Chapter: 999

‘Why are they divided like this?’

She suddenly had a question, but soon found the answer.

It was because of Astelle’s condition.

Since Astelle had only stayed in the castle from the first day and Kaizen was always around her, the bored others were looking around and hanging out by themselves.

“I’m going to see the Marquis right now, would you like to go with me?”

“Sure.”

Astelle quickly got up to mingle with others after a long time.

Her maternal grandfather, the Marquis, was on the terrace on the other side of the castle.

“Your Majesty the Empress. Are you feeling better?”

“Yes, I am much better now.”

Cool drinks and snacks were prepared on the table.

Astelle was eating the refreshing melon sorbet. Maybe because of pregnancy, she was drawn to sour fruits.

“I am glad that you seem to have recovered.”

Seeing Astelle eagerly eating the sorbet, the Marquis said with a little relief.

Fritz looked at Astelle and asked, “I want to go to the chapel in the evening, would you like to go with me?”

“Chapel?”

“Yes, there is an old chapel in the woods nearby.”

“Oh, I’ve heard it before when I came here. I’ve never been there.”

Hearing that, Seibel was a little surprised and asked, “Have you ever visited this place?”

“Yes, I came with the late Her Majesty the Empress Dowager several times when I was young.”

Empress Dowager wanted Astelle to accompany her whenever she came here. But she only played near the castle and never went far.

As she was reminiscing about the past, she heard footsteps behind her.

When the glass door opened, the three people who were seated stood up.

“Astelle.”

Kaizen came into the terrace.