I Caught the Villain’s Attention - Chapter 120
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I Got the Villain’s Attention Episode 120 (Complete) – #120.
“Congratulations on your wedding. I’m Maybe DeRobel. Can we grab a cup of tea sometime?”
“Of course, ma’am.”
He answered Count Derobel with a bright smile.
She was a person in a position that no one in the past would dare raise their head and look up to.
It was both surprising and refreshing to have her congratulate me on my marriage.
I kept my back straight until Count DeRobel went out, but only after the door closed did I relax and lean back against the backrest.
At that moment, the door opened with a clicking sound.
I quickly straightened my posture and checked who was coming in.
“Claire, even if you don’t have eyes to see, you shouldn’t look disheveled.”
Fortunately, the people who came inside were Lady Veronica and the Duke of Anstis.
“miss!”
I got up from my seat in joy. Miss Veronica came over to me and hugged me lightly to express her joy.
“And what if I still call you Miss? From today on, the one who will be the mistress of the Berzel Duke’s household.”
“I’m sorry. I’m used to calling you that every day, so I can’t get used to calling you something else.”
I laughed bashfully at Miss Veronica’s comment.
Miss Veronica, who was watching me like that, also smiled at me.
“But you have to get used to it. You can’t keep calling me that. Now, repeat after me. Say ‘Unnie.’”
“Ah, that, uh, unnie… … .”
As Miss Veronica said, I awkwardly followed her lead by calling her sister. Miss Veronica smiled broadly.
“Okay. You can keep calling me that from now on.”
“I will try my best.”
It was extremely awkward to change the title I had been using since I was little. But, as Miss Veronica had said, I had to be careful with my titles from now on.
“Was there any problem?”
I smiled brightly and nodded at Miss Veronica’s concern.
“Yes, nothing happened. Everyone was friendly.”
“That’s fortunate.”
I think I know what Miss Veronica meant when she asked me that.
This is what we have been most worried about.
Even though I was the adopted daughter of the Count Maynard family and would soon become the mistress of the Duke of Berzel, anyone could guess that I would have to endure unfavorable gazes since I was a commoner.
Of course, it wouldn’t have been good if it looked bad to me.
Behind me was not only Alex, but also the Earl of Maynard.
That wasn’t all.
Those who attended the recent trial of Duke Franz may have also witnessed the unusual atmosphere between Lady Veronica and Duke Anstis.
“And I tell you again and again, if anything happens, you have to tell me. I’m your sister, so I’ll help you in any way I can.”
“Yes, I will do that, ah… … . Sister.”
I almost instinctively answered, “Miss,” but I quickly corrected myself when I saw the girl’s expression as if she was taken aback.
I laughed bashfully, feeling embarrassed at the constant mistakes I made.
“Well, it looks like it’ll start soon, so we’ll go out now.”
“yes!”
After the two of them left, I stayed in the bride’s waiting room and slowly took deep breaths to try to ease my nervousness.
“Miss, it is time to come in now.”
Abina, who had been waiting, received a report from another maid and came to me and told me.
I nodded, clenching and unclenching my trembling hands.
As she got up from her seat, Abina and the other maids straightened the hems of her skirts.
“This way.”
I left the waiting room under Abina’s guidance.
I passed through the corridor and arrived at the garden of the Paren Temple. The garden was filled with nobles, waiting for my appearance.
I tried my best to calm my mind, but it didn’t go my way.
“Enter the bride, Claire Maynard!”
As soon as the priest called out, the orchestra began to play for me.
Sweet melodies were filling the garden.
I looked up and saw Alex in the distance. He was staring at me, as if waiting for me to come.
Before leaving, I checked Alex’s appearance. He was wearing a black tuxedo that was even more stylish than usual. The tuxedo showed off his tall height and physique well.
The walk to where Alex was seemed particularly long.
I swallowed dryly and took a step forward. Then, people’s eyes followed me.
It was my first time attracting so many people’s attention, so I felt like my mouth was dry. And then I thought of all these people as people who were difficult for me, so I felt even more dizzy.
I wonder if he noticed that I was nervous.
Alex came towards me.
Then he extended his hand to me, perhaps to escort me.
I looked up at him, embarrassed that he was the one who was supposed to be standing with me in front of the high priest, but instead came out to greet me.
“Let’s go together.”
Alex suggested it to me.
He was looking down at me with his always affectionate and loving gaze.
Strangely enough, the moment I faced him, I felt like all the tension in my heart disappeared without a trace.
“Claire?”
When I remained silent without answering, Alex called out to me.
I woke up as if from a dream and looked at Alex’s hand.
A hand, much larger and warmer than mine, was reaching out to me.
I looked up again at Alex and placed my hand over his.
“song.”
I smiled and whispered to Alex to reassure him.
Alex, who had been frozen for a moment, nodded slightly and expressed his agreement with me.
She held his hand and started walking down the wedding road.
But I didn’t feel as burdened as before because I felt relieved that Alex was by my side. His breath seemed to calm me down.
‘Alex will always protect you.’
I had that thought without realizing it. You will always hold my hand like you do now.
“Are you shaking a lot?”
Alex asked quietly enough for only I to hear.
“Then Alex, aren’t you nervous?”
I asked Alex back, as if to ask why he was asking such a thing.
“No, I’m also nervous.”
“And then… … .”
“I find it wonderful that after today, Claire and I will become a couple.”
“… … .”
I kept my mouth shut at Alex’s unexpected words.
Alex’s sly attitude was hard to get used to. It was the same now. Just hearing those words made my face flush. It also seemed like the surroundings were a little warm.
Alex smiled calmly as I glanced at him without making a sound.
“How is it, are you feeling less nervous now?”
“No. Are you still nervous?”
I should say no, but I said it honestly because realistically the tension hadn’t completely disappeared.
“this.”
Alex let out a low chuckle, as if he was embarrassed. I smiled slightly at the sight.
“Still… … I think it’s definitely better than before.”
Alex smiled with satisfaction at my words.
I stood in front of the high priest and bowed my head, then did it again. The high priest also bowed respectfully to us.
“Then let’s begin.”
The priest waiting nearby announced the start of the wedding ceremony.
The high priest before us continued to pray to the goddess to bless my marriage with Alex.
After the congratulatory speech, the high priest looked at the two of us with a kind smile.
“Then let us take our marriage vows. Husband, Alexander Berzel. Do you take Claire Maynard as your wife and swear to love and respect her for the rest of your life?”
Alex nodded in response to the priest’s words without hesitation.
“I swear.”
The high priest smiled warmly and nodded.
And then the high priest looked down at me.
“My wife, Claire Maynard, do you also take Alexander Berzel as your husband and swear to love and respect him for the rest of your life?”
In response to the high priest’s question, I glanced at Alex.
“Yes, I swear.”
Alex drew an arc with his lips as I answered with a confident voice.
“Okay. Then you two, face each other and kiss each other in pledge.”
I slowly turned to Alex. It wasn’t my first kiss, but the moment I kissed him in front of everyone made me tremble like it was my first kiss.
I saw Alex slowly lower his head towards me. I froze and squeezed my eyes shut.
Alex’s hand touched my cheek immediately. I instinctively shrugged my neck, then raised my head following his touch. Then I felt a warm, soft touch on my lips.
Then, leaving behind a feeling of regret, it quickly fell apart.
“Very well. Then, in the name of the goddess, I declare that the marriage of the two is consummated.”
The high priest declared as if to wake me up from my dazed state. Then applause poured in.
“Claire.”
“yes?”
I looked back at Alex with a bewildered look, and he looked down at me with a gentle gaze.
“love you.”
Alex, who had finished speaking, approached me again. I flinched for a moment at the ensuing kiss, but soon slowly closed my eyes.
I felt Alex’s love as I surrendered to the sweet sensation in my chest.
And now it really felt like I was going to marry Alex.