The Circumstances of Being Chosen as the Villainess’s Favorite - Chapter 184

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Side Story Episode 7

Larit opened her mouth with a bewildered expression.

“Dietrich.”

“….”

“…Dietrich?”

Only after calling Dietrich’s name several times did Dietrich suddenly come to his senses.

Dietrich muttered with an embarrassed face.

“Ah, I’m sorry. It’s just….”

The tips of Dietrich’s ears had turned bright red before he knew it.

“When I think that Larit is really going to become my wife, it’s so.”

Dietrich swallowed dryly and whispered softly while subtly avoiding her gaze.

“…heart-pounding.”

Then, a hand wearing white lace gloves carefully wrapped around Dietrich’s hand.

Through the misty wedding veil draped over her face.

Larit smiled brightly.

It was a pure smile without a speck of dust.

“I feel the same way. And….”

Larit, who had been trailing off for a moment, muttered while dyeing both cheeks a rosy red.

“I want to become husband and wife with Dietrich as soon as possible.”

“…Larit.”

Larit squeezed their clasped hands firmly.

“So, shall we go?”

“….”

Dietrich, who had become emotional for a moment, soon nodded his head joyfully.

“Yes.”

The two stepped onto the wedding aisle side by side.

Their steps were very light and cheerful.

* * *

“Do you, Dietrich von Claudius, vow to take Larit Ansi as your wife, to cherish and love her for the rest of your life?”

“I vow.”

Dietrich said so with an unwavering voice.

“Do you, Larit Ansi, vow to take Dietrich von Claudius as your husband, to treat him with love and trust for the rest of your life?”

“I vow.”

Larit also answered resolutely.

The priest who nodded continued speaking.

“Please exchange your wedding gifts.”

At the same time, attendants approached carrying rings on silk cushions.

They were wedding rings.

The two exchanged rings and put them on each other’s fingers.

Diamonds symbolizing eternal love sparkled brilliantly on both their left ring fingers.

Dietrich lifted Larit’s wedding veil with nervous hands.

The moment those lovely pink eyes looked up at Dietrich clearly.

‘Ah.’

Dietrich became happy as if he had gained the entire world.

And so the two shared their vow of a kiss.

“In the name of the goddess, I hereby declare that these two have newly become husband and wife.”

Clap clap clap―!

Thunderous applause erupted.

“My, you both look so perfect together.”

“Indeed.”

Clapping enthusiastically, the wedding guests whispered in pleased voices.

“How unique, this time the two of you made a simultaneous entrance to the wedding ceremony?”

“They say that’s quite common these days. It means the couple is in an equal position.”

Meanwhile, at the head table of the guest seating.

“Our Larit… she should be happy.”

Lady Ansi scolded Lord Ansi, whose nose tip had turned bright red.

But Lady Ansi’s eyes were also moistly wet.

“Goodness, why are you crying on such a wonderful day?”

On the other hand, Evangeline’s expression was complex and varied.

An expression that was joyful yet bittersweet, and seemed a little regretful.

Her blue eyes held a mysterious light as she looked at the newly born Lord and Lady Claudius.

And then.

Endymion, who had been clapping enthusiastically, glanced sideways at Evangeline.

“….”

Evangeline, with her eyelashes lowered, was deeply lost in thought.

Endymion’s gaze sank deeply.

A moment later.

“If we dare to give a name to eternal love, it would be….”

Sophia Morgan.

The Empire’s greatest opera singer began to sing a congratulatory song.

Everyone listened intently to that enchanting song.

However, Endymion’s gaze was fixed solely on Evangeline and wouldn’t let go.

* * *

And so the wedding ceremony came to an end.

The reception followed.

Elegant melodies echoed, and all kinds of luxurious foods filled the tables.

However, Evangeline hadn’t even touched the food.

“Lady Claudius.”

Just then, someone sat down beside Evangeline.

Evangeline, who had casually turned to the side, opened her eyes wide.

“Prince.”

It was Endymion.

“Why have you had such a gloomy face since earlier?”

“A gloomy face?”

At that cheerful question, Evangeline ended up making a sulky face.

“What would Prince do without me to keep you from being bored? You only tease me every day.”

“That’s right. So when I was in the imperial territory for three years, I was incredibly bored.”

Endymion smiled with his eyes.

“Because I couldn’t tease you.”

“….”

Don’t even start.

Evangeline turned her head away sulkily.

“So, won’t you tell me?”

“Tell you what?”

“Why you keep sulking like that.”

…Sulking?

Somehow it felt like he had hit the mark.

Evangeline, who had been blinking her eyes, snorted.

“Why should I tell you?”

“Well, still, if there’s something bothering you… it would be better to talk about it.”

Endymion’s smile deepened a little more.

It was an affectionate smile.

“It might make you feel better, don’t you think?”

“….”

That made sense.

Evangeline, who had kept her mouth tightly shut for a while, let out a soft sigh.

“Actually… I am feeling a bit unsettled.”

“Why?”

“Well.”

Evangeline recalled the image of Larite and Dietrich she had seen at the wedding earlier.

Those eyes filled with affection, looking only at each other.

In that moment, it felt as if only those two people existed in this world.

Somehow, watching that scene made her feel a little empty.

“The people I love most in this world have found happiness with each other. It’s good. It’s good, but….”

Evangeline unconsciously trailed off.

“…I somehow feel like I’ve grown a little distant from them.”

It was really strange.

Now that we’re family, there’s no reason we’d ever be apart.

But then why do I feel so lonely?

“I know too. I understand that married couples should prioritize each other above all else.”

“Princess.”

“I understand it all… but still, just a little.”

Evangeline fidgeted with her fingers for no reason.

“Just a tiny bit, there are times when I feel sad.”

Is it strange to have feelings like this after all?

It’s like I’m jealous of my own family.

‘Ugh, I think I shouldn’t have said anything.’

Evangeline glanced sideways at Endymion.

Meanwhile, Endymion had quite a serious expression.

“I see. I understand those feelings.”

Huh?

At his completely unexpected response, Evangeline’s eyes widened like a startled rabbit’s.

Endymion continued speaking calmly.

“However, couldn’t you think about it differently?”

“Differently, you mean….”

“You already have years of history built separately with those two people, and affection, don’t you?”

Endymion concluded firmly.

“Even though those two have become husband and wife, the fact that you’re the Duke’s younger sister hasn’t changed.”

“…That’s.”

“Also, the Duchess will still be your closest friend. And.”

Having started like that, Endymion lightly scratched his cheek with his index finger.

He looked somewhat embarrassed for some reason.

“…Someday, you might have someone like that too, Princess.”

“Pardon?”

Evangeline tilted her head curiously.

Then she immediately waved her hands dismissively.

“Oh, never mind that. I don’t even want such a thing.”

But her voice sounded quite cheerful.

At that response, Endymion glanced at Evangeline.

Gone was her dark expression from just moments ago, and now Evangeline’s face was as bright as the sky after rain.

“Still, thank you for the comfort, Your Highness.”

Then Endymion slightly furrowed his brow.

“Why do you only think of it as comfort?”

“Pardon?”

“I was being sincere.”

…Huh?

Evangeline blinked her eyes blankly.

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