Marquess Stevenson

The morning was bright, Adeline practiced her sword. The difference is that she trains early in the morning, not in the afternoon like before. She wore her white training outfit with her hair tied up.

After training, she headed over to the knights and sat down with them. The knights rose from their seats and gave her space. Adeline only smiled warmly and then let the knight sit back down. They were just dazzled by her beauty and then ventured to talk to Adeline casually.

They spoke with great laughter. Until, a female servant headed towards Adeline along with her mother. She scolded Adeline for not giving Duke Lawrence the morning greetings. Adeline also didn't eat breakfast with her parents.

"Yes, Mother."

The servants and knights were silent, watching Mother Adeline scold her. One of the knights stopped that woman when her mother wanted to slap Adeline in the face.

Adeline was surprised, because it was the knight who was hit by her slap. Adeline tells her mother to leave immediately. Her mother irritatedly left her and walked away in anger.

"Are you okay? You don't have to stand up for me when I get scolded by her. I've been trying to avoid it anyway."

"It's okay, is our job now." 

The knights were told to continue their training. Adeline got up and went back to her room. Before returning, she headed to the library to have a look.

The shelves of Lawrence family history books. Adeline tore it up and threw it on the floor. She trying to hold back her emotions. She took a slow breath. When she came out the library. 

"Adeline! What is the meaning all of this?!"

"I don't know what you're talking about."

"How do you know about the upcoming war? This information shouldn't be widely spread in the public yet."

Adeline sighed, "How do I knew it was your business? You just don't care about me. I'll choose my own path. You better not bother me anymore."

I felt very happy when I said it. Like the burden on my mind disappeared in an instant. My happy smile come to my face, today is a good day.

"Greeting, Miss Lawrence." 

The next day, Cedric visited the Lawrence mansion and gave Adeline a very big and beautiful flower. Cedric did this as an apology. Adeline refused him and even told him to go home.

Rumors of rejecting Cedric engagement became the talk of many people. Adeline didn't care and continued to do what she was supposed to do. Cedric seemed to keep trying to get her heart. He even gave Adeline a piece of jewelry, a house, and valuables.

"Throw away all those gifts, I don't want to accept them or wear them."

Why does the Crown Prince keep giving me gifts? The crown prince should know the answer is obvious. I definitely won't accept it. I don't want any of the things that person gave me.

"Adeline?! strange rumors are starting to spread widely among the nobles. Do you want to continue to embarrass the Lawrence family? Keep your attitude as the daughter of a Duke."

"Why I must care about the rumors? After all, it's not a rumor. It's all the truth. I already told you. I'm Adeline Von Lawrence doesn't want to be the Crown Prince fiancé."

Adeline said with so confident. She didn't raise her tone like she was angry with her mother. she remained calm, not to cause much trouble.

"One more thing, Mother. I once said that wanted a freedom. I will get that freedom. This freedom will soon come to me. My reason will not be forgotten."

Annoyed by her daughter behaviour. Her mother tidies Adeline things and sends her out of the house. At the door of the mansion, Duke Lawrence tried to stop his wife who was driving Adeline away.

Her mother kicked her out and then saying that Adeline was not her daughter anymore. Adeline may not return, except to admit all of her fault. Her mother was full of anger, even throwing a suitcase of clothes at Adeline.

So she kicked me out?

I got up and took my suitcase. I'm not saying goodbye to my parents. Leaving the mansion for a place I do not know. At the gate, several servants and guards wanted me to come with them. I refused, then told them to keep looking for information and become a member of the Lawrence family.

"Very well, Miss Adeline."

Going and walking aimlessly. Adeline continued her steps with her suitcase. In the village capital, an empty long chair was in front of her. She also sat down and watched the rain that would soon fall.

The sky was dark and the rain began to fall slowly. Adeline only thought of finding a way out. The moment she looked up, an umbrella came to her. Adeline saw the person who was asking her.

"Miss Lawrence? what are you doing here?"

"Marquess Andreas La Stevenson?"

He gave me an umbrella. Looking at me who was soaking wet. He gave me a horse-drawn carriage ride to his mansion. He even gave me his big robe to warm up.

Andreas La Stevenson, Marquess of the Stevenson family. If I'm not mistaken, he's the deputy commander of the Lawrence family squad. No wonder he knows me. I never talked to him. I heard he was cold and didn't care about other people's business.

Arriving at the Stevenson mansion, his housemaid washed her then changed her clothes. Adeline was treatment very well, a doctor was also brought in to check Adeline.

Moments after Adeline was checked. Andreas come to her room with a meal. Andreas is the only remaining Marquees Stevenson family. His hair is dark red and eyes are green. Which are the characteristics of the Stevenson family.

"Thank you, Marquees."

My hand can't hold the spoon properly. As a result I dropped it. Marquees immediately helped me and then fed me without question.

"What are you doing outside? You should be at home."

"I'm sorry, my Mother kicked me out of the mansion and I have nowhere to go."

"Is that so..."

After Andreas finished feeding her, he stood up and told Adeline to stay here for a while. Adeline was surprised by him and then thanked him.

Marquees Andreas La Stevenson, he is different from rumors. As the saying goes, don't judge people from the outside. I never thought he would act like that to me. Is he like that because I'm Lawrence's daughter? Is he going to return me home? I hope not.

How can I go to war with this condition? Am I disguised as a soldier? Haha, that's is a stupid idea. Before that, I have to find someone who will respect to me with his body and soul. Who wants to do it for me?

Adeline looks at a photo album in her room. She smiled when saw that photo. Her smile was very evil and her gaze was sharp.

They must be strong people. They will win this short battle and will take their name to a better place.

"Andreas La Stevenson, you will be one of them. I will make you respect to me."

Is he want to be the first of her body and soul?

End Chapter 9