My Engagement Got Broken, But I Don’t Remember Getting Engaged in the First Place

Chapter 69: I’ll Take You up on Your Kind Offer

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Elias picked up the card and read it. “‘To the beautiful Azure Nightingale. Sven.’ …Do you know this person?”

“No. I don’t even know his face.”

Sven wasn’t a rare name, and it might not even be his real name at all. She’s never seen him in person, so she had no idea at all.

“The number of flowers for Nora has increased quite dramatically. As expected, this must be due to the prestige of being the founding ball’s singer, isn’t it?”

As Flora pointed out, there was a significant increase in flowers she has received since that ball. Although she’s had her fair share of them before, the quantity and quality this time were on a different level. Before the ball, most of the flowers were from commoners to express their appreciation, but the majority of the recent bouquets were clearly from the nobility.

This was the effect of being the singer at the founding ball. It boosted the fame and prestige of the Azure Nightingale. It was this very influence that Rebecca was reluctant to let go of. She tried so hard to hold on to it, to the point of harassing Nora by imposing an exorbitant toll fee on the Kranz domain.

But Nora only performed as part of Thorvard’s plans; it wasn’t because she had exceptional talent.

I must keep myself in check.

If she let it get to her head, she might end up down a foolish path like Rebecca.

I have to be careful, she thought to herself as she gently touched the peach blossom petals. The sweet aroma somehow calmed her.

After eating, Elias looked at the peach blossoms and asked. “Are these flowers the only thing you’re bringing home?”

“Yes, I’m planning to make jam out of it.”

Elias stood up and picked up the bouquet, the branches of which protruded gracefully from the chair.

“I’ll take this— Is it all right if I take this card?” Elias took the card from the flowers.

“Go ahead?”

I don’t really mind, but I wonder what he’ll do with it?

“Well then, let’s get going.” Seeing Elias holding the bouquet, Nora stared in awe.

The peach blossoms were pink. Not every woman suited that color well, much less men. However, this dashing young gentleman with grayish brown hair didn’t even feel an ounce of discomfort holding such flowers.

In fact, his sky blue eyes along with the peach blossoms created a refreshing atmosphere reminiscent of spring; the bouquet essentially complimented his own resplendence.

One could even say that the peach blossoms bloomed for the sole purpose of enriching Elias’ charm… But even those words didn’t do the real thing justice.

“You look like a painting.”

Dumbfounded, Elias blinked profusely. Then he gradually smiled. “What, did you fall for me again?”

“T-That’s not what I…”

That smile is illegal.

They said that flowers adorned the background of good-looking people, and she was convinced of that fact upon seeing Elias with the flowers.

Beautiful flowers and good looks… What a deadly combination.

Nora shook her head and felt her cheeks heating up.

“Hey, leave the flirting when you two are alone, all right?”

“That’s right. Why don’t you get going already?”

Kicked out by Allan and Flora, Nora and Elias quickly left the restaurant.

“Now then, we must get a new dress for your big moment.” Elias told her on the way home, and Nora’s face tensed up.

Right, a dress.

The dresses she’s been wearing whenever she performs at the restaurant were both from Elias. One was the dress when they met Viola and the other was what she wore at the founding ball. Since then, she’s worn them both a couple of times.

Would it be fine if I wore that to the next ball?

In terms of the number of times they were worn, Nora’s own handmade dress might be the better choice, but its quality wouldn’t be quite appropriate for a grand royal ball.

And I still have to give Elias my gift…

“I won’t be able to afford it… I can just modify what I have now. Fortunately, I learned some new sewing techniques at the royal castle, so I think it will turn out better this time.”

“No, I meant, I’m gifting it to you.”

“But…”

It’s quite a waste to get a new dress every time, so I need to refuse.

“It’s a gift from your lover. Is there anything wrong with that?”

Nora thought it was, but… Perhaps, turning him down every time was the reason why Elias couldn’t empathize with her.

This time, it was for the sake of appearing worthy of being invited by the king, so it would probably be fine to take him up on his kind offer.

“Then… is that really fine with you?”

“Of course.” Answering immediately, Elias looked like he’s in a good mood.

“You look happy…”

“I surely am. I’m giving my lover a dress to make her pretty. Of course I’d be over the moon.”

“Is that so…” Nora felt a little embarrassed, but seeing him happy made her happy too.

“It’s a huge improvement from when you refused to receive my flowers, isn’t it? I’m really happy.”

“I’m sorry…” She felt a sharp pain in her heart, seeing that dazzling smile.

“Oh no, I’m not blaming you. From your perspective, a stranger suddenly cancelled your engagement while another man with the same face proposed to you. Of course you’d be skeptical.” Elias gently stroked her head, as if he was coaxing a child.

“You’ll be by my side from now on. And that’s all that matters.”