The Male Lead’s Father Refuses to Break Off Our Engagement

Chapter 124

 

Evelia, who was immersed in memories, turned her head to the sonorous voice of a child. The child came out holding Lionel’s hand and ran towards her.

Evelia opened her arms and held the child in her arms.

“Ruth, have you talked with Prince Lionel?”

“Yes!”

The child smiled brightly. Evelia laughed along and recalled yesterday’s events.

 

-I am… Lucius Adelhard.

Ruth declared so in front of the three people. The child’s expression was quite adult-like.

-My mother is Evelia Adelhard, and my father is Cassis Adelhard. It will continue to be like that in the future.

So, I will return to the empire, the child said.

-But I can come visit sometimes, right, uncle?

-Of course, of course.

Lionel hugged the child who asked that question tightly and burst into tears once again.

To be honest, neither Evelia nor Cassis had any idea that Ruth would be so adamant about going to the empire. However, Lionel didn’t say much about that.

After that, Ruth acknowledged reality quite quickly. He spent time with Lionel all day yesterday, saying he wanted to talk about something he hasn’t talked about in a while. He also slept with him.

And he didn’t appear until just before departure.

“Did you get to say goodbye to him?”

“Yes. Mom, can we come visit again next winter?”

“Yes, Let’s come again.”

“Hehe.”

While Evelia and Ruth were talking, Aria and Samuel appeared.

“Ruth!”

Aria approached with a pouty face.

“Why didn’t you play with me yesterday?”

“Oh, it was because I was playing with Uncle Lionel.”

“Without me! Tsk, that’s bad!”

“No, that’s not it…”

“Hmp!”

Aria turned her head and walked back toward Samuel. Ruth had a hard time following his friend.

Evelia laughed out loud and spoke to Lionel, who was looking at Ruth’s back with faint eyes.

“Actually, when I fainted a few days ago, I had a dream of Miss Julia.”

“…….”

“It was so vivid that I felt like I was talking to Miss Julia.”

Lionel swallowed his saliva once and asked.

“What did Julia say?”

“I hope you forget me and be happy.”

“I see, Julia….”

It’s just a story I heard in a dream. However, Lionel looked shocked, as if he had really heard the story from Julia.

He looked up at the sky and closed his eyes.

“I can’t listen to that. There’s no way I could forget her.”

“……”

“But now I can be happy.”

Lionel grinned at Evelia.

“Thank you.”

“No. I just did what I had to do.”

“Still, it’s not an easy decision.”

Evelia did not deny it this time, but just smiled. Lionel laughed, “Haha,” and tapped her on the shoulder.

“I wish only good things for Ruth and you in the future.”

“Thank you, sir.”

“Ah, the Duke is here. I’ll leave for now.”

As soon as Lionel stepped away, Cassis approached.

“What did you talk about with His Majesty Lionel?”

“A story about Miss Julia.”

Cassis seemed surprised for a moment, but then smiled faintly.

“What are you talking about?”

“Actually, I had a dream about meeting Miss Julia. At that time, Miss Julia told me the story she wanted me to tell you.”

Evelia muttered as she led him to the carriage. Cassis asked back, changing to the escort position.

“Did she by any chance say something to me?”

He was also serious as if Evelia had met the real Julia.

“She did.”

Evelia comforted Aria and waved at Ruth, who was running over, and continued.

“To love you and Ruth as much as I can.”

“…….”

“Even if it’s not what Miss Julia says, you know that I love you and Ruth a lot, right?”

“Of course I know.”

Cassis kissed the back of Evelia’s hand and murmured.

“I love you and Ruth so much, too.”

Ruth, who had come right in front of the two, also shouted along.

“I love my mom and dad too, a lot!”

Evelia smiled happily and got into the carriage with the two men. Now it was time to go home.

 

*****

 

Unlike when I left for the Kingdom of Cesia, my steps on the way back were light. Like Ruth, Evelia and Cassis were able to see the scenery of the Kingdom of Cesia without any worries.

So the three returned to the capital of the Empire after another long journey.

“Mom, it’s sprouting!”

“I see. It’s really spring now.”

Just as Evelia expected, a warm spring breeze welcomed them.

“Aria, be careful. Come play with me later!”

“Okay, I get it!”

While the two children were greeting each other, Evelia thanked Samuel again.

“Thank you so much. If it weren’t for Sir Denoa and Aria, Ruth and Cassis would have been in big trouble by now.”

“You don’t have to do that. I really received a lot of help. Moreover, if it weren’t for the Duchess’ help, Aria wouldn’t have been able to use her powers….”

Samuel answered with a smile and looked at Evelia with a face that seemed to have something to say. But he didn’t say anything. Evelia also didn’t bother to ask.

This was enough for the relationship between the two.

“Our parents will be waiting. I’ll just take Aria with me.”

“Yes, please go back carefully.”

After Aria and Samuel left, the three entered the mansion. The Adelhard mansion in the capital didn’t look much different from a few months ago.

Employees with familiar faces stood in a line to greet them.

“Welcome, master!”

“I was waiting!”

Evelia’s heart was touched for a moment. I never imagined before that coming home to someone waiting for me would be such a touching experience.

She walked in holding Ruth’s hand and greeted the employees warmly.

“We’re home. Please take care of me this year as well.”

 

*****

 

As soon as they returned to the mansion, the first thing Evelia and Cassis did was destroy the contract they had previously written.

“Then, master and madam, do you both agree to cancel the contract?”

Logan looked very excited when he asked that question.

“Yes.”

“Yes, I agree.”

“Do you agree to cancel this contract and remain married?”

“Of course.”

“Yes.”

Logan tore up all the documents in front of the two people and threw them into the fireplace. Only after confirming that the documents were completely ashes did he bow towards the two people.

“Congratulations. Now I’ll leave.”

Logan smiled happily and left Cassis’ office. As soon as the door closed, Cassis hugged Evelia.

“Thank you.”

“What?”

“For being by my side.”

Evelia laughed, burying her face in his shoulder.

“Thank you for being by my side.”

Evelia dared to think that she would never forget this moment for the rest of her life. This moment of becoming a true family with Cassis and Ruth.

Cassis bowed his head towards Evelia. It was time for Evelia to close her eyes as she saw his approaching face.

“Ruth!”

A cheerful child’s voice called out from the window. Evelia stood up from her seat, leaving Cassis frozen in place, and looked out the window.

Ruth and Aria were playing together in the garden, which was now quite full of flowers.

“Ruth, let’s play tag!”

“But Aria! You can’t run!”

“I can run around now! Grandpa the High Priest said it’s okay now!”

“Really?”

“Yes! really, really!”

The two children ran side by side at the same time. Celsion in the form of a puppy followed behind him.

Evelia smiled at that sight.

‘I’m glad I didn’t hurt Ruth.’

When she first entered into a contract marriage, Evelia was worried that Ruth would be hurt in the future. But now, we will be able to watch Ruth and Aria grow up with peace of mind.

As the two children grow up together, their affection for each other will grow. I was very happy to be able to watch that from the side.

“Do you like that?”

Evelia leaned into the arms of Cassis, who had come up behind her, and whispered. Cassis responded, hugging her waist with both hands.

“They look good together.”

“Doesn’t it?”

Evelia looked back at him and asked.

“What about you, do you like it?”

Cassis looked down at her blankly. Soon, instead of answering, he gently kissed Evelia. Evelia smiled and returned the kiss.

Cassis muttered while kissing.

“I like it.”

Evelia answered, hugging his neck.

“Me too.”

The warm spring sun shined through the open window.

Spring, the season when everything begins.

The new story of Evelia, Cassis, Ruth, and Aria was beginning in earnest.