My Husband Hates Me, But He Lost His Memories - Chapter 90.2
Translator: Effe
Editor: Yonnee
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Actually, Owen seemed to think a little differently.
“…….”
As expected, with his eyebrows furrowed, Owen spoke in a bored tone.
“It’s the same no matter who I marry. A woman who can give birth to an heir is enough. I don’t need anything else.”
It sounded as if the only role of the woman who would marry Owen was to have a child… Whoever he was going to marry, Owen Everett would treat his bride only as a child-bearing tool.
That’s probably why Owen broke off his engagement to Florentine Elsner. He just needed a woman who would give birth to an heir and follow along meekly. While Florentine wanted her to be more important to Owen than that.
‘…We need to take down the Everett family before Owen gets married. Even for the poor Lady Wellington’s sake.’
I don’t know much about her, but there is no one in the world who would want to be a tool.
“Lady Wellington, she…”
Anyway, as I decided to continue this topic that Owen hated, the side door opened and the maid appeared carrying a tea set.
The maid approached cautiously and placed refreshments on the table. During this time, we did not engage in any conversation, so the interior of the parlor was quite quiet.
After a while, the maid quietly retreated after pouring tea into each cup. The tea was strongly brewed black tea. Owen, who returned to his languid expression, raised his teacup and asked teasingly.
“You couldn’t possibly have poisoned the tea, right? For your information, I am resistant to almost all poisons.”
“…….”
Theodore turned his head as if it was none of his business. Owen rolled his eyes and smiled, taking a sip of the tea. He really had the attitude that he wouldn’t have cared even if the tea had been poisoned…
But, that’s right. It wasn’t a bluff to say that he was resistant to almost all poisons.
Owen has been ingesting small amounts of various poisons since he was a child to build up tolerance. I secretly prayed that he would die suddenly from accidentally taking a lethal dose of poison. Unfortunately, Owen didn’t make any mistakes…
“By the way, you seem very interested in my marriage.”
Owen said, staring at me with his head slightly tilted. He seemed quite amused. I answered, avoiding his gaze and pretending to drink tea.
“Of course I’m interested. It’s not someone else’s marriage— it’s your marriage, Brother.”
Even though I thought it was disgusting, I was surprised that I could say such a thing so easily. I guess I’m a person who can be a lot more shameless than I think.
“What are you curious about? That Lady Wellington is a peerless beauty renowned even in the capital?”
Owen asked, leaning his body against the back of the sofa. The eyes looking at me were sparkling with strange joy. I responded obediently, nodding her head.
“I’ve never actually seen Lady Wellington, so I’m a little curious.”
“Really? But it’s not enough for you to wonder.”
Owen grinned and continued.
“Because you are much more beautiful.”
“…….”
At that moment, a strange feeling of discomfort went up my spine. Even though I had just received a compliment, it felt terrible. I almost gritted my teeth without realizing it, but managed my facial expression and spoke.
“…I’m not that great of a beauty. Lady Wellington is well-known in high society.”
“She’s not my taste.”
“…….”
Did Owen even have any taste in women? It was difficult for me to connect him with such human desires. Owen was always outside of common sense, and his way of thinking was inhumane in many ways. He was like a devil born in human skin.
“Sh*t, I can’t listen to this anymore.”
At that time, Hessen suddenly got nervous. He took a gulp of hot tea and glared coldly at Owen. It was not surprising that Hessen are good at eating hot food, so I kept an expressionless face. But Theodore was staring at Hessen as if he was crazy.
“Do it in moderation, you crazy bastard.”
Hessen growled at Owen. I couldn’t understand why he suddenly got angry. However, it was only because it was not the first time that Hessen got upset like that.
“Why are you so angry? It’s just a compliment.”
“Compliment? Heh, be honest with your conscience—”
Owen and Hessen were about to start arguing as if this were their own house.
Knock, knock—
A knock was heard outside the door, followed by a servant’s voice.
“Master, Madam. A guest has arrived.”
Owen and Hessen stopped and turned to look at me almost simultaneously. Their eyes seemed to be asking, ‘Are there any other guests besides us?’
I smiled softly for the first time today while dealing with them. And I spoke in a voice full of pretense of friendliness.
“Actually, one more person was supposed to come.”
“…Really? Who?
Owen asked with interest, but what flashed through his eyes was a fierce wariness. It was very much like Owen Everett to want me isolated and unable to interact with others.
Instead of answering right away, I stood up and smiled. And then slowly approached the door.
Eventually, I arrived in front of the door and stopped, turning to Owen and Hessen and talking.
“It is Young Duke Delacroix.”
At that moment, Owen’s relaxed mask cracked.
I soon turned my back and grabbed the doorknob with a sneaky sneer.
When I opened the door, Zen was waiting in the hallway and as soon as he saw me, he smiled brightly. He was holding a large gift box and a bouquet of flowers in his arms.
He greeted me brightly, like a puppy wagging its tail.
“Lily! Happy birthday!”
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