Chapter 66: Misunderstandings

"It is strange how things turn out."

He mused aloud.

She could not agree more with that statement. The twists of fate were too numerous for mortal comprehension. But it felt wrong to call what had happened fate. Fate is something that was always meant to be… But with him, it could not be called that.

"You know, I was surprised when you accepted father's proposal so quickly."

"Oh? Why's that?"

"I'm not sure… you just seemed like you were happy with what you had… I didn't realize you had ambition."

He raised an eyebrow at her words.

"Mmm, I suppose you're right. This was never my goal. It more just happened. Perhaps if I had been offered the same opportunity a few weeks ago, I might have refused."

"What changed?"

She asked softly, turning her head to look up at him.

"It's hard to describe… but in short, it was because of a feeling."

"A feeling?"

She asked, as though dissatisfied with his response.