Please Bully Me, Miss Villainess!

Creak, creak creak

Thump thump, thump thump thump.

“Dear… why are you troubling yourself like this?”

Lena, holding a cup of boiled medicine, watched Campbell pacing back and forth, wanting to persuade her husband not to be so anxious.

“Madam, just let Master Campbell move around a bit more, it can also help with digestion… There’s one last cup left, please drink it while it’s hot.”

Linda showed no intention of stopping him, only quietly refilling Lena’s cup with the terribly bitter green medicine.

“Linda, you’re so mean…”

“Pouting at me won’t work, Madam.”

“…………”

The former Duke—Campbell Smollett was now wearing a tense expression, treading endlessly on the creaky wooden floor at home. He was waiting for his daughter Yvonne, who was about to arrive, as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

Though given Campbell’s plump figure, rather than an ant, perhaps a rhinoceros beetle would be more fitting.

Normally, a daughter coming from afar to visit her long-separated parents should be a joyous family reunion.

But Campbell’s anxiety had its reasons,

—It all started with the letter from his precious daughter,

The letter said that this time she was bringing a ‘friend’ home.

That solemn phrasing, the carefully ambiguous tone…

She even said ‘This person is important to me, I hope to receive Father and Mother’s approval’

“The one she’s bringing back… must be a boyfriend?? Lena—!!”

Thinking of this, Campbell, with his daughter complex, let out an almost despairing cry.

“Hehe… Dear, I don’t think you need to be so anxious?”

Madam Lena smiled, picking up the little fox that jumped onto her knee,

This little red fox appeared at her window one morning after she followed her exiled husband to North Kalos.

The little fox was very docile and gentle, didn’t bite much, and seemed quite human-like. After coming in, it didn’t want to leave, so Lena kept it at home, occasionally giving it some food.

Their daughter was quite skilled at expressing her inner feelings through writing, so after reading the letter for the first time, Lena sensed that this person must be very important to Yvonne, which is why she wanted to bring them home to meet her parents.

It had been nearly two years since they’d seen their daughter, and he had been worried about how Yvonne was faring in that remote place,

But unexpectedly, this time… a rascal had appeared out of nowhere!!

“If… if that little punk has already taken my precious daughter’s chastity… I’ll tear him apart with my bare hands!!”

Thinking of this, Campbell’s fists clenched.

Since she would announce it in advance like this, and specially bring them back for him to see, it meant that person already held a very important position in his daughter’s heart.

“Oh my… I don’t think our Evie is that casual…”

“Lena… you don’t understand!! Those pubescent brats are basically all horny monkeys—Moreover, Yvonne is as beautiful as you were when you were young, he definitely won’t be able to keep his hands off her!!”

Campbell’s beard trembled with anger, his eyes almost shooting flames,

“Yvonne is only 16 years old—As her father, I absolutely won’t allow it!!”

In contrast to the father who was as anxious as if facing a formidable enemy at the thought of meeting his daughter’s ‘boyfriend’,

As a mother, Lena had full faith in her daughter’s judgment.

How wonderful~ Young people’s love—

Lena’s face couldn’t hide her smile, full of anticipation,

“I really want to meet them soon~ The person Evie likes—What do you think, Linda?”

Lena was already eager to meet the person her daughter had chosen.

“…In response to Madam, I don’t think the young miss is the type to easily fall for males.”

Linda said, while raising her hand to pour out the tea.

The first pour of tea is used to wash the tea leaves and is not for serving guests.

Although she said this, this capable maid had already prepared tea and coarse snacks made from potatoes on the table, and had also cleaned the house spotlessly. Dishes were also prepared in the kitchen, kept warm and ready to be served at any time.

That appearance was more enthusiastic than for any previous guest’s visit.

It was evident that she cared as well.

Knock knock—

“!!”

At this moment, a gentle knocking sound was heard, and upon hearing this sound

Campbell nearly jumped up in fright, immediately entering a level ten battle-ready state.

Ahem—He cleared his throat, smoothed back his hair which had a somewhat precarious hairline, and under the expectant gaze of his wife behind him, reached out a trembling hand and opened the door.

The figure of his long-separated daughter appeared before his eyes.

“…Papa.”

Seeing her father, Yvonne was overwhelmed with emotion. Her lips trembled as she spoke, her nose tingling, almost bringing tears to her eyes.

Compared to when they were at the mansion, her father had lost some weight, but looked healthier.

“…I’m home.”

She took the initiative to hug this man who loved her deeply.

In the past, she had to stand on tiptoes to hug her father, but now she didn’t need to.

Moreover, her father used to be able to lift her up in one go, but now he probably couldn’t lift her anymore.

Yvonne felt for the first time that growing up was somewhat lonely.

“…Welcome back.”

Gently patting his daughter’s back, Campbell choked up a bit.

Nothing could make her feel more at ease than seeing her parents safe and sound.

“Oh right, I almost forgot something important,”

Releasing her hold, Yvonne stood up straight, cleared her throat, looking somewhat nervous,

“This person… is the one I mentioned in my letter that I wanted to introduce to Papa.”

Here it comes—

Is it the boyfriend?!

“Come over quickly…”

He watched as his daughter, blushing like a maiden in love, softly urged, extending her hand to pull the person from the shadows beside her to the front.

Having mentally prepared himself, Campbell maintained a smile on his face, but had already secretly clenched his fists,

It’s this little punk—Eh?

However, upon clearly seeing who was in front of him, Campbell’s triple chin nearly dropped to the floor.

Behind him, Lena also revealed a very surprised expression, and the maid’s poured tea overflowed from the cup, flowing down the table.

“…Uncle, it’s been a long time!”

Standing before him was a somewhat familiar, puppy-like adorable child,

“I’m so sorry for disturbing you so late! Oh right… these are specialties from Capella, they’re not anything valuable, but I hope you can accept them—”

She nervously raised her head, her clear bright pupils flickering anxiously.

…It’s actually a girl??