Chapter 3

"......Well, then."

After crying my heart out, I felt much calmer and decided to think about my future again.

It seems that even in this new life, I was not blessed with a family. I was left behind once again.

I got out of bed and sat in front of the vanity.

My carefree father, who was always reliable but a bit absent-minded, and my mother, whose gentle smile was so adorable, are no longer here.

But I am still only 18 years old. I think I am quite cute, objectively speaking.

I have long, straight black hair. The design, with the sides cut just short enough to barely cover my ears, reminds me of Princess Kaguya from the old tales. It suits my round face, which is more cute than beautiful, with fair skin and large, double-lidded eyes.

Even if I become a commoner, it's uncertain whether I can find a suitable marriage, no matter how cute I am. If I am to be left behind by my family again, I don't need a new family. I don't want to go through the pain again.

In my previous life, I was not sickly but rather optimistic, cheerful, and never dwelled on things. I lived a happy and carefree life even after being reborn, thanks to my gentle parents. Neither my parents nor I had any arrogance, so our relationship with the servants was harmonious.

If I were to be asked whether my nature is more yin or yang, I would definitely say yang.

I still don't understand why I was reborn in this country, and it's uncertain whether there was a reason for the gods to reincarnate me. I no longer believe in gods.

However, I decided that it would be of no benefit to me to remain depressed, dwelling on my past and current situation.

If I could go back to the time when I met my husband in my previous life, I could confidently say that I would not make the same mistakes again. But the country is different.

If that's the case, I have no choice but to live my life to the fullest in this country.

Since I was reborn as a human and not as an insect, plant, or animal, I want to live in a way that benefits someone. That would make my rebirth worthwhile.

The only thing I can praise myself for in my previous life is helping a girl who had a future.

And I had one dream in my previous life: I wanted to open a shop that sells food that makes people smile, even if it was when I was older.

Although I ended up making my husband fat and shortening his life, food itself is not bad.

Eating delicious food makes people happy and lifts their spirits. I want to live by nourishing myself with the smiles of those who are happy.

I decided that I would save money and open a food shop to live independently.

It could be a cake shop, a bakery, or a diner. In any case, cooking is the only skill I can boast about.

(But wait a moment...)

I have the knowledge of cooking from my previous life.

However, since there was a cook in the mansion, I never had to work in the kitchen. It's rare for a noble lady in this country to do so.

First, I need to confirm how much I can do now.

I grabbed a hair tie from the vanity, tied my hair up, and stood up.

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"Cecilia-sama! Even if you are going to work in the future, you shouldn't do such things while we are here...? Cecilia-sama, are you familiar with this? You haven't cooked before, have you?"

When I peeked into the kitchen, Bob, the cook, was peeling potatoes, so I offered to take over. Yes, my knife skills are fine.

"Ah, well, we'll see about that. What's the menu for today?"

"Tonight? Well, I was thinking of consommé soup, bread, salad, potato fries, and pan-fried trout."

"I'm going to become a commoner like Bob, Eliza, and Jones. It won't do to be pampered. I want to work as a maid, a servant, or a waitress in a bar, and save money to open a shop. Can you let me handle tonight's meal as a training session? I want everyone to eat with me and give me their feedback."

"Well, of course, if it's Cecilia-sama's wish, it's fine... but..."

"Thank you! You can relax outside the kitchen. I'll call you when it's ready."

I sent Bob out and checked the contents of the refrigerator.

"Hmm, let's start with a simple salmon white chowder and some toast... French salad... Oh, there are eggs too. Maybe I'll make some custard for dessert and chill it."

The menu came to me instantly as soon as I saw the ingredients in the refrigerator, thanks to my previous life's knowledge.

I hummed a tune as I took out a pot.

– Good, my body is moving as I want it to.

Honestly, I was unsure if I could work, but the cleaning, washing, and cooking I did as a housewife in my previous life seem to be no problem. Perhaps I can find a live-in maid job sooner than I thought.

I should thank the gods, even if they are uncertain to exist right now!

I took out the onions from the refrigerator, sliced them, and got out the butter and flour to start preparing the white sauce.

"Anyway, we'll see after everyone has tasted it."

Newborn Cecilia, I will do my best!

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