IELNDMH - Chapter 110 < I Have To Go Back To Rebecca >
I Ended Up Living Up Next Door With My Ex-Husband
The morning when Bianca and Lobelia's first class begins.
I arrived in Bianca's study in advance.
I had already made plans to attend the first class, but I wanted to spend some alone time with Bianca before that.
As I entered the Princess's study, Bianca greeted me with sparkling eyes in front of the open door.
“Your Highness! Why did you come so early? Do you really miss me so much?”
The child's round eyes said, 'Please say yes.'
Seeing that she was struggling to catch her breath, it seemed like she ran to the door a month after hearing the news of my arrival.
“Yes, that’s right.”
“I also heard that Your Highness was coming to observe today, so I was hoping that class would start quickly. I want to see Your Highness quickly!”
Bianca's white cheeks rose brightly as she burst into laughter.
“I heard that High Priest Diat is returning to the capital today? I thought the High Priest directly told His Highness the Grand Duke last night that he would return to the capital this afternoon.”
“High Priest Diat said that himself?”
Bianca nodded her head vigorously.
“Yes, they said so!”
So now I can spend the rest of my time with Cedric as much as I want?
The anticipation rose like bread dough in a hot oven, but it quickly subsided and died down.
It was because I was reminded of the incredible whim of High Priest Diat.
There were once or twice that he announced his intention to return and then relented.
Sometimes he would change his mind immediately after a few hours, and other times he would leave in a carriage and then come back and stay a few days longer.
As if he were testing my relationship with Cedric in different ways.
“Then he might declare that he won't go back again. How can we dare to fathom the deep meaning of the Pope's representative...”
The words, half complaint, and half sarcasm flowed out like a sigh.
At that point, I understood why Cedric didn't bother to tell me the news.
I'll be disappointed if High Priest Diat acts capriciously again and doesn't return.
'Ugh, let's not get our hopes up.'
The moment when you shake your head because of the anticipation that is slowly building up even though you promise to do so.
The doorkeeper quietly entered the study and opened his mouth.
“Your Highness, Princess... Lobelia has arrived.”
I checked the clock and realized it was about 10 minutes before class started.
“Time flies so fast today...”
In the original, Bianca followed Lobelia as if she were her mother bird.
As if following me now.
Lobelia also loved the cute Bianca very much, and the two were best friends who liked each other so much that they didn't know what to do.
It was time for such precious best friends to finally face each other, but for some reason, the words of permission did not come out easily.
“...Let Lobelia come in.”
Then, the moment I finally uttered those words, my heart began to sink into an infinitely depressed state.
Meanwhile, inside the Twins Grand Duke's office.
The two men with the guest table in the middle just savored their share of tea and were silent for a while.
That silence was very familiar to Cedric and High Priest Diat.
The only different thing was that the air around it was 'just a little' less heavy than usual.
The reason was that today was a historic day when both of them regained their freedom.
“Seeing as you came down with your luggage, it looks like you are really heading back to the capital. I thought you would change your mind again and say you would stay longer.”
Cedric said, putting down his teacup.
High Priest Diat conveyed his intention to Cedric last evening.
As soon as the sun rises, he will return to the Vatican in the capital with his successor.
Cedric immediately accepted his wishes, but listening to what he said now, it seemed like he didn't really believe it.
“It can’t be. Now that I have delivered the Pope’s blessing to various parts of the North, I must return to my original position.”
High Priest Diat did not get angry and answered calmly.
Cedric's sarcasm, which would normally have been annoying, didn't seem unpleasant today.
That was the reason why it was a day.
He has been staying in the north to keep an eye on the Twins' Grand Duke and his wife.
Of course, it was something he volunteered to do, but that didn't mean he was willing to leave the capital where he was born and raised and stay in an unfamiliar area for a long time.
Even more so, if that place was the castle of the Grand Duke of the Twins, whom he regarded as his enemy.
Living in Cedric's castle, which was like a tiger's den, was no different from hardship for High Priest Diat.
However, because Cedric and Rebecca were still suspected, he couldn't leave for the capital, which made it even more deadly.
'Yes, it was a terrible time.'
He shook his head as if recalling his past time at Twins Castle.
But even for a moment, a subtle smile appeared at the end of High Priest Diat's lips.
Last night, when the masquerade ball was held, he finally had no choice but to admit it.
That the romantic relationship between the Grand Duke and his wife was simply a result of my illusions.
'The Grand Duke of Twins eventually lost his temper and even broke the champagne glass the Grand Duchess was holding. Is there any need to worry anymore?'
That night, even thinking about the look in Cedric's eyes as he roughly knocked away the champagne glass Rebecca was holding, gave him goosebumps.
Although their relationship was a little better than before, it seemed like they had just avoided the worst.
Moreover, there are only a few days left until the divorce is announced.
It was very unlikely that affection, which had not existed for over 5 years, would blossom during that time.
'That means I don't have to stay here much longer.'
He can finally leave Twins Castle, which feels like a devil's den.
It was a time when he felt at ease again.
“A carriage has been prepared for the High Priest. We also loaded all the luggage.”
The aide who returned to the office reported the situation outside.
Then Cedric and High Priest Diat jumped up from their seats without anyone saying anything first.
Both of them looked like they wanted to break up right away, but they still looked at each other as if they were trying to maintain the last courtesy.
“I guess I’ll just have to go. Thank you so much, Your Highness.”
“Go carefully.”
“This is the place to meet you, so there is no need to go far.”
“Oh, I can’t help it if you want.”
The two men even squeezed out the kindness they had when they were infants and exchanged pretense with each other.
And with that final greeting, High Priest Diat finally left the office.
Click-.
As soon as the door closed, Cedric sat down on the soft sofa and loosened his tie.
A long breath flowed from his lips.
Finally, High Priest Diat left.
When he realized that, he felt like he could breathe again.
For a moment he was out of breath as if he were breathing cool air for the first time in his life, and then his eyes turned to his aide.
“What about Rebecca?”
Those were the first words from Cedric.
As soon as High Priest Diat disappeared, the questions that came pouring out in a flood of questions made the aide look dumbfounded.
“...Yes?"
“I asked where Rebecca was now.”
Cedric asked, ready to head to wherever that place was at any moment.
“Ah, Her Highness must be in the Princess’s study right now. Today is the new tutor's first class, so she'll be attending..."
The aide’s words could not continue from there.
“I have to go see Rebecca.”
It was Cedric's fault who got up from his seat.
The aide's eyes widened as he saw him leaving the office straight away.
“Your Highness, today’s work is not yet finished...!”
The aide was desperate because sending Cedric now would mean winning three consecutive nights of overtime.
But there was no way that voice could be heard by Cedric, who was so excited about meeting Rebecca.
Cedric had already run out to find his lover, and the aide was suddenly abandoned.
He stared blankly at the closed door for a moment.
Soon, a helpless laugh like that of a crazy person leaked out of the aide's mouth.
"Ha ha ha... Fortunately, His Highness the Grand Duke has no important prior appointment today. As for the rest of the work, I guess we can work through the night alone to solve it, haha...”
“But aide, the work will be over soon when His Highness returns anyway, so why bother working overtime....”
“He’s not coming back.”
"Yes?"
At his subordinate's question, a teardrop ran down the smiling aide's cheek.
Those were the tears of someone who anticipated working overtime.
“You fool, His Highness is not coming back to us today...”
I arrived in Bianca's study in advance.
I had already made plans to attend the first class, but I wanted to spend some alone time with Bianca before that.
As I entered the Princess's study, Bianca greeted me with sparkling eyes in front of the open door.
“Your Highness! Why did you come so early? Do you really miss me so much?”
The child's round eyes said, 'Please say yes.'
Seeing that she was struggling to catch her breath, it seemed like she ran to the door a month after hearing the news of my arrival.
“Yes, that’s right.”
“I also heard that Your Highness was coming to observe today, so I was hoping that class would start quickly. I want to see Your Highness quickly!”
Bianca's white cheeks rose brightly as she burst into laughter.
I found the child so cute that I held her tightly in my arms as usual.
"Hmm? I think Bianca has grown a lot.”
It was new, but it really felt that way.
Bianca's nanny seemed to have heard me talking to myself and came closer with a proud smile.
“She’s grown a lot since she just came back upstate,”
"Hmm? I think Bianca has grown a lot.”
It was new, but it really felt that way.
Bianca's nanny seemed to have heard me talking to myself and came closer with a proud smile.
“She’s grown a lot since she just came back upstate,”
In the capital, the nanny was so worried because she wasn't growing taller or gaining weight...
“It seems like she feels at ease now that she’s back in her family’s arms, and she’s growing up quickly.”
Then Bianca, who was in my arms, lifted her head and looked up at me.
“Hehe, my nanny is right. Living happily with His Highness the Grand Duke and Youe Highness the Grand Duchess in the North seems to have whetted my appetite! So, grow taller faster than before!”
I can't believe the past six months with me have been so happy.
Although I was grateful to Bianca for opening her heart to me, I suddenly felt sad that I would not be able to see the child grow every day for the time being.
I wondered,
Then Bianca, who was in my arms, lifted her head and looked up at me.
“Hehe, my nanny is right. Living happily with His Highness the Grand Duke and Youe Highness the Grand Duchess in the North seems to have whetted my appetite! So, grow taller faster than before!”
I can't believe the past six months with me have been so happy.
Although I was grateful to Bianca for opening her heart to me, I suddenly felt sad that I would not be able to see the child grow every day for the time being.
I wondered,
'Will this child be able to accept the fact that Cedric and I are divorcing...?'
Bianca, who had no way of knowing my confused feelings, smiled even brighter.
Her pure smile made my heart ache even more.
But I had no choice but to respond with a smile, pretending like nothing was wrong.
“...Today is your first class with a new teacher. How are you feeling, Bianca? Aren’t you nervous?”
As I asked, taking Bianca's hand and leading her to the sofa, the child jumped up and down on her little feet.
“Actually, I thought I might be a little nervous, but I thought Your Highness was by my side, so I'm okay!”
“I’ll be sitting here on the couch. Bianca and Lobelia will be studying far away, at their desks.”
While I continued speaking, I picked up Bianca and placed her on the sofa.
Then the child playfully crossed her plump legs wearing tights and smiled brightly.
“Hehe, still.”
As I naturally sat down next to Bianca, the nanny prepared some warm tea and placed it on the table.
"Oh right! Your Highness heard the news, right? He's really leaving now...”
“Leaving? Who?"
When I raised the teacup and asked, Bianca tilted her head in confusion.
"Uh? Didn’t His Highness deliver it to you yesterday?”
“No, I didn’t hear anything.”
Let alone the news, there has been no interaction with Cedric since yesterday until now.
Even though I knew it was because of High Priest Diat, my lower lip was slightly swollen due to my inner sadness.
Bianca, who had no way of knowing my confused feelings, smiled even brighter.
Her pure smile made my heart ache even more.
But I had no choice but to respond with a smile, pretending like nothing was wrong.
“...Today is your first class with a new teacher. How are you feeling, Bianca? Aren’t you nervous?”
As I asked, taking Bianca's hand and leading her to the sofa, the child jumped up and down on her little feet.
“Actually, I thought I might be a little nervous, but I thought Your Highness was by my side, so I'm okay!”
“I’ll be sitting here on the couch. Bianca and Lobelia will be studying far away, at their desks.”
While I continued speaking, I picked up Bianca and placed her on the sofa.
Then the child playfully crossed her plump legs wearing tights and smiled brightly.
“Hehe, still.”
As I naturally sat down next to Bianca, the nanny prepared some warm tea and placed it on the table.
"Oh right! Your Highness heard the news, right? He's really leaving now...”
“Leaving? Who?"
When I raised the teacup and asked, Bianca tilted her head in confusion.
"Uh? Didn’t His Highness deliver it to you yesterday?”
“No, I didn’t hear anything.”
Let alone the news, there has been no interaction with Cedric since yesterday until now.
Even though I knew it was because of High Priest Diat, my lower lip was slightly swollen due to my inner sadness.
“I heard that High Priest Diat is returning to the capital today? I thought the High Priest directly told His Highness the Grand Duke last night that he would return to the capital this afternoon.”
“High Priest Diat said that himself?”
Bianca nodded her head vigorously.
“Yes, they said so!”
So now I can spend the rest of my time with Cedric as much as I want?
The anticipation rose like bread dough in a hot oven, but it quickly subsided and died down.
It was because I was reminded of the incredible whim of High Priest Diat.
There were once or twice that he announced his intention to return and then relented.
Sometimes he would change his mind immediately after a few hours, and other times he would leave in a carriage and then come back and stay a few days longer.
As if he were testing my relationship with Cedric in different ways.
“Then he might declare that he won't go back again. How can we dare to fathom the deep meaning of the Pope's representative...”
The words, half complaint, and half sarcasm flowed out like a sigh.
At that point, I understood why Cedric didn't bother to tell me the news.
I'll be disappointed if High Priest Diat acts capriciously again and doesn't return.
'Ugh, let's not get our hopes up.'
The moment when you shake your head because of the anticipation that is slowly building up even though you promise to do so.
The doorkeeper quietly entered the study and opened his mouth.
“Your Highness, Princess... Lobelia has arrived.”
I checked the clock and realized it was about 10 minutes before class started.
“Time flies so fast today...”
In the original, Bianca followed Lobelia as if she were her mother bird.
As if following me now.
Lobelia also loved the cute Bianca very much, and the two were best friends who liked each other so much that they didn't know what to do.
It was time for such precious best friends to finally face each other, but for some reason, the words of permission did not come out easily.
“...Let Lobelia come in.”
Then, the moment I finally uttered those words, my heart began to sink into an infinitely depressed state.
***
Meanwhile, inside the Twins Grand Duke's office.
The two men with the guest table in the middle just savored their share of tea and were silent for a while.
That silence was very familiar to Cedric and High Priest Diat.
The only different thing was that the air around it was 'just a little' less heavy than usual.
The reason was that today was a historic day when both of them regained their freedom.
“Seeing as you came down with your luggage, it looks like you are really heading back to the capital. I thought you would change your mind again and say you would stay longer.”
Cedric said, putting down his teacup.
High Priest Diat conveyed his intention to Cedric last evening.
As soon as the sun rises, he will return to the Vatican in the capital with his successor.
Cedric immediately accepted his wishes, but listening to what he said now, it seemed like he didn't really believe it.
“It can’t be. Now that I have delivered the Pope’s blessing to various parts of the North, I must return to my original position.”
High Priest Diat did not get angry and answered calmly.
Cedric's sarcasm, which would normally have been annoying, didn't seem unpleasant today.
That was the reason why it was a day.
He has been staying in the north to keep an eye on the Twins' Grand Duke and his wife.
Of course, it was something he volunteered to do, but that didn't mean he was willing to leave the capital where he was born and raised and stay in an unfamiliar area for a long time.
Even more so, if that place was the castle of the Grand Duke of the Twins, whom he regarded as his enemy.
Living in Cedric's castle, which was like a tiger's den, was no different from hardship for High Priest Diat.
However, because Cedric and Rebecca were still suspected, he couldn't leave for the capital, which made it even more deadly.
'Yes, it was a terrible time.'
He shook his head as if recalling his past time at Twins Castle.
But even for a moment, a subtle smile appeared at the end of High Priest Diat's lips.
Last night, when the masquerade ball was held, he finally had no choice but to admit it.
That the romantic relationship between the Grand Duke and his wife was simply a result of my illusions.
'The Grand Duke of Twins eventually lost his temper and even broke the champagne glass the Grand Duchess was holding. Is there any need to worry anymore?'
That night, even thinking about the look in Cedric's eyes as he roughly knocked away the champagne glass Rebecca was holding, gave him goosebumps.
Although their relationship was a little better than before, it seemed like they had just avoided the worst.
Moreover, there are only a few days left until the divorce is announced.
It was very unlikely that affection, which had not existed for over 5 years, would blossom during that time.
'That means I don't have to stay here much longer.'
He can finally leave Twins Castle, which feels like a devil's den.
It was a time when he felt at ease again.
“A carriage has been prepared for the High Priest. We also loaded all the luggage.”
The aide who returned to the office reported the situation outside.
Then Cedric and High Priest Diat jumped up from their seats without anyone saying anything first.
Both of them looked like they wanted to break up right away, but they still looked at each other as if they were trying to maintain the last courtesy.
“I guess I’ll just have to go. Thank you so much, Your Highness.”
“Go carefully.”
“This is the place to meet you, so there is no need to go far.”
“Oh, I can’t help it if you want.”
The two men even squeezed out the kindness they had when they were infants and exchanged pretense with each other.
And with that final greeting, High Priest Diat finally left the office.
Click-.
As soon as the door closed, Cedric sat down on the soft sofa and loosened his tie.
A long breath flowed from his lips.
Finally, High Priest Diat left.
When he realized that, he felt like he could breathe again.
For a moment he was out of breath as if he were breathing cool air for the first time in his life, and then his eyes turned to his aide.
“What about Rebecca?”
Those were the first words from Cedric.
As soon as High Priest Diat disappeared, the questions that came pouring out in a flood of questions made the aide look dumbfounded.
“...Yes?"
“I asked where Rebecca was now.”
Cedric asked, ready to head to wherever that place was at any moment.
“Ah, Her Highness must be in the Princess’s study right now. Today is the new tutor's first class, so she'll be attending..."
The aide’s words could not continue from there.
“I have to go see Rebecca.”
It was Cedric's fault who got up from his seat.
The aide's eyes widened as he saw him leaving the office straight away.
“Your Highness, today’s work is not yet finished...!”
The aide was desperate because sending Cedric now would mean winning three consecutive nights of overtime.
But there was no way that voice could be heard by Cedric, who was so excited about meeting Rebecca.
Cedric had already run out to find his lover, and the aide was suddenly abandoned.
He stared blankly at the closed door for a moment.
Soon, a helpless laugh like that of a crazy person leaked out of the aide's mouth.
"Ha ha ha... Fortunately, His Highness the Grand Duke has no important prior appointment today. As for the rest of the work, I guess we can work through the night alone to solve it, haha...”
“But aide, the work will be over soon when His Highness returns anyway, so why bother working overtime....”
“He’s not coming back.”
"Yes?"
At his subordinate's question, a teardrop ran down the smiling aide's cheek.
Those were the tears of someone who anticipated working overtime.
“You fool, His Highness is not coming back to us today...”
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