I Never Wanted His Child - Chapter 56
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“If you don’t attend, they’ll find out soon because the seats are assigned. Ignoring the invitation might not be a good idea for anyone.”
“I’d rather go with Miss.”
“Dahlia can’t go.”
“…Then can I pretend to be sick?”
“A person who is sick would attend Count Ablio’s party?”
There was no way out. Emilia didn’t dislike the opera; in fact, she enjoyed art and literature. It was just frustrating to be forced to go with the worst possible companion.
“I didn’t think there was a choice.”
Her appetite disappeared.
She lost words in the face of his attitude, as if it were all so obvious. His statements consistently exceeded expectations, leaving her stunned.
How could someone be so consistently unfortunate?
Emilia lightly smiled, sipping the red wine.
“I doubt that.”
“Let’s wrap up the meal. I’ll leave first. It seems like I lost my appetite because of someone.”
“You have a delicate stomach.”
“Yes, it’s hard for me to eat with people I don’t like.”
Emilia got up from her seat.
“It seems the etiquette teacher in the Loren family wasn’t excellent.”
Dahlia spoke as she popped a piece of meat in her mouth.
“It seems like Sister needs to relearn how to hide emotions. It can’t be easy for Brother.”
“Maybe you both learned from the same person. You’re quite similar.”
It must be difficult to be equally unfortunate. Every time he spoke, it seemed to poke at people’s feelings. She didn’t want to stay here any longer and quickly left the dining room.
* * *
“Madam, are you okay?”
“I think something might have been added to it.”
Dell rolled her eyes as she watched Emilia who continued to vomit despite several attempts without improvement.
“Shall I call the doctor?”
“It’s okay. I should be fine in a bit.”
However, even after taking a digestive medicine, it was of no use.
“Your complexion doesn’t look good at all. This might turn into a big problem…”
Well, that wouldn’t be too bad.
Emilia smiled slightly at Dell.
“Madam, you don’t want to attend the party, do you?”
“If Dell thinks so, others probably see it the same way.”
“I’d rather you not go if you’re feeling like this.”
Haha. Emilia chuckled as she sipped on warm tea. Feeling uncomfortable and bitter, she placed a warm cloth on her stomach.
The room, once cold after lighting the fireplace to counter the chilly weather, now felt warm. Dell was sweating, but she didn’t show it.
“I have to go to the opera even though I really don’t want to.”
“This is a first time for the Duke to go to the opera. In fact, he has never done anything other than work.”
“That’s typical.”
“In fact, even the servants are probably thinking the same. The Duke is so perfect.”
“Really. Dell, be careful too. Don’t listen to the annex maid’s requests.”
“Ah… Today, one of the maids in the main house was punished and expelled for making such a request.”
“He has already caught the rat.”
“What?”
“Never mind. Talking to you seems to have eased my stomach a bit.”
“The effect of the medicine is probably kicking in. Please get some rest.”
Dell pulled up the blanket, wiping away the cold sweat Emilia had shed with a handkerchief.
“Madam, you need to stay healthy.”
Emilia smiled at her words.
* * *
Fortunately, after a good night’s sleep, Emilia felt much better when she woke up.
It turned out that the day before the party was also the opera performance day. Emilia finished dressing up and looked in the mirror.
She gathered her braided hair back into an updo, inserting pearl pins here and there to make it elegant without being too extravagant. The simple green dress with gold embroidery looked charming.
She put on long satin gloves and didn’t forget to carry a fan.
“Today’s weather is nice, so it might be good to bring a parasol.”
“We’ll pass through Epfora Park on the way, so we’ll walk.”
“It’s a bit cramped and complex for a carriage to navigate.”
Epfora Park had hidden spaces where lovers often frequented. Additionally, the narrow paths made it suitable for walking.
Along the long lake, boats sometimes floated around on sunny days.
“If Marquis Kerren sent an opera invitation, it must be the Chatelet Theater without a doubt.”
“Do you like opera?”
“I simply admire it. How could I not watch an opera? I would just go to a small theater and watch amateur actors.”
“I’ll tell you all about it when I get back.”
“Really?”
“Yes, if my impressions are enough.”
“Listening to it will make me happy. Even enjoying the performance of amateurs was delightful, but if it’s professional actors, Madam will surely fall deeply in love with the charm of opera, don’t you think?”
“Dell, you really seem to love opera.”
“Moreover, the most famous actor in Bartsch, Clouet, is playing the female lead this season!”
Dell spoke enthusiastically about opera, sharing details of her deep interest. Emilia listened quietly to Dell’s stories.
“It’s a performance based on the story of Romeo and Juliet. It will be truly magnificent.”
‘Of all the things…’
Although It was a masterpiece, she didn’t feel pleased.
‘Somehow, the intention behind giving the invitation doesn’t seem so pure.’
