The Ugly Wife of the Shady Duke - Chapter 45.2
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“Alright, should we go now, if everything’s finished?”
“Yes, of course. Since we finished earlier than expected, we can take our time and leisurely visit the greenhouse.”
Benjamin still had that smile on his face, and Grace couldn’t help but feel uneasy about it. She was constantly bothered by Benjamin’s cheerful expression.
“Why do you keep smiling like that?”
“Ah… Should I not smile? Then I won’t smile.”
In response to her question, Benjamin lightly covered his mouth with his hand. The corners of his mouth, which had barely lowered, went up again.
“Just smile, it’s fine.”
“Just because I’m happy, I suppose.”
“What makes you so happy?”
“I find it quite enjoyable to have conversations and receive questions from My Lady.”
Grace was left speechless by Benjamin’s answer. There was an undeniable affection in his voice.
“I couldn’t do this before. Of course, I understand that we’re in the midst of divorce probation… But still, thanks to that, I’ve been able to have this time. Should I call it a stroke of luck within misfortune?”
“…”
“And also, thanks to the wise advice you gave me today, we were able to reduce unnecessary waste of manpower and save time…”
Grace couldn’t provide any response.
The precise evidence had emerged, shedding light on the questions she had harbored until now.
Benjamin always directed a gaze full of affection toward Grace. But if that affection were genuine, there was no reason for him not to recognize that she was not ‘Grace’.
Even if the current Grace had inherited all of Grace’s memories and emotions, they were distinct individuals.
‘I am undoubtedly different from the original Grace, so why doesn’t he question this?’
Benjamin hadn’t hidden his doubts; he simply hadn’t noticed.
‘…Why?’
Grace’s heart began to beat quietly.
Grace was the only one who could resolve the concrete questions. Sharing this story with others would only lead to disbelief.
‘Moreover, it’s really strange that my husband doesn’t recognize the sudden change in me. At first, I thought it was natural since he showed no interest in me, but now…’
If someone were to ask how she had changed, she couldn’t say, “Um… my soul?”
Grace felt disheartened.
Regardless of what emotions Grace felt or what doubts she had, the carriage departed towards the greenhouse.
“From here to the greenhouse, owned by Marquis Charles, it’s a bit far, but we’ll arrive soon.”
“…”
When Grace fell silent after their previous conversation, Benjamin tilted his head slightly.
“Are you still feeling unwell? Would it be better to just return to the mansion?”
“…you keep saying it, but I’m really okay.”
Grace searched her memories. Although they were fuzzy, there were undoubtedly Grace’s memories in her mind.
Not only memories, but also emotions.
Perhaps she had just failed to recall it herself, but Grace wondered if the original Grace had ever behaved like her at some point in the past.
However, no matter how hard she tried to recall, she couldn’t find such a moment.
“As long as I don’t express my hardships, It means I’m fine. You don’t have to ask.”
To be honest, she felt a bit disheartened and very anxious.
The fact that she couldn’t tell anyone made her even more anxious.
In the end, Grace had no choice but to say she was fine.
“If things really aren’t okay, please let me know.”
Benjamin accepted Grace’s words and didn’t inquire further. There was always this distance between them.
Whenever Grace treated Benjamin with a sense of distance, he generally just accepted it.
“If I were to sense a subtle mood here, it would be selfish of me.”
In the first place, Grace herself had pushed him away. Even if Benjamin tried to approach her again, it was obvious that she would doubt his intentions. Despite that, there was a corner of her selfish heart that felt somewhat disappointed.
If human emotions had a clear form and could be shaped as desired, Grace might have cut off and erased all her fondness for Benjamin if it were possible.
‘If that were the case, I might not have even thought about making an effort.’
Even though doubts arose, the fact that she still liked him was enough to make her feel foolish.
Grace secretly glanced at Benjamin. He was no longer looking at her but gazing outside the carriage window.
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