I’m The Real Daughter, But I Don’t Want To Go Back To The Duke’s Estate - Chapter 72

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“Milena, aren’t you getting a bit hungry?”

Elias spoke to his younger sister.

He gestured toward the food table with his chin.

“Let’s go eat first.”

“Ah, yes.”

Well, what would I gain from trying to understand the Lord of the Magic Tower’s mood anyway.

Milena obediently stepped back.

She was glad that she could naturally part ways with the Prince.

Elias stepped forward to greet the Duke and Duchess and the Lord of the Magic Tower.

“Then we shall take our leave now.”

“Yes, have a pleasant picnic.”

The Lord of the Magic Tower nodded his head.

Facing that expression that had somehow returned to being gentle again, Milena became even more puzzled.

‘Hmm, was I mistaken?’

As she headed toward the food table with Cecilia and Elias.

Milena glanced back toward the carriage that the Lord of the Magic Tower had arrived in.

There seemed to be no sign of anyone else getting out.

“…”

Milena’s gaze deepened.

Earlier when the Magic Tower’s carriage had just arrived, she had honestly hoped that Rudrick might get out.

But…

‘In the end, did Rudrick not attend this picnic?’

Somehow she felt a bitter taste in her mouth.

Milena swallowed a sigh and turned her gaze away.

* * *

The Duke and Duchess of Lusert and the Lord of the Magic Tower engaged in various conversations.

“What brings the Lord of the Magic Tower to attend such an occasion?”

The Duke spoke playfully.

“You’ve always been busy with research and declined our invitations, so this is rather disappointing.”

As the Duke laughed heartily, the Lord of the Magic Tower also smiled broadly.

“Oh my, I apologize. Even thinking of the previous Duke, I should have visited occasionally, but there have been so many things to oversee at the Magic Tower.”

Then he glanced at the Duchess with an apologetic expression.

“Also, regarding the recent ointment incident… I truly have no excuse. I should have managed and supervised my subordinates more carefully.”

“Not at all, the Magic Tower handed down proper punishment, didn’t it?”

The Duchess shook her head and smiled brightly.

“Rather, we should be grateful.”

“Haha, hearing you say that makes me feel quite embarrassed.”

Dustin’s gaze, as he laughed aloud, turned toward Milena standing in the distance.

Milena was conversing with Elias with a bright expression.

With his gaze fixed on Milena, Dustin murmured quietly.

“You must be very happy to have finally found your daughter.”

“…”

Hm?

The Count of Lusert was startled.

Why was it?

The reason Dustin’s eyes looking at Milena felt strangely cold.

But that was only for a moment.

Dustin opened his mouth with a bright voice.

“Then I should go meet with the manager for a moment.”

“Ah, yes. Please go ahead.”

“Thank you. I hope you have a pleasant banquet as well, Duke.”

Thus the conversation concluded.

As the Duke watched Dustin’s retreating figure with a strange feeling, the Duchess lightly tugged at his sleeve.

“Honey, look at that.”

The Duke’s gaze reached his two daughters and son standing in front of the food table.

At the same time, a pleased expression appeared in the Duke’s eyes.

The three siblings were having a friendly conversation.

“This is delicious, so try one.”

Despite his delicate appearance, Elias was a meat lover.

Elias, who had piled meat high on his plate, placed a piece of his meat dish onto Cecilia’s plate.

Cecilia, who was relatively a light eater, smiled awkwardly.

“Thank you. Please eat quickly too, Oppa.”

“Oppa really, eating only meat like that must be overwhelming, right?”

Milena, who scolded him endearingly, quickly held out her plate.

“Sister, please try this.”

On the plate were various fruits and desserts beautifully arranged.

Milena’s eyes sparkled as she proudly declared.

“I only put things that sister likes. How is it?”

Then Elias glared.

“Milena, you shouldn’t eat only those things either, eat some meat. That’s why you’re so frail.”

“Frail? I’m perfectly average-sized though?”

“You look like you’d fall over if someone poked you, how are you average-sized?”

“Don’t say such ridiculous things.”

Milena and Elias began bickering.

The Duchess, watching this scene, leaned slightly toward the Duke.

A voice mixed with laughter gently reached the Duke’s ears.

“Our children, they all get along so well, it’s really fortunate. Don’t you think?”

“I agree.”

The Duke nodded quietly.

That was right.

Everything was going smoothly.

His wife, who had been mentally unstable, had regained her stability, and Cecilia no longer felt left out among the family.

The relationship between Milena and Cecilia was very harmonious.

Elias was also taking good care of his two younger sisters.

But.

“…”

The Duke clenched his fist tightly.

He applied so much force that his pale knuckles trembled finely on the back of his hand.

It was truly strange.

Clearly everything was going well.

He had safely found Milena, and it seemed like the family could all live happily together from now on…

The deep-seated anxiety just wouldn’t go away.

This strange restlessness, as if his children would melt away and disappear before his eyes…

‘This is maddening.’

The Duke closed his eyes tightly and opened them again.

He knew well that he was being irrational.

…But he couldn’t stop his heart from beating anxiously.

* * *

The picnic was currently in full swing.

Clear skies and pleasant weather, plus the music from the bands adding liveliness to the picnic.

It was truly a perfect day.

Among the guests who had eaten and drunk their fill of delicious food, a languid atmosphere was drifting about.

What instantly transformed that atmosphere was the hotel manager’s energetic voice.

“There’s nothing better than feeling the river breeze for a change of mood.”

Suddenly, out of nowhere, what’s this about river breeze?

The guests looked at the manager with bewildered faces.

The manager smiled confidently.

“Allow me to introduce the pride of our Rexler Hotel! The Marigold!”

The guests’ eyes widened.

At the same time, a luxurious pleasure boat approached leisurely from the distance, cutting through the river water.

The sight was like a painting.

“This pleasure boat was ambitiously prepared by our Rexler Hotel, and we plan to serve the hotel’s special guests with it in the future.”

A pleasure boat?

Pleasant anticipation appeared on the VIPs’ faces.

The manager’s smile deepened even more.

“Today, we have prepared a first ride opportunity to provide our distinguished guests with a special experience.”

The pleasure boat moved smoothly and docked at the riverside.

While hotel staff moved busily to prepare for the guests’ boarding.

The manager declared in a confident voice.

“I hope this cruise party will remain as a pleasant memory for our distinguished guests. Now, please board quickly!”

“My, we’re greatly indebted to the manager today.”

One of the VIPs stood up with a pleased expression.

The other VIPs also looked very delighted.

“Indeed. A cruise party…”

“I couldn’t even imagine it.”

Cecilia and Elias couldn’t hide their excited faces either.

“Wow, they really put effort into this one.”

Elias, who had let out an exclamation, looked back at his two younger sisters.

“You two go aboard the pleasure boat first.”

Cecilia looked at Elias with a puzzled expression.

“What about you, Oppa?”

“I’ll escort Father and Mother.”

“Yes, understood.”

Cecilia, who had nodded, quickly turned to look at Milena.

Perhaps thinking of her dignity as a princess of Lusert, she was trying hard to stay calm.

But unusually excited, her sparkling eyes couldn’t be stopped.

“Let’s go quickly, Milena!”

“Ah, yes.”

Milena headed toward the pleasure boat with Cecilia somewhat bewilderedly.

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