The Reason I Got Engaged to My Ex-Boyfriend - Chapter 50

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Episode 50

 

“…What?!”

 

Someone appeared through the crack of the open door.

 

It was Yudite.

 

On the dark Boutique Street, the only place with an open door was Anne White.

 

Ransel pushed my frozen self through the door crack and followed me inside.

 

“Wh-what…!”

 

Yudite flailed with a startled expression.

 

“No way! What is this?!”

 

Yudite looked incredulous as she watched Ransel meticulously lock the door.

 

After catching my breath, I spoke to Yudite.

 

“I’ll explain later, Yudi. Just hide us for a moment.”p>

“Why should I listen to you…”

 

Yudite, who had been speaking smugly with her arms crossed, suddenly closed her mouth.

 

She must have noticed Ransel’s arm soaked in blood. Yudite’s face turned pale white.

 

‘He really is injured.’

 

I also noticed his wounded arm.

 

I led Ransel deeper into the boutique.

 

After seating Ransel on a sofa set up to one side, I sat down next to him.

 

“Why are you sitting there! Who said you could!”

 

Ignoring Yudite’s voice as she maintained her annoying character, I examined Ransel’s arm.

 

‘Of all things to injure, his arm…’

 

I took off the thin cardigan I was wearing and wrapped it around his arm.

 

Honestly… I was worried.

 

The guy who had been smiling to reassure me just moments ago was now bleeding and watching the door with sharp eyes, which didn’t sit well with me.

 

Just then.

 

Bang bang.

 

Someone knocked on the door.

 

I opened my eyes wide and looked at the door.

 

Of course, among the people inside the boutique, Yudite was the most frightened.

 

“Uh…”

 

Yudite, who had been frozen stiff, soon cleared her throat and headed toward the door. I suppose she remembered she was the owner of this place.

 

And the moment she grabbed the door handle.

 

Yudite looked at me hesitantly, making eye contact.

 

I opened my mouth wide and mouthed the words.

 

Please.

 

“…”

 

Yudite had a somewhat complicated expression.

 

Then, as if she had made up her mind, she firmly grabbed the door handle.

 

“Wh-who is it?”

 

Though her voice was as small as an ant compared to her resolute gesture.

 

“We’re chasing someone in this area, Lady.”

 

The clearly audible, low and thick voice sent chills down my spine.

 

Who could that person be?

 

Who would suddenly chase us and point a gun as if ready to kill us immediately?

 

“Please cooperate with us.”

 

It was a tone that seemed like a request but was actually coercive.

 

From where I was sitting, I couldn’t see Yudite’s face.

 

But I could guess what expression she must have. She must be terrified.

 

“…”

 

In the ensuing silence, Ransel let out a small sigh and readjusted his grip on his pistol.

 

I guessed Ransel’s thoughts and hurriedly grabbed him.

 

Ransel hesitated and looked back at me. I shook my head vigorously.

 

‘If he threatens Yudi with that thing for no reason…’

 

It would definitely backfire.

 

Seeing the gun pointed at her would make her even more scared, and she’d act awkwardly in front of the assassins.

 

Meanwhile, I prayed desperately inside.

 

I had long forgotten about being bullied at the Academy. I had also let go of her coming to my boutique and acting annoying all this time.

 

So please, just this once, help me.

 

“Well…”

 

Soon Yudite opened her mouth.

 

“D-do you think I’ll open the door and let you in if you talk like that?!”

 

After shouting, she seemed to gain more confidence, and Yudite spoke in a slightly louder voice.

 

“I’m Judithe White. Even if people like you came during the day, I might not even meet you, so at least tell me who you are!”

 

“…We just want to go inside and check.”

 

“Whether you’re chasing someone or not, what does it have to do with me? At this late hour, to an unmarried lady, huh? Is it okay to come like this!”

 

“If you keep acting like this…”

 

“This is my boutique. Without my permission, no one can enter… Kyaa! Where are you touching!”

 

“I-I didn’t touch you!”

 

Unfortunately, the assassins seemed to have no immunity to the fuss of a well-bred lady.

 

“…We’ll go back for now.”

 

After struggling like that for a while, the assassins finally surrendered first.

 

Even after the door closed with a thud, Yudite stood there warily for a long time.

 

“Let’s go, Ransel.”

 

Only after enough time had passed for the assassins to leave Boutique Street did I pull myself together.

 

It would be safest to stay here until dawn, but after confirming Ransel was injured, I couldn’t do that. He needed treatment.

 

Ransel silently got up.

 

Creak, I carefully grabbed and pushed the door handle, and the door opened. White light leaked out into the dark outside.

 

“M-Mary.”

 

Then, Yudite called me.

 

I only turned my head to make eye contact.

 

Yudite said hesitantly.

 

“Later… even if it’s later, you must explain what happened.”

 

“Okay.”

 

I nodded obediently.

 

Then I hesitated and added one thing I had to say.

 

“Thank you, Yudi.”

 

“…Hmph.”

 

Yudite turned her head away as if embarrassed.

 

I watched her and then went outside.

 

***

 

We walked again.

 

More precisely, I was following Ransel as he headed somewhere.

 

‘No, where exactly are we going…’

 

It wasn’t in the direction leading to the Viscount’s Mansion.

 

I hesitated and asked in a small voice.

 

“Where are we going?”

 

Then Ransel only turned his head to look at me.

 

His eyes, which had been sharp throughout, curved playfully as if trying to reassure me.

 

He whispered.

 

“It’s dangerous to go to the Duke’s mansion right now, so let’s go to someone I know well first.”

 

“…Someone you know well?”

 

Ransel moved forward without answering.

 

The place we arrived at was in front of a somewhat shabby house.

 

Ransel raised his hand and knocked on the old door.

 

Bang bang!

 

But inside the house was quiet. It seemed the owner was asleep since it was too late.

 

Ransel knocked on the door once more. A little harder than before.

 

Bang!

 

Before long, creak, the door opened.

 

“What crazy bastard at this hour…”

 

It was a man with grayish-blue hair sticking up like a bird’s nest. He had a sharp impression, probably from fatigue. There was also a slight smell of alcohol.

 

Looking at his worn shirt, I thought he seemed like a common shut-in.

 

And his lower half…

 

I quickly raised my gaze.

 

“…”

 

His lower half… was just underwear.

 

And even worse, drawers with cute teddy bears drawn on them.

 

“…Wow, am I seeing things right now.”

 

The man muttered what I wanted to say.

 

Saying he knew this person, Ransel led me into the house without any proper greeting.

 

The man obediently let us into his house.

 

And as soon as we arrived inside the house, my thought was…

 

‘He’s definitely a shut-in for sure.’

 

The inside of the house was a complete mess.

 

Spoiled food was scattered around the kitchen, plus rat-gnawed traces and moldy wallpaper, and liquor bottles rolling around on the floor…

 

‘Wait, he’s well acquainted with this kind of person?’

 

That guy who’s like the epitome of an arrogant noble who makes all sorts of fuss?

 

When I was just rolling my eyes at the sudden situation, the man who had leisurely followed behind set his gaze on Ransel’s arm.

 

“Looks like there was quite a commotion outside. You didn’t lead those people all the way here, did you? I’m just a small citizen, so I’d have no choice but to turn you right over to the Colonel.”

 

It was a surprisingly calm voice.

 

I examined the man with suspicious eyes.

 

What exactly does this person do?

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