The Time-Limited Extra is Disguised as a Tutor in a Villain's House

Cardien’s brow furrowed as Winston, who was usually quick to pick up on his words, repeated them several times.

 

Finally, Winston snapped back to attention and replied, “I haven’t confirmed yet, but it seems Chelsea returned to the room with her. I’ll check what they are doing right now.”

 

“No, forget it. Just leave.”

 

“Ah, yes…….”

 

After leaving the room, Winston tilted his head as he looked at the closed door.

 

‘What happened at the festival?’

 

Sensing something odd about Cardien today, Winston changed his direction.

 

* * *

 

Livia slept for a whole day.

 

When she opened her eyes again, the blinding morning sunlight was streaming through the window.

 

Shush–

 

However, the sunlight was blocked in an instant with the sound of the curtains being drawn.

 

In the dim light, Livia spotted someone standing in front of the window.

 

“……Chelsea?”

 

As she called her name, a bewildered Chelsea looked back at Livia and parted her lips.

 

“You are awake, Tutor.”

 

“Yes……. What are you doing there?”

 

“The sunlight is intense, so I was just closing the curtains.”

 

~ Translations by Lurelia | Editing by Valpal | Read only at moonlightnovels.com ~

 

At her words, Livia squinted my still-drowsy eyes. She had just woken up, and her brain was still fuzzy.

 

It took a moment for her to fully grasp Chelsea’s words.

 

So…….

 

“Were you afraid I’d wake up?”

 

Chelsea stared at her in silence at the question.

 

‘Right.’

 

A smile tugged at Livia’s lips as realization dawned.

 

“If you’re awake, I’ll open them again.”

 

“Yes. Thank you, Chelsea.”

 

While Chelsea reopened the curtains, Livia stretched and yawned.

 

‘Ugh, my whole body aches.’

 

She sighed heavily at her sore muscles. But unlike her aching body, her mind was as clear as ever.

 

Livia had slept really well.

 

Considering the level of exhaustion she reached might almost be considered just being unconscious, rather than sleeping. Whatever it was, being out of it for a full day clearly indicated how high her accumulated fatigue was.

 

In fact, the festival itself was tiring, but Cardien’s dream played a decisive role in it.

 

As Livia stretched her body, Chelsea approached and asked, “Shall I prepare a meal for you?”

 

Livia pondered her question for a moment and then shook her head.

 

“No, there’s someone I want to have a meal with.”

 

After saying that, she suddenly remembered something and asked Chelsea to wait for a moment before moving towards the desk.

 

On the desk, there was a small paper bag.

 

Livia rummaged through the bag and brought out a box, beautifully wrapped with a blue ribbon, and handed it to Chelsea.

 

“……?”

 

While Chelsea was looking at the box with a puzzled expression, Livia smiled broadly.

 

“I told you I would get you a gift.”

 

“A gift, you say?”

 

Chelsea showed a rare, surprised expression.

 

Livia nodded.

 

“I thought of you as soon as I saw this. Of course, it might not be to your taste.”

 

“Thank you.”

 

Chelsea received the box with a slightly flustered expression. She looked back and forth between Livia and the box.

 

Reading Chelsea’s mind, Livia smiled and said, “Would you like to open it right here?”

 

Hesitating for a moment, Chelsea carefully untied the ribbon and opened the box.

 

As she peered inside, her eyes widened slightly.

 

“This is…”

 

Chelsea took out a pin with a blue glass bead inside from the box. The glass bead sparkled beautifully in the sunlight.

 

‘Thank goodness. It’s still intact.’

 

Livia was worried that it might be broken because of all the running around, but luckily the pin was unharmed.

 

“This…….”

 

“What do you think?”

 

“It’s beautiful. It’s small and sparkling… I’m afraid it might break, so I’m being careful.”

 

As Chelsea spoke, she gently held the tip of the pin as if handling a baby.

 

Livia felt relieved to see that she liked it.

 

“Try it on now.”

 

Her words widened Chelsea’s eyes. And for some reason, the maid hesitated.

 

“……?”

 

When Livia looked at her with a puzzled expression, she spoke cautiously.

 

“Something this pretty is better suited for someone as beautiful as you, Tutor. If I put this pin on it, I’m actually devaluing it.”

 

“What?”

 

Livia was momentarily taken aback, looking at her in disbelief.

 

However, Chelsea appeared more serious than ever.

 

“This pin is a gift from the tutor to me, so I should treasure it…….”

 

“There’s no such thing. I bought this pin because I was sure it would look better on Chelsea than anyone else, and there’s no point if you don’t wear it.”

 

“But…..”

 

“Chelsea, can you give me the pin for a moment?”

 

At the request, Chelsea obediently handed over the pin.

 

“Excuse me for a moment,” Livia murmured as she immediately reached for Chelsea’s hair.

 

A stray strand of hair had just fallen out of her updo. Livia carefully tucked the loose strand and fixed it with the pin.

 

“Come here.”

 

Livia took Chelsea’s hand and led her to a mirror. Chelsea, who was taller than her, reluctantly followed.

 

“Look.”

 

Livia positioned Chelsea in front of the mirror. As soon as she saw her reflection, her expression became dazed.

 

As the sunlight streamed in, the blue glass bead on Chelsea’s hairpin sparkled.

 

“It suits you well, right? It’s so pretty, Chelsea.”

 

And as expected, Chelsea’s black hair and the blue glass bead hairpin complemented each other perfectly, leaving no room for denial.

 

Chelsea stared blankly into the mirror before raising her hand and carefully brushing her hairpin.

 

After a long moment, her lips barely parted.

 

“……Yes.”

 

Even with that brief response, Livia couldn’t help but smile with joy.

 

Eventually, a faint smile appeared on Chelsea’s lips as well.

 

“It’s beautiful, Tutor.”

 

* * *

 

“Tutor Via!”

 

“Vin…..young master!”

 

Livia spotted Vincent running towards me and was about to call out his name when she spotted Winston following and made a hasty correction.

 

As soon as Vincent reached her, he enveloped her in a tight hug.

 

Winston chuckled and said, “Young Master, if you jump on her like that, it will be difficult for the tutor.”

 

Vincent’s eyes widened at Winston’s words.

 

Then, with gloomy eyes, he looked up and asked, “Tutor… Is it true?”

 

His appearance made her chuckle softly.

 

It made Livia understand once again that beauty is a dangerous ploy.

 

Just looking at his face made her laugh.

 

‘Well.’

 

Truly, even though he hadn’t grown a bit taller, if he continued to run and jump like this, it might become a bit awkward.

 

‘You’ll be as big as Cardien later.’

 

Imagining the moment Vincent becomes as tall as Cardien, Livia shuddered. She might get crushed if he runs and jumps like that.

 

‘But I probably won’t be here until then.’

 

Thinking that this moment will eventually come to an end, a sense of bitterness washed over her.

 

So, she deliberately smiled wider and shook her head cheerfully.

 

“No, it’s okay.”

 

“Really?”

 

“Yes, of course.”

 

“Hehe.”

 

Without realizing it, Livia had forgotten Winston’s presence and comfortably engaged in conversation.

 

The two of them headed to the flower garden where we always shared our meals.

 

The table was already filled with delicious food.

 

As they ate, Livia stole a glance at Winston.

 

He was waiting a considerable distance away, so their conversation wouldn’t be overheard.

 

‘Why is he waiting?’ Livia wondered.

 

Perhaps Vincent had some plans after this. She thought nothing of it and turned to Vincent.

 

“Vincent, did you sleep well last night?”

 

Vincent, who was picking at his salad like a rabbit, quickly swallowed and vigorously nodded.

 

“Yes!”

 

~ Translations by Lurelia | Editing by Valpal | Read only at moonlightnovels.com ~

 

Then, his pupils flitted around, and he whispered in a low voice.

 

“In fact, I had a dream.”

 

“A dream?”

 

When she asked, Vincent nodded.

 

“It was a dream about going on a picnic under the trees in the meadow with you, Tutor Via.”

 

“Really?”

 

Just hearing about it made Livia feel happy.

 

“So, how was it?”

 

“I was happy.”

 

Vincent tapped his leg and said in a humming tone.

 

“Even though it was a dream, I was so happy that as soon as I woke up, I wanted to see Tutor Via.”

 

“Is that so? Actually, I also wanted to see you, Vincent.”

 

“Really?”

 

“Yeah. That’s why I came running right away.”

 

“Hehe.”

 

Upon hearing her words, Vincent smiled sincerely, his eyes twinkling with joy.

 

Livia smiled faintly back at him. At that moment, there was a gust of wind, and she lifted her head.

 

Livia could see the wind dancing through the large trees with their leaves turning red.

 

‘It’s already autumn.’

 

The weather, which had been unseasonably warm in early autumn, had quickly turned autumnal after one rain.

 

‘It’s almost time for the baptism.’

 

The baptism ceremony takes place around early winter.

 

‘After that, there’s the emperor’s birthday celebration…’

 

And it’s at that birthday celebration where Cardien will fall in love with Celestina.

 

‘It marks the beginning of a tragedy.’

 

The lighthearted feeling Livia had from Vincent’s playfulness vanished in an instant.

 

* * *

 

After the meal, when Livia was about to return to her room, Winston approached her.

 

“Tutor Pellington, do you have a moment?”