I’m Trying to End This Possession - Chapter 38
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Chapter 38
Viego took another sip of the red liquid, then looked at her with quiet eyes.
“It’s Windsor land where we entrusted proxy rule to Windsor’s subordinate.”
Clink, he set down his glass.
“So for the past 20 years, Count Cours Family has been ruling that land. In place of Windsor.”
“Yes.”
“And recently, the monthly reports that used to come once a month have stopped.”
“Have you sent a messenger?”
“They won’t even let them inside the territory gate.”
Dana knew what that meant.
“After ruling for so long, they seem to have mistaken it for their own land.”
Tap, tap, Viego tapped the rim of his wine glass with his finger. Then he spoke calmly.
“If I step in, that family will face execution.”
“…”
That would be the case.
Dana was certain of it.
If he stepped in directly, he was definitely the type to make an example of them.
“How about it. Having Danae Windsor, who’s called a saint, resolve this through peaceful means.”
Viego leaned back against his chair and tilted his head. A strand of platinum hair fell across his straight forehead.
“Violent methods aren’t elegant, don’t you think?”
“Of course.”
Dana quickly accepted.
“I’ll go and resolve it. Peacefully.”
Then she asked quickly.
“If I solve this matter, will I be able to live in Windsor Family from now on, serving my brother?”
“We can discuss that after you return alive.”
“Yes, that’s fine.”
“However, if you die in the process of handling this matter, I’d prefer you don’t blame me.”
Even when he speaks, he has to be like that…
Dana wanted to sigh.
Viego was pushing her away as blatantly as always, even today.
She wanted to tell him that she wouldn’t mistake his treatment of her as sisterly affection, so he didn’t need to waste energy deliberately putting up walls, but.
“Of course.”
She couldn’t go against anything about that sensitive man.
She just smiled brightly.
That was exhausting.
Now she really wanted to go home.
To Yeon Dana’s real home.
* * *
Sandra Windsor opened her eyes.
And for the first time in a very long while, she sat up in bed.
She had dreamed. A dream of Juan.
In the dream, Juan was crying.
“Sister. Windsor killed me.”
“Sister. Did I do something so wrong? I only loved Danae Windsor. I just loved her.”
“My only crime was loving Danae!”
Her heart felt like it was tearing apart, so Sandra covered her face with both hands.
‘Juan. My poor brother.’
Her brother had been murdered.
He was attacked on his way to the court after being expelled from Windsor Family.
‘I should have protected him.’
She should have stepped forward more actively to protect him. But she hadn’t.
She had abandoned her brother to protect Karl Windsor, her beloved husband.
“Sandra, you’re awake. Are you alright?”
Karl, who had noticed Sandra’s movement, quickly approached. Seeing his face, Sandra unconsciously let out words of resentment.
“You seem completely fine.”
“Sandra.”
“Don’t you feel sorry toward Juan at all? Even after treating Juan so coldly, don’t you feel even a little sorry?”
“Good God, please stop. It’s already over.”
“Let’s leave Windsor Family, honey.”
At that moment, Karl frowned as if troubled.
“What are you talking about?”
“I don’t want to stay in Windsor Family, who killed my brother, any longer. Let’s take Lumiere and Alice and join Rolland Family.”
“Don’t say such nonsense.”
“Father would welcome us. You know Father wants to pass the family to Lumiere.”
“Sandra. I’m the vice head of this family.”
“You’re temporarily stripped of that position anyway! Just abandon it all, what’s so important about such things!”
At those words, Karl let out a very deep sigh.
“Is that all you can say to me?”
“Are those the only words you can say to me, who lost my brother?”
“I don’t know what more I should say. I comforted you. I attended the funeral. Don’t tell me you want me to kneel before Juan’s grave?”
“Yes! If you had taken just a little better care of Juan, this wouldn’t have happened to him!”
“Sandra. I was temporarily stripped of my vice head position for indulging all your stubbornness.”
“Why is that all my fault?!”
“…Enough. Let’s stop talking.”
Karl turned around as if he was fed up. Watching his back, Sandra burst into tears.
When she cried like this, Karl would always comfort her, but this time he firmly turned away and didn’t come.
And Alice heard everything from outside the door.
‘For Mom and Dad to fight this badly.’
Tears poured out profusely.
At some point, it felt like cracks were forming in her once perfect life.
A harmonious family. A loving boyfriend.
She had everything, she did.
‘Everything was perfect.’
When did the cracks start to form?
The turning point was clear.
From the day Dana found out.
After Dana found out about her relationship with Crown Prince, Dana’s attitude completely changed. From then on, everything started to go wrong.
Until then, everything had truly been perfect…
‘Ever since Dana started getting angry at me, everything became strange.’
That was upsetting and frustrating. Why did Dana make even others unhappy?
If only Dana had endured and been patient, everything would have worked out fine.
‘I have to do something. I can’t just stay like this.’
Alice bit her nails anxiously as she pondered, then mustered her courage and went to find Viego.
“I heard that sister left for Windsor Territory this morning.”
“So what?”
“I want to follow her too.”
Viego frowned as he looked at Alice. Alice gathered her courage and spoke.
“Please let me help with Windsor Territory matters too.”
I can’t let sister handle everything alone. I can’t let sister’s position grow any stronger.
Then she might become even more tyrannical.
“What’s your reason?”
“I want to be helpful to the Windsor Family too.”
“I don’t need your help, Alice Windsor.”
“I’ll do my absolute best! Viego Windsor, please give me a chance!”
However, Viego flatly refused.
“Get out.”
“B-brother.”
How cruel. Alice left the office feeling dejected.
‘I could do well too, so why does he ignore me?’
It was heartbreaking.
Why does he only give opportunities to sister? Why does sister even steal Viego Windsor’s love away?
“Why are you crying, Alice.”
“Moommm.”
Alice threw herself into her mother’s arms and explained the situation.
After listening carefully, Sandra declared without hesitation.
“Do as you wish, Alice.”
“What?”
“Go ahead, Alice. I’ll prepare everything you need.”
“R-really?”
“Yes. What are you lacking that you can’t do what that brat Danae does?”
“Mom!”
Alice smiled brightly and hugged Sandra.
“Really? Is it really true?”
“Yes. But I’ll hire bodyguards for you, so you must keep them close at all times.”
“Thank you, Mom!”
“Don’t mention it. When my daughter wants to spread her wings and fly, this mother should give her wings.”
Sandra held her daughter tightly and whispered in her ear.
“Remember, Alice. Whatever Danae can do, you can do too.”
* * *
“Being together like this feels like we’re going on a trip.”
On the way to Windsor Territory.
Dana had an unexpected companion with her.
None other than Lumiere Windsor.
“Right, isn’t it exciting, Dana?”
How exciting indeed. Dana ignored him.
‘Of all people, I have to travel with Lumiere.’
Before leaving for the territory, I had requested from Viego Windsor.
‘Since Lete is away right now.’
I had assigned other work to the Secretary. It was preparing for the next deal with the Emperor.
So I had requested to bring a different bodyguard instead of the Secretary…
‘Why did he volunteer.’
Lumiere Windsor had actively volunteered, insisting that he absolutely must be Dana’s escort.
Saying that now that he had finished the Naval Battle, he had plenty of time and was bored.
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