Rebirth Of The Duke's Daughter

Chapter 110

"She had a beautiful spirit also." He then included Mila smiling at how he looked to such a woman with genuine kindness. He could see no hint of disrespect or jealousy over the woman in the portrait and he felt that Mila was not holding any negative thoughts towards anyone.

"You must've known her very well." Mila held her hands behind her back seeing how she could learn about the unknown woman. "She may wear a mask, but behind the mask, it looks like she holds certain goals or determination like him." She couldn't help, but see some similarities between mother and son with just a portrait in place. 'I wonder what happened to her.'

"Do you have feelings for the young lord?" He then asked Mila who blushed looking down. 'I can see that you hold the same expression that she did when she was still by my side.' The elderly man could see the same look that Mila held that was similar to his wife when she was still alive. Thinking how there was such resemblance, he felt as though choosing her was not a bad idea.

It took some time, but Mila smiled, wanting to be honest with herself and to such a kind elderly man who would likely not give away too much. She figured that he would not be the type to spread rumors around. "Yes, I do. But... I just feel like he deserves a woman who would be a far better match for him. Me, a woman who can never reach his level or status." Mila looked to her palm looking at it sadly, thinking about how she was just like any other ordinary woman in the world. 'There is no way that I can be the right woman for him. He deserves a woman with a higher status and greater background. Unlike me, I do not hold anything special for him to gain from.'

"Now, that isn't any way to put yourself down like that. You mustn't judge your relationship based on status or background." The elder man couldn't help, but see the similar questions that she had to his beloved wife. 'It is strange how similar you both are.' Choosing to tell her, he did not want her to miss out on the history of the Zameth Kingdom's royal family. "Do you know that his mother's mother was a commoner?" The elder man said, making Mila's interest click immediately since there was no history told.

"Really???" Mila walked closer to the old man who could see her curious face. 'I did not know that the woman chosen to be the empress here did not depend on their background.' Holding such curiosity, it made her feel the urge to know more about such history which would have never been mentioned in the Mireraweth Kingdom.

"She was a beautiful and amazing woman in this kingdom. No other could match up to her." The elder man looked like he truly missed her. 'If only she were still here, then things would be a little easier.'

"You must know the young lord's family well. I envy you." Mila walked along with the elder man who walked with her down the corridors that continued to hold portraits.

"Why is that?" The elder man did not know why she would envy him when she did not know the struggle between the families. He could never still fully forgive his son-in-law who had caused some trouble for his family.

"He has people who know more about him and his background while I only know so little. He's helped me so much that I can never seem to do enough to repay his kindness. I can see that he has a heart for people who are in need which is one reason why I like him. I want to know more, but I don't want our relationship to turn sour and frail. Furthermore, I'm afraid of never seeing him again if I were to ask any wrong questions." Mila held her hands in front this time while looking to the ground.

"Why don't you ask him or speak to him? I'm sure that he wouldn't mind that it is you ask. From a woman like you, I'm pretty sure that he wouldn't mind opening up to you about this sort of thing." The elder man made Mila feel confident and at ease with asking questions regarding ZH's background.

"Thank you, elder. Talking to you about this makes me feel like I lifted a lot of worry off my shoulders. I hope that we can meet again and discuss other things other than the young lord." Mila smiled, holding his hand while giving him something at the same time.