My Dear Husband, Let's Keep It Business-Like! ~Countess Anastasia, Raised in The Downtown, Won't Give Up Her Way~ - Episode 55

The next day, after breakfast, I was finally able to unveil the dress to everyone at the mansion.

The salon is filled with exclamations of admiration for the wonderful result.

Iris and Desiree are enraptured with shining eyes, Dahlia stands proudly and elegantly, and Marie is clapping so hard I’m worried about her hands. I also didn’t miss Michelle making a small fist pump.

When everyone is so happy, it somehow makes me happy too, but at the same time, I can’t help but remember the regret of wanting to show the finished dress to everyone who helped make it in the territory.

Actually, when I saw the completed dress, I was so moved by its beauty and filled with gratitude towards the villagers who helped that I wanted to unveil the dress.

However, when I consulted with everyone, I was unfortunately told that it was impossible.

It seems that if you reveal the dress in front of a large crowd before the ball, it will no longer be considered a “new dress for the ball.”

Hmm, the aristocratic society is such a hassle.

“Madam, why do you have such a gloomy face in front of this wonderful dress?”

Sebastian, who keenly noticed my condition, called out to me. I’m sorry for worrying you.

“It’s not a big deal. Many people in the territory helped out for this dress. So, I couldn’t help but think that I wanted to showcase the dress in the territory like this.”

Just by hearing that, they probably understood everything. Sebastian nodded, thought for a moment, and then said this.

“Wouldn’t it be fine to do it after the ball is over? Come to think of it, even though the lord got married, there hasn’t been any grand announcement in the territory. How about wearing that dress and holding a wedding anniversary ceremony?”

Ugh. I feel like I said something unnecessary.

I had a bad feeling, so I looked next to me, and sure enough, my husband was sparkling with excitement.

“That’s a wonderful idea! As expected of Sebas!!”

Sebastian’s reaction to his husband’s unexpected response is rather amusing.

Speaking of which, the palace servants don’t know about the birth of newborn Eugene, do they? That would be surprising.

“Then how about a wedding parade? Everyone in the territory can watch it fairly!”

Mariiieee!!

“That’s it!!”

Shut up! Newborn Eugene!!

“It’s been quite a while since the marriage, so isn’t it a bit strange to have a wedding anniversary celebration now?” or “What I really want to showcase this time is the dress, so how about displaying it at the royal museum?” Despite my various attempts to resist, the wedding anniversary parade was somehow approved with incredible speed.

Waaah, objection! Objection!!

I was planning to catch my husband and somehow convince him to cancel the parade, but as soon as he finished lunch, he quickly headed out to a salon where his old school friends gather.

Even though they were always sticking around me, I feel a bit let down.

I never really thought about it before, but what exactly is a salon for?

Well, after this, I’ll be starting the full-course beauty treatment, capital city version… you know.

At dinner time, I decided to ask my husband, who had just come home, what he always does at the salon.

“Your husband seems to go to the salon quite often, but what exactly does he do there?”

If it were my former husband, he would have disliked probing questions, but now he seems rather happy to answer them.

“Oh, I hadn’t mentioned it to Ana. I’m presenting and discussing our respective research with my classmates from school. Some of my classmates are studying the history of the people and spirits. Today, I came to ask if I could borrow some of their materials.”

I thought you went to the salon quickly, but you went for that reason. I feel a bit sorry for being dissatisfied.

“Besides, the members of the salon will each bring their partners to the ball the day after tomorrow. I wanted to let you know to take care of Anna.”

To my husband… you can be so considerate now!

I feel sorry for repeatedly feeling dissatisfied.

Husband, you’ve grown so much.

When I looked over, I saw Sebastian and Michelle covering their mouths in awe, their eyes glistening with tears, trembling with emotion.

No, being too moved is actually rude!

Even though I mentally retorted, I couldn’t help but chuckle.

Night. Just like yesterday, I drink tea and talk with my husband in the continuation room. This habit, born in the territory, continued even in the royal capital.

“Darling, actually, I have something to discuss… or rather, a favor to ask.”

“What? If it’s Ana’s wish, I’ll do my best to fulfill it!”

“At the ball, if there’s a chance… I would like you to arrange a time for me to speak with you, Alexander.”

I’ve been hesitating for a long time, but I’ve decided to talk to my husband about it this time. This story that I couldn’t share with anyone because I didn’t know who to trust.

If it’s my husband… at least, he definitely won’t betray me.

“Can I ask why?”

He must have sensed the tense atmosphere. My husband listened with a serious expression.

“Do you remember when we talked about the magic stone in the pendant before, and I said, ‘My parents are missing’?”

“Ah, of course I remember. They said around me that I was dead.”

When I think that you actually remembered, it makes me a little happy.

“Yes. There is a proper reason why I believe my parents are not dead. …It might take a little while, but could you listen to me?”

When I asked him that, my husband silently but firmly nodded. Fosse, Kuntz, and Kaia had also quietly taken their seats next to him.

Thank you, everyone is listening too, huh?

I took a deep breath and began to speak.

The day my parents suddenly disappeared.

What on earth happened———