I ENDED UP AS A DUKE'S 7TH CHILD

CHAPTER 58

"But what about his feelings? Don't any of you guys care about what he wants?" asked brother Henry in disbelief.

"What do you mean?" I asked confusedly.

"You talked to brother right? Don't you know what I'm talking about?"

"But he never said he had any feelings for Lady Sierra!"

"What! If he didn't had any feelings for her then why would he want to marry her in the first place?"

"But........" Wait! I never asked him, why it was Lady Sierra in the first place. I just asked him if he wanted to marry her for progress in business! And I jumped into conclusion myself. When he said, sister Katrina was against it. I only started supporting her without even trying to know why he wanted to marry Lady Sierra!

"Davinia? Now why are you lost in thoughts?"

"When did he told you he likes Lady Sierra?"

"Brother never openly told me. But I think it's about 6 years ago. You remember when we all went to the ball for The Empress's birthday celebration. That's when grandfather was introducing brother officially to other aristocrats. There he met Lady Sierra for the first time. At that time she was still single. Later on, that year her father Marquis Dawson married her off to some rich Baron. Although she is a year older than brother, she was still very young when she got married. But this year her husband died in an accident. So brother just thought it was a chance for him........." he paused then furiously said, "but you all! All of you are only declining without even caring about him. I understand Katrina. But you Davinia? I didn't expected this from you and also Ishak. He should........."

"Brother, when and how did The Baron died?"

"I heard he went on some fancy hunting competition, that's where a boar attacked him. And due to heavy blood loss the doctor couldn't save him. It was more than 2 months ago, I think."

That's exactly when brother mentioned about Lady Sierra to me first!

"Davinia! Are you even listening to me???"

"Uh, yes. So what will you do now?"

"I don't know.... I am trying to talk to Ishak. Then I will talk to Katrina. It's difficult to make Katrina understand but I'm hoping Ishak will understand easily."

"What about other?"

"I guess brother already talked with Neel and Athena. They both are in agreement."

I felt disappointed on myself hearing so. "Okay. I understand. Then I'll go now."

"Hey! So are you supporting brother or not?"

During Class

"Lady Davinia! Why are you so inattentive today?"

"I apologise for that."

"Please focus on the next lesson."

"Davinia, everything alright?" whispered Meitry.

"Yeah. Don't worry."

Later On

"Lady Davinia. I think you should spare with someone your age." said my swordmaster.

"Why?"

"Lady Athena is physically stronger than you. Once you are older such things won't matter anymore. But I think to check your ability more better, you should practice with someone your age."

"Then,...... I'll ask Meitry or Mathew. They can come."

"Okay, you may do so. But I'm afraid they aren't trained to spare with you......... I'll see if I can do anything."