Daddy, I Don’t Want to Marry!

Oh, just you look comfortable. Thats all, I mumbled.

He furrowed his eyebrows, grunted, Not really, and then closed his eyes.

I became disheartened by his words.I gave up my resting spot for him, but this is the response I get back?I turned my head towards the window, where I could see the sunset.I wonder why he has to meet my father

I was lost in thought when my fathers disciple suddenly asked, Why do you keep staring at me?

Oh, I was just thinking it seems like you have a good relationship with my father.

There was a moment of silence before he finally said, Its not on the bad side.

Of course it isnt.I chuckled emptily. In front of his disciple, my fathers facial expressions and manner of speech were so strange that he seemed like a different person.

Now that I think about it, I have to give back his pendant with the cufflinks I bought but I really dont want to do it in person.I was afraid that he might not like the gift because I was unfamiliar with his preferences. I didnt want him to throw them away, or else I would surely be offended.

Wait a minute, this man might know more about my fathers tastes.

Hey, I called out. When his red eyes turned to me, I reconsidered my actions.Theres no way someone with a terrible personality like him would answer me honestly.

As I contemplated whether I should ask him or not, he said, Say what you have to say. I hate it when people stall. His tone was blunt, but it seemed like he was willing to help me.

What do you think about giving a set of cufflinks as a gift? I finally asked.

He frowned. A gift? His eyes became hostile, making me flinch.

Why is he looking at me like that? Does he not like the idea of cufflinks?

* * *

Cufflinks were usually gifted to a womans lover. Max immediately thought of Mikhail when Jubelian asked him about cufflinks. Who are you giving it to? he asked.

Who else would I give it to? You should know who, Jubelian replied quietly.

Max felt his mood worsen.Is this stupid woman thinking about clinging to him again?He had learned to never show his true emotions, lest it could be used against him, but his expression unknowingly became fierce.

Youre going to give cufflinks to someone like that? As soon as he asked this, the womans eyes turned cold.

Hey, thats a little too harsh, she replied sharply. It was unlike her.

Max rarely gave advice because he simply wasnt interested in other people, but it was frustrating to see the woman defending Mikhail without thinking for herself. He felt a rush of anger and his stomach roiled.Im trying my best to be considerate of you, so why are you taking his side?His knuckles turned white from clenching his fists.

How can you cling to someone who is so indifferent to you Do you have no pride? he asked coldly.Try refuting that,he thought snarkily. Max had never regretted insulting someone before, but the moment he saw the womans face turn pale, he couldnt explain the aching in his heart.

What on earthHis face twisted as he tried to cope with the strange pain. Although he was angry, he couldnt take his eyes off of her. The unfamiliar sensation finally subsided when she mentioned someone unexpected.

Im not clinging to him. I just want to get along with my father. As soon as Jubelian said this, Maxs fierce, red eyes wavered.

Youre planning to give them to your father, Duke Floyen? he asked for confirmation.

Jubelian frowned. Who else would I give them to?

Max felt his mood improve greatly.It seems like she doesnt know how much he cares about her.She had easily misunderstood his sharp words, which showed that they probably didnt get along well.Is this what you wanted?He silently ridiculed his foolish master, who had made countless sacrifices for his daughter but chose to keep this fact from her. Finding the situation both funny and pathetic, he chuckled.

Hey, stop laughing and say something. Jubelian sulked.

If I dont listen to her will she get upset again?Max usually wouldnt think this far, but he couldnt stop thinking about her shocked face, which had turned pale from his biting words. He sighed and unconsciously hardened his expression.

How annoying.