Published at 25th of November 2022 08:11:18 AM

VF 94 Reporting the Engagements Results

[A fiance candidate?]

Sasha seems to be in disbelief as I confirmed her doubts.

[You heard it right, dear. Laurel will become a candidate for Prince Seryus fiancee.] (Calis)

[I see Does that mean she isnt the princes fiancee yet?] (Sasha)

[Technically, yes. They have to present themselves as a pair for publicity but their relationship wont change.] (C)

[I find it hard to believe that his majesty actually agreed.] (S)

To be precise, I made it in a way that he will have no other choice but to agree. Well, not like Sasha has to know it.

[The king and queen must have a lot on their plates. As I see it, theres something more about this engagement theyre planning with Laurel.] (C)

[Fufufu, youre too protective of Laurel, dear.] (S)

[Of course. If by chance that Laurel actually falls in love with Prince Seryu, then Id allow it. Albeit reluctantly.] (C)

Is there actually a father wholl willingly hand over their daughters without gnashing their teeth? Its just that, if its Laurels decision, then I can only live with it. Its not like I want to manipulate the childrens happiness for my own convenience. I might have been able to buy more time, but if Laurel falls for the prince in accordance with the games settings, then I can only do my best to protect her from reaching her death flag.

[Now that I remember, the queen was also there when I talked with the king and shes been grinning for the most part of the audience.] (C)

[Thats just so her.] (S)

[Yeah. She found the proposal interesting even. I actually took one of her suggestions as well.] (C)

[What suggestion?] (S)

[She said that Laurel being a candidate rather than an official fiance is complicated enough as it is and shouldnt be publicized. Instead, rumors are to be spread that the children are officially engaged.] (C)

I was also thinking of doing the same so I didnt make a fuss about it. Still, it shows that even though the royal family accepted my offer, they want to create a fence and keep Laurel in check as much as they can.

[The only thing thats left is for me to talk with Laurel. But] (C)

[Dear, it will be fine.] (S)

Sasha reassures me with her smile before she puts her hand on top of her belly.

[We are the ones who gave birth to Laurel. So, no matter what happens, I believe shell be able to bear it and move forward herself.] (S)

[That may be true Im sure she got her sweet and gentle personality from you.] (C)

[*Giggles* Yeah, and her grace and courage must have been from you, dear husband.] (S)

We laugh at each other after exchanging one liners but that subtle motion that Sasha made didnt escape in my head. She looks so tender and gentle thats as if dont tell me?

[Is something the matter, dear?]

[N-no, no worries.]

Yeah, t-that shouldnt be the case. Well, its true that weve been getting more into each other as we wrestle about, but Ive always been careful there were times where I wasnt able to control myself but Now that I think about it It actually happened more than what I remember.

Looking at Sasha who appears unconsciously maternal, I resolved myself to spend more time with her and prepare for the arrival of our new family member. Laurels probably getting anxious as well about her own engagement so I need to check on her too.

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