The Wicked Wife's Dark History Keeps Coming Back To Haunt Her - Chapter 32
As soon as she appeared, all eyes of the people heading to the banquet hall turned to me.
‘…Don’t mind them, focus on what you need to do now.’
Could it be that the trauma she thought she had somewhat overcome through reincarnation has been triggered again?
Cold sweat ran down her back, her heart pounded, and it felt like her rationality was about to blur.
But she tried to gather her wits, recalling the horrors she witnessed that day.
There’s no time to worry about minor things right now.
If she were to save Marquis Saldersford, her grandfather might show leniency when her husband files for divorce.
So, I need to focus.
Her previously blurry pupils sharpened, and her rationality became clear.
“…I’ll go in quietly without announcing my entrance.”
Upon arriving in front of the banquet hall, Nina requested the attendant not to announce her name and entered quietly.
The first thing Nina checked was the problematic chandelier.
‘It seemed to be around there…’
She looked intently, furrowing her brow.
However, there was no apparent issue on the surface.
‘…Will people really believe me?’
Nina’s expression darkened.
‘Without any signs, they’re likely to dismiss my words…’
Later, it would be proven that she was right, but what’s the use if the accident has already happened?
‘It’s better to keep watching and speak up if something seems off.’
If she’d speak up now, not only will no one believe her, but they’ll also blame her for dampening the celebration.
Nina surveyed the room.
The first people she noticed were Duke Granvil and the Duchess.
“……”
And then Nina’s brother Neville, Marquis Saldersford, her husband, and Hozi.
These four were conversing with the Duke and Duchess of Granvil.
Neville Taylor.
The future heir of the Taylor family and her younger brother by two years.
As soon as Neville saw her, he turned away with a look of disgust.
His expression made her want to curse, but she felt nothing but fondness and affection.
Despite her growing bad reputation, it was today that her brother declared a complete break from her.
Even though he was like that now, he had always been a kind-hearted and gentle boy.
Even after she had first told their parents and grandfather of her decision to cut ties, he had tried to persuade her not to break their hearts.
Moreover, he learned the truth behind this marriage only after their grandfather’s downfall, yet he never truly abandoned her.
He worked tirelessly to revive the family but eventually succumbed to overwork and passed away…
Nina gave a bitter smile at the complex sorrow welling up inside her.
“Happy birthday, Your Grace.”
“…Yes, you came, good to see you.”
Duke Granvil greeted Nina with an awkward smile.
The people gathered here were like show-window friends—they disliked each other but pretended to be close for political reasons, and her appearance made the atmosphere even colder.
“…Duke Bayern said that you wouldn’t be coming, Madam, so there must have been a misunderstanding.”
When the Duchess of Granvil scoffed and spoke, Nina forced a tight smile.
“Yes, I mentioned there might be a delay due to family matters, but they must have assumed I wouldn’t come.”
As the Duchess subtly mocked her, Duke Granvil hugged his wife’s shoulder as if to stop her and smiled.
“Thanks for coming, even if it’s late.”
As expected, Duke Granvil was the only one who welcomed her.
Hozi, her husband’s aide, always had a smiling face, so it was hard to tell what he was thinking.
The Duchess, Ash, Marquis Saldersford, and Neville.
These five people smiled unpleasantly at her arrival.
Standing among them made her feel intimidated, but she forced herself to stay composed.
The reason she wanted to clear her husband’s resentment.
To save the people and family who suffered due to her misdeeds.
So, I must stay alert to prevent anyone from getting hurt today…
“I’ve given my congratulations, so I’ll take my leave. There’s an unwelcome face here.”
Neville left without even making eye contact.
“Take your time catching up. It’s been a while since you met.”
Her face heated up as her husband also quickly stepped back, as if he had been waiting for this.
Not only her brother but also her husband and his friend.
Their blatant disregard and departure made people glance at her with curious eyes.
“…My, did you see that? No one is acknowledging the lady.”
“At least they could greet her—this is quite the spectacle.”
“Seems the rumors are true…”
Nina clenched her teeth at the clearly audible remarks.
