If You Leave Without a Word - Chapter 52
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“Fortunately, Milady appears to be unharmed.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes, although her face seems a bit swollen, it appears to be a minor bruise. The bloodstains on her body are not hers.”
“Then why is she not coming to her senses?”
“It seems to be due to a temporary shock. Generally, when people experience a shock beyond their capacity to accept, they instinctively block out all external stimuli to protect themselves. It’s similar to the principle of a lamp flickering in an instant.”
While speaking, the doctor continuously observed Cain’s reaction. It was understandable that one couldn’t help but be shocked by the sight of the pale-faced woman lying in a disheveled state, whose clothes were stained with blood. He was called to the Marquis’ residence late at night.
At first, he couldn’t recognize who she was. Then, he recalled the news of the recent engagement of Marquis Vernat, and he suddenly realized that the injured Lady he saw just a month ago and this person were the same.
Although he didn’t know the Lady’s face, knowing that Marquis Vernat’s fiancée was Lady Kristin, he vaguely assumed that this woman must be Lady Kristin.
Cain waved his hand. The doctor, having completed his tasks, politely greeted and left the bedroom.
“The maid who was with her has also been treated. She had a wound at the back of her head, as if she was struck. It seems there was no assault beyond a single blow.”
Havel reported on Liana’s condition. There was no need to report on the maid’s condition to the master, but he came to report due to Cain’s words: “Since her Lady is concerned, ensure that the maid’s injuries are treated diligently.”
Cain nodded. However, his gaze was solely directed toward the pale-faced lady.
Feeling nostalgia emanating from his side, Havel blinked his eyes. The image of that time a month ago, when he returned to the Marquis’s residence to find Cain cradling the Lady who had suddenly been wounded, overlapped with the present.
The attendants of the Marquis’s residence, who had confidently assured that there would be no more danger to their Lady once she entered this place, exchanged uneasy glances.
Knock, knock, knock.
“Come in.”
“I’ve prepared hot water.”
They were going to wipe away the drying blood. Maids entered behind Izelle with water and cloth and greeted him..
The blood clinging to Agatha’s body was already incredibly irritating. The fact that the traces of that garbage-like scum were on Agatha was abhorrent.
“All of you, leave.”
“Yes, Your Excellency.”
Cain dismissed Havel and the other knights. Then, Izelle, instead of trying to undress Agatha, observed Cain’s expression. Just like the people who had just left, Cain was also a man.
“When Agatha wakes up, inform me immediately.”
“Yes. Understood, Master.”
He wanted nothing more than to keep Agatha by his side every moment. Even on a seemingly simple outing, such a change occurred. He wished he could stay by her side all day, but he had duties to attend to.
After instructing to clean Agatha thoroughly and raise the temperature in the room to prevent her body temperature from dropping, Cain left Agatha’s room.
“Commander.”
Ethan, who had been pacing outside the room, approached immediately. His face was a complex mix of anger, worry, and guilt. He felt a natural sense of guilt as he was responsible for protecting the Lady, and this incident happened.
“Fortunately, they say there are no injuries.”
“Oh, that’s a relief. And…”
Although the end of the sentence was vague, Cain knew what Ethan wanted to say.
John Calvino. How should I deal with that damned son of a bitch.
“I treated him to make sure he did not die. Unfortunately, the wounds inflicted do not pose a threat to his life.”
“That’s a shame.”
It would have been better if he had just died. Cain muttered as if chewing on the words.
⚜ ⚜ ⚜
Leden stirred again. It was exactly one month after the news of the engagement between Marquis Vernat and Lady Kristin had spread.
The name of the Royal Family rose to scandal. Those who had eagerly rushed to find out what the princess, who had lost her fianceé, would have done, were amused when they learned that the protagonist of the scandal was Grand Duchess Norfolk.
Why would Grand Duchess Norfolk and Marquis Vernat be involved? It was an unfamiliar combination, and on top of that, the Grand Duke and Duchess had no apparent connection with the Marquis.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out that County Calvino was the link between the seemingly unrelated Marquis and Grand Duchess.
Rumors spread that the Countess, who had tirelessly worked to gain the favor of the Empress, failed to push through the marriage of her son and Lady Kristin. Failing in her attempts, she turned to Grand Duchess Norfolk.
Everyone had thought that the Grand Duchess, who harbored subtle jealousy toward the Empress, would never accept the Countess who was the Empress’ person. However, contrary to people’s expectations, the Grand Duchess accepted the Countess.
People were astonished, wondering how significant the bribe must have been given to make such a thing possible.
As attention turned to the identity of the bribe, rumors began circulating. The social circles were in awe when the reason behind the Countess attaching herself to the Grand Duchess became known.
