Newlywed Life Begins with a Mistake - Chapter 41
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Chapter 41
Though it was an implicit remark, Casian understood.
Pabel and the Valhalla Knight Order had been greatly impressed during the appetizer competition.
Evelyn, who was considered one of the most noble among the aristocrats, had deliberately stepped forward to care for the commoners in the blind spot.
It was only natural, as she had given such a profound impact that even those who had shown hostility couldn’t help but be captivated by her.
“That’s fortunate. She must remain safe until the banquet, so report immediately if anything happens to the Princess’s safety.”
He was merely giving orders for the safety of the bait. It absolutely wasn’t because of personal feelings. Really, that was all.
It was when Casian was searching for justification for his order.
“Your Excellency…”
Pabel suddenly hesitated.
“The Princess seems to be uncomfortable with someone.”
Pabel said hesitantly.
“Uncomfortable with someone? Evelyn?”
Others would be the ones watching her reactions, but she wasn’t the type to watch others’ reactions.
Could it be.
“Is she watching her mother’s reactions?”
“…It’s Matthew, sir.”
“Matthew? Ha, I suppose the Princess finds doctors scary too.”
Casian, who had been momentarily tense seeing Pabel’s serious face, made a deflated expression.
Being afraid of doctors when she’s not even a child.
“This might not be a matter to take lightly.”
“What’s your basis?”
“…”
“No matter how important the Princess is, you shouldn’t carelessly suspect Matthew. Matthew is trustworthy.”
Hasty judgment was forbidden. When he sent such a look, Pabel moved his lips then composed his expression.
“Yes. I misspoke, Your Excellency.”
“Right. You may go.”
At Casian’s dismissal, Pabel bowed and left the study.
Casian turned his eyes back to the documents he had been reviewing. Then suddenly, his hand stopped while stamping approval on documents awaiting permission.
“Is there any reason for Matthew to arouse Evelyn’s wariness?”
Though he had told Pabel not to carelessly suspect others, suspicion about Matthew had already begun to sprout in his mind.
Though it was so long ago that the memory had faded, there had been someone who told Casian that Matthew seemed unsettling.
“Hans, what do you think of Matthew?”
“Matthew, sir? He’s the ducal house’s physician with outstanding skills. Right?”
As Hans answered and looked at the other aides, they also nodded.
“Of course. He always welcomes us with a smiling face, which is nice.”
“The handsome doctor? Isn’t he kind and friendly to everyone?”
The opinion of Matthew was so good that even the other aides besides Hans gave favorable reviews.
“As expected.”
As Casian fell into thought, Hans tilted his head curiously.
“What’s the matter, Your Excellency?”
“Nothing. Everyone get back to work.”
With Matthew’s well-known reputation, Casian tried to dismiss Pabel’s words.
But the more he tried to shake it off, the more suspicion about Matthew began to slowly take root.
After several days passed like this.
After much deliberation, Casian called for Pabel.
“Investigate Matthew.”
* * *
“There’s nothing wrong.”
Matthew broke the tense silence.
When the examination ended, Christina let out a sigh of relief.
“That’s a relief. As one gets older, illnesses tend to visit like life companions, so I was worried.”
“You’re healthy, so please don’t worry.”
Matthew, who had finished the examination, took Christina’s hand and smiled brightly.
“You must always stay healthy.”
“You’re stating the obvious. That’s why I’m getting regular checkups from you, isn’t it.”
Christina, who caressed Matthew’s cheek as he acted more affectionately than her son, let out a light laugh.
“Don’t you have any lady you’re seeing?”
“Haha. Rather than looking for romance, work is…”
“Even if work is important, could it be more important than your life? It’s more important to meet a good partner and live a peaceful life.”
“Don’t you think I need to have a profession to meet a decent lady?”
“That’s also true. If you want to live a different life, let me know anytime.”
Matthew’s hand, which had been gathering his examination tools, stopped for a moment. But as if nothing had happened, Matthew smiled gently and stood up from his seat.
“Thank you for your consideration, Dowager.”
After politely greeting her, Matthew left Christina’s room with his lips turned downward.
Just as he was about to head to the annex instead of the infirmary, the maid who had been staying by Christina’s side had somehow followed him out and suddenly spoke to Matthew.
“If it wouldn’t be too much trouble, could I also receive an examination?”
Matthew hastily put on a smile and turned around.
“Is there somewhere you’re feeling unwell?”
A woman with dull gray hair wearing a plain dress was staring intently at him.
“I received a diagnosis in private, but I need confirmation.”
“I see.”
Matthew received the parchment the maid handed him and quickly unfolded the paper.
He had intended to give a brief answer and leave, but while skimming through the contents, his gaze stopped at a particular spot.
“It seems we need to discuss this in detail… Do you have a moment?”
When Matthew extended one arm, instead of taking his arm, the maid closed the distance between them.
“He said to stop sending letters if you’re going to submit reports without results.”
“!”
The maid, who had brought her calm expression close to his ear, looked around briefly before whispering meaningful words.
“Don’t displease Lord Bentley any further. Before they make their move, the Princess…”
* * *
“Ahhh! My lady!”
Mary’s voice cut through the air.
At the urgent cry, the maids who had been cleaning the corridor paused for a moment, then all at once threw down their brooms and rags and burst open the door.
Rushing inside, they found Evelyn in a position ready to jump out the window.
“No, my lady!”
“Let go!”
While Mary grabbed Evelyn’s waist to stop her, Rose and Sophia burst into the room.
“My lady! You mustn’t!”
“Please come down, my lady!”
At the two women’s insistence, Evelyn reluctantly accepted the maids’ support and stepped onto the room floor.
“Why did you do that?”
Sophia, who had been clutching her chest, asked with reproach only after confirming that Evelyn was safe.
Evelyn’s face was completely crumpled from her failed escape attempt.
“I wanted to avoid it.”
“Pardon?”
“I wanted to avoid it, even if just for today!”
Evelyn suddenly threw a tantrum and flung herself onto the bed, rolling around.
“I don’t want to go out with my mother-in-law! I don’t want to!”
Playing with the mother-in-law was only bearable for a day or two!
[You’re slow as a slug, not even a worm.]
[Is that how they teach you in the North?]
[That’s all you can do.]
Every time they met, she had to endure pointed remarks, which was quite exhausting.
Though she wasn’t openly scolded, Christina would subtly pick at her and constantly demand responses at all hours.
“Still, she’s a good person. She thinks of you like a daughter…”
“Are daughters and daughters-in-law the same?”
Mom, give me food.
Unless casual conversations like that were possible, being a daughter-like daughter-in-law was difficult.
Moreover, if she were a real daughter, she would have said things like ‘Ah, Mom! Why do you keep calling me! I told you I’m not going! Stop asking me!’ while showing all kinds of irritation.
But Evelyn was a daughter-in-law.
Therefore, Evelyn had to go out with Christina.
“You’re slow as a slug, not even a worm.”
“I’m sorry, Mother.”
Throughout the carriage ride, Evelyn felt extremely uncomfortable.
Evelyn, who had been looking at the scenery outside the carriage, turned to look at Christina.
“Mother, when will you be going back down?”
“Why? Do you want to send me away quickly?”
As soon as she asked the question, a chilling gaze ensnared her. Evelyn quickly waved her hands.
“Of course not! I just want to create lots of happy memories with Mother!”
“Hmm. Really? You don’t need to worry about that. I’ve cleared my schedule for a long time to spend time with you.”
Couldn’t that schedule be filled with someone else?
Or how about spending intimate time with your son?
Just as she was thinking it might be better to have the three of them eat together under the pretense of improving the relationship between Casian and Christina, the carriage they were riding in stopped.
“Let’s get out.”
Evelyn secretly swallowed a sigh and followed behind Christina.
The place she arrived at following Christina was a space Evelyn had never seen before.
“Coffee House?”
“That’s right. It’s a place that started when the head maid who used to brew tea at the Imperial Palace became interested in coffee one day.”
The Coffee House, with its wooden front, boasted a spacious interior.
Vintage cups and bowls on the shelves, coffee beans from various countries, and brewing instruments made of brass and wood were displayed like a painting.
It maintained cleanliness while bearing the traces of time.
“Oh my, Your Highness!”
“Ohoho! How long has it been, Victoria.”
“Perfect timing! I’ve brought an expert who’s been creating new trends recently!”
The woman called Victoria made a fuss as she led Christina and Evelyn inside.
“Judith~ These are my close friends, would it be alright if they join the others at the table?”
“Oh, of course. Victoria’s request is always welcome. Please sit down quickly, everyone.”
Evelyn, who had taken a seat somewhat bewildered, sent Christina a look demanding an explanation.
Christina opened her fan and spoke in a whisper.
“This place is different from ordinary Coffee Houses.”
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