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

Chapter 78 

 

This was the first time I heard this story.

‘Well, since he’s the heir of the dukedom, there’s no way there won’t be someone targeting Cassis.’

Evelia listened to his story.

“They would attack me in some way. Like she said, there were some things that could have been avoided, but there were also times that I couldn’t avoid.”

“……”

“Wife, do you think that’s my fault too?”

Evelia shook her head.

“No, you were young and…”

“It’s the same.”

Cassis spoke slowly but firmly.

“It’s not your fault, wife. They are the bad ones. Therefore…”

Evelia looked up at him blankly. Cassis smiled faintly at her.

“Don’t be too upset.”

Apparently, this man was comforting Evelia.

In the same way Evelia once comforted him.

‘You didn’t do anything wrong.’ Cassis was saying the same thing she’d heard so many times.

He was gradually learning how to express his emotions and communicate with people.

Evelia was willing to do that. Because she felt like she was changing Cassis.

She rested her head on Cassis’ shoulder. Cassis, who had been stiff until recently, carefully hugged her waist.

“Thank you, for comforting me.”

“I was just stating the truth.”

“That’s right. So, thank you.”

Evelia smiled slightly.

It was a lucky night because I was with Cassis.

 

*****

 

Evelia decided not to care about the assassination incident anymore. I believed that Cassis would take care of it.

‘Did you actually say that Count Ritters was executed?’

I decided not to feel sorry for Countess Ritters. I wasn’t going to excuse that they were forced to do it because they’re in debt.

There must have been many other ways to deal with debt.

Instead, she decided to focus her attention on other things.

‘The imperial ball will be held in a few days.’

Originally, the imperial ball was held the day after the hunting competition. But this time, the prom was postponed due to an unfortunate incident.

Cassis was worried about Evelia and suggested not attending the ball. But Evelia was against it.

This is because I thought it would be better to appear in front of people like this.

‘That would be good to quell rumors that I was seriously injured or in a coma.’

So she got busy preparing. I called Madame Olette, who I had been worried after hearing rumors, to finish the dress and purchase accessories.

But a problem arose.

‘Don’t you have to dance at the ball?’

Even if I didn’t dance with anyone else, I felt like I had to dance with Cassis. If she didn’t dance with him, she’d get caught up in the rumors of a feud.

‘The problem is that I can’t dance….’

Of course, ‘Evelia’ learned dancing as a basic. So the body must have remembered it.

The real problem was that Evelia only learned to dance, but rarely danced.

If I just went to the prom and danced like this, I would only be humiliated. So she declared to Cassis:

“Practice dancing with me.”

So, the two decided to invite the orchestra and practice dancing today.

Oh, of course Ruth heard the news and followed along.

Evelia took a standing stance and made a firm threat.

“I learned that dance, but I’m not good at it because I rarely have to dance.”

“It’s okay.”

“It means I might step on a lot of your toes.”

Cassis answered as if it was no big deal.

“It’s okay.”

“Really? I might break your foot.”

Cassis chuckled. Evelia’s warning seemed laughable.

But Evelia was surprised in a different way. I wondered if this man could smile like this.

“No matter how much wife steps on me, it’s okay, don’t worry.”

Then, he began to lead Evelia little by little to the music.

Evelia began to take small steps accordingly. I struggled at first, but gradually my body’s memory returned.

‘Plus, Cassis seems to be good at leading…’

For some reason, I felt grumpy. How many women has this man danced with to be this good?

She asked in an unconsciously blunt voice.

“Why are you dancing so well?”

“…..?”

“You say you don’t go to parties much but, you’re good at leading.”

Evelia narrowed her eyes playfully.

“You’ve met a lot of women, right?”

I knew that couldn’t be true. Cassis wasn’t a womanizer, so this was just a joke.

But Cassis was visibly flustered.

Evelia liked the way he was showing more emotion and expression, maybe that was why she wanted to tease him even more.

“No.”

“Really?”

“Yes. I only have one woman, my wife…”

Evelia, who was momentarily taken aback by his answer, twisted her steps and ended up stepping on his foot. The two people stopped in that state.

Evelia put her feet away a little late.

“I’m sorry. I was embarrassed… It hurts a lot, right?”

“It’s okay. I don’t feel anything.”

“But….”

Cassis calmly pulled her back and took up a standing position again. Even when they stopped, the music continued.

“Let’s continue.”

The dance continued with him taking the lead again. Cassis whispered in Evelia’s ear.

“I’ve never really danced. Really, the only woman I have is my wife.”

For some reason, flirting seemed to come naturally to this man.

‘Somehow it feels like I’m stopping him.’

Evelia whispered with slightly red cheeks. I was already busy concentrating on dancing, but hearing Cassis say something like that made me even more confused.

“I see.”

“The reason I’m good at dancing is because I use my sword so I’m good at anything that uses my body.”

“I see, just focus on dancing.”

“… Yes.”

The two continued dancing without saying any more. Evelia stretched out her arms and walked away from Cassis, then slowly approached him again.

Cassis asked, holding her waist again.

“Are you sure you believe this?”

“I do.”

“What about you, wife?”

“… Yes?”

“Did wife also have a man…”

Cassis hesitated for a moment and then asked.

“Am I the only one?”

“Ah!”

Evelia was momentarily embarrassed and stepped on his foot again.

“I’m sorry.”

But Cassis didn’t say it was okay this time. Instead, he muttered something else.

“I want to hear an answer.”

“Ah…”

Evelia felt dizzy at the sudden outpouring of words from this man.

‘What on earth do you mean? I don’t think it means anything rational due to Cassis’ personality….’

So, you’re saying you’re the only guy who’s ever danced, right?

Evelia interpreted his words that way and nodded.

“Yes. It’s just you. The dance teacher who taught me was also a woman, and I never had a chance to dance with a man after that.”

Evelia wondered if this answer was correct. However, seeing Cassis nod his head, it seemed like the answer he was looking for was correct.

“Good.”

With those words, the song ended. Evelia took a step away from him and said her final goodbye without even being able to ask what was fortunate.

Cassis approached her as if he were going to dance again, but before he could, Ruth shouted.

“Mom! Dance with me too!”

Then he rushed over and grabbed Evelia’s hand. Cassis went to stand against the wall with a sigh.

Ruth greeted with a serious face and then took Evelia’s hand. Because of the height difference, Evelia had to slightly bend her knees and upper body.

When the music started, Ruth led Evelia convincingly.

Evelia danced with the child and replayed in her mind what Cassis had said.

 

-I’ve really never danced. Really, the only woman I have is my wife.

 

I don’t mean this in a rational sense, but it would mean that he has never really danced with anyone else.

Still, I really liked his words and his serious expression.

Evelia had a happy smile on her face the entire time she was dancing.

 

******

 

“Are you sure it’s okay?”

Cassis asked for the fourth time as he barged into Evelia’s room.

Evelia, who was putting on her makeup with the help of the maids, burst out laughing.

“It’s okay.”

“But your body hasn’t healed yet…”

“It’s been a long time since my body got better. I completely treated it with magic in the first place, but there’s no way it’s still hurting.”

“Still…”

So, to summarize the current situation, it was like this.

After the hunting competition, Cassis constantly recommended that Evelia not attend the imperial ball due to her injury.

Evelia has maintained her position that she cannot attend, even lying, even though her limbs are fine.

Moreover, it was not just any other ball, but a ball hosted by the Emperor. It was clear that if the Adelhard family did not participate, they would be criticized.

‘Until now, they’re unable to attend because the Duchess was not around, but not anymore.’