I Made a Mistake in my Confession. Can I Cancel it? - Chapter 54

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Chapter 54

 

‘What is this?’

 

It was an unfamiliar sensation she had never felt before in her life. Lillian, who had been rolling her eyes around in confusion, gradually felt the strength leaving her body. Then, as if she were sleepy, her eyes naturally closed.

 

And right at that moment. She seemed to faintly hear some sound from somewhere.

 

‘Is this the bell sound I’ve only heard about?’

 

Then the same sound came again.

 

“…Where are you!”

 

At that moment, Lillian snapped back to her senses. Only then did the surrounding noise pierce her ears. People were earnestly searching for His Grace the Archduke and her.

 

‘The knights must have come! If we stay like this, we’ll all be caught…!’

 

Her heart beat rapidly. Startled, Lillian pushed Kartan away with all her strength.

 

Thud.

 

A small groan escaped from his mouth. Though it bothered her a little, embarrassment came first right now.

 

As soon as she saw the knights pouring into the lake, Lillian quickly lowered her body.

 

“Are you both alright? We’ll begin the rescue operation shortly.”

 

The Knight Commander’s voice echoed through the megaphone. After a while, bustling sounds were heard and the ship began to move.

 

“The Count’s Daughter seems to have fallen asleep.”

 

Lillian flinched at the Knight Commander’s words and tensed her eyes.

 

‘What should I do? Should I keep pretending to sleep….’

 

She couldn’t quite find the right timing to get up. While she hesitated, Kartan’s voice came from above.

 

“You came earlier than expected.”

 

At his coldly cooled voice, Lillian’s hair stood on end without her realizing it. In her panic, she seemed to have pushed too hard.

 

‘Was I too harsh? He’s not hurt, is he?’

 

Worried, she unconsciously gripped his collar tightly. Then the Knight Commander’s words continued.

 

“My apologies, Your Grace. We’ll be sure to hurry more next time.”

 

“….”

 

Worryingly, he gave no response. Soon the sound of the ship touching shore was heard.

 

“Your Grace, please give me the Count’s Daughter. I’ll carry her.”

 

‘Ah, this isn’t right….’

 

It seemed she couldn’t hold out any longer. It must have been difficult enough to come this far, and she didn’t want to cause any more trouble. But just as she was about to slowly open her eyes, His Grace the Archduke lifted her up like a princess.

 

“Guide us to the carriage. I’ll carry Lillian myself.”

 

‘His Grace the Archduke must know I’m not really asleep, so why…?’

 

Still, thanks to him playing along with her act, she was fortunate to avoid an embarrassing situation.

 

Soon she felt His Grace the Archduke descending the mountain under the knights’ escort. The sound of the mountain wind while floating in the air was quite pleasant to hear.

 

‘Ah, so warm….’

 

Moreover, being held by him, she could feel his scent better. Plus His Grace the Archduke’s warm body temperature.

 

Lillian began to gradually feel drowsy.

 

‘I shouldn’t sleep… Then His Grace the Archduke will have an even harder time….’

 

But contrary to her mind, her eyes kept closing.

 

‘Come to think of it, I need to ask about today’s events… Why he kissed me…. I must ask when I wake up….’

 

A moment later, Kartan, who belatedly discovered the sleeping Lillian, murmured quietly.

 

“She really fell asleep.”

 

The Knight Commander, who heard his voice, stopped guarding and asked.

 

“His Grace the Archduke, are you uncomfortable somewhere?”

 

Kartan, who still couldn’t take his eyes off Lillian, shot a glare at the Knight Commander.

 

“Shh.”

 

Only then did the Knight Commander close his mouth. Then he also signaled to the subordinates who were following behind. After that, until they came down from the mountain, no sound could be heard except the wind.

 

10. Reunion

 

“Count’s Daughter, a guest has come to see you.”

 

Lillian, who was reading a book in the greenhouse garden, was startled. Was there a guest who would come all the way to the Archduke’s Residence to see her?

 

The first person who came to mind was His Majesty the Emperor. It was because he had a precedent of visiting before.

 

“Should I tell them to come in? Or should I send them away?”

 

Judging by the way the servant was speaking, it didn’t seem to be His Majesty the Emperor.

 

‘What should I do when His Grace the Archduke isn’t here either?’

 

Kartan had become much busier since returning from the picnic. So these days, it was hard to see his face at all.

 

“For now, I’ll meet with them.”

 

She thought it wouldn’t be proper to just turn away a guest who had come all the way to the house. It was when she opened the reception room door, filled with curiosity. Lillian’s eyes widened when she confirmed the identity of the guest who was politely greeting her.

 

“Ba, Baron?”

 

“Count’s Daughter, it’s been a long time. Have you been well?”

 

The man she met again was still smiling that clear smile toward her. It was the appearance she had liked so much. But somehow it felt slightly awkward.

 

Was it because time had passed? Or was it because her heart had changed? Perhaps she had become too accustomed to the blunt His Grace the Archduke.

 

“What brings Baron Jeffrey all the way here to see me… Ah, I heard you went to carry out an imperial command, when did you return?”

 

“Not long ago.”

 

“Ah, I see.”

 

‘Come to think of it, I think I caught a glimpse of you when I was riding in the carriage last time.’

 

In the awkwardness, Lillian just stared at the nightstand pattern. She didn’t know what to say to him after meeting again.

 

‘It wasn’t like this before…’

 

Baron Jeffrey was the only person she had leaned on emotionally. Just thinking of him used to naturally bring a smile to her lips, but now her heart felt uncomfortable somehow.

 

Lillian tried hard to break the silence that filled the room.

 

“I… as you can see, I’m doing well. Have you been well during this time, Baron?”

 

“I have not been well.”

 

“What? Did something happen to you?”

 

Jeffrey made a resolute expression. Then he looked straight into Lillian’s surprised eyes and continued speaking.

 

“Actually, I came to see you as soon as I returned. His Majesty doesn’t even know I’m here.”

 

“Why me…?”

 

Suddenly Jeffrey smiled a smile that was somehow different from usual. Lillian felt anxious, wondering if something had happened to him.

 

“I sent you several letters during this time, Count’s Daughter. I never dreamed you were staying here. I thought it was strange that there was no reply.”

 

“Ah… I see. I’m sorry for unintentionally causing you worry.”

 

“Are you staying here?”

 

“Yes…”

 

For some reason, Lillian found it difficult to meet his eyes at that moment.

 

“So the rumors were really true. I didn’t believe them.”

 

‘I must look strange to Baron Jeffrey like this…?’

 

Perhaps it was natural that the atmosphere felt awkward. Baron Jeffrey had simply come to carry out an imperial order, but she had suddenly become his superior’s lover. Moreover, she was separated from her parents and unexpectedly staying at the Archduke’s Residence, which would make it even more so.

 

‘At times like this, I should act even more naturally…’

 

The love letter containing her feelings had gone to His Grace the Archduke, so Baron Jeffrey probably had no idea about her feelings.

 

‘I mustn’t show it. That would be wrong to both of them!’

 

There was no turning back now. Though she didn’t want to turn back anyway.

 

Only then did Lillian realize that her current self was not the same Lillian Dante that Baron Jeffrey had known before. The biggest change wasn’t the fact that she had become His Grace the Archduke’s lover, nor that she was staying at the Archduke’s Residence. Her heart had changed.

 

Lillian asked, trying to hide the bitterness that was washing over her.

 

“So does this mean you’ve come to the capital for good now?”

 

“Well…”

 

Thud. Thud. Thud.

 

Suddenly, there was a commotion outside. Then the door burst open without even a knock.

 

Bang.

 

The door hit the wall and bounced back. Lillian’s eyes widened when she saw the rude person who had revealed himself.

 

“Your Grace the Archduke…!”

 

She was very happy to see him after so long. However, instead of answering, Kartan pulled out a chair and sat down next to Lillian. Then he looked at Jeffrey sideways and asked.

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