19 Remember?

The official announcement has been given. The successor to the Hadel family is Ryan Su Hadel. They celebrates a celebration of his success in becoming a Count. Adeline identity is accidentally exposed because of Cosette. She never appeared after the first son was killed by Count Hadel.

After that time, Adeline enjoyed the party as Von Lawrence wasn't Miss Sasha they knew. Andreas also revealed his identity as a Marquees. At a main table in the hall. She only paid attention to the people who were dancing. Andreas sat right next to her.

"We must leave tonight."

Andreas suggests leaving for this night. I agreed with him and then headed toward Ryan who was talking to the noble. He decided to talk in by dancing with him. I complied with his request and then danced with him as the first woman to dance as a Count of Hadel.

"How was Miss Adeline Von Lawrence? Did you enjoy the party?"

"Yes, Andreas and I are leaving tonight. So, are you ready to come with us?"

Ryan just smiled. When ended the dance music. Ryan knelt down and gave a kiss of honor on her hand.

"I am ready to give my body and soul to you, Miss Adeline."

Officially, Ryan Su Hadel is one of Adeline men.

Before leaving, Ryan was packing in his room. He only carries sufficient equipment and wears simple clothes like adventure. Just when he wanted to jump over the balcony. Count Hadel was at the door looking at him.

"You found a great woman."

Ryan didn't look at Count Hadel. Said before jumping. "Yes, I'll be back."

Their journey begins again when the party ends. Ride a horse. Adeline took the lead at the front with Ryan. Andreas following her from behind. The last destination was a small village in the east.

A man named Edgar. I don't know how it looks. But, for sure I'll get you too.

On the way to the village they rested in a small river. Andreas who is in equipment. Ryan who is preparing for the night. The two of them accidentally saw Adeline who was in the river to freshen up. She untied her hair and played with water. At that moment, Ryan jumped into the river. They finally play together with great joy.

"Come on, Andreas."

"No miss... I ..."

Ryan pushed Andreas leg and finally fell into the water. Adeline just laughed at them. Moments after having fun. Adeline sat by the river wringing water in her clothes. Ryan found a big fish and wanted to show it to her. She walked towards them. While running, somehow the time stopped suddenly.

Staring at my feet submerged in water. A hand like pulling me into the water. It's like when before I wake up after death. I continue to be pulled to the deep end.

"Miss Adeline?! Miss Adeline?! MISS ADELINE?!"

She snapped out of her reverie. Ryan and Andreas looked at her worriedly. When Andreas asked her again about her condition. She fell and was unconscious.

I don't know how long I was unconscious. When awakened, the sun began to rise. Ryan is sleeping under a tree. I didn't see Andreas.

Walk around. I saw Andreas who was practicing the sword. Is he always this early when he wakes up?

"Miss Adeline?"

Ah, he's coming this way.

"Are you all right? Miss?"

"Yes."

Adeline blushed when she saw Andreas give a warm smile and gratitude. Returned to their place to spend the night. Ryan waited for them and had to continue the journey. Ryan walked in front while Andreas walked behind Adeline. Adeline felt uncomfortable.

I feel uncomfortable with this. Ha .., I shouldn't be like this.

Ryan suddenly stopped the horse. I also asked him. Someone is walking towards us. I was surprised to see him and continued to stare at him. A man with black hair and blood red eyes.

"Erwin?"

"Miss Lawrence?"

Adeline accidentally called her name. Erwin come to them on his horse.

"Greetings, Prince Erwin."

Erwin smiled at her. "Greetings, Miss Lawrence. What are you doing here? Who is the person next to you?"

"They are..."

When she wants to continue what she says. Ryan interrupted introduces herself and Andreas.

Things got complicated. I started talking back to Erwin. Ask his reasons. I don't know if it was on purpose or coincidence. Erwin is headed to the eastern village.

He offers they to go together because the journey is very dangerous. Adeline would love to go out together. But the truth is inversely proportional to Ryan and Andreas staring coldly at both of them.

"Why did you go to the forest alone?"

"I'm on an expedition as usual."

"Alone?" Adeline looked confused.

I remember something. Erwin never had bodyguards or personal servants. All the past flashed in my mind. I let out tears accidentally.

"Miss...? Lawrence...?"

"Miss Adeline??!!" Andreas and Ryan are worried. 

"No, I'm fine. Don't take it seriously."

I wiped my tears with one hand and apologies about before. To get there, the journey is indeed long. We have to pass through the dangerous forest. I heard, in the forest that we pass. We will often see fierce wild boar. He will rampage when we pass him. We really came to a terrible forest. I got goosebumps to see it.

"We will continue tommorow morning."

Since it was almost night. They decided to camp together. Adeline looked at the fireplace. Stunned by a thousand languages, until Ryan brought his forehead closer to her.

"Wa...."

Adeline was surprised to see him and then away from him. Adeline face flushed like an octopus. She decided to go bed early, accompanied by Andreas. Who was fast asleep under a tree.

"I don't care who you are. What is your relationship with Miss Adeline?"

Erwin looked at Ryan in confusion then asked what he meant. Ryan explained again by asking about Erwin and Adeline relationship.

"Me and Miss Lawrence, have no special relationship."

Ryan couldn't believe it. He remember her face clearly. She often smiled when talking to Erwin.

Does Miss Adeline like Prince Erwin?

"What's wrong?" asked Erwin with a warm smile.

Feel uncomfortable, Ryan turned around and said nothing to Erwin. He finally fell asleep. The whole night they would take turns on guard.

When it was Erwin turn to guard. Adeline woke up feeling thirsty. She drink some water in the equipment and accidentally saw him who was on guard.

"Your Highness?"

"No need to be so formal, just call me Erwin."

I was beside him who was looking towards the forest. Beautiful forest view. I saw his face back, at that time he turned his head to me. My face flushed. I tried not to show expression. Decide to put on a flat face.

"Don't you remember?"

Remember? Remember what?

Erwin drew closer to me by slowly speaking. "Don't you remember what happened at the palace that time?"

End Chapter 19