Life as a Tower Maid: Locked up with the Prince - Side Story 20
Side Story 20
Translator: Yonnee
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Adela’s gifts sometimes exceed my imagination, making me a little anxious.
Not much, just a bit.
“Why don’t you take a few days off and relax? Just leave the palace to me and Blanc! This week… it’s your wedding anniversary, isn’t it?”
She spoke as if revealing a secret.
I had already contacted Alexander for our anniversary, but I didn’t expect Adela to bring it up first.
I had been worried about leaving Adela alone, but hearing her mention it first was a relief.
Just like when she restored everyone’s memories, Adela always surprises me.
It’s hard to believe she’s my daughter sometimes.
‘…Adela has grown so much.’
My child has grown up so well, even to the point of considering her parents’ wedding anniversary!
I don’t care if people call me a braggart. I want to shout it out!
Adela is my daughter!
“I’ll take care of the palace, so don’t worry and go enjoy yourselves.”
It’s just two days, and I’m not even going to another world, but Adela detailed how she would manage the palace, how she would ask Blanc for security, and what orders she would give to Leona.
It’s impressive how this little girl can plan such grand schemes without hesitation.
‘She really is Albert’s child.’
At the same time, the grandeur of her plan was endearing.
‘Alexander will also be coming.’
Adela always reminds me that she will always be my little girl.
I can’t help but want to tease my always serious daughter.
“Hmm, but what if it’s too hard for Adela to handle alone? Wouldn’t it be better if I stayed with you?”
Surprised by the unexpected question, Adela opened her mouth slightly, then quickly closed it.
Adela is incredibly smart, but she also has these moments of being endearingly clumsy.
This must be the human side of a genius.
“Well…”
Trailing off, Adela grabbed Blanc’s sleeve, who had just reached us, and exclaimed,
“I can stay with Blanc! Blanc is a very strong dragon and has a contract with Momma.”
“Blanc? But what if he’s sleeping?”
I voiced my concern, and Adela lowered her head as if conceding the point.
In reality, Blanc spent more time asleep than awake.
Unless he was playing with Adela or doing something I asked, he was always holed up in his room in the palace.
He loved lying on the sofa in his room, which had a large window covering one wall, basking in the warm sunlight.
“If Blanc doesn’t sleep, then it’s fine.”
After thinking it over, Adela suddenly raised her head and confidently exclaimed.
Blanc, who had been waving at me, paused. His hair shimmered dazzlingly in the light, like sunlight reflecting off the water.
He still has that mysterious aura that captures people’s attention.
He draws people’s eyes just like Albert, but in a different way.
Many people had asked him out, but he always refused, saying he liked his current life.
[ I’m done for… ]
When he spoke firmly in his slow voice, he exuded a powerful dragon’s presence.
It was a stark contrast to his usual demeanor when he was flustered by Adela, which always made me smile.
Look at him now, signaling me for help because he’s embarrassed by Adela’s words.
“R…Riiight.”
I could tell from his mood that he was craving a nap.
Adela remained confident.
“Right? You didn’t send a telepathic message to Momma again, did you?”
Startled, Blanc and I exchanged glances. This wasn’t the first time we’d been caught by Adela.
“Right….”
Blanc finally conceded, looking resigned.
I should get him a bunch of the latest high-end pillows for his room.
“Then, since Adela insists, how about we take just two days off?”
“Really?”
“Yes, and Alexander happens to be visiting the palace, so it’s perfect timing.”
“Alexander? What will he bring this time…”
Adela was more interested in what Alexander might bring than in his actual visit.
Every time he visited the palace, he brought a mountain of treats.
“Who knows. What will he bring?”
And so, a peaceful afternoon passed with Joos, Adela, and Blanc.
* * *
In truth, even before talking to Adela, I had already been preparing for our anniversary.
The first step in that preparation was avoiding Albert.
When I have something to hide, it’s very obvious on my face.
So I had to avoid Albert.
Just until tonight.
Tonight, I planned to tell him about my plans.
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