I am the heroine's godfather!

But unfortunately, this guy was also a gambling addict.

Baroness Mitride was also a sharp-tongued and vain woman, and the two quarreled all the time.

Although Daisy's brother didn't gamble, he was a playboy who spent his days chasing after women and was good for nothing. As a result, the nobles of Enshia now look down on the Mitrid family.

Living in such a family, Daisy developed a timid personality, and coupled with the Mitrid family's reputation, she was not well-liked in social circles.

Fortunately, we now have Anna and Charlotte!

Squinting at the setting sun slowly receding westward, Daisy took a deep breath, straightened her clothes, and opened the door.

"Father, mother, I'm back."

"Hiccup... So you finally decided to come back."

Daisy's brother, fiddling with the wine bottle, looked rather grim: "Go make some food..."

"Demi!"

Baroness Mitride turned around and gave a reproachful look, though her tone was not harsh: "Daisy is your sister."

"cut......"

Demi mumbled a few words, turned over, and went back to sleep.

Baron Mitrid rubbed his hands together. "You're back? Ah, how did your day with Her Highness the Princess go..."

"...I'm sorry to have troubled Father. His Highness is a very good person."

Because she didn't want her father to know that she and Anna had a good relationship, Daisy was somewhat distant in her address. But even so, Baron Mitrid still said ingratiatingly, "Well, have you told Her Highness about our family's situation? Alas, you know, our family's situation isn't good. Look, your brother's clothes are all patched and mended... Has Her Highness bestowed anything upon you?"

He finally spoke up.

Daisy bit her lip, but she had clearly given the jewel Anna had given her to her father just a few days ago. In any case, the family shouldn't be short of money now.

"You went gambling again, didn't you?"

"Don't mention it! I'm going to work!"

Baron Mitried declared confidently, "This time I was just a little short, but next time, next time I will definitely win it all back!"

"How many times have you said this? Do you even believe it yourself?"

The Baroness interrupted the Baron and looked at Daisy: "Daisy, you see, could you talk to Her Highness the Princess and ask her to arrange a job for your brother... You know your brother! He's very smart and capable, our family is counting on him."

But Mother, my brother clearly doesn't want any of the positions.

Who would want a lazy, spoiled brat? He's arrogant all the time, stupid, and has a terrible temper.

“Mother, His Highness and I are not at that point…”

"That's why I say she's an ingrate."

The drunken older brother spoke again: "If you ask me, we should just give her to that old man as soon as possible! She's twelve now, she should be doing some work for the family."

本来听到哥哥的话，黛西还没怎么在乎，毕竟哥哥骂她也不是一次两次了。但他的后半句话却让黛西的脸色变得苍白。她带着几分不敢置信地看向了母亲：“这是什么意思每^日.发！书，群【6`5,0/5^0”2*3>3.8】？”

The baroness turned her head away, not daring to look at her.

“父亲，告诉我，这是什么意思每^日.发！书，群【6`5,0/5^0”2*3>3.8】？”

The baron didn't reply, but their expressions confirmed that Daisy's brother Demi's words were not unfounded. Daisy suddenly felt dizzy, took a step back, and steadied herself on the table, her eyes filled with sorrow: "You...sold me?"

Chapter 49 She was caught up by the sunset!

"...How do you hawk your wares? It sounds awful."

Baroness Mitride retorted, but Daisy did not respond; instead, she looked at her father.

Baron Mitried said, “Daisy, you really don’t know how lucky you are. You know our family’s situation. Even if you and Her Highness the Princess are on good terms now, what about later? Can you guarantee that she will still treat you the same way? Don’t be ridiculous. You might as well take advantage of the moment and marry into a good family as the Princess’s friend.”

"Who is the other party?"

Daisy interrupted her father. Baron Mitried hesitated for a moment before finally saying, "It's the owner of the Heli Trading Company."

"...But he's already sixty!"

“Daisy, listen to me, he’s so old. Once he dies, the Heli Trading Company will all be yours…”

How much did he pay?

"...One hundred gold coins."

Daisy gave a somewhat desolate smile: "I never thought I'd be worth a hundred gold coins."

"Right? Old Hurley offered a very generous price! He only gave so much because of me."

Looking at her boastful father, Daisy suddenly felt powerless.

She already knew what her future would be like: she would be sold by her father to someone she had never met, perhaps a wealthy old man, or perhaps someone's mentally challenged child.

She would occasionally fantasize that a prince charming from a story would come to find her, but reality always told her that it was impossible.

She should have accepted this future long ago. Love had nothing to do with her anyway, and as for friendship? Who would be friends with a gambling addict and the daughter of a disgrace to the aristocracy? That would only lower their own standards.

Yes, she should have accepted it long ago.

If she hadn't met Charlotte and Anna, if she hadn't made true friends.

The father continued his rambling: "Tomorrow night is the Festival of the Goddess of Light, so we'll go to old Heli's house in the morning and let him meet you. Hey, a merchant without noble status—a decade or so ago, he'd be dreaming if he wanted to marry a daughter of the Mithrid family! It's only because your father is down on his luck now... Tomorrow, once we get there, you don't need to be afraid of anything..."

But Daisy could no longer hear what he was saying.

Tomorrow? But I already have plans with Charlotte and the others tomorrow...

I'm going to have to break my promise, Daisy.

Charlotte and Anna will definitely be angry, right? We made a promise, and I broke it, and it's such a serious matter.

Their mission was to save Enshia, but I was a hindrance...

No, perhaps, my not going is the best help I can give them?

Daisy mocked herself, "Why should someone like me stand with them? Anna is a princess, and Charlotte has the protection of Count Morganflore."

They are as dazzling as the sun.

Daisy, face reality. The sun shares some of its light with you, but that doesn't mean you deserve to stand with it.

You're just a sewer rat that craves the sun's radiance.

Daisy should have convinced herself of this; that's how she always has done it, so this time shouldn't have been any different.

But looking at her boastful father, her silent mother, and her drunken brother, Daisy suddenly felt an impulse, like a fire that ignited a whole patch of weeds in her heart, burning ever more fiercely.

So she turned around, pushed open the door, and ran out.

Behind her came her parents' exclamations and her brother's curses, but she could no longer hear them. She just wanted to keep running forward, keep running forward, no matter where she was going! The paved road, with its stone bricks, each one leading to an unknown place, felt like a resounding kiss with every step she took.

A casual glance back revealed the sun already hanging low in the west, the sunset gradually spreading. Daisy laughed, and for some reason, suddenly quickened her pace, as if racing against the sunset.

Stepping out of the familiar streets and watching the familiar shops disappear around her, Daisy arrived at a place she had never been before. Her reflection was in the river beside her, and even the river seemed to frolic, carrying the shimmering sunset as it surged forward relentlessly.

A carriage passed by the intersection ahead, and Daisy stopped. But the carriage also stopped, the door opened, and Charlotte appeared before her with a somewhat puzzled look on her face.

"Daisy?"

Behind the blonde girl, the sunset had somehow passed over her, painting the entire sky with its colors.

Daisy suddenly laughed.

She was caught up by the sunset.

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How could your parents do such a thing!

On the street, Charlotte was indignant, but Daisy smiled nonchalantly: "I'm used to it."

“…Daisy, you seem a little different.”

Hearing Daisy's words, Charlotte blinked and said softly. But Daisy didn't seem to feel any change in herself; she was just a little happy. But who knew where this happiness came from? Perhaps it was because the sunset was particularly beautiful, perhaps because the Enshiya River was exceptionally clear, or perhaps there was no reason at all, just simple joy.

Charlotte, seeing the smile on Daisy's face, decided not to investigate further. After all, as long as Daisy was happy, that was all that mattered.

but......

"Daisy, what are you going to do next?"

Yes, even though we've temporarily left this house, things aren't really resolved. For example, where is Daisy staying tonight?

"...I don't know either."

Daisy lowered her eyes: "Let's take it one step at a time."

"...Daisy, you can stay at my house tonight."

"Huh? Is that okay?"

Looking at Charlotte, who had suddenly grasped her hand, Daisy asked uncertainly, "Won't Mr. Lorraine have any objections?"

"Well......"

Charlotte was also a little unsure. Although she had always thought of Lorraine as a very kind person, she still needed Lorraine's consent for this kind of thing, since Daisy had essentially run away from home.

What if Lorraine finds it troublesome? Or what if Lorraine doesn't like Daisy?

"of course."

Just as the two girls were lost in thought, Loran's voice came.

The two turned around and saw Lorraine sitting in the carriage, flipping through the travelogue Charlotte had brought.

“Miss Daisy, my carriage door is not closed.”

The mysterious Earl Morganfleur in Daisy's eyes revealed a kind smile: "And the carriage and the Earl's mansion are large enough to accommodate all your misfortunes."

"...Thank you, Mr. Morgan Freer."

Chapter 50 Loran is actually a kind and good person

"Oh, is that so?"

Serena held Daisy's hand affectionately: "It's alright, stay here with us for now."

"Thank you, Miss Serena."

Daisy discreetly observed the black-haired woman, who was known for her mystery in the industry. She found that her crimson pupils were not as frightening as others had described; instead, they revealed a gentle tenderness in the subtle details of her eyes and brows.

The Morgan-Fleur family are all good people; no wonder they were able to raise someone like Charlotte.

"Lorraine, don't secretly add chili sauce to little Charlotte's bowl."

Miss Serena was still looking at Daisy, but she precisely caught Lorraine's movements.

Charlotte turned sharply, staring silently at Lorraine. Lorraine scratched his head, chuckling awkwardly, "I just simply think sweet bread should have chili sauce..."

"What kind of weird way of eating is this?!"

Charlotte squinted, but seeing that Lorraine's scheme had failed, she ultimately spared his life.

Watching Loran and Charlotte playfully bicker, Miss Serena would always look at them with a hint of helplessness.

Now that's what a family should be like.

Daisy felt a pang of envy. Perhaps she had once harbored such fantasies? But as time passed, she eventually came to terms with reality.

Happy families do exist; it's just that I don't happen to have one.

"Speaking of..."

After Charlotte, who had finally lost her patience, tapped her on the head twice with her plate, Lorraine suddenly spoke up: "Miss Daisy, would you like to join us for the festival tomorrow night?"

"Hey?"

Daisy blinked, and then, with her naturally perceptive nature, she instantly understood Lorraine's intention. Now that Daisy had run away from home, if she had nowhere to go for tomorrow's festival, she would be all alone.

Perhaps Mr. Lorraine understood this point, which is why he made that statement.

"Yes, yes, we can go together then!"

Charlotte saw through Lorraine's thoughts and took Daisy's hand, saying...

Looking at Charlotte, whose eyes were filled with concern, and Serena and Lorraine, who were smiling lightly beside her, Daisy's eyes welled up with tears, but the corners of her mouth turned up high: "Mm!"

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The next day, as Anna watched her two friends alight from the carriage bearing the Morganfleur family crest, she looked puzzled: "You two... met on the road?"