I Didn’t Lull You to Sleep Only for You to Be Obsessed With Me - Chapter 82

RP: Haebaragi_syk

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Chapter 42.1

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After that, April didn’t know what happened to Mrs. Danvers. No one told her, and she didn’t bother to ask either since she felt that knowing would only make her heart more troubled.

‘Well, she probably didn’t die.’

Instead, she decided to focus on the menu to be served at Asher’s birthday party.

After discussing it with Sophia and Edmund, they decided to serve iced Dalgona lattes for coffee and tiramisu for dessert. For reference, Asher’s birthday cake was a three-tiered Sachertorte.

‘It’s a pity we can’t serve cappuccino…’

There was no choice. Since there were many guests invited, they decided to enlist the help of the Duchy’s employees, though it was impossible to teach each of them how to steam milk individually. Instead, they chose iced Dalgona lattes, which only required adding milk and espresso to pre-made Dalgona in large quantities.

So, the three of them diligently prepared in their respective roles.

Then came the long-awaited day of the birthday party.

Not only Asher, the main character, but also April began getting ready early in the morning. The maids put so much effort into dressing her up that anyone who saw them might think there were two main characters at the party. Even the clothes and accessories that she was to wear today were custom-made by the most renowned clothing and jewelry shops in the capital.

“Why, why do I have to go through all this too?”

April asked, but the maids only said that it was Claude’s orders. Their expressions were so serious that she couldn’t argue any further and let herself be carried away by the maids.

After going through an excessive number of steps, including a bath, massage, makeup, and hair styling, April was completely transformed. Her usually unruly pink hair now gleamed with a silky shine, and her face, which had looked a bit tired from preparing the cafe, now appeared bright and refreshed. They also added a touch of pink blush on her cheeks, making her whole face look more lively.

But that wasn’t all. The April in the mirror looked so elegant and beautiful that even a movie star would pale in comparison.

She touched her cheek and admired herself inwardly.

‘I knew April was pretty, but…’

Until now, she didn’t see the need to dress up, so she never did her makeup properly, and she didn’t realize she could look this pretty.

“Wow, Sister! You look so pretty! You look like a princess!”

At that moment, Asher, who had come into her room, exclaimed in admiration. Although April was also surprised by her reflection in the mirror, she thought it was nothing compared to the child.

This was because he had completely transformed.

“You’re the one who looks cool, Asher.”

“Really?”

“Of course! You’re shining like a prince from a fairy tale!”

Asher blushed shyly at her sincere compliment. April looked at him and thought for a moment.

‘Looking at him like this, he really does resemble Claude.’

After all, you couldn’t fool blood. Asher looked more like his uncle when his bangs, which were usually down in the front, were swept back half like Claude’s.

Maybe it was because of the change in hairstyle, though his usually round eyes now appeared sharper. He hadn’t yet learned swordsmanship, so he didn’t have muscles, but his frame was quite solid like Claude’s, and his long limbs reminded her of a jaguar cub.

If he were to stand next to Claude, the resemblance to a jaguar would probably stand out even more.

April was conflicted for a moment.

‘Would saying he looks like Claude be a compliment or an insult?’

After a bit of thought, she decided to keep her mouth shut. Instead, she complimented Asher again, telling him how great he looked.

The child, who had been twisting his body nervously, suddenly let out a big sigh.

“What’s wrong?”

“I’m nervous.”

April smiled and comforted the child.

“There’s nothing to be nervous about. Today is your birthday. Just enjoy yourself, and don’t worry about anything else.”

“But…”

The child, who had been fidgeting with his fingers, took a deep breath and then shouted as if he had made up his mind.

“I’ll enjoy it!”

“That’s right, good thinking.”

April was about to pat the child’s head but instead gave him a reassuring pat on the back. She hoped that today, Asher would only be happy.

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The main characters of today’s party were Asher, the birthday celebrant, and Claude, the head of the Winterville family. The two were scheduled to make their appearance in the party hall once the event had progressed a bit, but April was different. She was going to be serving coffee and dessert at the party. So, after exchanging greetings with the still-nervous Asher, she headed to the party hall.

Because her conversation with him had taken longer than expected, she was a bit late, causing her steps to quicken naturally. However, despite having told the child not to be nervous, April herself was extremely anxious.

‘Zenon Olsen should be here too, right?’

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