I Never Wanted His Child - Chapter 24
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“For the sake of the family, we must uphold propriety in public.”
“In the end, it will also have a negative impact on you. Unfavorable rumors spread quickly, don’t they?”
Particularly when the regime established by rebellion wasn’t stable, it was necessary to be even more cautious.
He had something to do. Mikhail’s gaze narrowed at Kartho’s tone that seemed to question the reasons.
“Are you going to criticize me?”
“How could I dare? It’s just my humble opinion. There must be reasons for the king’s actions.”
“He seems to be showing interest in that woman. I wonder how Lady Luther would react if she found out. Creating unnecessary unrest wouldn’t be wise.”
“It seems best not to create unnecessary unrest.”
“Seems like the butler thinks there might be more problems ahead.”
“To be honest… yes.”
“I think the same.”
That’s why he hadn’t intervened in this matter. He had to understand the situation himself and determine what actions would be beneficial in the future. He had no intention of intervening in whatever happened to her in the future.
“I probably don’t need to tell you what that woman means to me. I’ll keep her by my side until I thrust a dagger into the heart of Duke Loren and undo everything.”
“Understood,” Kartho said, stepping back.
Mikhail dealt with only the important documents before attempting to rise from his seat.
“Your,, Your Grace.”
A trembling voice came from beyond the door. As Kartho opened it, they saw Finn standing there, wearing a contemplative expression.
“What brings you here at this hour?”
Finn was the exclusive maid assigned to Dahlia. He had ordered her not to leave her side, but here she was, coming alone. When Kartho asked Finn, she stuttered as she spoke, “Dahlia is going to meet the Madam right now.”
Kartho sighed, placing his hand on his forehead.
“It seems like no one can stop her except the Duke.”
“I must have told you not to let her meet her.”
Despite providing a separate residence, it seemed like she had gone to meet the woman regardless.
“I’m, I’m sorry! She wouldn’t listen no matter how much I tried to stop her…”
Seeing the maid’s flushed cheeks, it was evident that Dahlia had acted on her own. Mikhail stood up from his seat.
“Butler.”
“Don’t worry. I’ll take care of it.”
“Yo, Your Grace?”
Finn trembled as if she knew the impending situation. She appeared anxious.
“Don’t worry. I won’t kill her.”
It was difficult to send someone who knew about Dahlia outside the mansion. However, leaving her without any punishment was also not an option. It would be better to send her to the head lady-in-waiting Ellyn, who would take care of her.
“I will go to Ellyn.”
“Lady, Lady Ellyn is also with her!”
Kartho’s face stiffened at Finn’s words. What reason could there be for the head lady-in-waiting to be with her?
Mikhail brushed off his hair at Finn’s words and left the study.
“It seems like Dahlia’s bad habit came out.”
Upon reaching Emilia’s space on the opposite side of the second floor, Mikhail found the empty corridor. Only the sound of his footsteps echoed through the corridor. He quickly scanned the corridor but couldn’t spot any of Emilia’s maids.
As Mikhail reached the door, he heard sharp friction from inside.
Slash! Slash!
The hand gripping the doorknob seemed a little frantic. Eventually, when the door opened, Mikhail saw a woman lifting her skirt and being whipped.
“This is how insolent maids are dealt with. Sometimes, a whip is more effective than words.”
Dahlia, with a teacup in hand, elegantly sipped her tea and smiled.
Blood was flowing down the calf, but Dahlia did not stop her actions.
“You still have ten more, must I spend my precious time punishing that child, huh?”
At Dahlia’s urging, Ellyn raised her whip.
Slash!
Once again, a harsh sound filled the room.
“Sob. Stop.”
The one shedding tears without making a proper sound was Emilia’s maid, Leri. Mikhail’s red eyes shifted away from Leri.
Emilia sat on the sofa, seemingly indifferent and not making any movements, silently observing.
While her expression seemed calm as if she was trying not to waver, her green eyes trembled slightly, unable to hide her emotions.
It was clear that the maid offended Dahlia, but it was probably due to Dahlia’s commands.
Mikhail clenched his jaw, closed and opened his eyes, then called her name.
“Dahlia.”
Only then did Ellyn’s hand stop. She clasped her hands and bowed her head. Her hand was also in a mess, indicating how much she had hit.
Dahlia looked up at Mikhail without any signs of surprise.
“Oh, Brother, welcome. I had something to tell you. The education of the duke’s maids is in a complete mess.”
Though she wore a veil on her face, her upturned lips were unmistakable.
