Chapter 2

Lorentz declared that he would take the temporary role of the family head. He was not substituting for her. He was taking her position. Maribelle, for the first time, understood and felt what it meant for one’s floor to collapse under the feet.

If the temporary role was given to Lorentz, Maribelle would not have a place to stand. Literally, the floor under her feet would collapse. Her father, Ikart Edenberg’s status, property, would all become Lorentz’s.

“U-uncle. What do you mean? I am an adult now….”

“Arinel had mentioned that you often were burdened with the weight you would soon bear on your shoulders. If you want to live alone then I can find you a separate house. As you said, you are an adult now.”

“Uncle, I never said such….”

“Maribelle. Do you not know that this is all for you. You are too vulnerable to support this large family. When you are fully ready, I will undoubtedly hand over the seal to you.”

Maribelle was clever. Even at the age of twenty, she could read the greed from Lorentz’s face.

She had returned to the past from 1 year ago.