I’ll Become the Heroine’s Capable Divorce Partner - Chapter 48

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Chapter 48

It seemed rather annoying that Isabel, who usually subtly ignored them, was making such a proposal.

But if not for this opportunity, it would be difficult to set foot in the Laventess Ducal Residence again.

“I like it.”

“Me too.”

In the end, the Ladies answered in unison.

Marquis Bartsen slightly furrowed his brow but nodded obediently.

“Alright, let’s do that.”

It wouldn’t look good to insist on taking a walk alone just the two of them here.

‘Phew.’

I stroked my chest in relief and expressed my gratitude to Isabel with a glance.

‘Thank you.’

There was no mistaking it.

This was Isabel deliberately intervening to help me.

Isabel responded with a faint smile.

Separately, one thing that bothered me was…

‘David.’

Though he was trying to manage his expression, I could see it.

David was currently extremely displeased.

‘Isabel, will she be okay?’

I couldn’t hide my worried expression.

* * *

And so we all set out on the walk together.

In the distance, David and the Marquis walked ahead having a conversation.

The other Ladies were gathered in small groups, admiring the rose garden.

“My goodness, it’s so beautiful…”

“Look at these red roses. How can their fragrance be so rich?”

Looking at the colorful roses blooming in clusters, the Ladies kept bursting into giggles.

However, apart from that cheerful atmosphere.

There was one Lady alone, chewing on her anger.

‘How infuriating.’

Catherine glared fiercely at Isabel walking alongside David.

‘The person the Duke truly loves is me.’

Yet Catherine couldn’t even stand proudly beside David.

She had to hide in the shadows, holding her breath and waiting for David.

‘How long do I have to live like this?’

Catherine’s anger suddenly surged up.

‘What’s so great about that marriage!’

It was too unfair and frustrating to have to endure such humiliation.

The Duke clearly said he loved me.

I suit the Duke much better than that insignificant little girl!!

But then.

“It seems House Scofield has taught their niece very well.”

David spoke up as if for everyone to hear.

Marisa’s eyes widened as she turned to look at David.

“What do you mean by that, young master?”

“Instead of rudely interrupting other people’s conversations, she quietly listens.”

“……”

“……”

A brief silence passed among the people.

They recalled how Catherine had been chattering away about the porcelain vase earlier.

But David firmly concluded his words.

“A woman should be gentle like that. She’s a model of ladylike behavior.”

At that praise, Catherine’s previously sharp expression melted away.

Her cheeks flushed red as she murmured softly.

“I-I’m embarrassed.”

At the same time, people felt a subtle sense of unease.

Of course, a young Lady could be happy and excited to receive praise from a high-ranking noble.

Still, Catherine’s shyness was a bit excessive.

It was as if she was being praised by someone she liked and felt fluttered…

‘That foolish girl.’

Marisa, who had been watching the situation, quickly intervened with a smiling face.

“I’m pleased that you speak so favorably of her, young master. I’ll make sure to tell them to continue working hard on Catherine’s education.”

“Yes, ma’am.”

David nodded and looked at his wife beside him with displeasure.

‘But about Isabel.’

Deep wrinkles formed above his straight brow.

‘Why isn’t she paying any attention to me at all?’

David had deliberately praised Catherine just now.

If it were the usual Isabel, she would have at least shown a hurt expression.

Or she would have been at a loss and watched David’s mood.

But the current Isabel didn’t bat an eye no matter what David babbled about.

She just walked with a calm expression.

“Marquis Bartsen.”

Just then.

Isabel spoke up calmly.

The Marquis, who had been trying to sneakily hold Elodie’s hand, was startled and turned this way.

“Did you call me, Duchess?”

“Ah, I was wondering if there were any roses that caught your fancy so far.”

Isabel smiled with her eyes.

“You’ve taken the trouble to come all this way. I thought I’d prepare some for you to take on your way back.”

Then she turned around and looked broadly at the other guests.

“If other guests let me know as well, I’ll prepare some for you too.”

“Really?”

“Thank you so much, Duchess!”

The surroundings became noisy in an instant.

David’s lips hardened as he watched the scene.

It seemed like she had been interfering between Elodie and Marquis Bartsen from earlier.

‘I should probably give her some warning.’

David called Isabel quite kindly.

“Isabel, are you alright? You look a bit tired.”

“Ah…”

Isabel blinked her eyes quietly.

At the same time, David gently wrapped his arm around Isabel’s shoulder.

“Why don’t you rest inside for a moment? I’ll escort you there myself.”

At his gentle demeanor, Catherine’s heart sank with a thud.

‘Quickly say you’re not tired.’

Catherine clenched her molars tightly.

Don’t try to monopolize the Duke when you’re nothing but a duchess in name only.

Don’t act affectionate in front of me.

It’s not like you’re showing off being a properly married couple!

“Come to think of it, I do feel a bit tired.”

Meanwhile, whether she knew Catherine’s twisted feelings or not, Isabel answered leisurely.

‘What?’

Catherine’s eyes widened in shock.

David chuckled softly and gently patted his wife’s shoulder.

“You looked it. I’ll escort you inside.”

At that moment.

Isabel’s dark green gaze briefly swept past Catherine.

Then she looked up at David and smiled sweetly with her eyes.

“Thank you, darling.”

Darling.

It was nothing special, just a common term spouses use for each other.

But the shock that term gave Catherine was tremendous.

Her wide brown eyes trembled uncontrollably, unable to contain her intense emotions.

“I’ll rest for a moment and return.”

The Duke and Duchess of Laventess, having asked for understanding from those around them, left together.

Catherine stared daggers at their retreating figures and unconsciously clenched her fists tight.

Her well-manicured nails dug into her palms, but she didn’t even notice the pain.

‘I hate this.’

Rising feelings of inferiority turned her mind completely white.

Catherine was seized by an impulse to scream wildly.

‘I hate it, I hate it!!’

* * *

Bang!

The door slammed shut irritably.

David, having pushed his wife into the room, glared at Isabel with fierce eyes.

His face had already twisted into a menacing expression.

“What the hell do you think you’re doing, Isabel?”

But Isabel’s face remained calm as ever.

“Well, I don’t quite understand what you’re referring to.”

“Don’t understand my ass!”

David growled with a sharp voice.

“Don’t pretend you don’t know. Why do you keep interfering with the Marquis and Elodie?”

“Duke.”

“Do you have any idea how much effort I’m putting in to find Elodie a good husband…!”

At that moment.

Isabel asked calmly.

“Who is that effort for?”

David doubted his own ears.

“What?”

“I asked whether it’s a good marriage for the young lady personally, or an advantageous marriage for the family.”

Isabel continued speaking calmly.

“Is that husband candidate really a good person for the young lady?”

“Isabel!”

“The young lady is the one getting married. So rather than forcibly putting two people together, I think it’s important to listen to the young lady’s wishes.”

“…Are you contradicting me right now?”

David’s eyes grew coldly distant.

Facing those blue eyes that glinted like shards of broken glass.

Isabel felt her mouth go completely dry.

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