Hours later.
Inside Javier’s room.
Delya slowly stirred.
Her eyes looked at the ceiling, the familiar sight she always saw whenever she woke up.
She blinked twice and turned her head. Seeing Felicia beside her, sleeping. She slowly sat up and glanced around, noticing Liana and Gloria were also asleep.
She stretched gracefully, a soft mumble escaping her lips.
Her eyes drifted around the room and landed on the tower of books on the floor and the small wooden blocks scattered on the study table.
Hmm? Where’s Mimi?
She glanced at the bed again.
Only Liana, Gloria, and Felicia.
I wonder where she went...
Is she in the bathroom?
Delya raised her palm gracefully as she yawned, then slowly, gently slid off the bed and walked toward the bathroom inside the room. She noticed it was empty.
She shrugged and stepped inside, relieved herself, and washed her face.
After washing her face, she reached for the towel nearby and wiped her face, dabbing it slowly while looking at the mirror.
I wonder what made everyone so tired today.
Mm... perhaps because we didn’t sleep in danna-sama’s room yesterday, or maybe because of the cruise last night~
Ah~ danna-sama. I wonder if he’s busy.
Mm~ I want to see his handso face. His tall, strong body. Be beside him, be close to him, and enjoy our mont.
She leaned against the sink, a soft, dreamy smile spreading across her face as she got lost in thought.
Tehe~ Soon, after my sister-in-law and brother-in-law’s marriages, we’ll have our own schedule to spend ti with danna-sama~
When the schedule starts and my turn cos, I wonder what I should do? Walk with him in the garden? Eat together?
Or perhaps... I should cook sothing for him~
She closed her eyes, imagining herself wearing a cute apron, standing in the kitchen, while Javier sat handsoly at the table, his charming smile directed at her. Then he’d stand up, walk over, and hug her from behind, whispering sweetly in her ear...
She started smiling to herself, a dreamy, lovestruck grin spreading across her face as she got lost in her own imagination.
Kyaaa~ Not in the kitchen, Danna-sama~
Her daydream continued until her stomach growled loudly, snapping her back to reality.
She glanced down at her stomach.
Oh...
I guess I’ll go to the dining room and eat sothing.
Delya headed out of the bathroom and walked slowly, pausing by the bed.
Looking at Liana, Gloria, and Felicia still sleeping.
I wonder if I should wake them up?
No...
They’re too tired.
I guess I’ll just have to go alone. Maybe Mimi is already in the dining room...
Or she’s just running around sowhere.
Delya sighed softly, then quietly slipped out of the room, closing the door gently behind her.
She walked slowly down the hallway, noticing Armand household maids and elite guards patrolling the area.
"Ah, good evening, Princess Delya."
"Mm, good evening~" Delya greeted them with a smile, waving her palm gracefully.
Delya walked gracefully past them.
This feels weird. I’ve never walked around here alone.
It’s always with all five of us, together with Danna-sama.
We always have activities together after als.
She kept greeting everyone she passed and paused, hiding herself behind a decorative pillar when she noticed Garius walking, accompanied by Francesca, heading sowhere.
Ah... Father-in-law and Mother-in-law.
Umm... Father-in-law is serious... and a bit scary.
But Brother said he’s a good person. I know that. But his aura is just too intimidating.
Let’s hope they don’t notice here.
She was peeking from behind the pillar when her eyes widened, her body stiffening as she t his gaze.
"My my~ Delya?" Francesca called out, her arm wrapped around Garius’s, now standing right in front of her.
Delya swallowed hard and stamred, suddenly bowing politely.
"F... Father-in-law... M... Mother-in-law!"
Francesca chuckled softly, and Garius just looked at Francesca, his expression unreadable.
"You’re alone, Princess Delya?" Garius glanced down at her and asked.
Delya’s body went rigid, standing straight.
"A... a... a... y... yes... Father-in-law!"
Her eyes darted downward.
Eeekkk!! He’s scary!! If I were with Liana and the others, I’d just stay quiet or subtly hide behind Liana or Gloria.
"Hmm? Where are Liana and the others?" Garius tilted his head, his face calm and serious as usual.
Delya swallowed again, keeping her gaze fixed on the floor. "Umm... they... they’re still sleeping, Father-in-law."
"Oh? So you went for a walk alone?"
"Y... yes... I... I was... um... going to... umm..."
"Ara~ Don’t be so stiff, Delya~" Francesca smiled, leaning on Garius’s shoulder as she looked at Delya. "We’re not strangers, you know."
"A... ah... umm... sorry." Delya fidgeted nervously.
"Dear~ Don’t look so intimidating. You’re scaring our future daughter-in-law~" Francesca teased, gently nudging Garius.
Garius exhaled. "I’m always like this, honey." Garius shook his head and looked at Delya again.
"You’re going to the dining room, right?"
"Y... yes, Father... Father-in-law." Delya stamred, her hands clasped tightly in front of her.
"Mm. Don’t be shy. Just ask the staff if you need anything."
"I... I will... F... Father-in-law."
"Good." Garius said.
Francesca smiled. "Now, now, dear~ Let’s continue our date~ Don’t forget it’s my turn today, and it’s our wedding anniversary."
"I haven’t forgotten, honey." Garius kissed Francesca’s forehead.
Delya bowed politely. "Ah... Happy Anniversary, Father-in-law... Mother-in-law. Sorry I... I didn’t wish it earlier."
Francesca waved her hand gracefully. "Ara~ No need to apologize, dear. It’s perfectly fine~ Just enjoy your evening, okay?"
"I... I will!" Delya bowed again.
Garius exhaled, and Francesca nudged him. "Let’s go, dear. If you keep standing here, you’ll scare her~"
"Honey..." Garius exhaled and looked at Delya again. "We’ll be going."
"Y... yes, Father-in-law, Mother-in-law."
Delya kept her gaze fixed on the floor, listening to the sound of their footsteps as Garius and Francesca walked away slowly, their presence gradually fading down the corridor.
She exhaled softly in relief after Garius and Francesca were far enough away that she could no longer hear them.
Phew... That was scary.
She straightened up, smoothing her dress. Glancing around again.
Next ti, I’ll make sure to wake up Liana or Gloria and walk with them.
She glanced down the hallway.
I guess I’ll head to the dining room now.
( End Of Chapter )
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