I Became the Male Lead's Adopted Daughter

Chapter 34

“It’s not…… !”

Meleis, who was about to say no, stopped.

“So, that’s…….”

Compared to the capital and other regions, the northern part of the country is obviously more tolerant of manners, but that does not mean that manners are completely ignored. Even Meleis, who was a commoner, was aware of that flow.

Still, there was one reason why Meleis stopped. This is because all the rough etiquette teachers that Leonia has been with so far have been unusual. Not to mention the teacher, Count Bosgrouni who came this time, was still fighting a bloody couple fight with her husband inside the door.

“The northerners are just brave.”

“I don’t think so.”

“No.”

Meleis confessed to the truth. It was just that the couple was a bit serious. Leonia and Meleis sighed at the same time.

“Even in the north, etiquette is an important virtue. Count Bosgrouni was very famous in the social world when she was a Lady. There is a famous story that many lords fell when she held the teacup in her hand.”

Soon, the sound of a cracking teacup could be heard through the door.

The terrified grandfather’s voice continued to be heard.

“Is that still the case?”

“…….”

“By the way, that’s our teacup.”

Destroying other people’s household items was very upsetting.

‘By the way, how are you going to take care of the aftermath?’

Even if they are a noble, throwing things belonging to Duke Voerotti indiscriminately would be a huge problem. With that thought in mind, Leonia looked at the door through which the riot had occurred, as if it was someone else’s business.

“…… How about waiting in the living room?”

Meleis cautiously suggested. Fortunately, Leonia accepted it easily. As she can see, today’s class went well.

Leonia arrived in the living room and picked up a book after reading. For her mental health, she put aside reading ‘Life is all in vain’ for a while and chose a childish and happy children’s book.

‘Why does Dad only bring people like that?’

If Ardea and Count Bosgrouni met, there’s no way he couldn’t have thought that they would fight like that.

Leonia stopped reading the children’s book and shrugged her chin in serious thought. Was he trying to teach her that the world is crazy? Or was he just looking at their real skills?

Leonia tentatively concluded that the reason why only such people were hired as her tutor was her Dad’s deep teaching to not be like that. Funny enough, if it was Pelliot, it was possible.

‘But I like to be quiet…….’

The last time the commotion caused by the tutor was enough.

“Lady.”

It was around that time that Leonia had made up her mind again and was trying to focus on the children’s books. Cara entered the room with an unusual expression on her face. Leonia noticed this at once, got up from her seat with eyes wide open, and hurriedly ran with her feet.

“Grandma, what’s wrong? What…….”

“Lady Voreotti.”

A familiar voice came from behind the door, which Cara had blocked. Leonia, who had been moving forward vigorously, put the brakes on. Her staggering little body looked up at the other person, who was much taller than Kara.

A well-trimmed mustache and a sharp impression.

“How have you been?”

With a fedora in hand, Marquis Pardus greeted him politely.

* * *

“I came to see the Duke, and I saw the Ladyship.”

“This is on the 3rd floor, and Dad’s office is on the 4th floor?”

“Well, I’m also very old, so it’s hard to tell the number of floors.”

“Then rest.”

Leonia, who was guiding Marquis Pardus to the office, said.

“I am not that old yet.”

Marquis Pardus, who smiled and brazenly responded, was cheeky.

‘Ugh, that stinky Marquis.’

Leonia glanced at the Marquis secretly.

Marquis Pardus deliberately came up to the third floor living room to see Leonia. It was nothing for the Marquis to guess that Leonia would be in the living room.

He knew today that Count Hero Bosgoruni had visited Duke Voerotti’s residence as an etiquette teacher. The news from the north was in the palm of the hand of Marquis Pardus. Then, naturally, the Count will meet and fight with her ex-husband, Ardea, who lives in the Duke’s residence. In that case, there was a high possibility that the Lady’s class would not be held.

Then where will the child go?

A room where she can relax alone or a living room that has been favored by her from the past. The Marquis reasoned that the Lady, who was still young, would prefer a living room where not a lot of people were in the room.

After reasoning so perfectly, he shamelessly asked Leonia to take him to the office, as if he were giving himself a reward.

Leonia had no choice but to grant the Marquis’ request.

‘I’m just going to go see my dad together.’

After visiting Viscount Kerata’s mansion, Pelliot has been very busy. In early winter, when the blizzard struck, he used to be the world’s laziest dad, and now he’s the busiest dad in the world.

He was so busy that she often couldn’t even see him at dinner these days. Still, Cara and Connie say that in the middle of the night when Leonia was asleep, he always went to the room to see her sleeping. The strawberry milk flavored candy that was always on the side table was proof.

At that moment, Leonia’s eyes saw the two boxes the Marquis was holding. One was a box covered in soft dark blue velvet. And the other one.

“…… It’s the fluffy cloud cream puff.”

Leonia murmured as if possessed. It was a familiar and colorful box, and it was a box of fluffy cloud cream puffs that Pelio often bought.

“Do you know this?”

The Marquis Pardus quickly turned his head. Leonia shuddered like a doll’s neck that was about to break. Then she belatedly covered her mouth with her hand. She tried not to talk to Marquis Pardus as much as possible, but she failed.

As if reading Leonia’s thoughts, Marquis Pardus raised the corners of his mouth. On the other hand, the hidden corners of Leonia’s lips fell dissatisfied.

“…… Dad bought it for me.”

When he first bought it, Leonia had the fangs of the beast outburst, and she fell ill for several days and eventually had to throw it away, unable to eat it. Pelliot was also concerned about Leonia and forgot about the cream puff. But he bought it back a few days later. At that time, the two father-and-daughter ate together in front of the fireplace.

Peliot took a bite of the cream puff and complained that it didn’t suit his taste, but Leonia ate it so well that she ate two of them on the spot. The fluffy cloud cream puff was Leonia’s favorite snack.

“The Duke seems to be very fond of the Ladyship.”

“That’s because I’m Dad’s daughter.”

“Isn’t it natural?” Leonia snorted her nose.

“…… really?”

“Then what other reason is there?”

“That’s, I don’t know.”

“Then live without knowing for the rest of your life.”

Leonia moved his steps again.

“The Ladyship is very mature.”

“I’m a little too smart.”

“It’s like an adult in the form of a child.”

“The Marquis is like a grandfather.”

“I have three grandchildren, so I am a grandfather.”

After the Marquis somehow tried to learn more about Leonia, Leonia tried not to show any gaps. Only Meleis, who quietly followed her, felt the taste of death.

Meanwhile, they unknowingly arrived at the office on the 4th floor.

Leonia cleverly knocked on the door.

“Lady?”

Lupert, who immediately opened the door and appeared, asked in surprise. Leonia and Marquis Pardus stood together.

“…… No, what about class?”

Lupert, who soon came to his senses, looked at Leonia first.

“The teachers are couple fighting.”

“Did they fight after all?”

Lupert asked as if he had expected it.

“The chair was flying. And Teacher Bosgruni subdued Teacher Ardea with a teacup.”

Aahh, Lupert, with a rough picture of the situation, nodded his head with a bitter smile. Then, he bowed his head briefly to Marquis Pardus, who was next to Leonia.

“Father, are you here?”

“Why are you so skinny? Are you eating well?”

“I still have time to eat.”

But it seems that it will disappear soon, said Lupert bitterly.

“If anyone hears it, they’ll think I starved you.”

Suddenly, Pelliot, standing behind Lupert, blinked, telling him to get out of the way. Lupert sneaked away from the spot, and Pelliot lowered himself and held Leonia in his arms.

“How was the class?”

“Are you serious about asking?”

If that’s the case, Leonia rolled her eyes, saying her Dad is a really bad person. Pelliot quietly let out a shy laugh and kissed Leonia’s temple. It felt pretty good to hear about her daughter’s complaint after a long time.

“You are late.”

And then he pretended to acknowledge the marquis belatedly, who looked at the father-and-daughter with curious eyes. The Marquis looked at them like an explorer who had witnessed an interesting discovery. Pelliot casually walked out of the hallway holding Leonia, and Leonia was embarrassed of the previous kiss and covered her face with her hands.

“I came five minutes early?”

“Go inside and wait.”

He swung his back, saying he was going to take Leonia to the living room.

“…… Lupert.”

It was only after Pelliot’s back had completely disappeared that Marquis Pardus opened his mouth. He prayed earnestly that what he had seen a while ago was not a dream.

How can he see such a human-like Pelliot Voreotti? This was such a shock that it hit the back of Marquis Pardus’ head, who was proud to know a lot so far.

“Is she really his daughter?”