I’m The Real Daughter, But I Don’t Want To Go Back To The Duke’s Estate - Chapter 50

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‘…I never said anything like that?’

 

Meanwhile, the Duchess’s eyes widened upon hearing those words.

 

“The harp?”

 

The Countess of Seres nodded with a smiling face.

 

“Yes. Isn’t it truly admirable?”

 

“But Cecilia is already learning piano? There’s no need to learn a new instrument…”

 

“Doesn’t that show how passionate she is?”

 

The Countess smoothly continued her words.

 

“Also, since Cecilia is showing such enthusiasm for once, perhaps Your Grace could consider it positively this time.”

 

“Hmm…”

 

The Duchess briefly glanced at Cecilia with a contemplative expression.

 

Cecilia reflexively smiled.

 

“Speaking of which, the harp at Konzern Instrument Shop is really quite good. The tone is excellent, and it’s a quality piece befitting the Duke’s household.”

 

“Well, if you say so, teacher…”

 

Just as the Duchess was about to nod unconsciously.

 

Someone gently joined the conversation.

 

“But wouldn’t it be too much for sister?”

 

It was Milena.

 

She looked at Cecilia with drooping eyebrows.

 

“This is just my opinion, but I’m worried sister might be overexerting herself.”

 

…It was as if she had seen right through Cecilia’s inner thoughts.

 

Toward Cecilia who was blinking blankly, Milena added with concern.

 

“You’re already taking so many classes.”

 

It was true.

 

Along with the basic education of a noble lady, Cecilia was additionally learning practical subjects like accounting and finance.

 

It was from her desire to become a duchess who wouldn’t bring shame to the Lusert name.

 

“Of course, if sister really wants to study it, there’s nothing we can do, but is there really a need to add harp playing on top of everything else?”

 

“…Milena.”

 

“Besides, I’ve never seen anyone play piano as well as sister does.”

 

Milena said this while smiling brightly with her eyes.

 

The Duchess also nodded, agreeing with her daughter’s opinion.

 

“That’s right, Cecilia. There’s no need to overdo it.”

 

“…”

 

“Your piano playing is already at a professional level. It’s good to study hard, but your health is important too.”

 

At those warm words, Cecilia somehow felt her heart melting warmly.

 

She nodded with her cheeks flushed pink.

 

“Yes, if Mother says so… I’ll do that.”

 

At that moment.

 

Milena, feeling an intense sense of unease, reflexively turned her head.

 

At the end of her gaze sat the Countess of Seres.

 

‘What’s with that look in her eyes?’

 

The Countess, who had been glaring at Cecilia with fierce eyes, suddenly looked at Milena as if noticing her gaze.

 

‘Ah.’

 

Their eyes met.

 

The Countess stiffened her shoulders for a moment, then composed her expression neatly and smiled with her eyes.

 

‘Strange, why does she look so displeased?’

 

That was like… an expression of reproach toward Cecilia for refusing to learn the harp.

 

Milena’s eyes darkened deeply.

 

* * *

 

And so the meal time came to an end.

 

“My, how time has flown.”

 

The Countess of Seres was the first to rise.

 

“I should be heading back now.”

 

“Oh, then I’ll see you out…”

 

“Teacher, I’ll…”

 

The Duchess and Cecilia both tried to rise from their seats.

 

The Countess smiled and shook her head.

 

“That won’t do. For the Countess of Lusert to personally see me out? That wouldn’t be proper.”

 

Her amused gaze turned to Cecilia.

 

“Cecilia, could I ask you to see me out?”

 

“Of course, teacher.”

 

Cecilia quickly followed beside the Countess.

 

The Countess gracefully bowed to the Duchess.

 

“Well then, Your Grace, I shall see you again. Come along, Cecilia.”

 

“Yes.”

 

After the two left the dining room, the Duchess also headed to her bedroom, saying she needed some rest.

 

Milena’s eyes widened slightly as she casually looked around.

 

‘What’s that?’

 

A white handkerchief had fallen where the Countess had been sitting.

 

It seemed she had dropped it while moving.

 

Milena bent down and picked up the handkerchief.

 

‘She probably hasn’t left the townhouse yet?’

 

If she hurried now, she could return the handkerchief.

 

So Milena was rushing toward the entrance when.

 

“How is your arm, is it alright?”

 

Arm?

 

Milena quickly stopped at the familiar voice she heard.

 

In the distance, she could see the Countess of Seres and Cecilia having a conversation.

 

“It’s fine.”

 

Cecilia bowed her head obediently.

 

Milena’s eyes narrowed with suspicion.

 

‘The arm, that’s where Cecilia said it hurt when I grabbed her, isn’t it?’

 

The Countess continued gently.

 

“Still, make sure to take good care of it.”

 

To anyone watching, it seemed like she cared deeply for Cecilia.

 

“You know I always cherish you, don’t you?”

 

The Countess patted Cecilia’s shoulder a couple of times.

 

“You are my finest student. I trust you won’t bring shame to your teacher’s face.”

 

“Yes, teacher.”

 

Cecilia answered obediently throughout.

 

The Countess looked at Cecilia with a satisfied expression, then suddenly raised her head.

 

At the same time, the Countess turned pale.

 

She had spotted Milena standing in the distance.

 

“Lady Milena?”

 

…What’s this?

 

Wasn’t that too extreme a reaction for a simple encounter?

 

Milena concealed her bewilderment and took out the handkerchief from her dress.

 

“Here, please take this. You left your handkerchief behind.”

 

“Oh my goodness.”

 

The Countess quickly took the handkerchief from Milena.

 

Then she forced a smile.

 

“I must have left my handkerchief behind. To think you’d even take care of bringing it to me… You’re truly kind.”

 

“Not at all.”

 

Milena also smiled brightly, pretending to know nothing.

 

Then a strange light flickered in the Grand Countess’s eyes.

 

“Speaking of which, Princess Milena. Don’t you need a separate tutor?”

 

The Grand Countess asked the question in a subtle voice.

 

“A tutor?”

 

“Yes. Of course the Duchess must be taking good care of it, but just in case…”

 

“T-Teacher!”

 

But just then.

 

Cecilia hurriedly interrupted the conversation.

 

“Mother said that they’re looking for a new teacher for Milena.”

 

“…Is that so?”

 

The Grand Countess hardened her expression with displeasure.

 

Meanwhile, Milena slightly furrowed her brow.

 

Was it just her imagination?

 

She had the strange feeling that Cecilia was trying to keep her and the Grand Countess apart.

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