Chapter 89

──The story of the novel is still progressing towards war at this very moment.

Thinking about how no solution has been found yet, a sense of unease and anxiety welled up inside me, and I could feel the blood draining from my face.

After all, the result of my changing the future could put many lives in danger.

"I'm sorry for bringing up such a gloomy topic. Did I scare you?"

"N-no..."

"But I was surprised. I didn't expect Lady Grace to be so frightened by an imaginary story. I tend to worry a lot, so I might have exaggerated, but it's okay, really."

Charlotte smiled brightly as she said this, but my heart only grew heavier.

As she said, under normal circumstances, one wouldn't feel such anxiety about the prospect of war at this stage. However, I know that this "imaginary story" will become reality.

Even though I knew this, when I actually saw changes happening in various places and heard someone clearly use the word "war," I couldn't hide my agitation.

"It would be nice if a saint appeared at a time like this."

While putting away the disinfectant and hand cream in the small box, Charlotte said this casually.

From the way she talked about it as if it were someone else's business, it was clear that she hadn't manifested the saint's power.

In the novel, her power should have already started to manifest by now, so it must be due to the change in her relationship with Lord Zain.

"I'm sorry, let's head back, shall we?"

Charlotte placed the small box on the table with a light tap, stood up, and took my hand.

I could only respond with "Yes" as I followed her back to the garden.

When we returned to the garden, Mariabel immediately came over to us.

"Big sister, are you okay? You look really pale."

"I'm sorry, I'm fine."

I must have looked quite bad, so I forced a smile to avoid worrying her.

After that, we rested on a bench at the edge of the garden, and the tea party eventually came to an end.

"Thank you so much, Lady Grace. We didn't get to talk much today, so can I invite you again?"

"Of course, thank you."

I thanked Charlotte and started walking towards the gate. On the way, I heard someone call "Lady Grace" and turned around to see Lady Dana and her friends, who had been attacked by a snake earlier.

"Thank you for helping us earlier, Lady Grace."

"You're welcome, don't worry about it."

"Actually, the collision earlier was intentional. I've held a grudge since you unjustly insulted me in front of everyone at a party and even had my parents mocked, and then you poured alcohol over my head... I'm sorry."

"Really?"

I understood that even the kindest person would hold a grudge in such a situation. The other young ladies also apologized for laughing and making snide remarks earlier.

It turned out that all four of them had been bullied by Grace in the past or had their fiancés seduced, which made their attitudes understandable. In fact, the one who was truly at fault was the past Grace, and I felt deeply sorry.

"It's all my fault, so please don't worry about it. I know you have no reason to trust me, but I've reflected on my past actions and changed my heart. I won't cause any more trouble for you, so please continue to be kind to me."

When I bowed, the young ladies immediately said, "Please raise your head."

"I was prepared to be slapped, so I was surprised. You really have changed."

"Yes. We would be happy to be friends with Lady Grace."

"To be honest, I've always wanted to ask you about your beauty secrets..."

The young ladies said this one after another, and I felt a warmth in my chest. I hope that, little by little, they will come to know the current me and that my surroundings will change for the better.

"I'm glad that everyone can see how wonderful my big sister is."

Mariabel's smile was even more radiant than mine, and I felt so much love for her that I wanted to hug her.

As we approached the gate, Mariabel stopped and said, "Oh?"

In front of the viscount's residence, a familiar luxurious carriage was parked.

At the same time as I thought it couldn't be, Lord Zain, whom I couldn't possibly mistake, got out of the carriage.

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