Chapter: 1044

“What are you talking about?”

However, Astelle had no intention of letting them go easily.

In fact, Astelle was angry.

‘I can’t believe you two have a child. Even though it wasn’t long before you started dating…….’

But she couldn’t say it out loud for fear of embarrassing Gretel.

“I understand why you didn’t tell me you were pregnant. But does it make sense that you are still like this?”

Astelle glared at Fritz, asking why her brother was so irresponsible.

At least publicizing the relationship and showing an attitude of responsibility is the bare minimum

Gretel tried to make an excuse for him. But before she could say anything, Astelle held her hand first.

“I’m so sorry, Gretel. I shouldn’t have asked for an explanation all of a sudden.”

I didn’t know it was such a long story.

Had she known it would be like this, she would have talked to Gretel privately.

Gretel asked with a worried look, “Are you not against it?”

She had been wasting time waiting for the opportunity to speak up because, more than anything, she was worried about Astelle’s reaction.

Of course, Astelle couldn’t possibly hate Gretel because of the difference in status, but she thought she might be disappointed since she had hopes for the Dukedom.

But Astelle held her hand kindly. “If the two of you are good, do I have any reason to object?”

She glanced at Fritz and added, “Actually, I’m more worried about you, Gretel.”

Fritz looked back at Gretel with a soft smile. And this time, he changed his expression and turned to Kaizen.

He said, “I would like to formally ask Your Majesty for permission.”

For a moment, a light silence passed between the four of them.

Fritz continued in a serious tone, “I intend to marry Miss Gretel. I beg your permission.”

Kaizen looked at the two of them and asked, “Have you two agreed to each other?”

Fritz met Gretel’s eyes. Actually, he had officially proposed to Gretel today. And he got the answer he wanted.

That’s why he invited Gretel to the ball.

He held Gretel’s hand under the table. He felt the ring on her tiny but slightly rough finger.