The Reason I Got Engaged to My Ex-Boyfriend - Chapter 62

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Episode 62

Ransel said nonchalantly.

“Very politely, I said it would be difficult. I thought she wouldn’t want to see you in this state.”

“Right.”

As Ransel said, I much preferred meeting with a fake identity rather than in this state.

‘Even so, it would be difficult for the Princess to come directly to Frill’s estate…’

If Anais was interested in perfume, it wouldn’t be hard to meet her directly.

“I did well, didn’t I?”

“You did well.”

“That’s it for praise?”

“I’ll overlook the fact that you stuck the stickers crooked and ruined two precious bottles.”

“…”

Just then, there was a knock-knock sound followed by Marsha’s cute voice.

“Miss, you have a visitor.”

“A visitor? I don’t have anyone scheduled to meet.”

“It’s Young-ae, the Viscountess White.”

“…”

At this late hour, she came all the way here?

…What kind of confidence is that?

I was dumbfounded, but thinking about it, if it was Yudite, she could do that.

A rude visit late at night? She would do that and more.

‘Just because she came doesn’t mean I have to meet her…’

I pondered and then got up.

Thinking of Yudite’s personality, she’d probably be at the main gate shouting ‘Bring Mary heeeere!’ which would embarrass me.

“Was it arranged in advance?”

At Ransel’s question, I shook my head.

“No, but I’m curious why she came, so I’ll go see.”

“Then I’ll come with you.”

Ransel also got up.

Well, I didn’t think it was necessary, but…

Since the discovery of the spy inside the Viscount’s Mansion was recent, being this careful wasn’t excessive.

I put on a thin shawl and headed to the main gate with Ransel.

“Oh, my. Young-ae. Please calm down first…”

As expected, I could see a poor servant trying to calm down Yudite who was causing all sorts of commotion.

“Mary!”

Soon Yudite spotted me and quickly opened her mouth.

I slowly approached Yudite.

“Yes, Yudi. What could be so urgent that you came here at this hour without any manners?”

“You’re the one without manners! After all…”

Yudite, who had flared up while speaking, hesitated and then whispered in a much smaller voice.

“After saving your life, there’s been no news for days. You said you’d definitely let me know what happened later…!”

“…Ah.”

Now I think I knew why Yudite came.

“Sorry. I’ve been so busy that I forgot to explain to you.”

I apologized obediently.

It was true that I was safe thanks to Yudite.

“…”

Not expecting me to respond like this, Yudite looked slightly flustered.

Then she cleared her throat and changed the subject.

“Well, it’s fine since you understand. Explain that inside. You’re not planning to keep me standing here, are you? I’m Yudite Whi…”

“Yes, you’re Yudite White. Coming without notice and then demanding to be let inside – what kind of behavior is that? But since you’re my lifesaver, come in.”

Despite the sharp sarcasm, Yudite looked satisfied just to be allowed into the Viscount’s Mansion.

We sat facing each other in the reception room.

Perhaps feeling awkward about her first visit to the Viscount’s Mansion, Yudite kept picking up and putting down her teacup for no reason.

‘I don’t know why Ransel followed all the way here…’

I handed my shawl to a maid and started talking.

“Did you hear about the lighting falling on the 3rd floor of the observation tower?”

“Huh? I heard about it, but…”

“We left a bit late because we were dealing with that accident. Just as we were getting into the carriage, assassins suddenly appeared, and while running away, we entered your boutique. At that time, your boutique was the only place with an open door on Boutique Street.”

“What? …Are you okay now?”

“We found the spy who leaked the carriage location and the mastermind. Since it’s a family matter, I don’t think I need to reveal who the mastermind is to you.”

Despite the firm words, curious about who the mastermind was, Yudite turned her gaze to Ransel beside me. Of course, Ransel wouldn’t reveal that.

Awkwardly rejected, Yudite fidgeted and changed the subject.

“You, don’t you ask why I helped you then?”

“I’m grateful you helped, but honestly, that was something any human should naturally do, Yudi.”

Those assassins would have aimed to kill both of us.

Yudite seemed to have lost her words, pressing her lips tightly together, then avoiding my eyes and speaking again.

“Do you hate me?”

“Would you like me if you were me?”

“…Sorry. I mean, about the Academy.”

…?

What is this suddenly about?

I looked at Yudite with a bewildered face.

Yudite continued with an embarrassed expression.

“Just, I kept looking for you, Mary, and thought about it. The reason we became enemies was actually over something really trivial.”

You’re realizing that now.

I didn’t bother to respond.

“So.”

Then, the man who had nothing to do with our relationship but stubbornly sat next to me interrupted.

“Now that you have something to show off about, you want to pretend everything you did wrong never happened?”

“…”

“Young-ae must live life very comfortably.”

It was blatantly sarcastic.

Since Yudite had been next to Seria at the observation tower, there was no way she’d look good in Ransel’s eyes.

Even though she must have known this, Yudite became dejected and pouted.

I ignored Ransel’s words and asked Yudite.

“You mean you want to get along again since we fell out over something trivial?”

“…Huh? No, well, rather than that…”

Yudite blinked and explained hesitantly.

“Actually, I never badmouthed or bullied you behind your back. Of, of course I did stay quiet when other kids did that… I know that was wrong…”

“…”

“I never copied you when running the boutique either. The timing just didn’t match, that’s all. …I was wrong to get annoyed and pick fights with you every time I saw you since the Academy…”

Yudite mumbled and continued.

“What I said to you then wasn’t sincere either. You’re really pretty and I can see why the Colonel likes you.”

It was suddenly a bit embarrassing, but I just nodded for her to continue without minding.

“I was just a bit jealous. Senior Aldein confessed to you at the Humanities Building. How much I liked that senior…”

“What?”

Ransel interrupted again.

He asked in a tone that suggested he didn’t want to believe it.

“Who would do what to Mary…?”

“…Just be quiet.”

I couldn’t hold back and shot a remark at Ransel. We’re trying to have a tearful reconciliation between friends here, so why does he keep interfering?

Then I turned my gaze to Judithe.

“I know, Yudi.”

“…What?”

“I know you didn’t do anything that terrible.”

Even though she has an incredibly annoying and selfish personality that only thinks of herself, she wasn’t someone who was rotten to that extent.

At my words, Judithe stood there dazed for a moment, then immediately shouted.

“Th-then why didn’t you say anything! I ended up looking like the complete bad guy!”

…She’s not rotten to that extent, but she does have an incredibly annoying and selfish personality.

When was she hesitantly apologizing? At this brazen reversal that followed, I looked at Judithe with incredulous eyes.

“Yudi.”

“Mm-hmm.”

“Is that the attitude of someone who’s apologizing right now?”

“…No. …Sorry.”

Judithe, who quickly returned to an embarrassed expression, cleared her throat with a “hmm hmm.”

“Anyway… will you accept my apology?”

“Yes, I’ll accept it.”

I replied calmly.

Judithe was the only friend I made at the Academy.

Back then, I was an introverted person who couldn’t keep any peers close except for Sister Marie.

Even so, Judithe White, who approached me first to greet me and persistently talked to me and looked after me even when I openly pushed her away, was a special person to me.

“It’s not like anything will particularly change just because I accept your apology, but whatever.”

We’ll continue being this kind of relationship.

Famous rivals on Boutique Street, and Academy friends who bicker every time we meet.

Judithe, who had been rolling her eyes as if not knowing what to do, answered quietly.

“Thank you.”

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