My Fiancé Fell in Love with My Older Sister. After Locking Myself in My Room for Five Days, 500 Years Had Passed. - Chapter 3

…I swallowed those words down.

“Is it because you’ve met your destined one?”

I asked with a bright smile.

Felix nodded gracefully.

“Ah, yes. I’ve met my fate. You understand, don’t you?”

No, I don’t want to understand!!

Of course, I get it in my head.

After all, I only remembered my past life; it’s not like I lost all memories of this life.

But understanding something as common sense and truly accepting it are two different things…

Felix continued speaking with a sorrowful expression.

What is this, a one-man show?

Stop hosting a solo recital.

“She… Agnes is my destiny. I can’t help it. This is… fate, decided by the gods. I’m sorry, Felicia. Please forgive me.”

“Felicia…! I’m so sorry, truly sorry. Even though I’m your older sister… h-hic… ugh…”

Following Felix, my sister sobbed.

Oh, what a theatrical performance.

I wanted to clap and say, “Alright, cut—scene over!!”

Of course, since they have no knowledge of my past life, they wouldn’t even know what a film director is.

I lightly pressed a few fingers against my chin.

“The Crown Prince of our kingdom has found his destined one. Of course, I must offer my blessings.”

I smiled sweetly.

Since I have a fairly cute face, smiling like this makes me look pure and innocent. And I know that very well.

It’s my own face, after all.

For eighteen years, I’ve stared at my reflection countless times.

“But, Your Highness? And Sister? You’re saying that the two of you were forcibly made to love each other by fate? That sounds incredibly sad to me.”

“W-what do you…”

At that moment, my sister let out a sharp gasp.

“Agnes!!”

Felix called out my sister’s name in a panicked voice.

“……”

My sister, pale-faced, struggled to catch her breath as Felix desperately rubbed her back.

Watching them, I thought—

(Wow!! She’s ridiculously frail!!)

Why did she even come here?!

Why did she come here?! (Again, for emphasis.)

Feeling utterly confused, I finally clapped my hands together.

Then, trying to bring the situation to an end, I spoke up.

“We can continue this conversation later!! Right now, getting Sister back to bed takes priority!”

“It’s because you upset Agnes…”

Felix muttered as if blaming me.

(Huh…… what the hell?!)

I almost glared at him—but at the last second, I forced myself to smile.

“You’re right. Next time, let’s talk when my sister isn’t around, Your Highness. We wouldn’t want her to fall ill again!!”

“That’s…”

“I… don’t want that…!”

With my sister present, Felix hesitated to agree.

My sister let out a weak cry, but I pretended not to hear it.

“Someone!! Call a doctor!! Arrange for a carriage!!”

Even in the royal family’s private quarters, my loud call immediately brought panicked knights and maids rushing over.

My sister coughed painfully while Felix consoled her.

I do sympathize with her fragile health—I truly do.

But that doesn’t mean I’ll use it as an excuse to forgive all injustices.

Supported by Felix, my sister was led out of the garden.

I turned in the opposite direction and started walking away.

“Felicia.”

At that moment, my name was called from behind.

When I turned around, Felix’s deep blue eyes were locked onto me.

His gaze was cold and severe.

“…Yes?”

Because he called out to me, my sister—despite her struggling breaths—lifted her head.

Felix stared at me intently and spoke in a calm voice.

“She is my fate. The mark simply appeared at this moment, but… it could have manifested much earlier. From the moment I was born, I have belonged to Agnes.”

“What a lovely story.”

I tried to smile, but it must have been an incredibly bitter one.

Because when my sister saw my expression, she gasped.

“Then, Your Highness. Farewell. Please take care of my sister.”

I pinched the hem of my dress and curtsied like a proper lady.

Lifting my head, I smiled again, this time with genuine innocence.

“Sister, I’ll see you back at the estate. I will report all of this to Father.”

“Felicia—”

My sister tried to say something.

But I pretended not to hear her.

I turned my back to them.

If I stayed any longer, I’d surely be blamed for worsening my sister’s condition.

I passed through the archway, leaving the garden behind and returning to the corridors.

Felix’s words echoed in my mind—

“From the moment I was born, I have belonged to her.”

(…But hold on a second.)

I thought to myself as I walked down the hallway.

(Before your fate-mark even appeared… the two of you had already fallen in love, hadn’t you?)

Because I saw it with my own eyes.

My fiancé falling in love with my sister.

And my sister falling in love with my fiancé.

That moment when they fell for each other—

I can never forget it.