Life as a Tower Maid: Locked up with the Prince - Side Story 23
Side Story 23
Translator: Yonnee
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In the end, I confessed honestly.
“I didn’t woo him—I was the one who got wooed.”
“You really didn’t do anything, Sister?”
Mercy and Ina’s eyes widened.
“I just… showed him who I really am.”
To be honest, at first, I treated him like a superior and flattered him a lot, but later, I just showed my true self without hiding anything.
“And I think instead of trying to woo him, you just need to be honest and tell him you’re okay now. Schubert will like that.”
Mercy paused at my words and then let out a deep breath.
“I want to repay him for waiting so long.”
I understood that feeling. After thinking it over, I suggested,
“Why not approach it confidently like you used to?”
“Yeah. Mercy, you were really bold back then.”
Before recovering her memories, Mercy still liked Schubert.
She kept pursuing Schubert, who only had eyes for Albert, and everyone knew she eventually broke down his defenses (and Schubert didn’t seem to mind).
If even Ina knew, everyone did.
But despite our encouragement, Mercy’s expression remained troubled.
“…I’ve lost my touch. I spent too much time digging myself into a hole.”
“Oh….”
“Where did my old self go….”
Mercy lamented. Ina patted Mercy’s back.
“I’ve built a wall between myself and relationships, so I don’t have much advice to give.”
Ina said sympathetically.
“It’s okay.”
I pondered deeply and then offered my opinion.
“What if you rented a hotel room or some place where you could spend time alone together? Suggest going on a trip.”
“A trip? Not a bad idea… It has been ages since Schubert and I spent time alone together.”
Mercy clenched her fists with a determined look.
“Yeah… I’ll take this opportunity to take some time off, buy some nice lingerie, and prepare thoroughly.”
…I wasn’t expecting to hear that part.
Seeing Mercy so determined, I felt I should learn something from her.
‘I hadn’t thought that far.’
Even though I’ve been married for quite some time, I still get embarrassed in front of Albert.
‘Maybe I should prepare a bit more.’
Mercy’s words sparked my competitive spirit.
“Now that Mercy’s concerns are resolved, shall we learn how to cook? We need to serve Adela and Wight their meals.”
“Sounds good!”
“Sounds good to me, too.”
Ina smiled and got up. I followed her, lost in thought.
‘Well, I never really seduced Albert.’
Before I could do anything, Albert seduced me, so there was no need.
‘But expressing love one-sidedly can be exhausting.’
Maybe I should try to seduce Albert this time.
Alright, I’ll prepare my own special event.
The tower, where I plan to spend a peaceful two-day getaway with him—away from prying eyes—is the perfect place for seduction.
While learning how to make samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) for Albert, my mind was spinning with ideas.
Thinking that cooking would be a part of setting the romantic mood, I learned with determination.
It was a very productive evening.
* * *
Even after Adela, Mercy, and Blanc left, the lights at Ina’s restaurant stayed on.
‘Let’s finish this properly.’
Ina, looking satisfied, glanced around the now spotless kitchen after finishing the dishes meticulously.
“It’s about time for him to arrive…”
Ina glanced at the clock, waiting for the last customer of the day.
Along with the box she had prepared for him.
The box, bearing her restaurant’s logo—her name, Ina—was a Korean meal kit.
It included pre-prepared sujebi dough, prepped ingredients, and a well-brewed broth, all perfectly arranged.
Carefully checking for any spoilage, Ina then gazed out the window.
‘I should start selling these soon.’
Though she started her restaurant in the capital, she still dreamed of her dishes reaching places like the North and South.
Thinking it over, she was currently planning meal kits that were simple enough to just follow the recipe and cook.
She planned to discuss it with Jung-in later, but for now, it was just in the planning stages.
Finally, there was a knock at the door.
“Are you here?”
Ina eagerly opened the door.
“…You should know better than to open the door so easily.”
“At this hour, it could only be you, Liam.”
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