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Chapter 12: Primula Rosemary Longs for Love

"Rest-kun... I wonder what you’re doing right now?"

In a room of the Rosemary Marquis mansion, the second daughter, Primula Rosemary, sighed as she sat in front of a mirror.

Various cosmetics were lined up on the vanity, and several dresses were neatly arranged on the bed.

(I've never worn makeup before... but for Rest-kun, I need to enhance my appearance even a little...)

Primula was the younger sister of the twins born in the Marquis family. She was usually timid and often stayed in her sister's shadow, but on that night, she was unusually practicing makeup.

The purpose was to entertain the boy they had invited to the mansion—Rest.

Since childhood, Primula had always harbored a complex about her older sister Viola. Viola possessed golden hair that flowed beautifully, a strong will, and exceptional magic talent. Her twin sister was both an object of admiration and a wall for Primula.

As long as her sister existed, Primula could never be the first. She would always remain second. She could never surpass her sister.

Such awareness always lingered in her mind.

In reality, she might not have demeaned herself to that extent. The comparison between the beauty of roses and lilies is subjective and has no decisive answer. Primula didn't possess Viola's vibrant and powerful beauty, but she had an elegant and graceful charm.

Their parents never made a clear distinction between the two sisters. Primula's complex was something she had attached to herself.

While struggling with such thoughts, Primula, along with her sister, was invited to the Ebern Honorary Viscount's house. There, she met the introduced boy—Cedric Ebern. Primula felt nothing but discomfort towards Cedric.

(He keeps staring at our breasts... It's disgusting.)

Viola, the older twin, had developed beyond her age, but, in fact, Primula had a larger chest. Feeling conscious of Cedric's impolite gaze on her developed chest, Primula couldn't help but feel uncomfortable around him. As they progressed through the forest, her feelings of disgust towards Cedric grew.

(There's no way I can like this person... I don't want to be with him.)

If her sister wasn't there, she would have run away in a hurry.

(If I get married, I want a kind person. It's okay if he's not rich, it's okay if he's not cool. I want someone considerate who respects my feelings...)

Primula often thought about such things, but boys of the same age who met those criteria were not easy to come by. Moreover, most of the boys who appeared before Primula were children of nobles.

Those born into privileged classes tended to be strong-willed and proud individuals. Although not everyone was like that, due to Primula being the daughter of a marquis, even those who weren't interested in power would shy away and not interact with her naturally.

"Sorry for what Cedric did. You don't have to worry anymore; everything's fine now."

However, that boy suddenly appeared before Primula.

He was a gentle-looking boy with calm and reassuring eyes who had helped them when they were attacked by the White Fenrir.

Introducing himself as Cedric's brother, Rest expressed genuine regret for his brother's actions but interacted naturally with Primula and her sister.

Moreover, he healed the injured White Fenrir and its cub with healing magic, letting them escape without taking their lives.

Primula, being the daughter of the court magician, understood how dangerous monsters were and how they needed to be hunted for the sake of people's lives. Nevertheless, she felt strongly attracted to the boy who saved her and her sister with compassion and allowed the White Fenrir to escape.

(A kind person... A very, very kind person. If someone like him could be by my side from now on, how peaceful could my life be...)

Despite being of the same age, Primula felt like she was dealing with someone much older. He was kind, calm, composed, and reliable. Rest, the boy, was the ideal man for Primula.

(Viola seems to be concerned about Rest-kun as well, but... I can't lose in this matter.)

Primula had lived in the shadow of her strong sister for a long time. If she backed down now, she felt like she would spend her whole life in a place where the sun never shone.

(No matter how much I love my sister, I can't let go of Rest-kun. Absolutely not...!)

If it couldn't be realized, then perhaps... Primula shook her head, dispelling any unsettling thoughts.

"I wonder what kind of dress Rest-kun would like..."

After finishing her makeup practice, Primula spent late into the night choosing a dress to show the boy she had started to cherish, a dress that would be the first glimpse of her affections.

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