The Reason I Got Engaged to My Ex-Boyfriend - Chapter 3

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Episode 3

It all started when the Marquis and Marchioness Chester came to visit around lunchtime.

“It’s been a while.”

The face of the lady greeting us was as haggard as Father’s.

Soon after, Father came carrying Pipi in his arms. His complexion looked poor, as if he hadn’t slept a wink.

“I’ll go upstairs now.”

They were my sister’s husband’s parents, so honestly, it felt awkward.

As soon as I returned to my room, I heard a knock.

“Miss. I brought what you asked for yesterday.”

It was Marsha, bringing the newspapers about the murder case.

Since I couldn’t just wait for contact from the Security Bureau, I thought I’d assess the situation through newspapers.

As if in ‘I don’t know what you’ll like, so I brought everything’ mode, the stack of newspapers was quite thick.

‘She even brought gossip magazines.’

As a celebrity, my name often appeared in gossip magazines, but honestly, I had bad memories with gossip rags.

In the past, a place called ‘Morae Media’ had published an article titled ‘Mary Blin’s Dark Intentions in Clinging to the Duke’s Family?’

I was about to deal with them immediately, but the newspaper company vanished without a trace the next day, so I had to let it go.

And that day was also the only day Ransel Idis Arviente had broken a date appointment first. When misfortunes pile up, how could they pile up so perfectly.

‘Well, I have such memories. But I might discover a clue here.’

I examined the newspaper on top first.

[ Mysterious Noble Murder Case Occurs Again: Eagle Serial Murder Case ]

The Eagle Serial Murder Case was a collective term for a series of murders that had occurred in the capital of the Obern Empire, Tererrosa, over the past six months.

The reason for the name ‘Eagle’ was simple.

The eagle emblem carved into the victims’ bodies.

That emblem was reportedly found on Sister and the Viscount’s bodies as well.

‘As expected, there’s a hidden secret behind Sister’s death.’

Once I was certain, my hands moved faster as I examined the newspaper.

But….

‘I need to stop crying.’

When I encountered the article about the last victim, Sister, I choked up.

Chester, the Viscount’s wife, Marie.

Just seeing Sister’s name made my eyes ache.

I pressed and wiped away the tears that had thoroughly soaked my cheeks, then calmly organized the information.

‘I can’t see any clues at all.’

The only common point among the victims was that they were nobles with eagle emblems.

Men and women of all ages, killed at different times.

‘Seeing that the victims didn’t originally have eagle emblems on their bodies, it doesn’t seem like Sister knew she would be killed for the emblem….’

Then what could it be? I quickly lost energy.

But….

‘I can’t give up already.’

The Eagle case was an incident that had been making the capital ominous for months.

Especially since the first victim was an archduchess, a dedicated investigation team was formed led by the First Princess, but they say there haven’t been significant results.

‘For such a case, it would be impossible to find clues just by reading newspapers alone.’

Right then.

Knock knock. I heard a knocking sound.

“Mary, are you inside?”

It was Father. What could this be about suddenly?

I rubbed away my tear stains and opened the door.

“What’s the matter?”

“I have something urgent to discuss. Come downstairs.”

“…?”

What is it? I’m suddenly feeling anxious.

I roughly organized the newspapers and went downstairs.

The Marquis and his wife were in the hall. It seemed they hadn’t returned to the marquis’s residence yet.

I sat in the seat Father gestured to.

“Well, Mary. What we want to talk about is.”

‘We’? That was a beginning that made me even more tense.

“You said this morning. That the murderer seemed to hold a grudge against Marie and the Viscount.”

I nodded at the words that followed step by step.

It was my own speculation, derived from Sister having foreseen her death.

“Then the child would be in danger too, according to this father and the Marquis couple’s thinking.”

What followed was a reasonable statement.

If the murderer had killed Sister and Brother-in-law out of hatred.

Naturally, Pipi, who was their child, would also be in danger.

As soon as I thought that far, Father turned his gaze away and muttered.

“It’s fortunate that Marie hid her pregnancy. Now that things have come to this….”

“…?”

The main point seemed about to come but didn’t.

What on earth? I unconsciously frowned.

Then at the words that finally continued….

“I’d like you to become Pipi’s mother for a while.”

My body froze.

“…What did you say?”

It seemed that tremendous discussions had taken place while I was examining the newspapers.

‘Wait, so….’

You want me to act as my nephew’s mother?

‘Me, who isn’t even married…?’

Toward me, who was at a loss for words, Chester, the Marquis quickly spoke up.

“Just for a moment, a very brief moment we’re asking, Miss Mary. Just until the culprit is caught, please?”

“No, I….”

“The child’s safety, no, his life is at stake. Please think about it positively.”

“….”

“We’re also ashamed to ask this of a lady. If there’s anything you need, we’ll help with everything.”

Even while asking, his face was genuinely sorry. So I couldn’t easily refuse.

Still, for now….

I needed time to think.

“I’m sorry, but I’ll go upstairs first.”

“Miss Mary.”

“I want to think about it. Please take your time, Marquis and Marchioness.”

“…Yes, I understand.”

The Marquis couple looked reluctant but didn’t try to hold me back.

As soon as I returned to my room, I buried my face in my knees.

‘Well, it makes sense….’

Even I thought there was only one way.

We don’t know when the murderer will be caught, and Sister’s only child is in danger.

With Sister dead, I’m the person who resembles Pipi the most.

“…Haah.”

But does this make any sense?

I had always been a celebrity of the Empire who attracted a lot of attention.

The idea that the murderer held a grudge against Sister was just speculation, but would such a big scheme really be worth it?

“….”

After checking the clock, I decided to make my decision at 3 o’clock.

When 3 o’clock came, I touched my fan and repeated my resolve. I would definitely decide at 4 o’clock.

What I decided at 4 o’clock was my determination to finally make the decision at 5 o’clock.

And finally, 5 o’clock.

‘This really isn’t right.’

Let me refuse decisively. There must be another way to protect Pipi.

The moment I firmly concluded and got up.

“Waaah….”

The child’s whimpering held me back.

When I reflexively turned my head, I saw Pipi in the cradle.

“….”

My heart suddenly started racing. I couldn’t breathe.

“S-sorry, Mary. I’m so sorry….”

The scene of Sister entrusting Pipi to me unfolded like a panorama.

The reason I didn’t lose heart even during difficult times and succeeded like this was because Sister had carefully planted beautiful flowers along my path.

“Please protect our Pipi, I’m begging you.”

That was the first and last request Sister left me.

So I had to protect Pipi no matter what.

No matter what….

“…Yeah, well.”

The three hours of deliberation came to a smooth end.

This place was a more conservative society compared to my previous life, but I didn’t mind hearing some bad words.

‘After all, a woman should have at least one hot scandal to be stylish.’

My niece, no, my child is mine to protect.

But that decision would waver in just a few days.

“Explain to me, Mary.”

“….”

“Why did I have to hear that my ex-girlfriend gave birth to and is raising a child as soon as I returned?”

By my ex-boyfriend who seemed to have gone somewhat completely insane.

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