Refusing Your Ex-Husband’s Obsession: A Guide - Chapter 130 - I can do it better

Chapter 130 – I can do it better

Translator: Yonnee

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I wanted to know exactly what Aiden was doing, but for now, I waited for the two of them. Rose’s initially troubled expression gradually brightened, indicating a positive outcome.

After concentrating so hard that they were sweating, both of them took a deep breath and opened their eyes.

“W-Wow!”

Rose jumped up and down while holding Aiden’s hand.

“Young Duke, you’re truly amazing!”

“…Hehe.”

I waited a bit longer for them to have a conversation and then asked,

“Lord Aiden, may I inquire about what you did?”

“Um… Well, you see, I wanted to help Rose since she was struggling. So…”

Aiden glanced at Rose briefly while speaking but stopped. Right, the most challenging thing for a psychic Esper was their isolation in interpersonal relationships.

Who would welcome someone who could delve into their thoughts?

Presumably, few would be thrilled by it. I also had concerns about how Rose would react. If she felt uncomfortable, Aiden would be disheartened. On the other hand, if we informed her later, Rose might feel unpleasant about it as well.

I had thought about it lightly, but I realized it wasn’t that simple. I hesitated, and Rose cheerfully asked,

“What kind of ability do you have, Young Duke?”

The recent event seemed quite astonishing to her. I observed Aiden wrestling with inner conflict. He glanced at me, as if seeking a solution from me, but I slightly shook my head.

I could provide answers related to guiding or an Esper’s abilities, but I couldn’t interfere in their relationship. Aiden gave a nervous look, pursing his lips, but he slowly spoke,

“…Rose, people dislike my ability. That’s why I’ve never told anyone directly.”

“Your older brother doesn’t know either?”

“No… My brother found out recently.”

“Wow! Your Lordship’s brother is amazing too!”

I was well aware of Rose’s innocence and the power it held. Although I couldn’t possess it myself, I was someone who cherished purity. Aiden hesitated but seemed determined after Rose’s words.

“Rose, my ability… It’s reading people’s thoughts.”

He had made up his mind, but he couldn’t hide his anxiety. His lips trembled after he finished speaking. When Rose didn’t respond, his trembling intensified.

“I see! Ahh! Ah— Oh my gosh…”

Blushing and covering her mouth with both hands, Rose might have appeared as if she hated it, but I saw the hidden meaning behind her actions.

Well…

Wouldn’t anyone, when a handsome noble came by every day, fall for him and be charmed?

But Aiden seemed to have a different perspective. He began desperately justifying himself. Thanks to this, I learned in detail how he could control his ability.

“B-But I’ve never, ever read your thoughts carelessly, Rose! In the past, thoughts from other people used to come in randomly, and it was challenging! But it got better after I met Lady Closch, and after meeting you, I could completely block them! I’ve never intruded into your thoughts!”

I mean, I did notice that he might have read Rose’s mother’s thoughts, but I kept that to myself. I wanted to support these two.

Honestly, they were so cute that I felt like I was watching a television series. Was it even okay to be this cute?

In response to Aiden’s passionate explanation, Rose slowly raised her head, which had been lowered.

“R…Really?”

I understood why she was reacting this way, but Aiden didn’t seem to. With a relieved expression, he vigorously nodded his head.

“Really. I promise.”

“…Okay. I trust you, Young Duke.”

“Thank you, Rose.”

As Aiden’s previously jittery countenance transformed into a warm gaze in his curved red eyes, it was a pleasant sight for anyone.

Feeling like their conversation had reached a conclusion, I clapped once to refocused their attention.

“I’m relieved that you’ve resolved your misunderstandings. Now, Rose, it’s your turn to work hard for the Young Duke’s sake.”

“Yes! I’ll do anything!”

“When Espers use their abilities, impure energy accumulates in their bodies over time.”

“Yes, I understand.”

“The process of releasing these impurities is what we call ‘guiding’.”

“Ah, I see.”

Like a model student, Rose listened attentively to my words. Her concentration was endearing, and I couldn’t help but smile as I continued to explain.

“Guiding can be done from a distance or through physical contact. We call these radial guiding and contact guiding, respectively.”

I explained in detail to the two who were hanging on to my every word.

“Radial guiding can happen unintentionally, and your current state might make it possible. Only Espers can sense this, so the Young Duke’s assistance is essential.”

“You can count on me, Lady Closch.”

Aiden responded confidently to my words.

I smiled, replying to him.

“That’s reassuring, Your Lordship. Now, Rose, why don’t you take a step forward to the Young Duke?”

“Oh, okay.”

Aiden, who had been standing slightly apart from her, moved closer to Rose. The closer they got, the redder Rose’s cheeks became.