Lilian of Turin

Chapter 11

She did. That woman.

The woman was the handmaid of his late stepmother and claimed to be Lilian’s nanny was a limb who helped his stepmother in all sorts of evil deeds while she was still alive.

If Lilian had succumbed to her nanny’s tricks as before, Allen would have regarded Lilian as an accessory of his stepmother.

But she, Lilian, did not.

According to the report, the nanny was kicked out of the castle in a shabby appearance, with only the clothes on her back, having lost all the cunning and spiritedness that had plagued even the heir of the family.

‘The only regret is that I didn’t see it with my own two eyes.’

He was also curious about Lily’s ability to kick out that vicious and greedy woman who resembled her master and even prevented her from carrying a luggage bag.

Aside from that curiosity, he felt very cool inside.

‘Crazy…’

He thought that if she died before he could take revenge, he would open the tomb and spit on her face.

If the woman hadn’t been quick to cling to Lilian, she would have been over long ago.

He felt sick to his stomach for missing the perfect timing. So it was something he was eagerly waiting for.

But that cunning woman got herself stomped by the thigh she hugged.

‘So…refreshing.’

He was more refreshed than if he’d done it with his own hands. Even now, when he thought about it, goosebumps run down his spine.

He had no choice but to admit it.

“In the meantime, I had a wrong prejudice about the young lady.”

“So you’re saying you’ve been reflecting?”

“Yes, absolutely.”

“You’re a shameless guy.”

“It’s too much praise.”

Allen admitted without shame. Up until now, he had thought that Lilian’s only virtue was that she didn’t resemble her stepmother’s temperament.

He was wrong.

Caring for Cedric and mature consideration that’s hardly like a 12 year old. In addition, the attitude towards subordinates.

‘Seeing that she kicked her out, she had a hard side.’

It wasn’t that she didn’t resemble her own mother.

She had the same blood as the Lord as well.

After admitting his mistake, Allen immediately changed his stance. The process might seem too abrupt, but he didn’t care.

“I was wrong. Miss Lily is undeniably of Islar’s bloodline, and she deserves the best treatment.”

Cedric’s gaze grew cold.

“Sir Allen Hayworth.”

“Yes, my Lord.”

“Just in case you forget one thing, Lily Islar is my sister.”

It was a rather childish claim to have come from the mouth of a 21 year old but what’s more problematic is…

“…who doesn’t know that?”

Those words got on Allen’s nerves.

…is the point.

The master and servant, who were bound by trust and loyalty, stared at each other for a while and had a fight with their eyes. Anyone could see that they were being childish but only the two of them didn’t know.

‘These two.’

Shaw, the family doctor who’s not very happy about being present at this place because he’s trusted, rolled his eyes and sighed.

In any case, he was the only person who could cut off that meaningless war of nerves here. Tired, he rubbed under his eyes and opened his mouth.

“Both of you, please stop. Lord, please continue what you’re saying. Is there something wrong with Miss Lily?”

“Rather than a problem…”

Cedric chose his words carefully with a displeased look on his face.

“She doesn’t talk about anything.”

“?”

The attending doctor put on a puzzled expression.

‘You called for a doctor…just for that?’

As if that was all he was curious about, Allen nodded deeply and sympathized.

“First of all, she never complains. It wouldn’t be easy at that age.”

“She doesn’t do anything nor ask what is happening, just smile quietly with eyes that know everything.”

And that wasn’t all. Lilian was already there before he even thought he needed her, seemingly understanding everything he said.

She wasn’t pretending, she really did.

“She doesn’t have any questions or wishes, just like someone who knows everything.”

Lilian was like a calm lake in front of the wind.

Impossible resilience and composure. But she wasn’t grim.

Cedric rubbed his forehead.

“I feel like she suddenly grew up. She was being too nice.”

He wanted her to trust him more and be comfortable acting like a child.

Allen inwardly nodded.

These days, even his mother, the head maid, has started calling Lilian ‘our wonderful young miss’. Even now, whenever she saw him, she’d vomit praise.

Even so, she was worried.

“She’s not that old, but she might be aching inside…”

That was exactly what Allen and Cedric thought.

“…I don’t know, Shaw. Is it possible for a child of that age to do that?”

“Alright…”

Lilian seemed to know everything because she actually knew almost everything before and after, and what made her look out of place was her not acting her age.

However, Shaw, who didn’t know the truth, was embarrassed to be asked to comment on the young miss.

“Well… in any case, it’s rare to find someone so calm in front of a doctor. That’s something you’re born with. I’m sorry, but there are many times when even older people show rudeness in front of a doctor.”

Anyway, nothing bad came out. It wasn’t flattery. Shaw had no talent for such a thing. in fact, he just had that impression from seeing Lilian.

“She’s born with it…”

Seeing the master who was deeply troubled, Shaw felt frustrated.

“Did you ask the young miss directly?”

Two pairs of blue and red eyes looked at Shaw at the same time. Neither answered. As if caught off guard.

“So…”

“What do you like, what do you want to eat, do you want something, do you have any questions? Those are the things you just said. Have you ever asked her that?”

The answer was no.

At the two men’s common silence, Shaw clicked his tongue in bewilderment.

‘Why are these people doing this with me, who has nothing to do with it?’

It was then.

The escort standing outside the door knocked and said, “Lord, Lady Lily has sent someone.” And announced so.

The three men inside were guilty as if they had committed a crime. It was as if some secret had been discovered.

Cedric, who regained his composure, allowed the door to open. Lilian’s maid appeared.

“My lord, the young miss requested if you would like to drink tea while basking in the sun today.”

It was the middle of the harvest season. Cedric and Allen had a hunch.

It was a chance.

***

The fresh green sprouting embraced the sunlight.

The wind on their cheek was still cold. But the sun was warm and it was tolerable.

The servants set the table exquisitely in search of a spot where the warm spring sun was half cast and the other half was shaded.

Approaching the garden where everything was perfectly prepared, the girl looked as small as if she had just turned ten.

Dark blue hair that was untrimmed and tucked behind the ears. A light yellow-colored dress that didn’t hold the waist and a voluminous crocheted cardigan made her look smaller. The light ivory-colored shoe nose, which was clearly visible, was also very cute.

‘But…’

The servants tilted their heads.

The expression wasn’t childish at all.

It was calm, with a smile without any shyness or excitement.

Lilian calmly looked around once, then turned to Mrs. Hayworth, who had followed her. The Madam turned her ear toward Lilian.

Whisper, whisper, the girl whispered something then a delightful smile spread across the Madam’s lips.

“Yes, yes. Miss. I will. Yes, of course.”

Soon after, the Madam straightened her back. That benevolent face of hers had returned to that of a head maid.

“Everyone worked hard.”

“It’s our honor.”

Mrs. Hayworth laughed heartily at the sincere humility.

“The young miss is very grateful to the people who worked hard today. There’s going to be a gift today, so please know that.”