Reincarnated Villainess Does Not Want Revenge - Chapter 81.2
“I have to admit, it sounds too good to be true for Marie.”
I widened my eyes at my father’s blunt words. Alberto, who was sitting next to me, had a similar reaction, and a small amount of tea spilled from his cup.
Father, upon noticing our expressions, scrambles to offer an explanation.
“No, I mean Marie is truly a gem, not only in looks but as a wonderful daughter too. I may be biased, but she’s quite the beauty, resembling her mother… Or maybe not? Well, never mind. But considering Lord McClain’s position, is it really a good idea?”
My father’s argument was quite reasonable. Given my status as a rural aristocrat and Alberto’s position as a successful viscount in the capital, the difference in social standing is quite significant. I think this is a marriage that wouldn’t have been possible under normal circumstances.
I wonder what would happen if Alberto didn’t have a title.
Even in that case, I can’t help but think he might be too good for me.
“In fact, Edigma is a baron in name only and is in a position similar to a village chief. With Lord McClain as a viscount, you’d be in high demand. I wonder if your family is concerned about it.”
Apparently, my father was also concerned about the same thing I was. Alberto explained to my father what he had told me.
“Regardless of our positions or anything else, I would like to have Marie as my wife.”
“I see….”
My father wore a contemplative look as he gazed at me.
“Are you alright with this, Marie?”
My father’s concern is likely related to me becoming a viscountess.
“I’ll figure something out.”
I realized my response might come across as impulsive, but it was my genuine answer. If there’s something I can’t do, I can learn it from now on. Even if I can’t do it, I believe I can work through it with Alberto.
“To be honest, Marie has more potential as a lord than I do. I am only capable as a knight.”
It was an unusual and bashful response from Alberto. It’s clear that he’s also troubled by his position as a viscount in his own way.
In fact, the work of the viscountcy is delegated to a steward, so I feel more comfortable being called the wife of the Knight Commander rather than the title of Viscountess.
“I see. You two seem to be a good match for each other.”
Alberto and I looked at each other and chuckled at the sight of my father smiling happily.
“Well then, how about we pay a visit to Mother and share the news?”
My father stood up, and Alberto and I followed.
It had been a long time since I had visited my mother’s grave.
In the serene meadow surrounded by nature, there stood a single, beautiful tombstone. Despite having passed a decade, the tombstone showed no signs of aging, thanks to my father’s diligent care.
Every morning, he offers flowers and greets her. On her death anniversary, he places a big bouquet. For her birthday, he presented her with a song that she had loved. The unwavering love my father has for my late mother always comforts my heart.
“Miriam. Marie is getting married. Please continue to watch over her in the days to come.”
My father kisses the tombstone. Standing behind him, I placed flowers on my mother’s grave and prayed.
It took me a long time to tell her everything—the past, Rosemary, and my relationship with Alberto.
Alberto took a long time to pray as well.
“You’ve got quite a few news to share, I see.”
My father asked, impressed.
“A lot of things happened in the royal capital.”
I hadn’t told my father about the reincarnation thing. I had been contemplating when it might be a good time to reveal it, and just as I was thinking about it, my father began to talk as if he’d remembered.
“Marie, even now, do you still want to be your mother’s daughter in your next life?”
Hearing the word “next life,” Alberto and I stiffened.
“…. What?”
“You probably don’t remember anymore, do you? You used to say it when you were younger. That you’d want your next mother to be just like your mother.”
My mother passed away when I was just a child. There was no way I could remember what I said at the time, and I wracked my brain trying to recall what I was thinking back then.
“I also want my next partner to be your mother, so maybe Marie will be my daughter again.”
“…..”
Sensing that this was the right time, I began speaking to my father.
“If I were to say… that I was the reincarnation of a noble’s daughter…. what would Father think?”
“Yes? A noble?”
My father thought for a moment and then laughed.
“I see~ I guess the reason Marie was born with excellent manners was because you were the daughter of a noble, huh?”
In response to my father’s casual answer…
Alberto and I remained frozen in place, unable to move.
Apparently, my father had been aware of the concept of reincarnation even before I began recalling my memories.
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