My dad rubbed his hands together. Fine beads of sweat were visible on his forehead. Although the Roussel Family was very powerful, their reputation was a real consideration among the people in Liechtenstein.
The man suddenly said, “If Ms. Gaudentia is willing to marry right now, then the Roussel Family is willing to give a six-petal crystal flower as an heirloom as a betrothal gift. I have heard that this medicine has miraculous effects on vegetative patients.”
I saw my dad's eyes light up instantly. “I'll marry him!”
I stood up violently. My voice was so loud that it shocked everyone. And just like that, my wedding started to be planned and my previous engagement ended.
After the Roussel Family left, my dad frowned. He then asked me, “Gaudentia, haven't you always liked Benedict? Why do you suddenly change your mind?”
I didn't answer and turned around to go back to my room. Ever since my sister turned into a vegetative person, everyone said that I picked up the engagement that she didn't want.
I have liked Benedict for a full ten years, but he always treats me coldly. After my sister got into an accident, the engagement fell on me.