I Made a Mistake in my Confession. Can I Cancel it? - Chapter 40
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Chapter 40
“Suddenly, I can’t understand why you’re acting this way.”
Lillian was belatedly worried that he might think her ungrateful.
After a moment, she heard Kartan’s sigh from above her head.
“Is it because of Bella Ariana?”
“It’s not exactly that…”
She was the cause, but that wasn’t everything.
“For the little time I have left, I want to try doing something on my own. I haven’t been able to do that all this time.”
Even if things didn’t go well, she didn’t want to rely on him anymore. Therefore, she wanted to become confident on her own in front of His Grace the Archduke and other people.
“Ha, do you really have to?”
“It was only supposed to be a temporary stay anyway. It’s about time I left.”
“Where are you going to find a place to live?”
In reality, purchasing with the money she had saved would be difficult. Instead, she thought she could find a small room for short-term rent.
“Well, I’m going to try to find somewhere as close to the Imperial Palace as possible. If that doesn’t work, the outskirts of the capital would be fine too.”
“…”
It must have sounded like she was leaving without any plan, as he pressed his forehead and ran his hand through his hair.
“If it’s just because of rumors, it would be better to stay. I don’t understand why you’d willingly endure such inconvenience.”
His Grace the Archduke was right. If she left the Archduke’s residence now, it would only add fuel to the scandal with His Majesty the Emperor. So it would be wise to wait until the rumors died down before leaving.
But the problem was that she didn’t even have that much time.
“I’m always just receiving favors. I don’t want to do that anymore.”
“…”
Instantly, Kartan’s expression hardened completely.
“Why.”
“Pardon?”
“What’s the reason you’re suddenly acting like this?”
This wasn’t the reaction she had expected. Seeing him looking angry, Lillian became flustered instead.
“Well… I’m concerned about people’s stares, but I want to become confident on my own. And I don’t have much time left.”
Eventually, Kartan looked at Lillian with suspicious eyes and asked.
“Is that all? There isn’t some other reason?”
“Other reason, what?”
“…”
Not knowing what he was talking about, she just blinked. At this, Kartan stared intently at Lillian and let out a low breath.
“Do as you please.”
Lillian was startled for a moment. From his reaction, she thought he would oppose it to the end, so this was unexpected.
“Really?”
“Yes.”
His Grace the Archduke, who had already stepped back from the wall, had returned to his usual expressionless face.
‘Great! But since he gave permission so easily, it feels a bit strange.’
“I’ve been truly grateful all this time.”
Kartan frowned upon hearing Lillian’s greeting.
“You speak as if it’s the last time.”
Lillian simply smiled sadly. Even though she had achieved what she wanted, somehow she didn’t feel happy at all. Perhaps what she truly desired wasn’t this.
Eventually, Kartan checked the time and said indifferently.
“If we’re done talking, I’ll go first.”
“Pardon?”
For a moment, Lillian was a bit flustered. Of course, they had met in the corridor, but was it just her imagination that he seemed to have become even colder?
“Yes.”
As soon as he heard Lillian’s answer, Kartan left without looking back. Watching Kartan walk away, Lillian lowered her head with a sense of regret.
‘I did well. I can’t live like this forever. I need to become someone worthy of His Grace the Archduke.’
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“As expected of the capital. Even short-term rentals are all expensive.”
Lillian sighed as she organized the list of rooms she had looked at all day. At this point, she wondered if His Grace the Archduke had given permission knowing she wouldn’t be able to find a proper room.
The cheap rooms were in terrible condition, and the decent places were all on the outskirts of the capital city, making the commute long.
‘It certainly was convenient in many ways to stay at the Archduke’s Residence.’
As she was pondering with her chin resting on her hand, suddenly the door burst open with a bang. Dr. Sellie appeared and immediately began scolding Lillian.
“Lady Lillian! Are you really planning to leave the Archduke’s Residence?”
Startled, Lillian froze and only nodded her head.
“Absolutely not. With your current physical condition, it’s too much. If you suddenly collapse, who will handle it then?”
“Ah, but His Grace the Archduke has already given permission…”
“Even if His Grace the Archduke has given permission, I, as your personal physician, cannot allow it.”
Lillian suddenly realized her mistake. His Grace the Archduke followed her opinions entirely when it came to her physical condition. So if Dr. Sellie insisted to the end, her independence would obviously fall through.
“Um, Doctor.”
“My lady, it would be useless to try to persuade me. No doctor compromises when it comes to human life.”
“…”
‘Oh, what should I do… This is troublesome.’
Lillian was frustrated. It seemed impossible to persuade her. Just then, Kartan’s voice was heard from outside the door.
“Then Dr. Sellie can live with Lillian.”
“Your Grace the Archduke!”
Lillian welcomed him as if she had met reliable reinforcements. However, Dr. Sellie had a somewhat displeased expression.
“Are you telling me to live with my lady in my research laboratory?”
“That’s right.”
Dr. Sellie looked at Kartan, who nodded readily, as if she found it absurd.
“Are you truly serious about this?”
“Yes.”
Lillian listened to their conversation with anxiety. Her independence was in the hands of these two people.
‘Your Grace the Archduke! Fighting!’
Suddenly, Lillian’s eyes met with Kartan’s.
Thump.
Feeling as if her heart had plummeted to the floor, Lillian quickly turned her head away.
‘Why am I acting like this?’
She was fanning herself with her hand fan out of embarrassment when His Grace the Archduke’s voice was heard.
“Do you dislike it?”
At this, Dr. Sellie looked at Kartan with suspicious eyes, then soon pulled up the corners of her mouth.
“Well, fine. It would help me uncover the rare disease if I stayed with the Count’s Daughter anyway.”
“Thank you so much for saying that, Dr. Sellie!”
Lillian was so delighted that she grabbed Dr. Sellie’s hands and shook them. Kartan, who had been quietly watching Lillian’s joyful expression, stretched his lips into a long smile.
“While we’re at it, it would be good to move the doctor’s research laboratory too. The current place would be too cramped for the two of you.”
Dr. Sellie crossed her arms and replied.
“I suppose you already have a good place in mind?”
“….”
For a brief moment, Kartan’s face changed to an expression as if he had bitten into something unpleasant. At this, the doctor shrugged her shoulders.
“Well, please decide as you see fit. Since I have a lot of medical equipment, I’d appreciate a large and spacious room if possible.”
Then she bowed in greeting and left the room. For some unknown reason, she looked extremely pleased.
‘Phew, it almost fell through completely, but fortunately it worked out.’
Soon after, Lillian grabbed Kartan and spoke in an excited voice.
“Wow! I was thinking of giving up because the rent was high and the doctor was against it, but this worked out so well! Don’t you think so, Your Grace?”
“….”
For a moment, His Grace the Archduke’s expression stiffened slightly. Then he stretched his neck long and just stared at the private room door that Dr. Sellie had exited through.
“…Right. It worked out, well.”
‘Why is he acting like that? Did something go wrong?’
Lillian didn’t understand and could only blink her eyes.
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