Chapter 32

 

 

As soon as we returned to the castle, we prepared for the engagement ceremony. 

 

There was nothing special except that the scale was large. 

 

If I had to pick something special, I’d pick my engagement partner? 

 

Because my fiance is the famous Duke of Siegbert, who the noble families vie for to become their son-in-law

 

Will it be Lord Blair who becomes the best groom now? 

 

Engagement doesn’t have to be grandiose, but I knew it needed to be large-scale because of our status.

 

Above all, the fact that my brother, who is the crown prince, has not yet gotten engaged makes this all the more an important event for the imperial family.

 

However, I knew that the reason why the scale was larger than expected was because I didn’t make my debut. 

 

“Dad.”

 

“My daughter…sniff.”

 

 “People would think I’m getting married. It’s just an engagement ceremony.” 

 

“You said you would live with me without marrying for the rest of your life…”

 

…I had nothing to say pertaining to that.

 

My father looked sad as if he were watching his daughter’s wedding, but my brother looked unhappy.

 

 “Brother. You don’t like it because I got engaged first?”

 

“It’s not that.”

 

“Then why are you making that face? If you’re jealous, get married quickly!”

 

It’s time to get married. It is impossible to keep the crown princess position vacant, and his younger sister will get married first! 

 

“Yulia. If you want to break up before marriage, I’ll help you break up anytime.” 

 

“……Thank you for that.” 

 

I was surprised by the unexpected words. 

 

However, somehow, the appearance of my older brother overlapped with the appearance of my older brother I saw in my dream.

 

Because my brother in my dream also sacrificed for me.

 

“Tell me if you want a divorce after you get married. I’ll do my best to get you out of there.”

 

“Hey, we’re not even married yet. You don’t have to worry about that! But if that happens, do you have to help me?” 

 

“Yes. Of course.” 

 

It’s just an engagement ceremony. 

 

Both my dad and my brother treated me as if I was someone who would leave the imperial castle forever. 

 

They become like this with just the engagement ceremony, I was scared of how they would react when we really got married. 

 

When I got married, I thought my dad might cry a lot, and he would be very worried when I got married. 

 

“…I like it now.” 

 

I like it now when I feel loved by everyone. 

 

Whatever the root of the affection was, it didn’t matter. 

 

They can love me whatever the reason is.

 

If my father’s guilt became love for me, it could exist, and if longing for a mother was my brother’s affection for me, I needed it. 

 

However, Chester has no conditions or other reason, he only loved me because of myself.

 

Since my mother left, I thought there was no unconditional love I can receive again.

 

“And… brother I think it’s a little late, but I’m in a relationship on the premise of getting married.” 

 

My brother looked shocked when he heard me. 

 

“Wha-, what?” 

 

“I’m dating Duke Siegbert.” 

 

“…Do you like him?” 

 

“To be honest. First of all, he’s handsome, and he’s better than I thought.” 

 

“As long as you like him. If you still want to break up your marriage, tell me anytime.” 

 

“Okay, brother. It would be better if it didn’t happen.” 

 

But my brother seems to want a broken marriage for some reason. It’s probably my misunderstanding, right? I heard my dad’s voice next to me.

 

“Yulia, the ceremony will begin soon.” 

 

“Is it already the time?” 

 

“Yes. But I will actively support you if you want.” 

 

“Dad. Then can’t you wipe your tears first before saying that?”

 

“Oh, I’m sorry.”

 

This tranquility was so beautiful that I couldn’t help but smile. I wanted to keep this tranquility. So that the tragic situation in my nightmare does not happen. 

 

“Dad, stop crying. And now, let’s go! It’s the engagement ceremony of the princess. I can’t be too late even though I’m the main character.”

 

“Yes.” 

 

I grabbed my dad and brother’s arms as we left the waiting room. 

 

Right now, the main event will start. 

 

My heart beat fast at the thought of seeing Chester waiting for me. 

 

I was very curious about what kind of expression he would have and what kind of clothes he would be wearing. 

 

I part ways with my family before entering. 

 

However, when I arrived at the entrance to start the meal at the main event, Chester was already waiting for me. 

 

“Chester!” 

 

His pitch black swept over only to one side as usual, and his red eyes contained infinite affection. 

 

There was a soft smile on his lips. 

 

What’s different from usual is that he always wore dark clothes, but today, his outfit was mixed with a lot of white.

 

I wanted to jump into his arms and hug him, but I didn’t want my clothes to mess up before the ceremony began, so I barely suppressed the urge. I just slowly approached him. 

 

“Julia.” 

 

As I approached, Chester reached out to me.

 

Looking at him, I smiled and gently put my hand on his hand. 

 

“There’s probably a lot of people out there.” 

 

“Are you worried?” 

 

“Yes, I’m worried about you. I’m afraid I’ll collapse again.” 

 

He’s completely different from my dream.

 

He’s so sweet and above all, he’s worried about me, he won’t kill me and my family like the original.

 

Chester kissed the back of my hand briefly. The word gentleman matched him well. I knew best how nice he looked on the outside and inside. 

 

“After the engagement ceremony, everyone in the empire knows that Julia is mine.”

 

“Is it good?” 

 

“I’m very happy. That everyone will know that you are mine.” 

 

Now, he felt more like a big dog than a wolf. 

 

“Yulia. If it’s hard because there’s a lot of people, you can lean on me.” 

 

“Thank you for your concern, but it won’t happen the same as before. So let’s go now.” 

 

Chester smiled and opened the door. As the door opened, a loud noise hit my ears with a bright light. 

 

Fortunately, this time, I didn’t have a headache or stiff body.

 

After the engagement ceremony, I lay on the sofa in my brother’s office and ate green grapes on the table. 

 

My brother was sitting on the sofa next to me reading a newspaper article. 

 

Well, I roughly knew the contents of the article. It must contain the engagement ceremony between Duke Chester Siegbert and Princess Julia Beatrice.

 

I knew it was pretty hot news. 

 

The engagement of the princess, who had never appeared in public until she was an adult, and the Duke of Siegbert, who was called a war hero who got into the battlefield and always won since childhood. It was something that could make the empire noisy. I understood why my people were enthusiastic.

 

“It’s everywhere.” 

 

My brother roughly put down the newspaper. 

 

I understand, but my brother didn’t seem to understand them. Or he doesn’t like my engagement. 

 

“You don’t like my engagement?” 

 

“If you like it, I don’t have the authority to interfere with it in the first place, but I’m the only princess and I married a war hero. Isn’t it nice?”

 

“I didn’t like it from the beginning.” 

 

“What?”

 

 “The Duke of Siegbert. No, in fact, no matter who you’re engaged to, you wouldn’t have liked it.” 

 

I chewed a grape in my mouth. It felt good when the refreshing and sweet taste spread in my mouth. I didn’t really know why my brother was like that.

 

Maybe because I always said that I would not get married and live with my dad and brother. 

 

Maybe he felt betrayed because I couldn’t keep that word. 

 

“You have to get married too.” 

 

“Does it make sense that the crown prince of the empire has passed the age for marriage, and there is no crown princess?” 

 

“Julia.” 

 

“I told you. I’m in a relationship with Duke Siegbert.” ·

 

“… The only people you can trust are me and our father.”

 

 “Calm down, brother.” 

 

I raised my body from lying down.

 

“And you shouldn’t worry about me, you should worry about yourself first. Are you not going to continue our bloodline?”

 

“…….Yulia.”

 

“If you said you weren’t getting married, what about the imperial family? Now you should get married too.” 

 

“Yulia. Do you want me to get married?” 

 

“You should. You’re the crown prince of the empire.” 

 

Of course! I got engaged first, but shouldn’t my brother get married first? 

 

“Okay. If you urge me like that, I’ll do it.”

 

I checked the time. I had to get ready to go out soon. 

 

“Brother. I have to go meet the Duke of Siegbert now.” 

 

“…….Yulia, do you like Siegbert more than your brother who’s been with you for 20 years?”

 

Ugh! I didn’t know what to say when you said that.

 

“And even if the person you’re waiting for appears, are you going to push ahead with marrying the Duke of Siegbert?” 

 

“…He still hasn’t appeared. And Duke Siegbert told me he loved me.”

 

 “Don’t believe him. All men are wolves.” 

 

I was surprised because I felt stabbed by my brother’s words. 

 

As expected, I should never have done that mistake.