That’s Not What Kissing Means! - Chapter 62
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That’s not what kissing means!
Episode 62
The ominous atmosphere was driving Julian to the brink of madness.
It was absurd enough to be misunderstood by Evelyn, but now even his master was suspecting him.
“What on earth are you talking about!”
Finally, Julian shouted out in frustration at the injustice.
His red face stood out even more against his dark green hair.
“This is unfair! I was simply fulfilling the head butler’s request!”
Julian, who had shouted the truth, struck his chest as if frustrated.
Surely the misunderstanding would be cleared up by now?
However, what he received in return were the gazes of Theo and Evelyn looking at him like trash.
“Robert…? You expect us to believe that?”
The violet gaze became even more fierce.
Evelyn felt the same way.
“Julian, no matter how embarrassed you are about your personal preferences, you shouldn’t shift the blame to others.”
She clicked her tongue as if disappointed.
“Does it make sense? That Robert would send something like this!”
“Then does it make sense that I did it?”
Julian, unusually excited, poured out words rapidly.
“What kind of person do you think I am! Do I look like the type who would pester women and give them books like this?”
Then he huffed and opened the manor door.
“I’ll go find someone to prove what I’m saying right now!”
He truly looked wronged. He shouted at Theo and Evelyn, who remained standing there, asking what they were doing not following him.
As soon as they entered the manor, they were able to meet Robert without difficulty.
He was giving various instructions to the servants with his usual kind expression.
Then he widened his eyes upon seeing Julian’s rough gestures.
“Is something wrong, Julian?”
“Didn’t you ask me yesterday to deliver a book to Evelyn through me? Evelyn, who finished reading it, said she felt uncomfortable with the intense romantic expressions!”
Why emphasize that she finished reading it again!
However, Evelyn held back her words given the atmosphere.
Hmm.
Robert organized the situation for a moment.
The novel seemed to contain more dangerous content than expected. He couldn’t bring himself to say he had done it to push his master and the prospective duchess together.
Soon after, he smiled and gave a plausible answer.
“According to the book dealer, it was the most popular romance novel. That’s why I gave it to Evelyn first.”
There was no lie in Robert’s words.
“Ah, I see!”
“That’s what it was.”
Evelyn and Theo believed Robert’s words without a hint of doubt.
“I’m sorry for suspecting you, Julian.”
“Come to the library in the evening. You can take the documents.”
“Haha, you were misunderstood because of me. I apologize.”
The three of them each said a word and then left to attend to their business.
Only Julian remained, feeling a deep sense of doubt.
“Phew…”
He exhaled deeply to calm his mind, but only his innocent fists trembled.
His shaking breath was full of injustice.
* * *
Even after revealing his feelings, Theo didn’t show much different behavior.
Perhaps Evelyn had grown accustomed to his attitude of showing favor from the beginning.
The same was true for their current meal.
Lunch had a more abundant menu than breakfast, and he attended to Evelyn as usual.
He cut her meat, filled her water glass, and had more of the dishes she enjoyed brought out.
“At this rate, I’ll develop bad habits.”
At Evelyn’s words, he smiled slightly.
“Then that would be welcome. You’d need me at every meal.”
“What if I only need you during meals?”
“That’s fine too. You never skip your scheduled meals anyway.”
“Can’t you stop saying things like that?”
“What things?”
Evelyn glanced at him sideways.
“You keep talking about how well I eat!”
“It’s true. You finish all three meals a day.”
He tilted his head to the side.
“No, including desserts and snacks…”
“Stop it!”
Theo looked puzzled as if wondering what was wrong.
“I feel good watching you eat well. Our mother would have been happy too.”
“The Previous Duke’s wife?”
Evelyn asked at the unexpected mention.
“Did she eat well too?”
“It was the complete opposite. She was weak and had no appetite. That’s why Amy would watch happily whenever she ate.”
At that moment, a warm smile spread across Theo’s face.
It was a face filled with longing.
Amy? Who could that be.
It was definitely a woman’s name.
Evelyn stopped eating. She scraped an empty plate with her fork while lost in deep thought.
They seemed to be very close to Theo.
“Does this Amy person resemble me?”
“Yes. She’s similar in liking sweet things and having her eyes light up when seeing delicious food.”
Somehow she felt strange.
Theo was thinking of another woman while looking at her.
‘No, what does that have to do with me?’
Evelyn shook off the thought.
Theo continued speaking.
“She was incredibly cute. When given meat, she would drool, and hide it where no one could see.”
“…What?”
“When given a bone, she would growl at passersby. Even though no one coveted it.”
By this point, it was impossible not to know. Evelyn’s eyes began to tremble.
“Don’t tell me this Amy who resembles me is…”
“That’s right, a puppy.”
Ugh!
So Theo was thinking of a gluttonous puppy while looking at her.
And throughout the entire meal!
“Hah…”
Evelyn let out a deep sigh.
This man was peculiar. He seemed to know everything, yet was clueless in certain areas.
“How delightful… that you think of cute puppies when you look at me.”
“It’s understandable. You look similar when your eyes sparkle at the sight of food.”
Theo’s expression was wistful. Even his eyes seemed to moisten.
Evelyn had to hide her trembling fists under the table.
She recited the unchanging truth to herself once more.
They say you shouldn’t mess with crazy people in the first place.
Just then.
“Master, a letter has arrived for Lady Evelyn.”
Robert appeared carrying a silver tray.
Since he was someone who wouldn’t disturb their time together unless it was quite urgent, Theo hurriedly extended his hand.
One envelope was handed to Theo, and the rest to Evelyn.
The Emperor’s seal was deeply engraved on the letter.
Evelyn’s face turned pale.
First the Grand Cleric, now the Emperor… at this point, even seeing a silver tray would make her break out in cold sweat.
Evelyn opened the envelope with the paper knife she received from Robert and pulled out the paper with trembling hands.
After skipping through the formal greetings, the main point was revealed.
[Imperial Researcher Evelyn Hart is to be sent to the Holy Kingdom. This is for the future and peace of the Empire…]
All strength left her body.
It was a place she never thought she would have any connection to in her entire life.
“What does it say?”
A quiet question reached the dispirited Evelyn.
“I’ve been dispatched to the Holy Kingdom…”
“You can’t refuse, can you?”
“No, researchers take an oath when they join. We must unconditionally follow imperial commands for the sake of national interest.”
“Ah, I think I’ve heard of that.”
Despite her gloomy mood, Evelyn seemed intent on faithfully carrying out the imperial command.
Theo also unfolded the letter the Emperor had sent him.
It was content showing how desperately he wanted to send him to the Holy Kingdom.
After the main point about how the Grand Cleric had prepared blessings and various things for House Ashford, hoping for a swift departure—
[Before departing for the Holy Kingdom, I would like to enjoy lunch with the Duke.]
There was also a message calling Theo separately.
The Emperor knew well enough. Duke Ashford, who lacked nothing and feared nothing, would not move easily.
After pondering for a long time, he ultimately couldn’t find an answer and called for Theo.
‘He’s planning to negotiate to make me move.’
It seemed he wanted to hear Theo’s proposal first.
In any case, he had no intention of sending Evelyn alone to the distant Holy Kingdom.
‘But it won’t be for free.’
The corner of Theo’s mouth curved up crookedly.
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