Reincarnated Villainess Does Not Want Revenge - Chapter 73
Translated by: ShinigamiTori
Love is a Human Desire, Yet
Since the discussion, things proceeded smoothly according to Reynaldo’s plans.
I was directed to the palace’s infirmary due to an injury I hadn’t actually sustained and told to stay there for a while.
While feeling genuinely apologetic, I’m now spending my time in that room.
Reynaldo says it’s perfectly fine to use the room as much as I need since the civil commotion has settled down, no one is injured, and it’s not the season for disease outbreaks. However, as a mere maidservant, I’m hesitant about using the palace’s medical facility for personal reasons.
Perhaps sensing my thoughts, Reynaldo had a large amount of luggage delivered to the room.
The items varied from dresses, jewelry, and books, but they were all a little old in style and design, and the books were yellowed.
The most déjà vu of all was an item that I recognized a little later as one that had belonged to Rosemary.
“What is this all about?”
I asked Reynaldo while looking nostalgically at the items that had belonged to Rosemary when she was living in the royal palace.
“I recovered them from the Queen’s chamber.”
I learned that after Rosemary’s execution, Queen Tia had apparently moved all of Rosemary’s personal belongings into her own chamber.
Why did she do such a thing? As I looked at dresses from my past with designs that didn’t align with Tia’s preferences, I briefly considered asking Reynaldo about it, but the hard look on his face made me close my mouth to ask.
“If you can recall, I’d appreciate it if you could confirm whether any of these items belonged to my sister. Anything identified as hers, I intend to return to the McClain and Rose estates.”
“I understand.”
“In the meantime…. I’m hiding them here because they were acquired under strict secrecy.”
Even before the trial began, people were coming in and out of the Queen’s private chamber in search of evidence. It appears they’re taking advantage of this opportunity to retrieve all these items, and if they’re discovered, it will be a big problem.
“…. When it comes to Rosemary, you truly have no boundaries, do you, Reynaldo-sama?”
I express my thoughts.
His smiling face said it all.
According to reports, Alberto is maintaining a demanding schedule, regularly traveling between the palace, the northern stronghold, and making occasional visits to the McClain territory.
Is it really appropriate to consume his time with my concerns, given how busy he is?
I was lost in thought while tidying up Rosemary’s belongings.
This dress was the dress she wore during the engagement announcement. As for the jewels, Rosemary received them from the King on her sixteenth birthday.
Oh, when I think about it, there aren’t any gifts left from Prince Gray, are there?
I let out a rueful smile, although I was not even sure what he had given me. I had very few recollections of my life as Prince Gray’s fiancée, likely because I was so disliked.
“This is a gift from Alberto-sama…..”
The hair ornament I picked up, while less extravagant than the other ornaments, was carefully preserved. It was probably a birthday present given to Rosemary before she came to the palace.
I felt a small stinging pain in my chest.
I remembered from memory that Rosemary had received a gift from him and had kept it in a safe place until her death, but to see it in person like this made my heart ache.
As Marie, I sometimes receive gifts from him as well. Cute gifts like flowers and sweets.
I still remember the way he shyly presented it to me, saying, “I didn’t know what the younger folks would like.”
There were days when he would show his face every once in a while during his busy schedule.
Even before he knew I was Rosemary, there were times when he would always offer tea and ask, “Would you like to join me?”
His sword training sessions, back during the time when I was Rosemary, were when he was still young and his skills were not yet fully developed.
Nowadays, he’s frequently seen in the role of an instructor during training, but occasionally, when he holds a sword in practice matches, he embodies the spirit of a true knight.
Both sets of memories are real, and they were cherished moments.
‘I know… my worries are nothing more than selfishness.’
I know that wanting him to look only at me is a selfish desire, like something a jealous character in a play would say. And yet, I want to say it because I’m selfish.
It’s because deep down, I feel like I’ve given up at some point, realizing I can’t compete with Rosemary.
‘Rosemary…. Rosemary.’
Holding the dresses and hats she once loved, I speak to the past me that lingers deep within my heart.
‘I wonder what you would say. Would you be disillusioned with the idea that I, such a spineless person, is your future self?’
While I’m generally unfazed by most things, matters of love remain a puzzle to me. That’s why I’m troubled. What will be the outcome of these feelings?
Despite the excruciating lessons of my past life, it’s frightening how love can render people irrational. Will the person who suffered end up repeating the same errors?
‘Besides, lying is not good.’
Reynaldo had suggested giving it a try, but I just couldn’t bring myself to do it.
Still, I found myself nodding, thinking that if I could learn the truth, it might be worth it. How greedy of me.
Maybe this is what love does to us.
For some reason, I found it strangely amusing and let out a chuckle.
‘Let’s be honest about it. There’s no need for lies; I’m sure Alberto-sama will give me an answer.’
Determined, I stood up and looked out of the window at the sky as it was approaching dusk.
According to Reynaldo, Alberto is set to return to the royal palace sometime this evening. He will likely rush over after hearing from the knights.
I’ll talk to him before meeting Reynaldo.
I contemplate this while gazing out the window.
Before I knew it, I had fallen into a deep sleep.
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