The villainess's daughter is getting an obsession

Chapter 8

The carriage began to slow down and stopped in front of a large mansion. Sir Shubart, who was riding on the same carriage, opened the carriage first.

“Have we arrived?”

“Yes. I don't know if you will like it or not.”

Sir Shubart grinned, got down, and asked the coachman for something to step on.

I followed my mother, who got off first. Unlike the previous house that was located on the side of the road, this mansion was located deeper, but it was much larger and cozier. I looked blankly around the mansion and its surroundings. In the meantime, my mother was already in the mansion.

“Bella, let's go in.”

“Yes, I'm going in.”

I grabbed my dress and headed to the front door. As soon as I entered, I was greeted with a warm atmosphere. Inside, people who appeared to be servants were working diligently. They greeted me politely as soon as they saw me.

I approached Sir Shubart.

“Now, I don't have to do anything, even to light a fire.”

“Yes, but that's…”

“It's a relief, right?”

I smiled.

“That's right.”

It was a mansion consisting of two floors above ground and one basement. The basement was used for a warehouse. It was the same size as the house that used to live in the capital.

Sir Shubart said that the matter was almost resolved, but it didn't appear to be a lie. From lamps to candle holders, they were high-quality items that reminded me of things I used to use in the past. I glanced at the decorations on the wall. Some were familiar to me. I thought they were all disposed of, but it seems that there are things that have been stored.

When I turned around, my mother was standing still in one place. It was in front of our portrait. The one and only portrait of me with her hung in the middle of the mansion.

I wore a black dress full of frills and a black bonnet with gorgeous jewels. My mother wore the same black but more elegant dress with a captivating mesh hat. At that time, we were like a mother and a daughter that no one could doubt. The portrait painter told us to smile dozens of times, but we didn't smile even once.

When it was drawn, I didn't know anything yet, so I thought my life would be rosy in the future. But then I learned that I'm not from this world and lived such an extreme life. I could do anything for my mother back then. But it seems that my mind has weakened for some time.

I kept looking at my mother, who was constantly looking at her portrait. Thinking of the moment she risked her life to save me, I wonder what is on her mind right now?

I must prevent my power from manifesting before my mother can do her plan. Even if my power manifested, there should be a way to hide it. I searched for all kinds of books in my spare time without my mother's knowledge, but I haven't found a way yet. It didn't even happen in the original story, so I had no choice but to find it by myself.

If I run away, they will catch me and force me to imprint the Prince… Even if that's the case, I really want to live a long, not pitiful life. I want it to be a long and happy life! In a cozy and comfortable way.

“Your Highness, we're ready to depart.”

“Yes, I'll be out soon. Before that, I have to go see Your Majesty.”

Valery got up from his seat after getting ready. He had been prepared to go North under the Imperial decree. Checking that his clothes were not messed up, he headed straight to the Empress's Palace. His steps toward the Empress's Palace were unstoppable.