Do Your Best and Regret

Chapter 80

The imperial palace on a dark evening. The carriage stopped in front of the banquet hall.

I took in my breath, held it, and exhaled quietly. When I arrived on the island, I was strangely nervous, but I wasn't this upset.

"Are you very nervous?"

I wanted to keep it as obvious as possible. Edwin's eyes met mine as I tried to deny my tender concern. As was my habit, I stopped saying no. The eyes looking at me as if waiting.

He was dressed in a bright uniform today. The hair pulled to one side is gorgeous and my heart flutters with excitement. I was blankly unable to let go of my continued gaze. At that time, I heard a rattle from somewhere. It felt like a bell had rang. I suddenly came to my senses and laughed, removing my hands.

"I think it would be a lie to say I'm not nervous at all."

Edwin, who was quietly looking at me, let out a low hum. Edwin stroked his jawline with his index finger and cast an indifferent glance toward the banquet hall.

Then he looked at me and playfully suggested to me.

"Anyway, I heard that the Heferti delegation will also attend the banquet starting tomorrow. How is it? Why don't you go on a date somewhere else with me right now?"

It was a sweet invitation. So much so that it's just a little bit annoying.

"Hmm... I'm quite attracted to it, but I can't do it."

But alas, I saw my reflection in the mirror.

"As you can see, I put a lot of effort into decorating today to attend this banquet."

My image was reflected on the clean window. Although he seemed proud, Edwin nodded his head in agreement with his serious face. Although it was a little embarrassing, I did not hold back from my words.

"Miss. You really look like a fairy. No, the Queen of the fairies."

Hannah's admiration suddenly came to mind. I was the pride of those who had done their best to decorate me since yesterday, or rather, from the moment I arrived in the capital from Vikander. Therefore, it was forbidden to say anything that denied oneself.

"And Edwin must attend the banquet. Even if the delegation starts tomorrow, it would be better to get to know the nobles who will be meeting at the noble meeting."

Of course, I quickly changed my mind because I was a little embarrassed. Edwin, who noticed my expression, spoke mischievously.

"Then maybe we should stay away for a while?"

"Just a moment, you know."

He speaks clearly. Edwin, who was looking at Olivia smiling with her round eyes, gritted his teeth. Every time she looked at him with eyes full of faith like that, Edwin was grateful for that trust, but it also felt scary, as if a fire had burned inside his chest. He didn't know if it was because of the people in this banquet hall, or because of the previous story that he hadn't revealed to Olivia yet.

It's just as Olivia said.

"You will be away only for a little while."

Edwin grinned and leaned towards Olivia.

Rattle.

The sound of bells rang faintly.

"After that moment, wherever I am, I will soon be back by Olivia's side."

The alluring voice was like a spell. I nodded my head. My heart, which had been beating irregularly due to my nervousness, began to speed up due to a different reason.