The Circumstances of Being Chosen as the Villainess’s Favorite - Chapter 53

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Chapter 53

“Why? Why are you asking that?”

“Just, I was wondering. It would be rude to give something that doesn’t suit her taste…”

“Are you concerned that Lady Ansi doesn’t wear earrings?”

“…”

He hit the nail on the head.

Dietrich looked unusually flustered.

Evangeline, who had been looking at Her Brother with disdain, shook her head and continued speaking.

“She seemed to like them though?”

“Really?”

Dietrich’s face brightened as he looked at his sister.

“Yeah. But those earrings themselves are quite expensive to match with everyday clothes.”

Having replied thus, Evangeline slyly posed a question.

“Brother, you spent quite a bit of money this time, didn’t you?”

From what she heard, the jewelry store where Evangeline and Larite’s gifts were purchased was the most popular place in the Ansi Viscountcy.

The prices must have been considerable…

“She gets along well with our troublemaker, so naturally I should spend that much.”

“Who’s a troublemaker!”

Her indignation was brief.

Evangeline clicked her tongue inwardly.

‘Well, there’s no point in prying further right now.’

People are naturally unaware of their own emotions.

Especially someone like Dietrich, who has lived a restrained life as the head of the family.

‘Rather than me meddling carelessly, it’s better to let brother figure it out himself.’

With that thought, Evangeline forced herself to close her mouth that was itching to keep asking questions.

Then she subtly changed the topic.

“You know, brother. Lady Ansi told me she’s grateful that I get along well with Lady Ansi.”

“Lady Ansi did?”

“Yeah. She said she’s happy that her daughter has made a good friend.”

Having started the conversation, Evangeline slyly gauged Dietrich’s reaction.

“And… you also said I was admirable, didn’t you?”

“Who did?”

“Lady Ansi.”

“…”

Since it was true, he had nothing to say.

Evangeline’s eyes crinkled into a smile.

“I was honestly really happy, you know? Both you and Lady Ansi. It was the first time I’d heard such words from other people.”

“…Eva.”

Evangeline’s voice was unusually shy.

“I really like being with Lady Ansi. How should I put it…”

Evangeline fidgeted with her fingers, then averted her gaze and finished her sentence.

“It makes me feel like I could become a good person too.”

“…”

Dietrich gazed quietly at his sister.

Though she suffered from all sorts of malicious rumors in high society and was even branded with the stigma of being arrogant.

‘She’s just immature, but she’s not a bad-hearted child.’

He felt sorry for his sister, whose cheeks had turned pink from just a few words of praise.

After a moment.

Dietrich opened his mouth.

“Eva, you’re already a good person.”

“…Brother?”

Evangeline blinked her eyes as if surprised.

Dietrich mischievously added.

“Of course, you’re stubborn, a troublemaker, never listen to what I say, and throw tantrums whenever I try to tell you something.”

“Hey, why are you suddenly switching to badmouthing me? I was about to be moved for once!”

Evangeline, who had been completely focused on Her Brother’s words, glared at him and huffed.

“But still… both Lady Ansi and I.”

Facing his sulking sister, Dietrich chuckled.

“We care about you very much.”

“…”

At those words, Evangeline fell silent.

Dietrich continued affectionately.

“Ever since you met Lady Ansi, you seem to be living much more happily. That makes me happy too.”

“…Whatever?”

Unable to overcome her embarrassment, Evangeline turned her gaze away, pretending to look at the scenery outside the window.

A comfortable silence settled between the two siblings.

The carriage continued racing toward Jedo.

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