I Dislike The Male Lead’s Child

TL/N: In this novel single Quotation mark (‘) is used for internal monologue, and Quotation marks (” “) are used for external dialogue.  

I sat in a chair and sighed.

 

Warm sunlight shone above my head.

 

Contrary to the peaceful scenery, my day was only getting darker.

 

It was all because of the invitations piled up on the table.

 

Now that socializing season has begun, I have to prioritize and attend parties.

 

The problem was that I had no idea what to do first.

 

“What should I do?”

 

The invitations covered with gold and gilded with all kinds of perfume were blindingly glamorous.

 

There was also a crazy host who decorated a letter with jewels along with the envelope.

 

I rummaged through them indiscriminately and then picked up a white, undecorated envelope.

 

When I opened the letter, I could not feel anything except the smell of heavy paper and ink.

 

[Endria Asios de Letella ode.]

 

It was a letter from the princess.

 

The content was quite straightforward.

 

It was hard to come a long way, and she wanted to see the two of us alone before the festival.

 

I looked at the letter, written in neat handwriting, for a long time.

 

“What is she thinking?” 

 

I didn’t know why she wanted to meet us alone.

 

All I knew was that she had a good character like a female lead should have.

 

And she lived as lowkey as possible in the palace.

 

‘Did she suspect that the original plot was twisted because of me?’

 

I couldn’t be sure of anything. So I have no choice but to bump into it.

 

Besides, I didn’t have the will to fight her because this marchioness position was suitable for her, not me in many ways.

 

There was nothing to worry about. I’ve been waiting to meet her too.

 

I picked up a pen and wrote a reply.

 

Unlike the invitations of others, her letter was less rhetorical, so it was easy to reply.

 

With only a brief description of the business, the invitation was quickly delivered to the royal castle by Sena’s hand.

 

Less than two hours later, the princess sent a reply.

 

The words ‘Let’s meet and talk tomorrow’ are written in the letter.

 

The princess seemed to have a quick temper as much as her daring personality.

 

I replied that I would go to the royal castle tomorrow and got up from my seat.

 

I was tired of wrestling between letters the whole time.

 

I was just about to unpin my hair when I heard a knock from the middle door.

 

“What’s going on”? -Asellus

 

Asellus appeared through the middle door.

 

“The gifts are piled up, why didn’t you open them?”

 

“I’m going to return everything.”

 

“Why?”

 

“It’s cumbersome. I don’t really need it either.”

 

Asellus laughed after hearing my reason.

 

Unsurprisingly, the floor was filled with presents.

 

Few people had already bought them, but the servants’ hands and feet were tied up as they organized the gifts.

 

‘If we accept the presents, more gifts will be given to us. Thanking people has become a hassle.’

 

A sigh flowed out. Then I burst into laughter when I found Asellus standing between the connective doors.

 

“What are you doing there?”

 

“Can I come in?” – Asellus

 

“Yeah…Of course.”

 

As if Asellus had been waiting, he moved forward. He smiled as he looked at the pile of invitations and said

 

“You were popular, but now you have become more admired.”

 

“Well, for some reason.” – Avril

 

“So. Which family will you visit first?” -Asellus.

 

“Latella.” [Avril meant royal family]

 

As soon as he picked up the white letter, Asellus quickly hardened his expression.

 

“What?”

 

“Princess Andrea contacted me.”

 

Even though I didn’t know anything, it was right to respond first to the princess’s invitation.

 

But Asellus seemed to have a different idea.

 

He furrowed his eyebrows.

 

After being silent for a while, he said in a low voice.

 

“Brill, I oppose.”

 

“Why?”

 

“..Remember the last scandal?”

 

I shook my head and nodded. There’s no way I didn’t know because I obtained the information myself.

 

As soon as I nodded, a sigh escaped Asellus’s mouth.

 

“You’re the subject of a scandal. If the two of you meet, weird rumors will spread.”

 

“I don’t care.”

 

“Even if the king is behind it? It might be dangerous.”

 

“Yeah.”

 

Rather, I was willing to sign if the king asked for a divorce.

 

Asellus’s face, on the other hand, became increasingly solemn.

 

I said lightly on purpose to evoke the atmosphere.

 

“Don’t worry. Nothing will happen.”

 

“You never knew what’s gonna happen.”

 

“Are you afraid the tea will be poisoned?”

 

Even with the playful question, Asellus’s expression was still gloomy.

 

Unwilling to give up, I gave a reasonable response.

 

“You can’t keep avoiding it. They sent us an invitation, and it’s not fair to ignore it. It would have happened at any moment.”

 

“Ok fine. But I will also go with you.”

 

It would be difficult if Asellus were present because I had a lot of stories to share with the princess.

 

I shook my head firmly.

 

“No.”

 

“Brill! It might be dangerous.”

 

“The king is not a fool and he won’t do anything at the royal castle. And you’re going to attend the council meeting tomorrow.”

 

“…Then I’ll pick you up afterwards.”

 

“As you wish.”