How To Win My Husband Over

Chapter 4

Chapter 4: Ellenia van Omerta

"I told them to prepare a light meal because I was afraid that you were still not feeling well."

"No, everything suited my palate. I must have been really nervous. Thank you for your concern."

Was there anything that did not suit my taste?

The flavor of thin bread with cherry jam, onion soup, and fish meat mixed with an unknown sauce is absolutely mouth-watering.

My body was always in constant state of hunger.[1]

I would not have eaten at all if the situation allowed, but when the situation didn't allow it, I would force myself to eat but I still ended up vomiting.

A ball-like event was more comfortable than this for my situation.

Because no one cares about who eats what.

The only thing I could control was myself.

Ellenia, who had been staring at me, who was smiling like a child, then served the servant came in to prepare the tea.

After a while, the meal was cleared and fragrant tea with simple desserts were served.

"As you may know, here in Earendil, Arachne is crowded every summer, so I asked for your understanding in advance that my big brother may arrive a little late. My father is not due back to the capital until the end of the month due to the territorial issue. I am sorry for the modest hospitality."

"Oh… It's okay, please don't worry."

"Since my mother's death, I have been in charge of managing the residence, but if you want, I can hand the responsibility to you as the wife. If you don't like anything or feel uncomfortable, you can order any changes through the maid."

W-Wife. That's a very strange and awkward title..

I lowered my gaze down and pretended to fiddle with the teacup.

"Thank you for your consideration, but for the time being, I think it is better to stay as it is. I'm not familiar with the customs here yet and lack experience in many ways, so I'm worried that I'll overstep the boundaries and cause problems."

Ellenia, who still had that expresionless face, put down her tea cup and stared directly at me.

"What's there to worry about? No one would dare to think like that toward the mistress of the house."

A quick reply.. A very confident reaction.

It was a little unexpected but there was a hint of questioning in her words.

I pretended not to know anything, smiled innocently and changed the subject instead.

"Regardless, there is something I want to ask the lady specifically."

"Please feel free to ask anything."

"Is it possible to address me as Ruby for the time being?"

Ellenia did not answer immediately.

I carefully looked at her perfectly poker face and pretended to swallow dry saliva.

“As you know, I don't know anyone here and you might think it is unbecoming of me, but in all honesty, I'm at a loss and not sure how to adjust in this new situation.   Even if you don't like it, if you treat it a little friendly, it will give me great courage….”

"I will do it."

"Really?"

"Yes."

"Wow, thank you!"