Chapter 129.1

“What did I say before? Ah, yes!”

As soon as I met the Grand Duke, I spat out nonsense to make him my temporary father, especially since he died absurdly in the past.

Of course, I said it because I could help, but now that I think about it, I really have no idea.

“Dad.”

“Yes?’

“You know, uh…”

My dad…”

“Are you trying to tell me something to hide? I’m confident that I will listen to everything.”

Dad, who walked slowly as if he were considerate of me, smiled affectionately and stroked my cheek.

It felt like he was saying, ‘It’s okay, don’t worry.’

“Ah! But later…”

Dad’s eyes sparkled unusually, as if they contained an endless night sky. Yet, they gave me a sense of relief, as if he understood everything.

“But I can’t tell you.”

Dad will be disappointed. Love can always cool off at any time. Now you love me but you say weird things. You might even hate me for being a weird kid.

A vague sense of uneasiness enveloped me. Was it because all the things in the past that made it difficult were over? Or was it because I thought that the only person who could sympathize was my twin brother, who spent the same time with me and left those memories behind?

It was not easy to move my mouth. I forced myself to nod my head.

“I’ll tell you later!”

“I’m always ready to listen, so it’s okay.”

“Daddy… I’m glad you’re my dad.”

“Huh?”

I’m just glad. It was scary at first and I didn’t like it very much, but he’s a kind and nice person. Mom also loves me too, and he loves his family more than anyone else.

I hugged my dad tightly.

“I’m just glad.”

Was there any other reason? Even if it’s not a blood bond or something, I really like my dad. I rubbed my cheek against his.

“Bebe is cuter today.”

“Suddenly, I feel better!”

“Yes, express your feelings as much as you want now.”

I laughed at my father;s words. Maybe I felt better, but my dad also responded to my laughter. With a smile, my desire to protect our happiness grew stronger. I could turn back time when I died, but I clenched my hands because I couldn’t turn back time.

‘This time, I’ll protect you. I’ll protect Mom, Dad, and everyone.’

“But my daughter, what are you thinking about? Why is your face so serious?”

“Huh? Does my face look too serious?”

“Yes. That’s why there are wrinkles between the eyebrows.”

Dad put his finger on my forehead.

“Oh no! R-Right!”

I hurriedly turned away, fearing that my heart may have been discovered.

“Ah! Is that so?”

“I remembered. You know, Dad, can’t we go to the Imperial palace without any hesitation?”

“Are you being stubborn?”

“Yes, you can’t rush in.”

Just in case, I covered Dad’s cheeks. However, my dad would have normally said no right away.

“Well.”

“Oh, what’s that reaction?”

“I was going to do that.”

“What?”

What are you talking about? I can’t believe he had that idea. Did I talk too late? For a moment, I stared at my father with shaky eyes.

“Really? You’re not actually going to break in, are you?”

If he did, there’s no way it’d be intact, right? Or was there something I didn’t know about? When I acted hastily because of those thoughts, my dad laughed lightly.

“I was just thinking. When I learned from Elin about how you lived, I couldn’t hold back my anger, but that anger was healed by your laughter.”

“Oh…”

“Because I have to protect your smile. My family. Then I started thinking. If it weren’t for you, I’d probably have invaded long ago.”

Had he attacked earlier, would it be like the past?

Instantly, I remembered my dad who was called foolish in the past. The Grand Duke who invaded was exterminated for no reason. I still don’t know why, but I found out one thing.

‘The future has changed!’

That was clear.

I don’t need to ask why. I thought it was only my mom and I whose future had changed, but my dad’s future also changed.

Relief and all kinds of other feelings hit me momentarily.

‘Dad can live too…’

“Bebe?”

“Yes?”

“What are you thinking that’s gotten you to change your expression so suddenly?”

“Oh no, Dad! Very well done!”

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