Chapter 125 Its a fraudulent marriage (6)

TL: Zimming

Editor: bodyinthefreezer

Dianas face had changed and she had lost her baby fat.

Her gentle eyes had become a little sharper, and she was also taller.

She changed a lot, but I could still recognize my sister at a glance.

Sister!

Diana ran to me and gave me a big hug. I hugged my younger sister, whom I finally met after a long time. I was surprised by the force she put into the hug.

Sister! Are you really sister? Are you really my older sister?

Yes, its me. Im back, Diana.

Uwaa! S-s-sister. Uwaaa! Sister!

I could feel the sadness and loneliness she had experienced in her cries.

Im sorry, dont cry. Dont cry, Diana.

Yes, I wont cry, Uwaa! Sister. Uwaa!

But the more she tried to hold it in, the more she cried.

I gave her a big hug without saying anything.

***

Diana barely managed to calm down after crying for a long time.

I told her about what happened in those 7 years, like I did with Tenstheon.

I spoke about my time inside the door of darkness brightly and said that it wasnt too hard. I didnt know how much time had passed. Diana quietly nodded her head.

I didnt think she believed me completely, but she didnt ask me to explain more.

I appreciated her consideration even though she mustve been very curious.

My Diana, she really has grown up.

I held her hand tightly as I looked at the grown up Diana.

Sister, why do you look so thin? Look at your slender wrists.

I did look thinner than before but it was not that serious.

The Imperial doctor examined me just in case, and he said I was healthy.

Also, I had even more power of light than before, so I felt quite healthy.

Your cheeks are chubby, but your fingers are all bones.

Diana began to cry again. Physically, she had grown up, but she looked exactly the same as when she was a kid when she cried.

Im fine. I heard its exam season. How did you do on your test? Arent we going to see each other tomorrow?

The test was important for her graduation score.

So I begged everyone to not let her know that I was back until the test was over, but it seems that she still found out.

Jayden told me. Brother-in-law also called me. They said I should pay attention in my studies and told me to come after the test. But that didnt make sense! My sister is here, and I would get distracted from my test instead!

She raised her voice. I guess she was still getting along well with Jayden. I was worried that she would lose all of her friends after taking two years off from the academy, but I was mistaken.

The test is important too. Its the result of all your hard work.

Im sorry

Tears streamed down Dianas face. I held her in my arms and asked, What would you be sorry for?

I gave up on you beforeI was going to search for you again after I graduated, but I thought there was very little chance of finding you. I shouldnt have given up, I shouldve kept looking for youIm terribly sorry.

How can you say that? Im glad youre doing so well. If you had been looking for me all this time, I would be guilty instead.

I was glad that Diana kept going to the academy. It was absurd for her to apologize.

Still

I wiped Dianas tears and grinned.

Diana, hows your academy life? Is there anything uncomfortable?

Uncomfortable? Like what?

I heard you took a two-year leave of absence.

I spoke out carefully.

Diana said she didnt want to call younger children her senior, so she studied hard to get into the academy a year earlier.

But since she took a two-year leave of absence, she mustve been one of the older students.

Whats the big deal about taking a leave of absence? There are so many people older than me.

She noticed what I was worried about and said brightly.

Did you make a lot of friends?

Yes, of course. Also, in the last exam, I was at the top of the class.

Good job. Im so proud of you, my younger sister.

In my previous life, I would run to my grandmother with excitement when I got good grades. I liked my grandmothers praise more than the grades themselves.

But Diana was alone, and praises from friends were different from that from family.

I heard about our father.

Shortly after I disappeared, Gilbert Bellacian died in exile.

Did you have a hard time preparing the funeral alone?

I was gone and Gilbert was dead. In addition, Dianas biological mother did not attend the funeral because she had already remarried.

Diana endured a situation that would have been difficult even for an adult.

No, His Majesty helped me. I didnt do much. Besides, he deserved to die.

There was no sorrow or longing in her face for the loss of our father.

On the contrary, I could see a feeling of regret.

In fact, Im not in a position to speak ill of him.

Huh?

Im the only one who had a good room, wore good clothes, ate good food, and got a good education. Honestly, I dont have the right to call you my sister. Im too shameless.

Its okay. It wasnt your fault.

When Diana tried to side with me or give me her stuff, Gilbert would get angry and beat me up instead.

There was nothing a young Diana could do in that situation.

No, its my fault. Why couldnt I do anything back then?

Its natural to be scared. We were young back then.

Just because I was young, it doesnt change anything. I was so mean back then. So bad and mean.

Diana bit her lips so hard that it started bleeding. She kept blaming herself for seven years. No, even back then, she had felt guilty towards me.

I took Dianas hand.

I know that she had always felt guilty, but I didnt know how to comfort her.

Back then, I didnt realize that I was Ancia, so I didnt know what to say.

Ancia Bellacian doesnt hate you.

Thats all I could say to the young Diana when she cried back then.

But now I knew what to say, because I was Ancia. So I was able to convey my thoughts.

Diana, I dont hate you.

Ive never blamed you. Youre my only sister. Ive always liked you.

Sister

Diana burst into tears again. I hugged my lovely sister tightly.

***

Are you leaving?

When Diana left the Forens Palace, she heard Blakes voice.

Yes, I have one last exam left.

Good luck on your exam.

Ill definitely graduate at the top of my class and become Ancias knight with confidence.

Dianas eyes were swollen because she cried so much, but her expression was full of joy because her sister had returned.

I cant wait. I dont want to leave her to anyone else.

Diana looked at Blake. His expression was brighter than before. The dark atmosphere that surrounded him had disappeared, and he was a lot like he was in his younger days.

Your Highness, do you remember what you said before? When I graduate at the top of my class, you agreed that wed compete again on who likes her the most.

I did.

Ill admit it now. You win. I couldnt protect her until the end.

Diana thought that only a family would remember Ancia. She was so out of it and said hurtful things to Blake back then.

But in the end, it was Blake who never gave up and found Ancia.

You only say that now? I thought I was always the winner seven years ago.

Blake responded playfully.

No, I never thought so before.

Diana replied lightly.

You know how much your sister cared for me. That means youve admitted it for the second time.

Yes, but youll see. I will be the first in her heart someday.

You have an impossible dream.

Diana laughed. If she had heard that as a child, she wouldve fought with him.

However, she was grateful to Blake for telling her that he loved Ancia more than anyone else.

Youre blessed to be married to my sister.

Im always grateful for it.

Blake had never regretted a single moment after meeting Ancia.

If he hadnt met her, he wouldve been in despair all his life. He wouldve lived a meaningless life.

And my sister got married to a great person too.

Diana smiled sweetly. But Blake shook his head with a sad face

No, shes been through a lot because of me.

Blake recalled the image of Ancia as she was walking endlessly in the darkness. Blake was silent because he knew that was what Ancia wanted, but he felt pained when he thought about her efforts.

Diana encouraged Blake warmly when she saw him blaming himself.

She wouldnt think so, and you can just be a good husband for her in return.

Of course I should.

Hed protect her smile and only happy days would be ahead of them from now on.

Theres something I really want to say to you.

Diana hesitated to open her mouth.

What is it? Tell me.

Its late, but I sincerely congratulate you for breaking the curse.

When Blakes curse was lifted, she was shocked by Ancias disappearance and couldnt celebrate it.

Of course, she later apologized for it, but time went by without celebrating it.

Thank you.

Blake smiled.

As Ancia returned, all the scars and sadness left between the two disappeared.

Ill be on my way.

Yes, be careful.

Ill take the exam tomorrow and come back!

Of course. Otherwise Ancia will be upset.

Dont worry.

Diana answered him while smiling brightly.