# 17
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We seem to see each other a lot
Sertin called me and said it had been a long time since we went to the banquet. It's only been two days since we shared a bed.
If possible, I think it would be better if I saw you only once a week, or even once a month.
We saw each other for a long time that day.
When I woke up alone in bed, I felt so empty.
'Madness!' Are you really crazy? Did you really sleep in that position?'
I thought about that as I nervously rubbed my lips, afraid I might have drooled while I was asleep. As soon as I thought about it, I felt frustrated again.
That's not me, but I always act weird when it comes to two biographies.
So certin is the problem, right?
Anyway, I wanted to avoid seeing Sirtain for a while, but here he was calling me just two days later. I heard that there was a guest coming for dinner. My steps started to slow down.
“Your Highness, you must hurry. You are late. Dinner has already been prepared.”
Serena urged me to hurry. When I looked at her, she was exchanging meaningful glances with Rosie. I could understand what you meant.
Looks like they managed to get some free time.
I couldn't find out who today's guest was until after dinner. I could barely suppress a sigh.
Certain spoke with a seemingly perfect smile on his face, looking annoyingly happy.
“This is Evelyn. My wife, whom I never knew I married.”
'Why do you say that...?'
The man sighed before looking at me with a smile and greeting me.
“Hello, Her Highness the Crown Princess.”
wow. It looked like a carved statue. He is so handsome that he catches the eye the first time.
If Serten is kind of like 'Jo In-sung' in terms of handsomeness, then this guy is like 'Ko Soo'?
Anyway, they're both incredibly handsome.
I loved his eyes, which did not waver even when Sirtain made silly statements.
“I am Demeter Roger.”
Demeter? It looks very familiar.
“And this is my wife, Julia Roger. And also this...”
My eyes moved to a little boy. He was a boy with a promising future. His face actually looked perfect. How old was he? Seven years?
He's really handsome.
Is this what they mean when they say that the tree that will become a great person is different from the beginning?
It's definitely very green and pretty from the start!
If he was in Korea, he would have become a famous model since he was young..
“Roderick Roger. My six-year-old son, Your Highness.”
Roderick? A name as beautiful as his face...wait a minute? Roderick?
Roderick Roger?
My eyes almost popped out. seriously.
I swallowed hard. Roderick Roger. This was the name of the male hero.
Does this mean that the main hero has now appeared?
I suddenly remembered that I had read that the main hero's father was an old friend of Sirtain. Until Sertin lost everything, turned to darkness, betrayed and killed his friend.
“You should say hello, Roderick.”
“Hello, His Highness the Crown Prince, and Her Highness. I am Roderick.”
The handsome boy bowed deeply as he greeted me. I said to myf: Hello hero... nice to meet you.
While I was hesitating, Sertin gently pushed me from my back.
“Evelin, go play with him. You should be friendly with your friends. Okay?”
What? This bastard! I was about to scream, but I could hardly contain my anger.
friends? friends?!
But I had no choice. She looked at the hero and smiled gently.
“Do you want to go play together over there? I’m Evelyn, and I’m five years old!”
I stuttered unintentionally as I spoke. The hero shook his head seriously before saying with a straight smile
“Nice to meet you. Your big brother will play with you. Let’s go there.”
Big brother? Oh my God...I'm going crazy.
Do you know what it feels like to have the body of a 22-year-old girl who has an older brother who is 6 years old?
Yes, this is exactly me.
I had no choice but to hold the hero's hand and follow him, as they say, “there is a mountain beyond a mountain.”
Dinner was held outdoors because the season was pleasant. While the adults were discussing serious matters, the children were sitting on a rug and playing with their toys.
Ugh, huh……
“Ha, honey. Say oh.”
In this house game, my role was the mother, and Roderick was the father. A small wooden doll of a male child that Roderick brought represented our child.
“Ah…ah…”
I opened my mouth and my lips trembled slightly.
Think about who's watching you, Evelyn. You have to pull yourf together, Evelyn. You are an actress!
"Hm, hmm. It's really delicious, honey. Oh, and our baby finds it delicious too, doesn't he?"
“You're so good at playing house...”
I muttered that unconsciously. Roderick responded without showing any annoyance.
“I have a younger sister, and we always play together. Next time you come to our house, we will play together.”
Thanks, I received an invitation from a six year old.
While I cursed Sirtain for getting me into this situation, I continued to play with the male lead.
Side dishes made from ground grass and rice made from stones.
I will take revenge...I will definitely take revenge.
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Sertin glanced at Roderick and Evelyn who were playing happily together. Looking at it this way, they cannot be differentiated at all.
To no avail in making arrangements for the day, Evelyn was calmly playing the house game.
'When are you going to reveal yourf?'
If Sertin caught Evelin before she revealed herf, she would definitely escape. Certain was patiently waiting for Evelin to make the first move.
Yulia noticed that Sirtin was only looking in Evelin's direction, so she asked cautiously
“…Is she really not feeling well?”
Yulia said with a worried face:
“...Ah. Are you okay?”
Cyrten glanced at Demeter. His face expressed genuine concern for Cyrtain.
Demeter was a strong and honest knight, the only friend he could trust and talk to.
He was the only friend who understood Sirtain and recognized him in this lonely world.
Sertin removed the smile from his lips and whispered coldly
“When I heard that my wife, whom I knew nothing about, was a fool Spindel, I was shocked. Haha, it seems that the rumor that the emperor of this empire is Duke Spindel was not a lie.”
“Cirtin.”
Syrtin's eyes lit up coldly. The Emperor was wooed with money, but the Empress had no power.
For this reason, Duke Spindle was considered the absolute master who controlled everything. The situation was better when Cirten was guarding the imperial palace.
Because Cyrtain was the only person who could not be tempted by anything.
Certain was feeling suffocated in this palace. He felt as if a huge weight was constantly pressing down on his body. There were a large number of people who were completely dependent on him.
The Emperor, who was obsessed with gambling and women, had long ago abandoned his duties, and the Empress was weak. As for his sister, she was smart, but still someone he needed to protect.
Certain was alone at every moment, and he endured and endured alone.
Then Evelyn was added to this burden.
Sertin clenched his hand on the cup tightly.
“...She's a poor person, Sirtain.”
Yulia sighed lightly. Yulia's eyes were focused on Evelin. Sertin followed Yulia's gaze, then let out a light laugh. Poor person?
“Do you really think so?”
“I heard that she had a high fever when she was ten years old. They said that all the doctors had given up. The young Duke is clearly ignoring his sister, and the Duke of Spindle pretends to care about his daughter, but he does not let her out once.”
Yulia continued speaking in a low voice
“She has lived a demented and pathetic life. She is called the disgrace of the Spindle family, but she does not even realize that this insult is directed at her. Sirtain, even you, Your Highness, have been exploited by the Spindel family.”
Yulia said with a pure and transparent look.
Julia and Demeter were certainly good-natured, preferring to trust appearances rather than doubt others.
But Sertin was quite the opposite.
Cyrtain returned his cold gaze to Evelyn and Roderick.
"Brother! I don't want to play house anymore! Let's climb trees. Do you know how to climb trees?"
“Of course. Do you want me to teach you?”
Roderick said seriously.
“Yes, big brother! Evelin is going to be a great tree-climbing adult too!”
Is she that naive? Or is it malicious? I couldn't help but laugh at Evelyn, who was so good at calling someone younger than her her big brother
She seems incredibly sincere in this whole situation.
So it's more suspicious.
Sertin looked up with bright eyes as he watched Evelin and Roderick climb the trees.
Evelin was going through every moment smoothly, as if she had given up her pride and shyness and everything.
What can Evelyn gain from all this?
The Empress's false throne?
Higher authority?
Or is what this woman seeks is a two-story life?
My thoughts became more intense, and then I suddenly remembered Evelyn, who was sleeping peacefully in my arms.
That innocent little face that was sleeping wrapped up in the covers.
Sertin ran a hand through his hair.
“Huh.”
Really, I can't understand. That woman.
Eveline was the only riddle posed in Cyrtain's life, and he was accustomed to obvious answers.