I Never Wanted His Child - Chapter 20
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In the teahouse, Duke Heinrich paused his graceful movements as he sipped his tea.
He should not have paid attention to the urgent words of the messenger. An unexpected piece of news soured his mood.
“…..All right, I’ll go and see.”
The change in his demeanor was evident as he put down the teacup. He had instructed Byne not to let any unnecessary actions take place, so what had gone wrong?
A woman who was seated beside him, sharing the cold atmosphere, tilted her head and asked,
“What’s wrong, Brother?”
“Nothing much. By the way, you’ve come a long way, and you must be tired. You should rest.”
“But, Brother, I’d like to talk more with you. Is something urgent?”
“Dahlia.”
Mikhail addressed her, as if to imply she should stop talking. Only then did Dahlia let out a wide smile and shrugged her shoulders.
“Okay, I get it. I’ll stop. By the way, Brother, when are you going to introduce your wife?”
Her platinum blonde hair swayed as she smiled radiantly, and her vivid red eyes sparkled even brighter than Mikhail’s.
“You will never have to deal with that woman.”
“Why? If you took action without consulting me, there must have been a good reason, right?”
Dahlia’s cheerful expression abruptly froze. She got up from her seat, lifting her skirt.
Mikhail’s face cracked as he noticed the prominent burn marks on her exposed legs.
Taken aback by her sudden move, he exhaled and lit his cigarette. Dahlia snatched the cigarette from his hand and extinguished it on the table.
“Don’t forget. Remember why we did this unthinkable thing. I doubt Brother will ever forget. That woman’s face is quite intriguing, don’t you think?”
“Dahlia von Bayern.”
Mikhail pronounced her name forcefully.
Dahlia, sitting with her crimson eyes shining, smiled and replied.
“Yes, I am a Bayern. Don’t forget that, Duke.”
***
Bayern.
How could one forget that name?
The former king of the Stein dynasty before the current Jaliar dynasty. Kasen von Bayern, was her grandfather. Dahlia, who had come to study in Valoh with Mikhail, had barely escaped with her life.
Kasen von Bayern was the true heir of the Stein dynasty, but King Konrad had ruthlessly eliminated the Stein lineage to continue with his own blood.
By chance or fate, he ascended to the throne by improper means and had to pass the throne to his son, Speyer von Konrad, after less than three years.
The very man who had eagerly and brutally ended the Konrad dynasty. The castle, which had been stained with blood, had somehow transformed itself as if to erase the memories of that day.
He had intended to go straight to the Bartzsch Kingdom from Valoh, but he couldn’t. All because of the letter Dahlia handed to him.
“Brother, you have to protect me here. I’m the last Bayern.”
Tears streamed down her cheeks, but she did not make a sound.
Sir Heinrich, listen.
You must never return to the Bartzsch Kingdom. You have to protect my granddaughter. You can’t let that child die at the hands of rebels. If that happens, the Stein lineage is truly extinguished.
When the time comes, an opportunity will arise. So, do not miss that chance and come back to plunge your sword into the heart of our enemy.
The words of King Bayern, her grandfather’s last wish.
While searching for those who had played key roles in the rebellion, he had come into contact with the current King Adrian. More precisely, it had been his mother, Speyer von Konrad’s mistress, Lady Luther, who had been in the forefront.
Mikhail rode in the carriage that headed towards the royal palace, pressing his hand to his eye.
“Bringing her back here was definitely unnecessary.”
He couldn’t help but think of Dahlia, who had smiled at him when he left.
Leaving her alone in a foreign land did not sit well with him, but he had no choice upon her insistence.
Perhaps there was another reason behind her haste.
In any case, he needed to take measures to ensure she avoided encountering Emilia as much as possible.
Upon arriving at the castle, Mikhail stepped out of the carriage, adjusting his attire.
“Your Excellency.”
“What about that woman?”
“I apologize. His Majesty has ordered me to step back. She is currently in the palace tea room.”
“Lead the way.”
At Mikhail’s command, Byne nodded. The two men made their way to the palace.
