The Reason Why She Can’t Get Married - Chapter 71

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Chapter 71

“This is all thanks to Lady Irving!” he exclaimed, grabbing Selena’s hand with a look of pure elation. Selena smiled faintly, firmly disentangling her hand.

“Please don’t grab my hand. Has something good happened?”

“Yes! Just as you advised, Lady Irving, I’ve developed feelings for Lady Ahas. It’s the first time in my life!” Madison’s voice wavered with emotion. After endlessly showering empty compliments only to be rejected, he finally found someone who reciprocated his feelings, and tears welled up.

“That’s wonderful. So, why are you here?”

“Ah, well, just as you said, at first, I kept my replies short whenever Lady Ahas sent me a letter. But lately, she’s been saying it makes her feel a bit neglected. She wants me to send the first letter, but… what should I do?!”

“Hmm.” Selena crossed her arms, lost in thought.
While Madison had changed significantly, recalling the letters he’d sent to Lady Hugo, she knew complacency was dangerous.

‘He’ll need a sample love letter to work with.’

Tapping her finger against her arm, Selena spoke. “We’ll send you a reference letter. Use it as a guide when you write to Lady Ahas.”

“Thank you so much, Lady Irving!” Madison bowed repeatedly before taking his leave. Now, it was time to create the reference love letter. Selena summoned Randy and Lucy, instructing each to write one. A short while later, the three gathered, each holding a letter.

“Whose letter shall we read first? Anyone confident in theirs?”

“Me!” Lucy raised her hand confidently. Selena and Randy unfolded her letter on the table and began to read together.

[To Lady Ahas. The weather is lovely today.^^ The flowers are in full bloom these days, have you seen them?^^ Even when busy, taking breaks is essential.^^ If you’re curious about any flowers, refer to ‘The Carlton Empire’s Botanical Guide: 240 Plant Stories’^^ Once you’ve expanded your knowledge, let’s go flower viewing together sometime.^^ I’ll end here.^^~]

“….”

Selena quietly folded Lucy’s letter, which sounded as if the president of a horticultural society had written it to its members. Randy refrained from comment. Lucy, initially so confident, tilted her head.

“What’s wrong? Is it not good?”

“Um, Lucy. Since when were you so fond of flowers?”

“Not really. They’re a nuisance to deal with when received as gifts, and I dislike the bees buzzing around them.”

Knowing Lucy’s aversion to flowers, Selena found the horticultural tone of the letter perplexing. “And why the smiley faces after every sentence?”

“People often say my writing sounds stiff. I added them so it wouldn’t be misinterpreted as unfriendly.”

“I see.” Selena nodded. It seemed unlikely Lucy would be much help with a love letter.

“Let’s see Randy’s letter now.”

“Oh, yes.”

Randy shyly presented his letter. Selena and Lucy each took a side and began to read.

[To Lady Ahas. I trust you are well. I worry lest the chill night air has brought on a cough. I am healthy in both body and mind, so please do not fret over me. However, the moon last night reminded me of your face, and I could not sleep soundly. The only way to quell this yearning is to see you. Until I can gaze upon your face, my heart remains a harsh winter, longing for the arrival of spring. I will wait, and wait, and wait.]

“Randy, how old are you again?”

“Twenty-four.” Randy offered a gentle smile. Selena nodded at Randy, only three years her senior, yet writing as if he were thirty years older.

‘Well, that’s Randy for you.’
She silently folded the letter and returned it. Lucy remained silent. “Is… is mine not good either?”

“Let’s see the boss’s letter now.”

“Alright.” Leaving the crestfallen Randy behind, Selena confidently presented her own letter.

[To Lady Ahas. I apologize for not writing more often. Just the thought of writing to you makes me so nervous that I… Well. Have you heard about the newly opened National Greenhouse? It’s said to be filled with rare plants from foreign lands. If you would grant me the pleasure of your company, I would love to stroll through the greenhouse with you. Don’t feel pressured; just think about it.]

“Oh.” Both Lucy and Randy expressed their admiration after reading. It was concise, sincere, and effectively conveyed her genuine feelings. It even included a casual invitation at the end!

“The boss’s letter is the best.”

“I agree. It’s really well-written!” Basking in the praise, Selena puffed up her chest proudly.

“See? This is what the boss of Serenade is capable of.”

“As expected of you, boss. There’s a reason you run a matchmaking business despite having no dating experience.”

“Ahem, a true genius understands these things intuitively.”

Selena cleared her throat, chest puffed out further. Thus, Selena’s letter was chosen as the reference for Madison. Rereading Selena’s letter, Lucy was struck by a sudden thought.