dorothea
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"Miss!" Saena returned to the mansion more mentally than physically exhausted and fell asleep after undergoing another simple treatment in her room. She really wanted to sleep in late today. But her nanny barged in first thing in the morning. "Miss, wake up!" "Mmm, why.... I want to sleep more." "You can't. We've received a visitation request!" A visitation request? "...This early in the morning? Don't tell me it's for today?" "Yes." Who would send a letter requesting a same-day…-
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Wednesday came again. Like usual, she took an unmarked carriage to Kramer mansion where Royter greeted her. "Welcome, Miss. The master is in his study. Would you like to go there directly?" "Yes." "Understood. I'll have tea and refreshments sent there as well. Please let me know if you need anything else." With winter approaching, it was getting a bit chilly. It was a day that called for warm, strong tea. "Milk tea today. Strong and hot, if you please?" "Yes. I'll prepare…
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The imperial palace, the tallest building in Phaesle. Perhaps because it could be seen from anywhere in the capital. It felt as if eyes were attached to the top of that tall tower, following and watching Saena's every move. Even after leaving the imperial palace, she felt that gaze continuing to follow her. The sticky, uncomfortable feeling didn't improve even after arriving at the townhouse. "Prepare the carriage!" This wasn't the time to be alone in the capital. She needed to go to…
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"Ugh..." The next day, Saena woke up with a throbbing headache. Why does her head feel like it's about to split? Pressing her forehead, Saena rose and scanned the room. Her memories gradually returned. 'Ah right, this isn't our house.' After drinking last night... Her memory after drinking the whiskey was hazy. Perhaps mixing drinks when she wasn't even good with alcohol had been a mistake. Or maybe drinking spirits had been the mistake. "Water..." Her throat burning intensely,…
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Wednesday. Rohaton Street. Saena had to go out again. Since she couldn't find any reason to refuse Elizabeth's previous request. Also, she thought she should meet her once because of their somewhat confrontational state during the debutante ball and the subsequent closing ceremony. "May I ask for the name of the person who made the reservation?" The manager asked as she entered the most famous noble-exclusive teahouse on Rohaton Street. After giving Elizabeth's name, she was guided…
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The day to meet Elizabeth arrived. She had wanted to meet the very next day after her visit. When Saena declined saying she had prior engagements, Elizabeth asked her to make time the day after that. Though she didn't know why, her response showed an urgency that seemed time-sensitive. And on the day of the appointment… Though Saena wasn't going to run away anywhere, Elizabeth barged in early in the morning. "Where do you want to go so badly? I'm not going anywhere." "...That's not it. I…
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Saena returned home in a slightly dazed state. As expected, her nanny, who had been waiting only for her return, interrogated her about various things, but Saena gave brief answers and quickly entered her room. She managed to make the nanny retreat for now by saying she was tired, but this probably wouldn't be the end of it. The second round would surely await tomorrow. "Kyang." She was actually tired (not physically since she had taken such a long nap, but psychological factors played a bigger…
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It was a day with beautiful sunshine. It was also the day of the tea party at the Ackroyd residence. Martha, the nanny who perfectly remembered that an outing was scheduled, barged in from the morning. "Miss! Let's start getting you ready!" "...Nanny." Saena lay in bed and pulled the covers over her head, but soon had to face the sunlight. "It's! The Ackroyds'! Tea party! We can't! Have you going dressed carelessly!" "It's just a women’s gathering, why..." "You don't understand!…
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"I'm sorry." Saena apologized for the unexpected commotion. "We're fine. She's not hurt, right?" "Yes. I think she just fainted from shock." "That's good." Elizabeth currently rested in a guest room. A maid watched over her and would notify them when she woke up. It seemed Yolly disliked Elizabeth. No, it was obvious. Otherwise, there would be no reason for him to act so aggressively only toward her. Fortunately, she wasn't injured — if her face had been scratched... ugh. It would…
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In the carriage on the way back, Saena held Yolly and scolded it. "You, why are you causing so much trouble? You know exactly what you're doing, don't you?" The way it rolled its eyes while wagging its tail clearly showed it was pretending not to know. "I really want to hit you." When she shook her fist above Yolly's forehead, its ears drooped down, clearly showing it understood everything. "Kyang!" Its bark sounded exactly like it was saying 'I'm wronged!' "What, wronged?" Judging…
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