I Don’t Need a Dad Like This! - Chapter 90

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<Chapter 90>

 

On the other hand, Emilia, who was slightly surprised, looked apologetic.

 

“We left early on purpose, but you’re even faster than us.”

 

“I was the one who suggested it. Wasn’t today’s journey too difficult?”

 

“No. I had no idea there was such a wonderful place in the downtown area near our home… Are we allowed to come to a place like this? Ah, but you must come here often, Marquis…”

 

“Modesty is a good attitude, but now the Birdwell Family can act confidently and no one can say anything about it. So I’d like you to act with dignity.”

 

“Rie is confident! This time she even made a friend and got a keyring!”

 

When Rie, sitting in the children’s chair, showed off her keyring, Philip admired it with an exaggerated tone.

 

“Our Rie is amazing, isn’t she? Countess Rioletta is famous for being well-connected. Like mother, like daughter, they say. I guess she recognized our Rie’s charm and gave it to her?”

 

“Hehe!”

 

Rie, now happy, swung her short legs back and forth.

 

Soon the course meal began to appear in earnest.

 

Emilia, who had been observing, looked around.

 

“But there are really a lot of people here. It seems like all the seats are already taken?”

 

“Hmm, I didn’t expect that either.”

 

It was then that Philip, who had been relaxed, smiled awkwardly.

 

“Actually, the reason I chose this place was because it’s quiet compared to its reputation as a famous restaurant. I wanted to have a comfortable conversation with you and Rie. But I didn’t know there would be so many people.”

 

“Usually there aren’t many people here?”

 

“Yes. Even though it’s downtown, it’s still in the countryside, so there aren’t many visitors to begin with.”

 

Emilia nodded as she looked around at the bustling surroundings.

 

That’s when it happened.

 

A cool fragrance suddenly reached her nose.

 

It was because Philip leaned his upper body toward her and whispered something in her ear.

 

“Since it’s hard to hear because of that, it would be fun to have a conversation while whispering like this. Don’t you think?”

 

It was when Emilia’s eyes widened.

 

Someone interrupted.

 

“But you know. When you’re eating food, if you whisper like this, your breath smells.”

 

The warm breath and candy scent characteristic of a child.

 

It was Rie, who had somehow squeezed between the two.

 

“Pfft, hahahaha!”

 

Emilia burst into laughter at the absurdity, and Philip winked with an ‘oops’ expression.

 

“Thank you, Rie. Thanks to you, I avoided embarrassment.”

 

“Don’t thank me. I was just about to warn you not to whisper anyway.”

 

“Huh?”

 

This voice is too low to be Rie’s…

 

Philip blinked in confusion.

 

Thud.

 

A huge hand with prominent blue veins intruded between the three of them.

 

“There are no seats available, so I was wondering if I could share a table.”

 

It was Casselik.

 

His jaw muscles tensed as he slowly exhaled, as if holding back anger.

 

But it was actually Emilia who should be holding back anger.

 

“Duke…? Why? Why are you here? There must be many restaurants in the Duchy, so why this one of all places?”

 

She really couldn’t understand and poured out her words.

 

“By chance. Coincidentally. I heard this place was delicious. Just in case, I thought.”

 

He answered her questions one by one and sat down in an empty chair.

 

Emilia let out a hollow laugh.

 

“I never told you to sit down.”

 

“Still, knowing your personality, you wouldn’t let someone starve.”

 

“…You’re not someone who would starve, so I’ll decline.”

 

A moment of silence passed.

 

When Emilia didn’t even look at Casselik, he sighed.

 

“Please, let’s talk. The three of us with Rie. If you think it’s uncomfortable for the child to hear, even just the two of us is fine.”

 

“…There’s nothing to talk about. Wasn’t the contract review regarding the child already finished?”

 

“Emilia.”

 

Scrape.

 

Finally, Emilia stood up from her seat.

 

“Marquis Philip, I’m really sorry, but may Rie and I leave first?”

 

“Ah… don’t worry about me. Get home safely.”

 

Philip, who had been quietly watching, smiled gently.

 

“Yes, thank you.”

 

She bowed her head and quickly disappeared, carrying Rie who had been sitting in the children’s chair.

 

When Casselik also left his seat, Philip, left alone, smiled bitterly.

 

“I guess a married couple is still a married couple. Seeing how they match each other’s rhythm even when fighting.”

 

‘Still, knowing your personality, you wouldn’t let someone starve.’

 

‘…You’re not someone who would starve, so I’ll decline.’

 

Casselik and Emilia might not know it, but hearing their conversation that seemed to show they knew each other well made him feel uncomfortable.

 

“…I wonder if there’s room for me to fit in. Please, Emilia. I hope that feeling of disliking your ex-husband continues.”

 

He sipped wine alone for a long time and sighed with a troubled heart.

 

* * *

 

“Rie, do you want to look around the clothing store with Mother? Or how about a toy store?”

 

“The toy store would be more fun though…”

 

“Good. Then let’s go to the toy store.”

 

“…Huh?”

 

Emilia, who got into the carriage, was unusually talkative.

 

It was because she wanted to forget the situation where she encountered Casselik.

 

‘Please, let’s talk. The three of us with Rie. If you think it’s uncomfortable for the child to hear, even just the two of us is fine.’

 

‘Judging by what he said… not only did he read the notebook, but his memories have completely returned.’

 

At the restaurant, he was different from usual.

 

His usually neat hairstyle was slightly disheveled.

 

His always cold red eyes were desperate beyond earnest.

 

Which one was the real Casselik?

 

What mattered was that even Casselik of this life, who had lost his memories, had always been sincere toward her.

 

Even that appearance of him talking about divorce like disposing of waste when she gave birth to Rie, whom he thought was a non-ability user.

 

‘I can’t raise Rie with such a man. I have no intention of living together with him.’

 

Emilia wandered aimlessly through toy stores, dessert shops, and clothing stores with the child.

 

It seemed like they had visited every store in downtown.

 

But even outings have their limits.

 

“Oh.”

 

While they were walking, something cold suddenly hit Rie’s nose.

 

It had started to rain.

 

“Let’s get into the carriage!”

 

“Okay!”

 

Come to think of it, it was already evening.

 

‘By now he would have arrived at the Duke’s Castle and then some. Especially with the rain starting.’

 

Who would have thought such gloomy weather could be so welcome?

 

It was when she finally sighed in relief and arrived home with the child.

 

But when the carriage door opened, she saw a tall figure in front of the manor.

 

Casselik stood in the rain without even an umbrella.

 

It seemed like he was trying to evoke sympathy by using his soaked appearance, but he failed.

 

Perhaps because of his massive build, rather than looking pitiful, his deepened features gave off a profound atmosphere.

 

Emilia finally exploded.

 

“You… why are you doing this! If you’re going to wait no matter what, at least use an umbrella or go inside the house. Are you deliberately putting on a show?!”

 

“Then give me permission.”

 

“…What did you say?”

 

“Give me permission to come in. Just 10 minutes.”

 

His red eyes, blurred by the rain, gazed at her desperately.

 

“Just 10 minutes. Please.”

 

* * *

 

A trial befell the Viscount Birdwell couple who had been spending a peaceful evening.

 

Suddenly, Emilia and Rie came in together with a soaking wet Casselik.

 

“It’s even raining, what could be so fun that you’re out so late… Aaah!”

 

When Morgana screamed as if she had seen a ghost, the Birdwell family members scattered throughout the manor all gathered at once.

 

“Morgana, what’s wrong… oh my goodness!”

 

Mordic, equally startled, lost strength in his legs.

 

“…Emilia, if you were brought here by force, nod your head. Even if I have to go to prison, I’ll split that man in half and kill him.”

 

Nelson glared at Casselik and warned in a low voice.

 

“What, isn’t he a damn bastard who deserves to die? How can you still call yourself human after what you did? Perfect timing, you bastard. I challenge you to a duel!”

 

Ethan challenged him to a duel in a knightly manner despite his unknightly language.

 

But Emilia ignored all these reactions.

 

“I’ll talk with Duke Casselik for just 10 minutes. We’ll talk in the reception room, so just 10 minutes. Please give us some space.”

 

At her unusually cold voice, the family members held their breath and nodded.

 

As the two entered the reception room—

 

The family members gathered around Rie.

 

“Rie, Rie dear. What happened? Why is your mother so angry, and why does the Duke look like a drowned rat?”

 

“Well, that’s…”

 

Rie looked around nervously with frightened rabbit eyes.

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