The Forgotten Sibling's New Life

Chapter 4

Ambrosia's POV

The cushions for the backrest and the seat were very fluffy.

The seat was so soft that it would sink even if I just poked it with my finger.

'The cushions in this carriage have excellent quality compared to the sofa they sat on earlier.

The most comfortable thing in the orphanage was the sofa in the director's office, but it was a far cry from this seat.

I can't even process what happened a few minutes ago. Duke Verita actually adopted me!! And I can't even talk to Athena right now! Where the hell did that girl go?

Unconsciously, I poked the cushion with my finger, dangled my legs, and slowly lifted my head.

Two pairs of green eyes followed the direction of my finger.

" Unc...... Duke, what am I going to do once we arrive?" 

He didn't reveal his identity earlier so I called him as if I was calling some village old man, but he revealed that he's a duke when we entered the carriage.

For that reason, instead of speaking nonchalantly like I did earlier, I decided to speak more carefully.

You can't just act casually with a nobleman.

"You will be treated with utmost care in our estate. You will eat delicious foods, play comfortably, and rest. It was stated in the contract."

"Wow!"

"But shouldn't you have asked that earlier?"

"Why did you come with us without knowing why you're going?" Alexis chuckled.

Well, I thought the duke might change his mind!

Even the director could not do anything because he decided too fast.

"Hmm, when you sign a contract, you have to ask for the terms and conditions first."

It seems like the duke is worried about me, who made a decision before asking for the terms.

In my defense, I already knew what I'm going to do there so I just agreed!

But I can't tell them that, so I just blinked and pretended I didn't hear them.

"In the first place, you're only three years old that you'll probably collapse while working."

"I work hard and I'm quite strong for a three year!"

Flustered, I answered angrily to Alexis, who was making fun of my short height.

The duke won't make a three-year-old work anyway, so I decided to protest to the fullest.

Alexis, who was dumbfounded for a moment, burst out laughing.

'Wow, he's so pretty!'

I couldn't help but stare blankly at the smiling face of Alexis.

When I came back to my senses, my hands were already on Alexis's cheeks.

Alexis smiled awkwardly as his laughter faded.

"Ah, I apologize."

I smiled vaguely and slowly lowered my hands. Alexis rubbed his cheeks with an expressionless face.

Ugh, why did I have to do that......?! He won't hate me for this, will he?

I was looking around warily, when the duke suddenly raised my arm.

"You're weak too."

"Nngg, but...... Duke, I am only three years......"

"Were you starved?"