I Got Engaged To The Blind Duke - Chapter 50

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I Got Engaged to a Blind Duke Episode 50

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Idre wiped the sweat from her forehead and held out the next catalog. Her passionate explanation had continued for several hours.

Marine’s face grew increasingly pale after looking at more than ten similar-looking catalogs.

Idre was about to grab the first page of the next catalog and explain when she noticed Marine’s dazed eyes.

“Miss Marine, shall we stop for today?”

“Please.”

Marine nodded with a desperate expression.

“Alright. Then I’ll prepare other Design Books and visit you at the Duke’s Castle.”

Again?

Marine forcibly swallowed the words that had risen to her throat.

“Don’t worry. I’ll make you the most beautiful Engagement Dress in the Western Region.”

Idre’s blue eyes sparkled with confidence.

“Yes, I trust you.”

Marine smiled weakly.

The Duke, who had stayed with them until the end, stood up and extended his hand to Marine. Marine awkwardly took his hand and stood up.

“Please go safely.”

Idre and Julie, who had come out to see them off at the door, bowed deeply in greeting.

When he offered his arm, Marine naturally linked arms with him.

It was time for her to take the lead for the Duke who couldn’t see.

Near the Shop, people had gathered as if watching a show. It seemed everyone had come together for the Duke’s rare outing.

The Nobles who made eye contact with Marine pretended not to notice and turned their gazes away.

There were also Nobles who removed their Hats and greeted the Duke.

Of course, the Duke had his eyes closed and wasn’t looking in their direction.

“Is there anywhere you’d like to go?”

“Somewhere with few people.”

Marine’s eyes widened as if asking what he meant.

Why somewhere with few people when he wanted to spread rumors?

When Marine hesitated, he chuckled and tilted his head toward her.

To others, it looked like an affectionate atmosphere as if they were whispering sweet words of love.

“You can’t ride in a Carriage.”

“Ah, yes.”

The Duke’s handsome face was too close. Marine creaked like something was broken.

Only after he moved away again did Marine feel relieved and walk half a step ahead of the Duke.

“Do you know your hands and feet are moving together right now?”

“No, how on earth do you know that?”

When you can’t even see.

Marine swallowed her last words and looked at him with a curious face.

“We’re walking together, how could I not know?”

Marine tried not to be conscious of the surrounding gazes, but effort alone wasn’t enough.

“It’s my first time receiving this much attention.”

It was also the first time she’d seen so many Nobles out on the streets. Nobles were naturally lazy and mostly stayed in Cafes or Restaurants.

The Nobles’ gazes persistently followed them.

“You’ll have to get used to it from now on.”

“I don’t know if I’ll ever get used to this kind of thing. Actually, even before my Family House fell, I liked reading Books at home. I didn’t really interact with the Young Ladies either.”

Marine whispered with an embarrassed face.

Gerald turned his head toward her as if surprised.

“Everything is unfamiliar at first.”

Like her hand resting on his arm.

Being sensitive to Touch, this was the first time he’d been in contact with another person for so long. But it wasn’t as bad as he’d thought.

If he hadn’t met this woman, it would probably be an experience he’d never have in his lifetime.

“Yes. I’ll try my best to adapt from now on.”

Marine lifted her chin and pretended not to be conscious of her surroundings as she entered the inner part of the park.

Hendrago Park, which embraced a wide Lake, was frequented by Nobles who came boating or picnicking in summer.

Now, perhaps because the weather was chilly, there weren’t many people to be seen.

“Hendrago Park.”

‘How on earth do you know when you can’t see?’ – let’s make this the last question of the day.

Marine resolved to herself.

“Do you come here often?”

“Once, when I was young.”

Marine looked up at the Duke as if he were fascinating.

‘How do you know when you’ve only been to this park once?’ – let’s not ask this question either.

Marine turned her head this way and that, carefully examining the surroundings. There was no one around. Only then did she feel relieved and unlinked the uncomfortable arm connection.

The Duke was so tall that rather than guiding him, it felt like she was hanging onto him.

The Duke silently turned his head toward the Lake.

“Who did you come here with?”

“With my Sister.”

“Ah… I’m sorry.”

“What are you sorry for?”

“For asking an unnecessary question.”

When Marine didn’t know what to do with herself, the Duke turned his head toward her.

The Duke’s long eyelashes slowly lifted, revealing beautiful eyes that shone silver.

Marine stared blankly at his eyes.

Would the day ever come when she’d get used to these pretty eyes?

“Just because my Sister left doesn’t mean I have no intention of talking about her at all.”

“Still, some people get sad just from talking about it.”

Then, a breeze gently blew, brushing past his bangs. His bright forehead and silver eyes became more visible.

“It’s such a shame.”

Marine unconsciously frowned and muttered.

“What is?”

“That your eyes were injured, and that you have to hide this beautiful eye color.”

Suddenly, he stepped closer to her in one stride.

As the distance closed, his handsome face also came much closer.

“Temporary, are you seducing me again?”

“Agaaain? When did I ever seduce you? Why do you keep going in that direction?”

Marine grumbled openly with an incredulous face.

Then he laughed out loud. His refreshing laughter spread gently through the quiet park.

Marine stared at him in a daze for a moment.

So he was someone who could laugh so comfortably.

“I’ve been thinking. About why I proposed a fake engagement to Temporary.”

“Why?”

“Because you’re amusing.”

Is he saying I’m funny right now? Should I be angry about this? Or should I take it as a compliment?

Marine crossed her arms in front of her chest and seriously pondered.

At this, he burst into laughter again.

“Why do you keep laughing?”

Marine asked in a sulky voice.

“You were just debating which way to react, weren’t you?”

“Wow, are you really possessed by a god?”

“What does that mean?”

“I’m sorry. That was nonsense.”

Marine bowed her head deeply.

“It’s a compliment.”

“What?”

“Temporary is the first person to make me laugh like this. So it’s a compliment.”

“Oh, yes.”

Marine answered half-heartedly with a lukewarm expression.

He said it was a compliment, but it didn’t feel like one.

“I must have become quite comfortable.”

“Me? With Your Grace the Duke? No way. I’m very, extremely, tremendously uncomfortable.”

Marine raised both hands and waved them dismissively.

“From now on, let’s use casual titles.”

“That’s a bit…”

As she trailed off with an uncomfortable expression, he took another step closer. They were close enough that their breaths could touch.

Marine tensed up, held her breath completely, and stepped back by the same distance he had approached. Her face instantly felt hot.

“Dangerous…”

“Who is?”

Ugh, how did he hear that too? Marine pretended not to have said anything and changed the subject.

“Then what should I call Your Grace the Duke?”

“Gerald?”

“Aaah, please spare me.”

“Don’t worry. I won’t kill you over a title.”

At his eerie consideration, Marine awkwardly raised the corners of her trembling lips.

“Isn’t there anything else?”

“Try calling me that.”

“Ge, Ge, Gerald-nim.”

Marine closed her eyes tightly and called out timidly.

There was no response from him for quite a while.

When she slightly opened her eyes, she saw him wearing a gentle smile.

Marine closed her eyes again.

To be so seductive with just a smile?

He really was a dangerous man.

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