Inside the elevator, he kept gazing at her with that soft smile and Lucy's clammy hands tightened on the purse in her hand. "Brother Cedric," she said after a few seconds.
"Yes, Beauty."
"Can I not go to Country V immediately after the engagement?" Lucy asked with a sigh. She had been contemplating the thought since last night and was still not comfortable with the fact that she would follow him back alone, soon. Would it not be better if they spent some time here together before meeting the other members of the family? Besides, she wasn't completely comfortable yet in his presence.
Cedric narrowed his eyes then chuckled. He slowly shook his head and said, "No, Beauty. That's not even an option?"
"W–Why?" Lucy frowned, her heart sinking from the way his expression changed all
