Violet couldn't escape the guilt that she had hurt Winter by speaking carelessly to him.
As Catherine said, it may be right for her to just get money and Winter to get his parents' love. Winter had been satisfied with the love he received from the Duke and Duchess of Blooming. But how dare she tell him that that love was fake?
Wanting to be given a title was ultimately her desire. She felt like she owed something to her husband, so she guessed she tried to take over the title to resolve that.
In the end, Violet went to the research center thinking she should go first, but unfortunately, she lost track of time with her husband. He must have heard that she was coming, but he may have left.
Fortunately, Pym, who was working there, ran over and welcomed Violet. Pym said as she walked around the lab.
"It's clear that the CEO's complexion is not very good these days. Is it just his complexion that's bad? Even if someone talks to him, he doesn't respond."
Violet nodded weakly. Pym patted her on the back and spoke in a cheerful voice to lighten the mood.
"Rather than that, I heard they will be experimenting with manned airships soon. The director was excitedly boasting that it was completed."
"Really? Even though the pilots lost their lives, was there anyone still on board?"
"Everything happens. They even said there were a lot of challengers this time. Apparently, research expenses have increased exponentially. Something like an emergency escape device has been strengthened... No matter what happens, the CEO will take care of it."
"Even though... Has it been decided now?"
"I think it was decided, but they didn't tell anyone, maybe for security reasons."
"Ah."
Strangely, Violet was very curious to know what kind of person would board a manned airship.
With what kind of mind do you go on that dangerous path? Do you feel like there is no point in dying considering the money you will return to your family? Or do you want to become the first manned airship?.
***
On the morning of the 19th. Violet looked down at the divorce papers.
The world was dark even though it was approaching 7 o'clock as if it was about to rain. Violet, who had not been able to eat or sleep for several days.
As she walked along with a feeling of despair and frustration, Lulu came running frantically from a distance holding an umbrella.
"Little Madame! It looks like it's going to rain, so take an umbrella!"
"Ah, thank you."
Violet smiled and took the umbrella. It was an umbrella with the Kanik logo on it that she had at home. This looked good, so she snooped around and Winter said she wanted something that wasn't that special, so he brought several of them.
Lulu asked as Violet hung the umbrella on her arm.
"Would you like to take a walk with me? It seems like you have a lot to worry about."
"Anyway, tomorrow is the day I'm supposed to write the divorce... I would be grateful if you could walk with me."
Turin, who followed Violet a few steps behind, seemed to have thought that Violet would approve, quickly handing the umbrella and saying.
"Little Madame. I'll prepare a big break last for you, so you must eat it! I feel bad because you've been skipping meals a lot lately."
"Thank you. I'll get hungry after going around, so I have to eat."
When Turin got excited by Violet's answer, Lulu said cheerfully.
"Oh my, how great it is that my husband has such high job satisfaction."
"That's right."
Then Turin spoke as if he had been waiting.
"Yes! You saw it at the Chiron Hotel. I prepared the food like this, but they only ordered the damn seafood platter!"
Lulu said as if she was sick of hearing those words over and over again.
"Because what people expect when they go to a beach resort hotel is seafood!"
"Yeah, but my hand can't reach anything! You can eat as many seafood platters as you like, even if you're not at a hotel!"
Turin spoke as if he never wanted to go back to the hotel and then left to prepare breakfast.
Free from the commotion, the two walked slowly through the flower-filled garden again. Violet said with a regretful face.
"If it rains, a lot of flowers will fall..."
"Wow, you've been really pretty these days. Yes?"
Violet nodded with a faint smile. Lulu asked.
"Are you very disturbed?"
"It's not comfortable anyway. Furthermore, I think I might have to go far away to avoid remarriage."
"You're leaving? Weren't you here even after the divorce?"
When Lulu asked with wide eyes, Violet answered in embarrassment.
"I feel like that's the only way to avoid remarriage."
"No! Also, where are you going? If you leave again this time, CEO, he will die!"
"To die. Don't say that. In the first place, he said he would prepare a place for me to run away to...."
"Is it because you don't know the CEO's personality? He's actually a person who doesn't say nice things. In the past, after the Little Lady left, the CEO..."
When Lulu remembered Lulu again, she was so overcome with tears that she couldn't continue her speech. As Violet comforted concern. Lulu continued.
"On the day my Little Lady left, that strong man fell on the road."
"... He's falling down?"
Violet stopped in her tracks.
Lulu's eyes widened as if she was surprised that Violet didn't know before.
"After the Little Lady left, he was so absorbed that he tried to go to the train station barefoot. When he found out that the Little Lady had left at the station... "
"..."
"He was unconscious all day and then woke up. Even so, I guess he continued to wait at this house in case she would come back. He built this big garden to show my Little Lady, but he couldn't show it to you, so he must have been upset."
Violet unconsciously shifted her gaze to a distant part of the garden. Winter is not Interested in gardens. This large garden would have been entirely for her.
"That moment will forever repeat in my dreams. Damn it, even if I lost all my money a hundred times, or my parents abandoned me a thousand times, it wouldn't be as terrible as that moment."
When Violet remembered Winter's face at the moment he said that she felt like crying. Violet took a deep breath and sounded determined as if she had made up her mind.
"I need to have a hearty breakfast. I have to eat and see my husband."
"Do you want to reconcile?"
"I'm going to try."
"Good thinking! You can't leave. I'm going to tell everyone at the mansion. Everyone will stop the Little Lady from going."
"I'll look for it. How not to leave. So I'm going to talk to my husband."
"Are you sure?"
Violet nodded.
They returned to the mansion and had breakfast prepared with special care by Turin. Turin had been worried that Violet had been sagging lately, so he had prepared a meal with all kinds of rare fruits.
Violet ate slowly on the balcony, taking in the view of the spring garden that would change dramatically after the rain.
Even though Violet didn't say anything, Jen did her best to decorate her. Still, she focused on making it seem like she didn't care too much, taking advantage of her mistakes last time. In particular, Jen's talent in braiding her soft hair like a garland and meticulously decorating it with silver string and a single jewel was amazing.
After that, Violet wore a light pink flowing dress like a spring flower for going out and a white lace bolero. When she wore slingback shoes similar to the color of the dress, she felt like she was going on a spring outing.
Jen, who was satisfied and took her hand away after much later than Violet's expected departure time, asked with a profound expression.
"I'm somewhat satisfied, how do you feel?"
"I'm a bit short on time, though."
"Did you run out of time?"
"Sure!"
Violet's last visit to the lab took four and a half hours, so compared to that, it was an instant. Violet couldn't stop thinking that sometimes Jen thought of her as a doll. Jen would spend an entire day decorating Violet if she had time.
Feeling pressured to praise Jen for doing a good job, she looked in the mirror and smiled sincerely.
"Oh my, how did you get your hair so pretty? You chose your clothes and shoes really well."
"I like it too."
When Violet nodded and picked up Kanik's umbrella, Jen quickly ran over and brought back a red umbrella with passionate lace.
"Wear this just for today."
"I'll stand out even in the rain."
"The Little Lady stands out even at night."
After saying that, Jen was so anxious to show off that she made a show of interest for people to look at her Little Lady as they passed by in the hallway. And she was flattered and enjoyed everyone's admiration. It was meant to be a difficult story, but after decorating it freshly, Violet felt much lighter.
Her mind was firm. She was thinking of telling her poor first love. He said she took away his sleep and his faith in his parents. So he might not even want to look at her now. Still, Violet was originally a sincere person and someone who did not enjoy running away from what was right in front of her.
She was now planning to suggest to her husband what she believed was the best way to resolve the matter.
***
For the past few days, Winter has been sitting in his office chair, lacking the will and strength to die.
Everything felt terrible when he thought that the people he had believed to be his family until now were no different from him before he was twelve when he was exploited and missed by others.
Be thought that if they fed him properly and put him to sleep, that was love. If not, doesn't that mean he's never received or given love?
After writing a new will with the lawyer, the lawyer stood up and spoke with concern.
"No matter what, it's not right for you to hand over the territory that the Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Blooming, are using... to the Princess... It seems like this behavior greatly irritates you two."
"So what? They say I don't want to give them a penny."
Winter pushed his armchair all the way back.
While he was revising his will while swearing, the door to his office burst open. It was Winter's father, James Blooming.
When he visited Winter, it was always with someone else. His friend was trying to start a business, so he asked if Winter could help him. After the bean pod came off, Winter began to see it in his eyes.
When Winter motioned to the lawyer to leave, he quickly organized the documents, put them in his bag, and left.
James said soothingly.
"They said you were revising the will."
"It looks like my father's ears are here."
"Son."
James said gently as he sat down where the lawyer had been sitting.
"No matter what your mother says, to me, you are my biological son."
"Why not to my mother?"
"Of course your mother loves you, but honestly, there is a part of her that is reluctant to pass on the family name."
Winter never really wanted it, but he wondered if he was so anxious about it.
Or maybe his wife asked him to?
While Winter's frown narrowed, James took a deep breath and spoke.
"So, let's try to convince your mother with me, Winter."
Winter decided to use a method he often uses to confirm his suspicions.
"For some reason, it seemed like my mother had been fighting with my wife over titles a few days ago."
It was just a matter of pretending to know the uncertain facts.
Ohh Violet, your overflowing kindness is wasted on a rough man like him. He doesn't deserve you! He pisses me off.
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