Fated Hearts: Reborn to be His Duchess

Chapter 89: Chapter 89: The Interrupted Spark

"To steal your husband."

Cassiel answered matter-of-factly.

Elysia blinked.

Steal... my husband?

Weren’t the rumours saying Miss Rennor was Cassiel’s true love?

If anyone had stolen someone else’s husband...

Surely she was the one who had done the stealing.

Seeing the bewilderment in her eyes, Cassiel felt another wave of frustration.

It was painfully obvious.

Although she called him my lord...

She had never truly regarded him as her husband.

Then he remembered.

She had never loved him.

She had waited for him last night.

She had merely been deceived by a maid.

Believing another person’s words wasn’t because she lacked intelligence.

It was simply because she was too trusting.

Too innocent.

Thinking that, the irritation in his heart gradually subsided.

He let out a quiet sigh.

"Do you want to know what we discussed yesterday?"

Truthfully...

Elysia wasn’t particularly curious.

However, sensing that he was still slightly displeased, she cooperatively asked,

"What did you discuss?"

Cassiel explained calmly, "Madam Rennor came to the capital for two reasons..."

"First, she received a letter from Lieutenant Rennor..."

"And second, she wishes to arrange a marriage for her nephew."

Elysia was genuinely surprised.

"Lieutenant Rennor is under heavy guard in Noverk. How could he possibly send a letter back?"

Cassiel nodded.

"That was precisely why Madam Rennor came to consult me."

Elysia thought for a moment before saying,

"My father once said... The King of Noverk is exceptionally cunning. That letter is probably far from simple."

Cassiel agreed.

"Last night, I went directly to the palace to inform His Majesty."

He looked at her meaningfully.

"That is why I returned late. I never intended to stay anywhere else."

Elysia, however, was still thinking about Noverk’s possible schemes.

"You absolutely did the right thing. If the King of Noverk truly has ulterior motives..."

"The earlier His Majesty knows, the better prepared we’ll be."

She completely missed the meaning behind his final sentence.

Cassiel sighed inwardly.

Then he tried once more.

"I’m telling you this for another reason as well."

Elysia’s eyes suddenly lit up.

"Oh!"

The corners of Cassiel’s lips finally began to rise.

Then Elysia said excitedly, "Madam Rennor’s nephew is looking for a wife. And didn’t Cousin Lillian also wish to marry? Wouldn’t that be perfect?"

Cassiel’s smile instantly disappeared.

Completely oblivious, Elysia continued planning enthusiastically.

"Lieutenant Rennor has devoted his entire life to serving the kingdom. Madam Rennor immediately brought the letter to you after receiving it. She’s clearly an honourable woman. I’m sure her nephew must also be a fine gentleman. If the two of them met... And they suited one another..."

"Perhaps Cousin Lillian’s marriage could finally be settled— Mmm..."

Her words came to an abrupt halt.

Cassiel’s thumb had pressed lightly against her lips.

The rough pad of his thumb felt strangely familiar.

Elysia froze.

The mysterious "pastry" from her dream last night...

That rough sensation...

It wasn’t a "pastry" at all.

It had been...

Cassiel’s thumb.

Realisation struck instantly.

Her face flushed scarlet.

Watching her embarrassed expression, Cassiel lowered his eyes slightly.

If he continued treating her this gently...

She probably wouldn’t understand even after another ten years.

A mischievous thought suddenly crossed his mind.

He raised an eyebrow.

"By the way... His Majesty gave me another instruction last night."

Elysia suddenly became nervous.

"W-What instruction?"

Cassiel leaned closer.

His deep voice carried a teasing warmth.

"His Majesty said... We should have a child as soon as possible."

Elysia stared blankly at him.

Then her face turned even redder than before.

Cassiel found the sight unexpectedly satisfying.

At least... She finally showed some reaction.

Much better than her earlier indifference.

After quietly admiring her flustered expression for a while, he finally removed his thumb from her lips.

"So? What are your thoughts?"

Elysia suddenly felt rather helpless.

Since it was His Majesty’s instruction...

What opinion could she possibly have?

After hesitating for a long while, she finally answered timidly,

"I... I don’t understand these sorts of things. Should... Should we perhaps invite an experienced matron to teach us?"

Cassiel’s expression became perfectly serious.

"His Majesty said that won’t be necessary. I can teach you myself."

Elysia’s cheeks immediately burned crimson.

Before she could think of a reply...

Miriam’s voice came from outside the room.

"Your Grace, Miss Rennor has come to pay her respects."

Elysia blinked in surprise.

Miss Rennor...

Has come to see me?

Cassiel gently pinched her cheek.

"Would you like me to send Adela away?"

Elysia looked at him.

"So... Her name is Adela?"

Until now, she had only known Miss Rennor’s surname.

This was the first time she had heard her given name.

It was a rather lovely name.

Cassiel hummed softly as he continued teasingly pinching her cheek.

"Do you need my help?"

The gentle tugging made her cheek itch slightly.

She instinctively leaned back a little.

After thinking for a moment, she quietly shook her head.

"That wouldn’t be appropriate. She’s Lieutenant Rennor’s daughter after all."

Besides...

After everything Cassiel had explained...

She no longer believed Adela was the woman everyone had been gossiping about.

Cassiel chuckled softly.

"My Duchess... You truly are kind-hearted."

Only then did he release her cheek.

Strangely...

Without his fingers there...

Elysia’s face somehow felt even hotter than before.

She hurriedly sat upright.

"I’ll go and meet Miss Rennor."

She looked back at him.

"What about you, my lord?"

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