Naturally, the moment Ria was embarrassed by the promise of next year, Dillian, who quickly noticed her heart, blocked the way out.
“I look forward to it.”
As if he had already received a present for next year, seeing Dillian who liked it, she thought, whatever.
‘Yeah, I’m going to surprise Dillian with a better present next year.’
As much as she would be surprised.
That was when I was about to say goodbye to Dillian, who had taken me to the bedroom.
“Tomorrow, I will go down to Sinaize’s territory.”
“Suddenly? Did something happen?”
He’s never leaving his place, so did something big happen?
Dillian shook his head at Ria’s worried face.
“It’s my grandfather’s birthday soon, so I should stop by.”
“Grandfather? Is your grandfather still there?”
“Yeah, I’ve heard that his health has deteriorated recently, but he is still alive and well.”
“… Why didn’t you tell me?”
Ria was shocked when she heard the news for the first time.
She thought he had no family, but was his grandfather alive?
“I’m not very close to my grandfather. The last time I saw him was three years ago, that’s it.”
It had been a long time since they had treated each other like non-existents.
“But when he hears the news of my engagement, he tells me to come down to the territory.”
If it’s because of the engagement news, doesn’t it mean that he should come with his fiancée?
“Don’t tell me, me too…?”
“Yes. We’ll take this opportunity to do it all at once.”
Ria opened her mouth to Dillian, who spoke lightly as if he had finished a game mission.
“You don’t have to worry about it. Think of it as going on a honeymoon tour, and go there lightly.”
“It’s not light at all….”
It’s a sudden in-law’s house, so it can’t be light.
I backed away from the busy people.
Nathan, who was sitting in my arms, opened his mouth.
“It’s already noisy in the morning.”
“It’s the first time in 3 years, so there must be a lot of preparation.”
Suddenly that day had come. The day we go to Sinaize’s territory.
“It’s good weather for a trip, but it’s a little hot.”
“Right.”
Whatever the weather, it was mid-April, and the sun was very strong.
My eyes were dazzled by the blazing sun.
‘What kind of person is his grandfather?’
Is he cold like Dillian? Or is he a very strict and clumsy person?
I don’t know for sure, but he seemed to have a similar feeling to Dillian.
“Is it okay….”
“What?”
A shadow fell before my eyes. When I raised my head, Dillian, who had put his hand as a shade, laughed silently.
When I looked up, I saw the cufflinks on the ends of his white sleeves.
“You use it right away?”
“You are the one who gave it to me. Of course I should.”
I grabbed Dillian’s hand and looked at his sleeve.
In a bright place, the more dazzling ruby went well with Dillian.
“It’s pretty. It fits you well.”
“I’m going to use it every day.”
Dillian took off the jacket he always wore, wondering if he wanted to brag about the present I gave him, and looked excited like a child.
‘It is worthwhile to spend all of my fortune.’
After a moment of pride, I got on the carriage and sighed.
“It’s a long way, so I’m already worried.”
“We will use the portal as before, so it will be soon. When we arrive at the territory, it will take an hour by horse-drawn carriage, so it won’t be too hard.”
It was as Dillian had said.
Using the portal, we entered Sinaize’s territory in an instant, then we changed carriages again and moved towards the Duke’s Castle.
“The scenery is really nice.”
Nathan burst into admiration at the tranquil scenery different from the capital.
“If I lived in a place like this, I would be happy to live in.”
Nathan said that it is better to go to a place that is more nature-friendly than a tall building.
“Ria, should we live here next time?”
“It’s okay to enjoy our honeymoon at Sinaize’s Castle.”
“No. Ria, it’s not good here. Let’s go to the west.”
“Then it wouldn’t be a bad idea to stay in the villa in Therium region. It’s right in front of the sea, so it’s perfect for a cool summer.”
“Why do you keep bothering me!”
“You must not disturb and keep your mouth shut.”
Today, not much different, leaving the two of them arguing behind, I moisten my dry lips at the duke’s castle in the distance.
The moment the carriage stopped in front of the castle, my heart started beating like it was about to jump out of my mouth.
“Ria, are you nervous?”
“Absolutely.”
It’s a day to see Dillian’s family. Also an elder!
I couldn’t help but be nervous.
Because of that, neither the people who welcomed Dillian and me nor the grand greetings came into my eyes.
And finally, he appeared.
“Are you here, Dillian?”
The huge imprint that appeared in front of us turned my head white as if it had been poured with bleach.
Sera whispered quietly next to her.
“That is Therze Sinaize-nim.”
“That person…?”
The image of Therze Sinaize I had in mind was a strict old gentleman. I was thinking of a lean old man….
‘What’s with that muscle? What….’
The assertive muscle twitches every time Therze moves.
His taut muscles were pulled tight as if his shirt was about to burst.
If he applied a little more force there, it felt like his shirt would tear.