unique among them, but still, the higher the social class, the more rigid the atmosphere.
Unless they were married couples or lovers, people wouldn’t share food.
Especially the Crown Prince, who’s under pressure to marry, would be even more careful.
‘Or not? Maybe it doesn’t matter since we’re already out together alone?’
As I was inwardly tilting my head in confusion, my eyes widened.
Though he was pretending to be calm on the surface, the Crown Prince’s body was a bit more honest.
The Crown Prince’s ears, as he casually examined the food stall, were so red that they looked like they would leave red marks if touched.
…Which means.
‘He deliberately made this suggestion even while accepting potential misunderstandings?’
Because he wants to act a little more intimately with me?
While being secretly embarrassed about it?
My goodness, how can he be this cute?!
“Pfft.”
I unconsciously let out a short laugh.
The flustered Crown Prince looked at me.
“Why are you laughing?”
“No, it’s nothing.”
I quickly shook my head and walked toward the food stall.
Even so, I can’t tell His Highness the Crown Prince that he’s cute, can I?
After looking around the entire stall, I declared confidently.
“From here to there, please give me one of everything.”
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