Chapter 278. Epilogue, Part VI

Translator: Khan

Editor: Aelryinth

There was also a mixture of sorrow in the surprise, along with a sense of guilt that she might have been wrong from the start when she offered Phoebe the chance to be the foster daughter of the Kiellini family.

When Maribel saw Juliettas darkened expression, she gave Vera a wink.

Vera held up Phillip, and said, The Prince is struggling to go to his mother.

As she recalled the painful past for a while, Julietta casually accepted Philip onto her lap. You are getting heavier, my son. Who do you look like and so strong? The sight of Phillip growing up made Julietta forget all her troubles, and she smiled sweetly.

Around evening time, the group arrived and spent the day in the city of Lakers, in the territory of the imperial family of Vicern. They were able to leave the next day and reach the Kiellini Territory of southern Vicern in the afternoon.

The field is much wider than I thought. Julietta looked out from the main bedroom on the second floor and admired it.

The mansion was not so big compared to the farm. The land surrounding the two-story building and its small garden was densely planted with metum, waiting for the autumn harvest.

Julietta pointed to a mansion beyond the low-growing metum plants. Whats that mansion? Is that also part of the Kiellini Territory?

Maribel shook her head slightly, not knowing, and looking at Julietta after she said Kiellini Territory. Julietta never said it was her land. She didnt seem to think it was hers.

She did not do so when she visited the Kiellini mansion in the capital, where Mrs. Raban was living, but she drew a line when dealing with the other property, business, and land of the Kiellini family.

The caretaker and butler of the Kiellini family in Vicern had been embarrassed by their masters sudden visit. He didnt understand the question he was asked, so he just clumsily answered, Oh, yes. Thats the territory of the Empress, and the land of the family of Count Bordeaux is adjoining.

Julietta eased up after ordering the struggling butler to keep her visit strictly confidential. She shook her head as he ran out of the bedroom. Im stuffy, as I came in a carriage. I need to take a walk.

Go and come back safely. Until then, our Prince should take a nap.

Manny, who she had brought on her trip was also tired, and had already fallen asleep in her carry-on bag.

Julietta put on her hat and gloves, then took Vera out with her. The two, accompanied by a long group of escort knights, left the mansion and headed for the metum field.

Edmund, I see your head. I got you, so get out of there. Its your turn to seek me.

You saw me hiding, didnt you?

A brother and a sister with identical red hair were playing hide-and-seek. When the boy came out from the hiding place, angry that she had found him, the little lady answered, clasping her feet with her arms crossed, My brothers hiding place is always so obvious, and I dont have to cheat. As Ive said repeatedly, take advantage of the color of protection. Why do you always pick out the opposite color to your red hair and hide there? Are you asking me to find you on purpose?

Unlike the boy, who was soiled here and there after playing hide-and-seek, the girl was clean. Her light pink dress with lace was not crumpled and dirty at all.

The boy lost the words to say at his sisters rebuttal, stamped his foot, and ran away. Im going to go get my older brother and Rita. Lets divide into two teams and do it again.

Do you think fifteen-year-old Adrian wants to play hide-and-seek with us? And let Rita rest! Do you think its fun for a maid to play with the kids in the masters house? Its a sort of thing to wait on!

The girl even clicked her tongue at her older brother as he ran away without looking back. He doesnt even pretend to listen. When he does what he wants to do, he will be satisfied.

When the girl was alone, she raised her skirt, threw off her shoes, and grumbled, I have to wear boots in early summer. Just so they cant see my ankles, I have to wrap them up like this.

The girl wriggled her little toes and enjoyed the coolness, and she was so cute that Julietta approached to greet her. Hi, Im Julietta. I came from the mansion over there.

The girl didnt know someone was with her, and jumped up and covered her bare feet. The child looked blankly at Julietta who was wearing a sunshade and smiling, and quickly greeted her. Hello, Im Adelaide. By the way, youre so pretty. Is that blonde real? Its not a wig?

Julietta burst into laughter when asked, her eyes glistening bluer than the sea. Yes. Its not a wig, but my real hair.

How long are you staying? Lady Lotus went to Austern to go shopping, and I really want to introduce her to you as soon as she gets here. Oh, Lady Lotus is the daughter of the family of Count Lotus over there. Shes very proud of her blonde hair. But its just a straw color to me. Its a perfect color to make straw hats, but she cant face reality. I want to show Lady Lotus, This is what real blondes are like. Of course, the people Ive seen before

Adelaide was starting to talk about the blondes she had known in the 1960s, but she thought that Julietta wouldnt know about her previous life. Oh, you wouldnt know if I told you. There are a few actresses who are famous for their blond hair. Its a little different from that blonde. Ive never seen such a pinkish blonde before.

Adelaide who was constantly complaining about Lady Lotus with a pout, so Julietta asked, You must be a close friend.

The chatter that seemed never to be quiet stopped. Adelaide frowned for a moment as if she were displeased, and replied, She is not a friend, but Ill say she is close to me right now. I can say so. Its so rural that everyone looks the same, though. But I dont want to call her a friend because I dont know when or how our relationship will change.

I made a mistake. But I dont think Ill stay until your close acquaintance returns if you dont know whats going to happen later. Im leaving tomorrow. But you said you didnt like the shoes covering your ankles?

It was part of Juliettas long thought. She was planning to sell shoes at Chartreu, and was attracted to what the little girl had said.

Yes, I think its too ignorant to wear these shoes in this heat.

Yes, I see. I need to design a new pair of shoes.

Julietta thought about modern-day shoes. The ankle-covering shoes were natural for her, so even though she thought they were tacky, she didnt feel uncomfortable. Come to think of it, there would be quite a few such items. Like underwear

Adelaide put the brakes on Julietta, who had been thinking for a while. So far. This is an idea Ive been thinking about before. I dont want you to steal my business with my idea, because I may set up a shoe store later.

Only

Julietta confronted Adelaides strong rebuttal. Ive been thinking about this before, too.

You just thought about it, but you didnt think about putting it into action until you met me. So, I have a priority. Im saving my money hard, but if I cant save my seed money, Ill hand my rights over to you.

Adelaide was so cute that Julietta laughed out loud. When she saw the cute girl in front of her, she wanted to have a daughter like this, just as Killian wished.

Adelaide looked at her as she smiled affectionately, even at her own rude remarks. She thought that there would never be such a beautiful person in the world.

But whats your job? Are you an actress?

Julietta smiled sweetly at Adelaides question. No, Im running a small clothing store. I was thinking about selling shoes together, but youre right, so Ill give up. Let me know if you ever give up your plan later. Ill buy your idea.

At Juliettas words, Adelaide nodded haughtily. Yes, Ill contact you at Tessa mansion.