My Husband Hates Me, But He Lost His Memories - Chapter 9.1
Chapter 9.1
Translator: Yonnee
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‘…What’s he doing so late at night?’
It was exactly three in the morning, but it was still so dark out. I couldn’t sleep, so without waking Charlotte up, I came out to the garden for a short walk… but I didn’t expect to see Theodore here.
‘How odd…’
I don’t know… if it was because of the atmosphere, but his demeanor seemed to be strange. And as I recalled a while ago, he didn’t look good. I knew it, was he feeling sick? I hesitated a little but soon headed towards him slowly, silencing my footsteps.
Lost in thought, Theodore was standing in front of an old pagoda tree in the garden. His empty eyes seemed so far away. So immersed in his thoughts as he was, he didn’t even notice that I was approaching him. Normally, like a ghost, he would have known.
“…I wish I had.”
Theodore murmured something blankly. It was such a hushed voice that I couldn’t hear very well, but the sadness in his tone was apparent. At first, I thought I heard the word ‘brother’.
‘If it’s his older brother… then is it Camillus Valentino, the original successor of the Valentino family?’
I’ve heard a little about him. While trying to grasp uncertain memories, something suddenly entered my vision.
“……!”
No way.
I flinched, but I stood frozen in the same spot as I stared at Theodore. On his cheek… transparent droplets were trickling down.
‘…Tears?’
Was he really crying?
Perplexed by the completely unexpected sight, I didn’t know I’d see him cry… His brother, I think there were some rumors about this and that… but there was nothing good about digging deep. As he said, we were a married couple only on paper.
It would be better if I got out of here as soon as possible, so I turned back, but the moment I did, I accidentally stepped on a twig.
“……!”
Crack. The sound of the twig breaking echoed particularly louder in the tranquil garden at dawn. Stiffened as I stepped back, Theodore paused and soon looked over this way. And as soon as our eyes met, a chaotic light entered his clouded gaze.
“I just…”
“…What are you doing here?”
“……”
It felt… strange. While he looked angry, there were tear streaks on his face, just as though he was a wounded beast. Such an appearance would arouse sympathy from anyone.
Shocked as I was, my heart pounded. Theodore strode towards me, yet I was still frozen here. I couldn’t take my eyes off his ferocious expression.
“I asked what you’re doing here.”
“I was just out for a walk…”
“This early in the morning? You’re on a walk and spied as I cried?”
“I didn’t spy…!”
He grabbed my arm and pulled me towards him. Having lost my balance because of this, I fell face-first onto his chest. It wasn’t soft at all, so my nose and forehead stung. As I raised my head with my lips paralyzed, the face of the man with tear streaks came into view.
…My fingertips were trembling slightly. It’s something I couldn’t understand—but, no, I think I know. It felt like I needed to wipe off the tears on his pale cheeks. It felt that way, but…
“It wouldn’t be a very wise choice to investigate the Valentino estate. Nothing would come up even if you dig.”
“…It’s not like that.”
“So did you really come out for a walk at a time like this? Alone and without a maid? You want me to believe that?”
“……”
Even if I told him yes, I don’t think he’d believe me. I quickly gave up persuading him and just answered roughly.
“Think as you please then.”
“Hah…”
Laughing in disbelief, Theodore wiped his face haphazardly with his sleeve. Wouldn’t it hurt if he rubbed his face like that after crying? He was thinking of me suspiciously, but this was what I thought nonetheless.
“Follow me.”
“……!”
He grabbed my wrist tightly and dragged me off somewhere. I immediately worried that he’d lock me up in an underground solitary cell, but the direction we were going towards wasn’t the dungeon. Relieved, I followed him properly. He was much taller, had longer legs and he had a stronger physique, so it was difficult to follow.
Finally, the place we arrived at was none other than my room. Stopping in front of the door, he looked back at me. I had walked faster than I was used to, so I was out of breath and gasped for air.
He clicked his tongue as he saw my appearance, and somehow my face got flushed. I bowed my head deeply.
…It was very strange. More than anyone in this residence, be it Missus Seymour or the others under the Everett name, this man was the most difficult to deal with.
It didn’t seem to be just out of guilt.
“Go in. From now on, don’t even think about going around alone in the dark.”
“……”
Concern about me… I’m sure that’s not it. He wanted me to stay in my lane and not snoop around.
Wordlessly, I nodded and held the doorknob. I nervously listened if he’d say anything more. But I also wanted to talk to him more.
…Have I gone crazy? Talk to him more? Why would I want that? This isn’t right.
“Then, good night.”
I said this and quickly went inside, closing the door behind me. I didn’t see how Theodore reacted.
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