The Troublemaker Daughter of the Grand Duke Wants To Live Alone

“You might think that I’m reckless…… or stupid.”

“I guess so”

“But… I don’t regret doing that.” 

Grand Duke Estin raised one eyebrow as if he didn’t understand what I meant by “no regrets.”

“I would have done that again if I could turn back time.”

“I have no regrets.”

To be honest, as an 18-year-old Ha Sohee, I would scold the nine-year-old Mary for recklessly stealing money from the director’s office to give it to orphanage children.

But I wanted to say it.

It was the most obvious option I could have had at the time, although it was reckless and someone might point out that it was the wrong way.

No, it was the only option I had.

After saying that, my tears welled up so I bit my lower lip.

As my tears welled up, the silhouette of Grand Duke Estin in front of me trembled.

I raised my head slightly because I thought it would be embarrassing to make a path of tears in my cheeks, but the tears flowed faster than that.

“Miss, are you crying?”

I quickly wiped away my tears at Lucas’s quick-witted but tactless comment.

You’re really quick to sense. But you shouldn’t.

Grand Duke Estin sighed quietly as if he saw me wiping my tears.

I can’t believe I cried while being scolded.

The sigh of Grand Duke Estin made me feel smaller.

This wasn’t the first meeting I thought of.

I tried to practice smiling for the first time.

I wanted to show that I grew up this well without being discouraged in the orphanage.

To Ha Sohee’s parents and grandmother. I wanted to show them that I can grow up well without their care…… 

Beyond the Grand Duke’s wide shoulders, I could see Lucas staring at me with a confused expression. 

I was so grateful and sorry that I made this chilly atmosphere, so even if I tried to stop crying quickly, the tear glands were like properly broken, and it kept dripping.

Even if I remembered my past life, I think it’s because I’m still a 9-year-old kid.

Why do I keep crying the more I try to stop?

“I see.”

“Hik. What?”

Oh, my voice cracked.

I’m really good at crying and squeaking.

While I was fidgeting, the Grand Duke’s hand carefully approached my head.

Is the Grand Duke patting my head right now?

I was so surprised by the unexpected touch that I stopped crying.

As I blinked while looking at the air, tears that had not yet flowed from my eyes flowed.

Am I mistaken if it seems like there has been a subtle change in his facial expression that used to feel like a blank space?

“But from now on, don’t do anything reckless again.”

“……Yes.”

I sniffed at his words.

I guess you’re doing this because you were worried.

Even if it was a mental victory, I thought it was good for me. I held out my pinky finger to the Grand Duke. It was to make a pledge not to cause any major accidents in my own way to the Grand Duke.

I have to stay here somehow.

If I don’t listen, I’ll be hated by this person according to the flow of the plot.

……then I could be sent to Nicor without getting paid.

“What’s this?”

But the Grand Duke, who didn’t even understand me, frowned again at my little finger.

“I think she’s trying to make a promise.”

Lucas sneaked in and whispered in the Grand Duke’s ear.

While looking at the response of the Grand Duke, I was wondering if I should put my finger down, but I missed the timing and raised my hand vaguely.

Upon hearing Lucas’ explanation, the Grand Duke kicked his tongue with a small tsk, and held out his white and straight finger to hang it on my pinky, which had nowhere to go.

Is this for real?

It feels like a dream that the Grand Duke made a “promise” with me, and the sense of the fingers that came into contact with me was clear, it made me feel strange. 

“Wow, you two made a promise.”

If it weren’t for Lucas’ cheerful voice, I would have kept our fingers crossed.

It’s a one-sided promise that I won’t cause any trouble rather than saying it’s a promise between two people.

The Grand Duke, who pulled his finger out of my hand, rose to his seat.

His eyes were fixed on me. I was also looking at the Grand Duke with my neck bent.

The duke opened his mouth with a grave look.

“But is it supposed to be like this…… Isn’t she too small?”

……it’s because I couldn’t eat well!

In fact, even in the orphanage, I was much smaller and thinner than my peers.

Even so, I used my fist to… scold the children who see me as small and skinny.

But that doesn’t mean I can punch Grand Duke Estin.

Yeah, I can’t win.

No, no matter how small and thin I am, you don’t need to speak with such a serious expression and tone.

At first glance, Grand Duke Estin is almost two fists bigger than Lucas…… I guess the Conler family must be taller than the average person.

What else does Mary resemble in the Conler family other than her eyes and hair color?

“Are you eating well?”

“She still had porridge or simple food. She has to start eating properly.”

“You must eat a lot. I think you’ll break if I touch you.”

I won’t break.

I glanced down at my wrist. Well, it does seem like some sort of skewer.

I need to hurry up and get muscles on my body.

I think I’ll gain muscles even if I work out a little

Still, with this body, I ate quite a bit at the orphanage.

I looked at my wrist and looked up again, the Grand Duke was looking down at me.

Is he going to keep looking at me? 

When I put down my hand that I was touching because I was embarrassed, the mouth of Grand Duke Conler, who was looking at me with an indifferent expression, opened.

“You asked why I only came now.”

“…….”

“You look like you don’t remember.”

“…I?”

It was something I don’t remember at all.

When in the world? It’s my first time seeing you face to face.… Is it not?

I thought about when he would come, but did I say rude things?

I searched my memory for a while, but I didn’t remember saying that in my head.

“You may go out.”

The Grand Duke, shrugged at my puzzled expression, and told me I could go out.

I can’t believe I can finally escape this suffocating space!

After greeting him in a sloppy way, I was faced with a new problem.

How do I get out?

He is the head of the Conler family and the Grand Duke…… Can I show him my back?

In the historical drama, you step back and leave.

After contemplating for a while, I slipped my right foot back.

“What are you…… doing?”

I carefully stepped back toward the door and Lucas asked me in a curious voice.

After telling me that I could go out, the Grand Duke, who was looking at the window, turned around at Lucas’ voice and looked at me.

There was a slight change in the expression of the Grand Duke when he saw me standing on my back.

“I’m going out.”

“But why are you leaving like that?”

“I don’t think I should show my back…….”

So embarrassing.

I’m embarrassed!

I don’t know what it is, but looking at Lucas’ expression, I know very well that I said something very embarrassing.

The Grand Duke, who was still, raised his hand and covered his mouth.

“Hahaha! Is that why you stepped back like that?”

“Oh, well, that’s…”

“As expected of the young lady of the Conler family, you always prepare for the enemy!”

The Grand Duke hit Lucas on the back of the head, who was laughing while holding his belly.

I’ve been hoping for it for a long time, no, actually, I felt quite refreshed.

“Stop it.”

“Oh, I see.”

Did Lucas say he was a distant relative?

I heard they grew up together since they were young. Maybe that’s why I thought that Grand Duke Estin seemed to have a quite comfortable atmosphere.

“Shall we go out?”

Lucas grabbed me by the shoulder and turned towards the door. 

Uh… can I go out like this?

“Wait.”

I followed Lucas timidly toward the door, and Grand Duke called in a low voice.

As I was walking well, I shook my shoulder, and Lucas tapped me a couple of times as if not to worry.

“Lucas, why are you leaving?”

“What?”

What, I shouldn’t have been scared.

Lucas turned around, asking back as if he was dumbfounded while holding my shoulder.

“Do I have to attend the meeting, too?”

“When did you not?”

Maybe he tried to play hooky while pretending to go out with me naturally.

It’s ridiculous that you’re trying to use me as an excuse.

He bowed again politely to Lucas and Grand Duke Estin, who were holding their heads, and went out.

I took a long breath that I held back.

It’s finally over.

Still, I thought it was fortunate that the first meeting was not bad.

As soon as I came out, I could see Bonita, who seemed to have been waiting until I came out.

As soon as I saw Bonita, I relaxed and hugged her.

Bonita kindly looked at me face to face and patted me on the back.

“Look.”

“What?”

“Because you’re his daughter, it’s not hard to be with him.”

Come to think of it, because I was so emotionally intimidated when I was in the room, so I didn’t feel tired or pressed.

I nodded at Bonita’s words.

That’s right, he’s, my dad.

 

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