CH 16

“Have you finished eating?”

“Ah. I ate enough”

“Me too. I think I ate a lot.”

Unknowingly, I became dull.

One of the saddest things about leaving this place was that I would never eat this dish again.

The chef at the Duke mansion was really good at cooking. He delighted the palate with gourmet dishes that I had never tried in my previous life.

To never eat it again. It’s sad in many ways.

But I didn’t intend to be a full-bodied pig.

I’d rather be hungry. Than to die here!

So, I ate a lot, really, to enjoy the last meal.

I patted my chubby belly and glanced at Cesare’s plate.

There was still food left on Cesare’s plate, probably because he had no appetite.

“Cesare, aren’t you going to eat that?”

“… Would you like to eat it?”

“Yes!”

I nodded my head broadly. Even in a crowd, I will put it in my stomach.

fufu.

With a hum, I took another bite of the sandwich, which is a fantastic harmony of crunchy lettuce, sour tomato and sauce, and savory and light meat.

It’s really good.

*****

Cesare pondered Daphne’s words throughout the meal.

‘That person must become an eunuch.’

‘Let me know that if he goes around like that, I will get him a big nose injury…’

Cesare’s head rang. Daphne’s eyes were burning with anger when she said those words, and I feel creepy for an instant.

Cesare had a lot of thoughts because of Daphne’s words. Perhaps one of the reasons Daphne avoided Cesare and was disappointed with him was that he doubted her affair.

So Cesare was looking back on the past.

Cesare often stayed out.

It wasn’t for any other reason, it was an unavoidable overnight stay for business.

Cesare was running a large brewery that not only ruled the estate, but also handled high-quality Western liquor. That was the specialty of the Cesare estate.

It is true that he has been busy since marriage as he exported that high-quality Western liquor this time and delivered it to the royal family of another country.

So, as I traveled a long way, I often stayed out for a night… So the time Daphne was alone was quite long.

‘Is that why you did that?’

That was enough to make Daphne feel lonely and sad. In addition, it could have inflated misunderstandings about Cesare.

Cesare sighed.

I don’t know where it got twisted. Because of Cesare’s personality, he doesn’t know where and what he did, so it’s like that.

Even though I thought we could clear up the misunderstanding now, I feel a little embarrassed.

Cesare saw Daphne eating the sandwich with a happy face.

I’ve heard reports that the amount Daphne is eating has increased over the past few days. It was strange because Daphne had so much news, but that wasn’t a bad thing. Because I often thought that Daphne was very thin.

“Would you like to eat more?”

When I first heard the news, I thought that Daphne might be sick. If a person suddenly changes, there must be a reason.

However, the doctor said that Daphne had no pain. It might just be because her heart is empty, so I have to keep an eye on it.

“Ugh… no. I can’t eat any more.”

It was disturbing to think that loneliness might be filled with food. I think it was Cesare himself who made Daphne like that.

*****

After dinner, we went for a light walk. Then I returned to the mat and was reading a book with Cesare. Nothing was coming into my mind.

Unfortunately, Cesare didn’t seem to want to return from here quickly.

Aren’t you busy? You can leave me alone.

I didn’t want to ruin the last image like this though.

Everyone is dozing off in the drowsy afternoon sun after lunch, so now is the best time.

“Cesare.”

I grabbed my stomach.

“Daphne?”

“My stomach hurts…”

He looked at me with full sincerity.

“Your stomach hurts?”

I nodded my head in pain.

“Should I call the doctor?”

Cesare jumped to his feet. He had a face that looked like he was going to carry me and run to the doctor.

I quickly grabbed Cesare.

“It’s not like that…”

I looked around and blushed in embarrassment. Among the women who appear in Ropan, there is no woman holding her husband and saying things like this… 

“I must have eaten too much.”

“What?”

“I-I want to go to the bathroom… ugh.”

“Wake up. I’ll take you to the bathroom now.”

“No!”

What a big deal he’s talking about!

Of course, running away is also a problem, but you’re going to take me to the bathroom. Would you put your husband in front of the door and take poop?

I grabbed Cesare with a pale and tired face.

“I’ll take you, madam.”

I wasn’t shy and the maid nearby was looking at the situation.

“… Then let’s go.”

“Yes.”

I nodded my head broadly. With this, I will become the wife who ran away to poop.

I never thought I’d be leaving like this. What should I do if I have to mess with my lack of creativity?

This was the only way I could think of a way to pass the time away from Cesare.

He snorted in sorrow.

“Are you in a hurry to go to the bathroom, madam?”

That caused the maid’s misunderstanding.

“Yes… Very urgent.”

With that face, I ran after the maid and walked away. How funny is Cesare from behind her.

Arrived at a nearby cottage.

I threatened the maid before going to the bathroom.

“You have to be far, far away!”

“Okay, madam.”

The maid said with a soft smile.

I went into the bathroom and heard the maid moving away with my ear on the door. I then turned on the water and I got out of the bathroom and headed for the back door.

The loyal maid was waiting for me in the distance, turned away.

I’m sorry, Maid. But shouldn’t I also find a way to live?

I came out the back door, closed it without making a sound, and spread my arms out.

I am free!!!

Of course, it was too early for declaration of freedom.

How far is the road to go…

I had to escape from the private land to avoid the servants scattered around here. So it’s going to take half a day to get to town?

I walked as fast as I could.

I should have changed into a light dress, but rather than delaying time, I just chose the uncomfortable one. She had nowhere to hide my clothes.

It was a poor escape plan, but it was also a plan that could be implemented because Cesare had Gabriel.

Oh, I have a long way to go.

Why is the property so wide?

It felt like it was never going to end. I can’t see the village, only the trees… Will I be able to go today? I thought it was too easy

No, Daphne!

You have to be brave. You can’t go back now, can you?

****

Cesare sighed and sat down.

She wanted to eat a lot, but it felt like she had an upset stomach. There will be time until Daphne arrives, so I called the knigh general who accompanied me on this schedule for a while.

“Sir Joseph.”

Among Cesare’s lieutenants, Joseph was like a rising star. He had the infinite trust of Cesare.

Joseph’s record was brilliant.

When he first found Gabriel at the hunting ground, he was the first to dissuade Cesare.

Joseph also suggested moving Gabriel’s residence to the servant’s room, and was also the one who helped coordinate Cesare’s schedule so that all outings could be canceled.

As a result, Cesare’s unrelenting confidence in Joseph was bound to soar.

“Yes, sir.”

“… I’ve been thinking about it.”

Joseph hid his pity and laughed.

“Yes, sir.”

These days, Cesare was eager to fix the cage after losing his bird.

It seemed that Daphne had already been moved to a certain extent with Cesare, but she was trying to hold on. Actually, she should have felt this moment as soon as she got married… now?

Finding an escaped bird and keeping it in a cage will be more difficult than ever before.

Now the bird will be vigilant and full of hatred for Cesare.

However, he kept his mouth shut, because if he said these words, Cesare would become discouraged and angry.

Joseph’s role was to persuade Cesare and help close ties with Daphne.

“In the early days of our newlyweds, I often went on business trips. Could that have made Daphne feel sad?”

Gosh. Do you think about it now?

At the time, when Joseph suggested that to cut back on his schedules outside, he only snorted. anyway… 

Joseph stuck his tongue out inwardly.

“It may have been.”

“What is the probability that Daphne misunderstood? or I have another woman. or having a government outside. I know that there are often such humans among the fortress nobles.”

“Sir, it is a lot more than I thought. Most married people enjoy this kind of life.”