The Devil's Betrothed novel Chapter 708

Chapter 708: "Erin!"

Once Nathaniel left, Aaron turned his attention back to Rina, who seemed calm now.

He addressed the butler, "Gary, arrange a room for her and make sure she has everything she might need. Also, arrange for two lady servants to attend to her."

"Yes, My Lord," Gary replied.

Rina overheard and asked, "Brother, so I’m really going to stay here?"

"Yes," Aaron confirmed.

"Thank you!" Rina cheered. "My brother will see that he’s not the only one—I can have more brothers like him."

"You can let Gary know whatever you need, and he will arrange it for you," Aaron explained.

"Umm, are you busy, Brother Aaron?" she asked hesitantly.

"No, why do you ask?"

"I was wondering if you would take me out to the market. I haven’t seen the city market yet."

"Gary can take you there."

"Won’t you?" she asked, putting on a sad expression. "If you don’t, how am I going to show Brother Lucian that my new brother also takes me to the market and that I don’t need him?"

This girl, she clearly missed Lucian as everything she did or wished to was about him, but what a stubborn one just like Lucian.

"I don’t know what young girls like you, or any women, enjoy at the market."

"You can leave that to me. You just need to accompany me," she assured him. "Also, before you marry Lady Erin, you should know what she likes. Lady Erin loves to shop, you know."

Aaron sighed inwardly. It wasn’t just Nathaniel; now his little sister was also bringing up the topic of marriage. He had no way to stop either of them.

Nathaniel wouldn’t stop even if Aaron punched him, and he couldn’t dare to stop Rina because if he made her cry, he knew it would be difficult for him to handle. Crying girl was a big no for him.

"Maybe tomorrow. Is that alright with you? It’s getting late today, and it’ll be colder outside by evening," Aaron said, trying to find a way out for the day, but also genuinely concerned for her.

Rina agreed. "Alright, tomorrow then. Umm, until then, I’ll go check out the room I’m staying in," she said, then walked away.

Aaron inhaled deeply, ’Seems like I have to get used to it now. But, it doesn’t feel that bad either.’

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At the Rainier estate, Gwen was worried about Rina. She went to Lucian’s study, where he was working. "Lucian, it’s been hours since your sister left for Aaron’s place."

"She’s not back yet, which means she’s fine," he replied, glancing at his worried mother.

"Should I go and check to make sure she isn’t causing trouble for Aaron?"

"Mother, there’s a reason I sent her there. If you go, it’ll defeat the purpose."

"Should I send her things there if she’s not returning?"

"No need," he said, standing up from the table and taking his mother’s hand to comfort her. "Mother, I want you to forget for a while that you have a daughter."

"Alright, but then, can I do something else?" she asked.

"You’re free to do whatever you feel is right, Mother. You don’t need my permission," Lucian assured her.

"Really?"

"Of course," he confirmed and turned to walk back to his chair to resume his work, only to hear her say, "Then, I’ll select a few young women for you, and you can choose one to marry."

Lucian froze in place, caught off guard by her sudden suggestion. He turned to his mother. "Mother, you know I don’t want to marry yet."

"I know, but if we start looking for a suitable match now, it’ll take some time until you’re ready."

"Mother..."

"We’re asking, what do you think about it?"

"About what?"

"You didn’t hear what we were talking about?"

Lucian felt caught off guard. What had he been thinking about so deeply that he missed the conversation around him? Since when had he become so distracted when he was usually alert to even the tiniest things happening around him?

"I... must have been busy with work," he replied hesitantly. _{frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓}

"Oh, we seem to be disturbing your work," Gwen said apologetically. "But you do understand our concern, don’t you?"

Not knowing exactly what they were referring to, Lucian simply hummed in agreement.

Gwen turned to her husband. "Alright, since he agreed, we can ask Lady Erin to find one of her cousins for Lucian. I’m sure she won’t choose the wrong woman."

Paul nodded. "Indeed."

Lucian was taken aback. When did he agree to this?

Before he could say a word, Gwen added, "Lucian, you continue your work. Leave the rest to me," and walked out of his study.

Lucian could hear their voices fading as they chatted happily down the hallway.

"I didn’t think Lucian would agree so easily."

"He must think his mother is getting old and needs help," Paul teased.

"Do you think I’ll make my daughter-in-law work?" Gwen frowned. "All she has to do is take care of Lucian and give me beautiful grandkids."

Lucian sighed and leaned back in his chair, his fingers tapping the quill against the desk. He stared blankly out of the window, and without realizing it, a name slipped from his lips.

"Erin!"