Ready to go
The accident happened at an unexpected time. The duke had an accident a week before the engagement ceremony.
It was a rollover accident caused by the wagon wheel getting caught on a rock. It was an accident that occurred while driving on a rainy road, so the duke's condition was very serious.
It was something that no one expected, and it was not someone's slander. So the atmosphere in the Agafel Castle became very gloomy. The head of the family was in danger because it also affected the family.
According to the doctor, even waking up was an unpredictable condition. Even if they woke up, they said that they might not be able to walk, so Agafel's castle was already like a mourning house.
If the duke can't open his eyes like this, Kiern will succeed him as duke. Even if she's lucky enough to wake up, she'll need time to recover, so Kiern will be the one to run the family business right away.
Elizabeth thought that Kierne's life was very sad.
It had only been two years since the duchess had passed away, but she felt sorry for him because he was in such a bleak situation that he might even lose his father no matter how much time passed.
Of course, I had no qualifications to pity him, but I couldn't help but feel sad.
Elizabeth remembered Kierne, who had collapsed after the duchess's death.
Not long ago, on the anniversary of the duchess's death, when everyone thought of Kiern, who had been sitting expressionless by the grave, he couldn't move his feet.
No matter how much you hate your father, it's impossible for him not to be sad. Elizabeth hoped it didn't hurt too much.
Indeed, the duke's absence was a blessing for Lua and her daughter. It was a golden opportunity to escape his eyes and escape to Brittany.
Still, why did Elizabeth keep the month she had promised with Stella?
She stayed by Kiern's side with the shameless reason that she wasn't even a month old. It was because he wanted to protect him and leave him, who would have a hard time even if the duke was wrong.
This was not the case with the death of the Duchess in the past. I waited endlessly in the villa like an idiot. When I came back, I couldn't offer any comfort to the one who had collapsed.
She was also having a hard time losing her father, and knowing that nothing would comfort her at such times, she simply left her alone, praying that she would take care of herself.
Not realizing that giving him time to collect his mind had made him even lonelier.
Ultimately, Kierne collapsed and went bankrupt. Elizabeth, who was watching everything from his side, could not go without mercy.
Because it keeps getting trodden on in the snow. It was because Kiern, who would be left alone if the duke never woke up, shone.
I wished the duke had woken up instead. I couldn't deny that even this came from my selfish heart.
Elizabeth was confused, but she didn't neglect to prepare to leave. They prepared me step by step so I could leave at any time.
After the promised month is up, no, after the Duke awakens. At that moment, I made the decision to leave with no regrets.
* * *
"Aren't you going out too often these days?"
Elizabeth told Stella as she returned from her outing. These were the words that he said every day for the past few days.
Then Stella, who was taking off her earrings, made a pained sound.
"I'm not playing. There are many things to take care of before you leave. My whole life is here, can it be solved overnight?
“If you are so busy, can I help you? I have time to fix everything.
"done. How can I trust you and leave it in your hands?"
Stella frowned in disgust at the word of help.
“Mom has thoughts too. Can you stop being so childish?
“I was just saying that my mother was tired. Thank you for letting me do what I want."
Elizabeth smiled slightly and took her hand.
"Blood. I'm really sorry."
Stella pursed her lips and growled. Still, I could feel his affection in the way he didn't shake his hand.
Elizabeth was heartbroken as much as she hated her mother. I'm glad I can go back now.
If you apologize to Kiern and go away and live as if you weren't there, there will come a time when one day you will forget those blue eyes.
Elizabeth, who controlled her heart like that, gently patted Stella's shoulder with a faint smile.
Stella, who had been raised by so many older siblings, held strong grudges.
That's why sometimes I feel like I'm taking care of my sister instead of mother and daughter.
Stella said with a relaxed expression.
“Even if you leave when you leave, it would be better to see the duke die. If you leave, they will bury you."
"The duke might wake up."
"It's because the doctor said it's weird. He said I might die soon.
Stella spat out merciless words and subconsciously hummed.
I didn't know what was exciting. Although the duke was dying in a coma, he seemed unconcerned.
Elizabeth was surprised by the sight. It was a stark contrast to Stella, who screamed aloud the day the Duchess died.
Maybe that day, too, she didn't know that she had been crying fake tears. Inside, the thought that he might have been pleased with the duchess's death gave him chills.
He was a little scared that Stella was his mother. As Kierne said, the duchess must have died of shock upon learning of the duke's affair.
Since it involved an affair with her favorite lady-in-waiting and friend, it was only natural that the frail duchess couldn't bear it.
"Mom is laughing now?"
Elizabeth hardened her face and scolded Stella. I hope my mother is not so bad.
"Everyone is having a hard time worrying about the duke, so how can you say things like that?"
“There is no order to go anyway. Wouldn't the duke want to die soon too?
"mother!"
"Aiko, what a surprise! Why are you screaming?"
Stella got up from her seat as if she didn't want to hear Elizabeth's scolding.
"Where?"
"To avoid you!"
Elizabeth sighed as she saw the door slam shut. I can't understand even if I try to understand my mother.
Not knowing where to start undoing the wrong button, Elizabeth tried to calm her unfamiliar anxiety.
Everything is going according to plan. That only calmed his anxiety.
