Jared was taking his fiancée Olivier to visit the raw house for the first time in a long time.
Stepping into a mansion without very good memories after my mother's death is easy, but I can't refuse because it's a call from my stepmother like no other.
My mother, Liz, passed away. My stepmother was desperate to comfort me, not away from Jared, who was depressed. Jared himself was treated as another mother because he adored the real child and admired his brother.
I was surprised to say that Olivier would suddenly follow me when I planned to visit him alone. If you ask, they cared that you hadn't even said hello yet.
Until now, we couldn't open the mansion to the detours because of the threat of Cornelia Alway, and we couldn't stop going out, but now we don't have to worry about that anymore, so maybe Olivier wants to go out too.
Yennie said she would follow, too, but I would shy away from what my grandparents are calling me.
Most of all, I was relieved that when Yennie was going to follow me, it was another act because I didn't know what my brother Rex, who was obsessed with her, would do.
Sakura also wanted to go to Jared's home, but even though she couldn't walk with the royal family of the Dragon King, she promised to buy a souvenir to stay at the Mansion, as she was more than anything else threatening to be catastrophic if she became emotional with some clap.
These days, if Glass Cherry Blossom, who admires Jared with his brother, bowls in with the people of the clan who are coming into contact with him with evil emotions - it makes me feel relieved.
"So this is Jared's home."
"Yeah. Even so, I don't have very good memories. Besides, I've lived in my grandfather's mansion since I came back to King's Capital, and my childhood was longer in my grandfather's mansion, so there's no attachment."
"You're with me. I prefer the mansion I now live in with the Jareds to the one I was born and raised in."
I laugh at Olivier with a gentle grin, so that Jared can also follow me.
"Nevertheless, I wanted to see the home I was born and raised with you because I don't mind just once."
"So, what do you think?
"I can't put it into words. I just want to thank you so much for being born."
In Olivier's words, Jared lights up.
I don't think I'm going to get words from Olivier's mouth that my mother once told me, and I'm surprised inside.
But I'm glad.
You can never say this because you might get angry if you say this, but Olivier Alway sometimes reminds me of her late mother.
It's just a slightly more temperamental word, a nostalgic word, a little something that reminds me of the past, like this one, but I've been surprised many times since we met.
"Brother, go up!
As he looks at the mansion and stares at Olivier, who is narrowing his eyes, he is inadvertently called out.
The Lord of Voices was my brother.
"Loyk, it's been a long time!
Receive and hug a boy running around messing with flax colored hair.
"Yes! Long time no see. How have you been? I missed my brother."
As he smiles full face and exchanges embraces his first brother in a long time, he stretches his flax hair with a gentle grin and a woman wearing a dress appears late.
A kind looking woman who looks a lot like Loyk - it's my stepmother, Karina Daum.
"I've been waiting for you, Mr. Jared. And I'll see you first, Olivier. My name is Karina Daum. Today, welcome aboard. Loyk, greet you too."
"Yes, Mother!
As he hurried away from Jared's arm, Loyk raised his head toward Olivier in momentum.
"This is my brother Loyk Daum. Um, thank you, sister!
"Nice to meet you, mother-in-law, Lloyd. I am Olivier Alway. While I am Jared's fiancée, I am so sorry that I have never been able to give you a proper greeting. Today, it was steep, but I heard Jared was going back to the raw house, and he followed me. Sorry for the inconvenience."
Olivier also greets him, and Loyk gently pulls Jared's sleeve.
"... unlike rumors, you're beautiful"
"You can't count on rumors, he's very sweet."
Don't sound like Olivier, if you say so, it adds depth to Loyk's smile.
Her visit had been informed, but maybe she was nervous about her brother. The reason is definitely because of the rumors. I don't hear much of it these days, it's no exaggeration to say that I slander Olivier. When I find out that bad rumors are even in my thirteen-year-old brother's ear, I get a headache for the aristocratic rumor lovers again.
Instead of Olivier himself caring, he has used bad rumors so far, but not in the future. There's no need to use bad rumors to keep third parties away from herself anymore.
Therefore, as Jared, I hope I can pay off the rumors one by one.
However, he thought it was necessary to consult the Duke of Alway because it was not an issue like what would happen with Jared alone.
"I have tea for you. Olivier, I don't know if it suits your mouth, but please relax in the mansion."
"Mother-in-law, please don't take excessive care of me. If you are Jared's family, it may be difficult for me right now, as it is for me, but I hope you think of me as my daughter. Loyk, think of me as your real sister, too."
"Yes, sister!
Olivier nods with satisfaction to Royce, who replies energetically.
Karina watched her like that. When she pulled her strength out of her shoulder,
"Well, let me try to keep up with you."
I smiled just a little relieved.