Me, a Princess? My Lord! - Chapter 95

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Chapter 95

“The Dalton couple.”

At the King’s words, Deshion bowed his head.

“Yes, Raymond Dalton and Nora Dalton, who ran a restaurant in Everton. They are currently staying on my estate.”

“Yes, there must have been those who took in and raised Heidi. I hadn’t thought that far ahead.”

The King nodded his head. He tapped the armrest of his chair as he spoke.

“I also agree with your words that they should be given appropriate rewards. Without those people, how could Heidi have survived? It’s only right to treat them as saviors of life.”

“That’s correct.”

“So, what kind of reward would be appropriate? Would money sufficient for them to live comfortably for the rest of their lives be enough?”

Deshion met the King’s eyes. He spoke in a calm but powerful voice.

“I request that you grant them a title.”

“A title?”

“Yes, that’s correct.”

Deshion nodded his head.

“There are several precedents of granting hereditary titles to commoners who saved royal lives or performed great deeds. I don’t think Raymond Dalton and Nora Dalton’s contributions are any less than theirs.”

“Hmm, that may be true, but…”

“I believe it would be right to grant them a title for Princess Heidi’s sake as well.”

At Deshion’s words, the King’s eyes widened slightly.

“For Heidi’s sake?”

“There are those who remember the Princess as ‘Heidi Dalton.’ There are also those who would use that name as a source of mockery. Your Majesty is the one who can make the name ‘Dalton’ either noble or base, are you not?”

Deshion looked straight into the King’s violet eyes as he spoke.

“Your Majesty knows better than anyone how great and deep the affection of raising a child can be. Please consider their feelings.”

“The affection of raising a child…”

The King’s eyes momentarily grew moist. Deshion’s words were right. The affection of raising was no less than the affection of birth. Just because his heart went out to Heidi didn’t mean his tenderness for Anastasia would disappear.

“Your words are correct.”

“And above all…”

A faint smile appeared on Deshion’s lips.

“If Your Majesty shows care for them, it will be a great gift for Princess Heidi as well. Please bestow your boundless grace upon them.”

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On the way from the audience chamber to the Western Palace. Deshion, taking in the familiar scenery, thought to himself.

‘Why does it feel like it’s been so long.’

Well, it had been a long time. More than two weeks.

‘She’ll probably be happy.’

His steps were light today. Because he was carrying news that Heidi would like as a gift.

After having his identity verified, Deshion slowly entered the palace. As he passed through the open lobby and headed toward the terrace, a familiar figure came into view.

“…”

Heidi, dressed in a flowing white dress, was sitting in a rocking chair reading a book. Her skin glowed white in the sunlight.

Her swaying back and forth looked leisurely, but her expression was quite serious. It seemed to be an assignment the Duke had given her to read.

The vivid green background and snow-white dress, skin just as white and clean, bright blonde hair flowing in waves. All those colors harmoniously blended together like a painting in an elegant way.

‘She’s sparkling.’

Deshion gazed at Heidi with dazed eyes. Somehow he couldn’t look away. Even the instant of blinking felt regrettable.

That’s when it happened. Sensing his gaze, Heidi casually turned her head. Heidi’s eyes gradually widened upon discovering Deshion.

“Deshion!”

Violet eyes turned toward him. Her red lips curved smoothly, revealing white, even teeth. A pink flush spread across her cheeks. All kinds of colors poured into Deshion’s consciousness in an instant.

Heidi, who had run over in one breath, asked while panting.

“Has your house arrest been lifted?”

“Yes, His Majesty has released me.”

Heidi placed her hand on her chest and let out a sigh of relief.

“Thank goodness. I felt sorry for making you get punished alone…”

“Actually, it wasn’t really a punishment. Rather, it was rest that His Majesty gave me.”

“That’s true, you were probably too busy before to even have time to be at home. When you think about it, it could be considered a reward.”

Heidi, having lifted the burden from her heart, smiled brightly. Toward such Heidi, Deshion casually asked.

“I saw it in the newspaper. There’s been a lot of talk about what happened at the recent banquet.”

“Ah…”

Heidi scratched her cheek as if embarrassed.

“It was nothing special. My shoe just came off and Lawrence put it back on for me…”

“…”

“People have a talent for embellishing stories as they please.”

Heidi laughed silently. Deshion, who had been watching her quietly, opened his mouth.

“You’ve lost a lot of weight.”

“A little. The loss of baby fat in my cheeks is noticeable, isn’t it?”

“You must have had a lot of mental stress.”

“Stress? I’m fine…”

As she had done hundreds of times before, Heidi hesitated as she was about to answer that she was fine. She shrugged her shoulders and revealed her honest feelings.

“It was difficult. But thanks to the false rumors linking me with Lawrence, things have been much quieter lately.”

Deshion impulsively asked.

“False rumors?”

At Deshion’s question, Heidi laughed as if it were absurd.

“Of course they’re false rumors! What are you talking about?”

“…”

Of course, as expected.

Hearing Heidi’s giggling laughter, somehow his stomach, which had been uncomfortably churning all along, settled down calmly. The corners of Deshion’s mouth relaxed loosely.

“So I thought about a gift that might ease some of the mental anguish you’ve been through.”

At the mention of a gift, Heidi’s face brightened immediately.

“A gift? Did you bring it with you now?”

Heidi quickly glanced at Deshion’s hands. A slight disappointment crossed her face when she saw they were empty.

Deshion chuckled softly.

“I brought it with me now.”

“I don’t see anything though?”

Deshion looked into Heidi’s violet eyes and took a deep breath.

“His Majesty has said he will grant the Dalton couple a hereditary title.”

“…!”

“He has also bestowed a suitable house and land not far from the capital. Money sufficient for them to live comfortably for the rest of their lives will also be provided. You don’t need to worry about the Dalton couple anymore.”

Heidi’s already large eyes expanded to their limit. Tears slowly welled up in her eyes.

“Is that, is that really true?”

Deshion nodded his head.

“I requested it from His Majesty by letter while under house arrest. I just met with him and received permission on my way here. His Majesty also said to arrange a dinner…”

Suddenly.

Before Deshion could finish speaking, Heidi embraced Deshion with all her might. Deshion’s body stiffened in surprise at the sudden hug.

“…!”

Deshion’s face turned bright red.

Thump, thump, thump, thump.

His heart pounded as if it would burst. It beat so strongly that his entire body trembled.

“Thank you, Deshion. Thank you so much.”

Heidi looked into Deshion’s eyes and smiled brightly. Transparent tears rolled down her flushed cheeks like pearls.

“This is the best gift I’ve ever received in my life!”

Ah.

Looking down at Heidi’s clear face, strength drained from Deshion’s shoulders. Every part of his body that Heidi’s hands had touched felt burning hot.

‘This is trouble. This is definitely…’

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