Around that time, the Count of Allingham family began to undergo some changes. “Hey, Keira, why haven’t I received the dress I ordered the other

W, what happened to him…!? Avril blinked. …Before anything else, is it safe to assume that Lord Dylan doesn’t think of me as a villainess?

—It happened about an hour ago. Before Dylan, who had finished getting dressed, a letter was presented on a tray. “Dylan, Count Allingham has written

22. The Duke is Somewhat Strange After the other day’s tea party. At first, Avril was worried about whether she’d be able to adhere to

“—Grace! Lady Avril’s breakfast is ready!” Grace, one of the maids caring to the wife of Duke Lancester, perked up after hearing the voice of

…S, somehow, it’s as if I’ve received a confession. Upon realizing that Alexandra had already seen through her guise, Avril finally spoke. “…You know who

The recitation of poetry was an important aspect to the culture of ladies of that kingdom. In order to show the depth of one’s education,

How could this be…!? In response to that, Avril grasped Dylan’s arm tightly. Her confusion was apparent to Dylan. “…My apologies, I hadn’t heard of

A few days later, Avril and Dylan left for the tea party by carriage. For as long as Avril could remember, she had never attended

The night of the day Avril was discovered carrying a bucket of hot water. Dylan was listening to Chris’ report in the study. “Lady Avril

Most of the preparation money that Avril should’ve received for her marriage was going to be for repaying the debt of Count Allingham. They needed

“…Duke, by the way, I haven’t received my wedding preparation money.” “…what?” “My preparation money. As we’re going to be married, I wonder what happened

Upon returning from shopping and thanking Chris, Avril was exhausted. I want to take a bath… The moment she looked at the bathtub, she saw

“Uhm, Mr. Chris—” “—‘Mr. Chris’?” Uh-oh, I accidentally used an honorific… That Dylan’s watchman would pay minuscule attention to details was expected. She’d be immensely

Along with Carol, Avril come to a dress shop in the city. Incidentally, after just one day, Carol had become familiar with all the servants.

The next morning. Avril’s food preferences were slightly on the odd side. As a matter of fact, her definition of ‘delicious’ didn’t differ that much

“No matter how I think about it, it’s strange.” On the night of the day Avril arrived, Dylan Lancester, who was working in the study,

Avril, who had successfully signed the contract, was to be given a sunny and remote room. “What is this…?” “This is Lady Avril’s wing.” “Wow,

“…Why are you so happy? After three years, you’ll be expelled from this house and become a divorcee?” “Hmm, as for Your Excellency yourself, why

There stood a surprisingly well-dressed young man. He appeared four to five years older than Avril. His silver hair shone like moonlight. His mesmerizing, light

For some reason, the carriage and the train delivered Avril to the royal capital. “…Uhm, why are we in the royal capital? If I recall

The next morning— In front of the carriage that awaited the escort from the duke’s family, a fellow servant was crying. The maid holding Avril’s