Regrets Of A Second Male Lead

Chapter Seventeen: Wild Apricot Vs Empty Vessels (6)

A few days later, the Blanchett and Anata families were sitting in a large tent waiting for the circus to begin. Perhaps Archduke Anata rented the whole circus, as his group were the only ones in the spacious tent.

The interior of the circus tent was decorated with red and yellow colors; it seemed like a completely different world from the outside. There were many interesting decorations everywhere, so not just the expectation of the children, but the adults rose.

"Dad, is that an elephant?"

Asked Rennesia.

"Yes. It must be a baby, considering its small size."

Frederick replied in a sickly-sweet voice. He followed his children during a busy time to keep his promise.

"Wow, so cute!"

The father and daughter pair were watching two baby elephants standing on the stage before the circus officially began.

The baby elephants, wearing cone hats, were waving their trunks at people as if greeting them. Renee continued to express her admiration in Frederick's arms.

Abel also looked around excitedly. Abel's feeling was expressed through his shaking legs as he couldn't sit still.

Chloe smiled softly because Abel looked so cute. Nevertheless, one good thing about coming to the North was allowing Abel to have various experiences.

"Isn't it amazing, Abel?"

"Yes! But, can I also see the big bird I saw last time?"

"Big bird?"

"Yes! The bird I saw with Father! It's called os... what was it again?"

"Oh! Do you mean ostrich? Well, I'm not sure if you can see it today."

Abel nodded as his gaze lingered on the father and daughter of Anata Family who seemed to get along well with each other.

"...I wish Father had come with us."

Chloe's face stiffened when she heard Abel's murmur. It was understandable for Abel to miss Gerard, but she hadn't thought about it that much.

Her mouth felt bitter because it seemed as if she had separated the father and son. It was when Chloe couldn't muster up anything because she was hurt by Abel's murmur.

"Oh, Abel. Your father will arrive tomorrow evening. Since you'll see a lot of interesting things today, you can tell him when he arrives."

"Here, this is yours!"

Leila said and Noah, who was carrying chicken skewers in his hand, handed one to the gloomy-looking Abel.

"Yes, thank you! Thank you!"

Abel, whose eyes lit up, nodded vigorously and took the chicken skewer.

Leila also handed Renee a chicken skewer and stole a glance at Chloe's expression. Her worried gaze fell on Chloe as if to see whether she had offended her in some way.

"Chloe, aren't you thirsty? Do you want me to get you something to drink?"

Chloe turned her gaze to Leila. She couldn't believe she was willing to bring her a drink by herself. It was so like Leila to go and get whatever she wanted without asking the servant beside her to bring it.

Leila's down-to-earth attitude seemed to be revealed in this place. Leila was active, independent, and accustomed to making choices by herself. She chose the path of a knight rather than a Lady, and Frederick instead of Gerard.