I’m The Real Daughter, But I Don’t Want To Go Back To The Duke’s Estate - Chapter 43

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“Well, from now on I’m going to have a cozy date with my sister. You’re jealous, aren’t you?”

 

Just then, Milena replied playfully, raising her nose in the air.

 

At that moment.

 

Rudrick’s expression darkened slightly.

 

‘Huh?’

 

Milena’s eyes widened a little.

 

But Rudrick’s subtle change disappeared instantly.

 

A smooth smile covered his handsome face like a mask.

 

“I just thought Princess Cecilia must have quite a hard time.”

 

…That’s strange, did I see it wrong?

 

That was because his smooth way of speaking was exactly like the Rudrick up until now.

 

After tilting her head briefly.

 

Milena narrowed her eyes and questioned Rudrick.

 

“What do you mean by that?”

 

“I’m just stating the facts as they are.”

 

“What did you say?”

 

Cecilia let out a shallow breath as she watched the two people start bickering again.

 

My sister.

 

At first, that title just felt unfamiliar.

 

…But now, somehow my heart was fluttering.

 

* * *

 

Milena came out to the townhouse front gate herself to see Rudrick off.

 

“See you again next time, teacher.”

 

“Yes. Don’t forget your homework. I’ll come check on it.”

 

“Ugh.”

 

When he playfully warned her, Milena couldn’t hide her disgusted expression.

 

Rudrick, who burst into chuckles, got into the carriage.

 

Through the carriage window, he could see Milena tightly hugging Cecilia’s arm.

 

“Stop clinging to me like this. I told you to mind your behavior even outside.”

 

“But this isn’t outside, this is home, isn’t it?”

 

Milena replied to Cecilia cheekily.

 

Cecilia also pretended to dislike it on the surface, but didn’t push Milena away.

 

No matter how you looked at it, they were the picture of close sisters.

 

“Well, from now on I’m going to have a cozy date with my sister. You’re jealous, aren’t you?”

 

Am I jealous?

 

Rudrick quietly pondered that question.

 

Getting along intimately with siblings.

 

It was something he had never even imagined once in his life.

 

However, watching Milena treat Cecilia so naturally…

 

‘…Yes, I suppose I am a bit jealous.’

 

A bitter smile appeared at the corner of Rudrick’s mouth.

 

A harmonious family.

 

That was something not permitted to Rudrick, and something he could never achieve.

 

‘At first, I thought she was someone like me.’

 

Excluding Rudrick, the only person in this world who could use magic.

 

That fact alone was enough to spark curiosity.

 

But when he actually met Milena, except for the fact that she could ‘handle magic,’ she was perfectly opposite to him.

 

The way she got along well even with a sister who wasn’t blood-related.

 

Even her bright smile like sunshine.

 

‘Really fascinating.’

 

A strange light flickered in his blue eyes.

 

It was truly the first time someone had made him this curious.

 

* * *

 

Permission for the outing was granted with lightning speed.

 

Even the Duchess said,

 

“It’s really nice to see sisters getting along so well. Have fun.”

 

That’s how she responded.

 

So when the carriage was being prepared, Cecilia expected to spend the day like a typical noble lady.

 

Enjoying tea and desserts at a tea house.

 

Or shopping in the commercial district.

 

Or perhaps attending a play or exhibition.

 

‘If I happen to meet ladies from other families, I need to be careful with my attitude so I don’t give them anything to criticize.’

 

Cecilia, who had firmly resolved this in her heart, glanced at Milena sitting across from her in the carriage.

 

She planned to watch carefully from the side so Milena wouldn’t make any mistakes.

 

But Milena exceeded Cecilia’s expectations in many ways.

 

‘C-Clarksville Park?’

 

That’s right.

 

Milena didn’t choose tea time, shopping, plays, or exhibitions.

 

Her destination was the park!

 

‘Is she planning to take a walk? Well, that wouldn’t greatly compromise a princess’s dignity.’

 

Cecilia tried to think positively.

 

Although having to mingle with so many people was somewhat burdensome, she could still endure this much.

 

However.

 

“Wow, ice cream!”

 

As soon as Milena saw the ice cream vendor at the park entrance, she ran straight toward it.

 

Her movements were so quick that Cecilia had no chance to stop her.

 

Then she chatted and laughed with the vendor about something, and returned triumphantly to Cecilia’s side with ice cream cones in both hands.

 

“Here, this one’s for you, sister.”

 

“…”

 

Cecilia stared blankly down at the ice cream cone held out to her.

 

After a moment.

 

Cecilia creakily lifted her head.

 

“E-eat it on the street?”

 

“Yes, is there some problem with that?”

 

Milena, who asked back like that, had already taken a big bite of her chocolate ice cream cone.

 

Brown chocolate was already smeared around her mouth.

 

Cecilia, who was horrified, hurriedly pulled out a handkerchief from her bosom.

 

Then she vigorously wiped Milena’s mouth while scolding her.

 

“How can you walk around the streets while eating food?”

 

“It’s not like I’ll die from… Ow, that hurts!”

 

“Good heavens, look at the ice cream smeared around your mouth!”

 

Only after Cecilia carefully examined whether any chocolate stains remained on Milena’s lips did she let her go with a disgusted expression.

 

‘Geez, my lips are going to fall off!’

 

Milena, who had looked upset for a moment, quickly pressed the ice cream into Cecilia’s hand.

 

“Sister, but aren’t you going to eat your ice cream?”

 

“…”

 

“This is really delicious.”

 

“…”

 

“The man said vanilla flavor was the most delicious. So I bought you the vanilla flavor.”

 

“…”

 

“If you don’t like vanilla flavor, should I go buy a different flavor for you?”

 

…She seemed determined to trap me in question hell forever if I didn’t eat the ice cream.

 

Cecilia finally swallowed a sigh and took a bite of the ice cream.

 

The sweet yet cold ice cream melted smoothly on the tip of her tongue.

 

‘It’s delicious.’

 

Cecilia’s tense demeanor softened a little.

 

Noticing this, Milena smiled brightly with her eyes.

 

“How is it? It’s delicious, right?”

 

“…”

 

But admitting it was delicious so readily would somehow hurt her pride.

 

Cecilia snorted and turned her head away sharply.

 

On the other hand, her body was more honest, constantly licking the ice cream lest it melt.

 

‘Really, how dishonest.’

 

Milena suppressed the laughter that was about to burst out, took Cecilia’s hand, and headed toward a nearby bench.

 

Just as they were about to sit on the chair.

 

“Wait a moment.”

 

Cecilia suddenly stopped in place and handed the ice cream in her hand to Milena.

 

Then she rummaged through the handbag hanging on her arm and pulled out two pure white lace handkerchiefs, laying them side by side on the bench.

 

Cecilia lifted her chin demurely as if she had finished all preparations.

 

“There, now you can sit.”

 

“…”

 

Milena stared blankly at the handkerchiefs spread on the bench and asked in a bewildered voice.

 

“Just how many handkerchiefs do you carry around, sister?”

 

“At least five is the basic minimum.”

 

Cecilia answered with a strangely proud expression.

 

Milena unconsciously murmured quietly.

 

“Wow, you’re really a proper lady…”

 

At that, Cecilia glared at Milena with sharp eyes.

 

“What do you mean by that?”

 

Oops, what I meant to keep as inner admiration slipped out of my mouth.

 

Milena let out an awkward laugh.

 

“Ahaha, I was just admiring your thorough preparedness, sister.”

 

“…I don’t think that’s it?”

 

“Hm? What are you talking about? You know well that I always respect you, sister.”

 

Milena replied with a completely straight face.

 

Cecilia looked exasperated but didn’t press the matter further.

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