Capitulo 130

Episode 130

Raymond has finally returned home.

How tired.

Daniel didn’t fit in with him any more than he thought he would.

He didn’t know how annoying the nobles could be.

Everywhere he heard the story behind his experience, he would suddenly come and try to talk.

It was all just an annoying story.

And today.

Hey, is it better than it looks from the outside?

Daniel went on to the house saying he would take Raymond’s responsibility all the way.

What are you doing? Come back.

Your friend has come all this way, shouldn’t you pour him a cup of tea?

Daniel laughed and sat down on the couch without permission.

Raymond seemed to understand why Karina hated him so much.

It’s not that he’s not ignorant, he’s just trying to live comfortably while interpreting on a whim!

You’re not just looking around, pretending not to listen even though he’s paying attention?

Raymond magically prepared some tea and placed it in front of him.

Daniel watched and drank tea, despite being deliberately disrespectful.

Now what are you going to do (D)?

Good. We’ll see how the Cassels come out and I’ll go back to the tower.(R)

You’re not going to see her ever again*? (D)

…

Raymond felt a little nauseous.

He’d had this conversation with him before.

It was after Tatiana met the archduke.

When a strong candidate appeared, Daniel dug up the identities of men like to measure his own ranking.

With a face that is as harmless as it is now.

Do you like Karina?

At Raymond’s question, Daniel’s bright smile disappeared.

He thought he was making a rather determined expression on his face, but his ruddy face made him laugh.

Wow, what kind of nonsense is that? Karina and I are just friends.

Ahhh. I remember. You said that when I asked you about your relationship with Tatiana.

Seeing Daniel’s face change from one moment to the next, Raymond burst out laughing.

Hey, is it real? You’re a ‘great’ guy, but how harshly you treated Karina.

No. We’re just friends.

Who’s your friend? I think you’re the only one who thinks so.

Karina, whom Raymond was watching, was a confident person to accept or reject. She wasn’t soft enough to let Daniel in as her friend again.

He might never see her face again when it was all over.

«Maybe I won’t be able to see her except on official business.»

Thinking of it that way, he felt strangely desolate.

He simply couldn’t see a woman like that again, but why did he feel that way?

I don’t think so… Raymond, do you think so?

Daniel persistently tried to speak, but Raymond kept his mouth shut. Then there was only silence inside.

I’ll go now.

Yes.

After seeing Daniel off, Raymond was lost in thought for a long time.

Time flew by and evening came.

Raymond, who belatedly came to his senses, made his way to the courtyard with heavy steps.

For there was something he wanted to take care of before it was too late.

The beautiful garden he decorated with Tatiana was devastated in the months he had been away.

Like an irrevocable relationship with her.

Haha.

Raymond wagged his finger.

With a joyful sound, the garden began to burn with a terrible impulse.

All the trees, flowers, and small ornaments they chose together burned.

He thought his heart would ache, but he was strangely calm.

What puzzled him more than that was that he had been thinking about Karina for a while.

The last look of contempt came to his mind, the voice that laughed at him.

She wasn’t like that before.

The day he met her, she was calm even after being notified of their breakup.

At one point, she hated him just by making eye contact with him.

But when he asked for help, she helped him.

And seeing Karina like this, he felt a strange sense of relief.

«No way.»

Raymond was confused. He never imagined he would wait for someone in his life.

Neither did he with Tatiana.

It was because he thought he wouldn’t be able to be his original self if he gave it his all and then got betrayed.

So he always gave Tatiana proper treatment.

I don’t need your help.

But you helped me even after all.

Before he knew it, he got used to her help and Karina turned her back on him without hesitation.

Suddenly, emotions rushed in.

Longing and sadness he didn’t even know existed swayed Raymond.

No, it isn’t.

He buried his face between both hands, his back against the wall.

The burning face was transported to the palm.

Raymond had to control his emotions by standing in the courtyard he had done with Tatiana for so long.

* * *

When the letter from the court arrived, Raymond’s first thought was that he could see Karina.

Without a troublesome guardian named Daniel.

He had been busy since morning.

She was dressed more formally than usual, even with her hair done.

It was a surprising turnaround for anyone who knew Raymond.

He entered the conference room where the conciliation meeting was being held with few expectations.

Karina had arrived first.

As always, she kept her back straight and looked at the damn dog with a faint smile.

«ah.»

Raymond had to admit it.

The world with Karina was different.

It was more elegant and lively than the world he’d ever seen.

Sir Raymond?

Raymond woke up late at Martin’s call and sat up.

He looked at Karina in awe.

Her long black hair, which looked suffocating, matched her white skin surprisingly well, and her cool blue eyes sparkled with affection and joy.

«Were you this pretty in the first place?»

Raymond wanted those eyes to look at him.

Sir, the princess’s face would be pierced.

Ethan, who could see it, said something to Raymond.

«What did that bastard eat wrong?»

Ethan knew well how much Raymond hated and harassed the princess.

But those passionate eyes.

If it had been the princess, he would have wiped his cheeks immediately.

The Grand Duke is running a little late. We’ll take a break and start again.

At the president’s words, the people dispersed to rest.

Karina also got up and went to the terrace.

Raymond followed Karina as if possessed by something.

I think she’s going to have an accident.

Seeing Raymond’s back like that, Ethan clicked his tongue slightly.

* * *

Through the glass of the door where Raymond was standing, the faces of Lily and Fio were visible.

I raised my hand to indicate that I was okay and looked at Raymond.

I don’t know what you mean, but please be brief.

Raymond nodded silently at my words.

Somehow, the reaction that was different than usual was somewhat reluctant.

I’m sorry for being angry that day.

His apology made no sense at all.

Even the feeling of jubilation or sadness.

Not long ago, when I saw Raymond’s face, he was so angry that his body was shaking.

You helped me a lot, but I think I asked too much.

There is no need to worry. It’s not a big enough problem to take into account.

You didn’t like my answer?

Raymond looked a little confused.

If that’s all you have to say, will you leave me alone?

No, that’s… So.

Raymond acted like something was bothering him.

I wondered if there was something else he didn’t tell me.

If it has anything to do with the Cassels, tell Martin now, not me. Because he decided to serve as president of the Victim Support Association.

So you?

Yes?

Well, then, what role did you decide to play?

I decided not to take on anything else because I would only help when I needed it. So Martin…

why?

Raymond kept asking strange questions over and over again.

He couldn’t understand why he was doing that.

But one thing was for sure. That he now wanted to maintain a closer relationship with me.

I didn’t know for what reason.

Did Tatiana cry again or did she think I was helpful?

But she didn’t want to go out for him anymore.

I don’t think I’m obliged to tell you, Sir Raymond.

At my resolute words, Raymond put on a pained expression.

«Why are you doing that?»

I asked out of curiosity.

You don’t think it’s because of you that I got into this job, do you?

Was my prediction correct?

His face hardened slightly.

Don’t get me wrong. I didn’t do it for you.