Chapter 61: CH 61

The little child immobilized the adults with such words. I know that people fear Father much more than they fear me. I was angry that the servants couldn’t move at the words of the little child who pointed out exactly that point.

“Children who are still immature, it’s easy to make emotional and risky decisions. If there is a problem, it is right for the guardian to step in. It’s an adult’s job to correct them.”

I opened my eyes sharply when the little child and said difficult words to the butler. Grandfather’s expression changed unfavorably at the little child’s words. I don’t know for sure, but it sounded like a rebuke to Grandfather.

Even Grandfather was stuck with the little child?

“Naughty little child. Even if you are the Grand Duke’s guest, do you think he would forgive you for hitting his son?”

Still, after hearing Grandpa’s words, it made sense. No matter how indifferent my father was, he would not forgive her for hitting me. My father never paid any attention to me, but he did not forgive anyone who bothered me.

“Father won’t forgive her for hitting me.”

“Then I will plead guilty in front of the Grand Duke.”

The little child boldly demanded until the end. She really wasn’t afraid of things.

“All right. I will report this to the Grand Duke. Do not regret that decision.”

“What? Are you talking to Father?”

I was startled by Grandfather’s words. What if Father scolds me for bothering him with this? Then Grandfather whispered in my ear.

“It’s okay. The Grand Duke will not have time to spare. Even if he had time, there’s no way he would ever forgive a child who hit you. I would speak well.”

Right. Father couldn’t find the time while he was at work.

Also, even if he said he would make the time, Father would be on my side, right? Of course, that’s right? It was an unpleasant situation, but I was strangely trying to feel better.

“Are you okay?”

Grandfather went out and the little child went to the maid, not me. How could she do that? Really bad child. The back of my hand is also red and sore from the tea, and she went to the maid without asking me.

And didn’t the little child hit me? My cheeks still hurt. I tried to take good care of her because I felt sorry for her, but she’s a really bad child.

“You should ask me that! It was me who got hit!”

I got angry and stomped hard at the little child who didn’t seem to hear me even when I shouted out loud. But when I was so angry and shouted so she would notice me, the little child ignored me. Usually, people would have noticed me, but it’s like I was treated as someone who doesn’t exist. The little child was really unexpected. I don’t think she had any regrets.

Meanwhile, Grandfather returned.

“The Grand Duke said he would meet you.”

I was shocked by Grandfather’s words. Did Father allow her to meet? Why….. When I asked to meet him, he said no. I felt embarrassed. An indescribable feeling filled my throat.

The office room that I was not allowed to enter opened. Inside were Commander Hertman, Bayern, Roel, and Father. The table was full of papers, he was currently busy with work,

The moment I saw Father’s face, I was scared and overwhelmed, so I shut my mouth tightly. Even though it was not snowing, my father’s cold eyes pierced through me. It wasn’t my fault, but I felt like I was being scolded.

“I heard an absurd report a while ago. Is it true?”

Father’s heavy voice was harder than usual. I wanted to shout that he was right, thinking that my father would be on my side. And at that moment, I knew I had made a mistake. Father’s eyes, when he saw me, were cold. He seemed to be questioning whether I was being hit by a child smaller than me.

Those eyes made me even more pitiful and sad. The back of my hands and cheeks hurt, but Father didn’t notice. He doesn’t even ask me if I was okay. I lowered my head as I thought I was about to cry. It was fine, though. I won’t cry. I would be the Grand Duke in the future. I won’t be a crybaby.

I clenched my teeth and struggled not to shed tears. Anyway, I didn’t expect it. I wasn’t hurt. My father listened quietly to the little child’s explanation while I was holding out so I wouldn’t cry.

“Well, let alone the situation. Now that you’ve admitted it, you know your crime, right?”

“It’s a joke between young children, couldn’t you just move on like that?”

“It was only my son who was right to say it was a joke.”

The moment Father said ‘my son’, my ears perked up and almost made a sound. Didn’t he hate me? Was he still on my side? I felt weird and my toes were twitching. I endured the tingles on my back. I should not meddle in Father’s conversation. So, I just kept quiet.

“Aren’t you going to ask me why I hit him?”

But the little child was surprisingly bold and talked back to Father. She shouldn’t do that. She’ll get in trouble with Father. It’s scary when he was angry.

But surprisingly, Father listened to the little child’s bold words without getting angry. It was a different attitude from the way he hated when I was talking long.