Young Lady Albert Is Courting Disaster: Volume 2 [Complete] by Saki

Author:Saki
Language: eng
Format: epub

Having no idea the kind of schemes her father and brothers were up to, Mary stepped lightly all the way to her mother’s room with her head still full of flowers. She knocked on the door just as before, and went inside upon receiving a reply. Her mother was enjoying some handicrafts while a few maids busied themselves with tidying the room and arranging the flowers.

Keryl’s silver hair swayed softly as usual when she greeted her daughter with a beautiful smile. “Good morning, Mary. Is something the matter?”

“Listen, mother...” Mary seated herself opposite the woman, her cheeks flushed. The maids offered her a cup of tea, from which she took a sip before continuing. “You see, I... I married Adi.”

“Yes, I know.”

“Right, I suppose you do. Hey, everyone, listen—”

“We know,” responded the maids in unison.

Mary’s eyes widened at their decisive blows. Yet indeed, as the wife of the head of the family, Keryl had also signed a number of documents regarding Mary’s marriage, and the maids had assisted with the arrangements under Patrick’s supervision. Of course they all knew! In fact, at present they were chiefly discussing what kind of musical program and outfits to arrange for the unveiling party, as well as the meal and drinks.

“Right,” Mary said with a nod, realizing as much. Then her cheeks reddened again. “And also... I actually loved Adi all along,” she announced, and as if further embarrassed by admitting it out loud, her blush deepened, and she turned away with a quiet squeal.

Keryl and the maids all exchanged a look, wondering what on earth this girl was talking about. “We know,” they replied altogether.

“I’m sure there are plenty of other people I can tell!” decided Mary before vacating the room.

Those left behind all breathed a sigh.

“Goodness! She may be my own daughter, but I can hardly understand her. What is she even saying, after all this time?” Keryl wondered out loud.

“Indeed,” replied the maids, and everyone giggled at the gentle banter.

Anyone who came into close contact with Mary could tell that she felt affectionate towards Adi. This was especially so given the fact that Mary, who skillfully switched between the two ladylike and unladylike sides of her personality, would be simply herself only in front of him—and her countenance during those times was joyful beyond description. She didn’t try to keep up any appearances with him, but was just her genuine self.

If that wasn’t affection, then what else would one call it? Though, apparently Mary had finally discovered this only last night.

When that thought occurred to her, Keryl set the embroidery needle she’d been using down on the table in front of her. “Girls,” she addressed the maids with an exceedingly amused expression. “Perhaps all of you would like to take a break? Let’s have some tea together.”

“With us?”

“Indeed... I do need someone to prepare the tea, after all,” Keryl confirmed, her smile dazzling enough to make one think she was a holy woman.

Sensing what she intended, the maids smiled prettily too. “Yes, ma’am.

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