I Never Wanted His Child - Chapter 53
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“Just leave.”
As she looked at the pill in her hand, she thought of Emilia.
‘Does she know?’
If she didn’t, this could be an opportunity to forever shatter the trust that was already fragile between them. The problem was why he didn’t use it and instead kept it in his jacket. If it was a hard-to-find medicine, shouldn’t it be used as soon as possible?
‘What is he hesitating for?’
Dahlia thought of her brother. His expression was always the same, even after their parents passed away and the royal family changed. A face with an inscrutable, unpleasant mood. However, people praised him for his handsome appearance.
Thanks to that, life in the Kingdom of Valoh was comfortable. Dahlia couldn’t officially take action, so a figure who could engage in external activities on her behalf was necessary, and her brother was a rich source for that.
Dahlia tapped the desk and stood up.
“If he has contraceptive pills but hasn’t used them, I’ll make sure he starts using them from now on.”
Dahlia didn’t want Emilia and her older brother to get closer. Unexpected variables could disrupt her plans.
“Brother is too weak-hearted.”
Dahlia carefully stored the pill in a small box, then added one or two sugar cubes to her tea and stirred it with a teaspoon.
* * *
Emilia sat in the garden, sipping her tea and reading the newspaper.
“…Relationship? Ha.”
She frowned at the nonsensical article.
She squeezed the newspaper so hard that it wrinkled and harshly tossed the crumpled paper onto the table.
It was clear that someone from the Duke’s residence was involved.
Emilia had many questions about the Duke, so she wanted to meet Dahlia. Even though it seemed like she disliked Emilia, she hadn’t shown it in front of her, so maybe through conversation, Emilia could find out the reason.
‘She must have seen me entering the garden.’
Now that Mikhail was not around, Emilia had to meet Dahlia. Of course, the conversation would likely reach the Duke’s ears, but the details of the discussion would remain unknown.
An hour had passed since she came to the garden, but Dahlia had not revealed herself.
‘I should give up today.’
It was soon time for the Duke, who had gone to the assembly, to return.
Thinking that Dahlia might not come out today, Emilia stood up. Suddenly, the scent of citrus grazed her nose.
“Dahlia?”
“….How did you know?”
Dahlia asked as she took off her hat.
“I just had a feeling. I was about to get up, thinking you wouldn’t come.”
“I was hesitating whether to listen to Brother’s words. But I was too late. But originally, I was a sister who didn’t listen well.”
Dahlia sat down with a big smile.
“But others might spread the news.”
Dahlia spoke as if she didn’t need to worry, sipping on the freshly poured tea.
“Brother said that if the news of me meeting my new sister reaches him, there will be consequences for everyone. So, it won’t be easy for them to speak out.”
For a moment, Dahlia’s expression froze coldly. She scanned the maids around.
“Is that so?”
“Yes of course.”
“As expected, you’re excellent. I like that.”
Dahlia smiled again, and as if something had come to her mind, her eyes twinkled.
“Oh, by the way, I have something to give to Sister.”
“To me?”
Dahlia pulled out a small box and pushed it towards Emilia, telling her to open it later.
“It might be something you need, sister.”
“Thank you.”
“Did Brother attend the assembly? How was the banquet compared to that?”
Emilia, recalling the banquet, finally managed to lift the corners of her mouth and answered, “It was nice.”
“Banquets are full of romance. Love is overflowing. It’s like Brother and Sister are flaunting their love to everyone.”
Dahlia traced the upper part of the teacup in circles and then met Emilia’s gaze.
“Does Sister like my brother? Enough to choose him despite knowing everything?”
Love? Emilia almost spat out a curse without realizing it.
Love between them? As if. Was Dahlia unaware of the world, only staying in the mansion?
Well, considering she just arrived here from somewhere else, it wasn’t strange that she didn’t know how things worked or how the two of them ended up getting married.
“Is there such a thing as love in noble marriages, apart from mutual understanding?”
“Well, that’s true. Even if you say you love someone, how far can you go if the conditions aren’t right? So, the gift I’m giving Sister will surely be necessary.”
“I’m curious.”
“It has to remain a secret from Brother.”
Dahlia smiled with a mischievous look. Emilia became curious about the gift she handed over.
‘A gift that even the Duke shouldn’t know about?’
Stroking the box with her hand, Emilia nodded.
“Can you take me to the next banquet too?”
“If he allows it, then yes.”
“I haven’t even had a proper debutante ball yet. So Brother probably won’t allow it.”
“I know, but I don’t have authority in the Duke’s residence.”
“Does anyone not know that? Hehe. Brother tends to be overly protective of me. I understand his feelings, but I also want to meet friends.”
‘Is that why he treats her well?’
