I thought the exact same thing until I remember reading the two shot novel on this and thought for a second the smut was removed or something lol. XD
Thanks for the chapter!\(≧▽≦)/
Why does she keep bringing up the story-line??? In the novel while she does bring it up it doesn't take over the fact she doesn't think about it 24/7 nor does it get in her way with her relationships much.
Calm down everyone I highly doubt the old man is the male lead as marrying her or at least being her fiance will protect her from anyone causing her harm or taking advantage of her as she got protection from the royal family.