Refusing Your Ex-Husband’s Obsession: A Guide - Chapter 175

Chapter 175

Translator: Yonnee

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Following Morgan and the new Guide’s visit, I started going out more often. The only way I could think of to find people was to directly interact with them, though I couldn’t venture beyond my family’s domain.

Feeling confined, I reluctantly sought help from David.

“Brother.”

“Hm? What is it?”

“Are you going out with the Guard again today?”

“Yes, last night a few monsters were lurking around. I guess I’ll have to keep joining the Guard for a while.”

“…Then, there’s no helping it.”

“Why do you ask? Mother said you’ve been going out a lot lately. She’s worried.”

“I think there’s something I need to do.”

“Really? If you say so.”

David always listened to me since we were kids. I looked up at him quietly.

“Did you call me because you need something?”

“…I just want to look for some people, but it’s not easy.”

I had wandered around our domain but hadn’t found anyone for several days. I wanted to visit the neighboring territories, but if I said I’d go alone, Mom would surely object.

“Ah, you called me because it’s not just about the domain.”

“Mmm…”

“You’re like a child at times like this.”

David chuckled and ruffled my hair.

“Ahh, stop it.”

“My dear baby sister, what would you do without your big brother? Are you planning to get married?”

“You should be more worried about yourself, shouldn’t you?”

“Ouch, do you have to hit where it hurts? Happy?”

“No… Mom’s worried, actually.”

“Hmm, can’t argue with that.”

David joked, then checked the time and hurried off.

“Members of the Guard have been getting injured frequently these days.”

“Why?”

“Well, a new recruit joined, and he’s incredibly strong. He says he’s holding back, but every time he spars, the others just drop like flies.”

“I see.”

I followed David out of the manor, listening intently to his story.

“He’s just like how Morgan used to be.”

I didn’t miss his casual comment and wanted to see for myself, but then a lavish carriage passed through the manor gates.

Seeing the Leopardt emblem, I thought of Ciel. Curious, my eyes followed the carriage, but the first person to step out was Aiden.

I felt strangely disappointed not seeing Ciel.

“Young Lord, Young Lady.”

Aiden approached with a bright smile.

“It’s been a while, Young Duke.”

“You seem taller than last time?”

“Hehe… Do you think so? I started learning swordsmanship following my older brother, and I think I’ve grown a bit.”

“That’s good. A man should know how to wield a sword.”

“I’ll keep at it.”

“I support you.”

“Thank you, Lord Closhe.”

“Ah, don’t be so formal. Just call me comfortably.”

At David’s suggestion, Aiden hesitated, then shyly tried,

“T-Then, B…rother? B-Brother David…”

“Haha! It’s an honor to be called ‘Brother’ by you, Young Duke. Feels like I’ve made it big.”

“Hehe.”

I watched the warm exchange between the two men and then, struck by a thought, quickly spoke up.

“Young Duke, do you have some time today?”

“Hmm? I was planning to meet Rose.”

“Would it be okay to take Rose and visit the neighboring territory?”

I thought it would be nice to make it a fun outing, as traveling alone was getting dull. Aiden readily agreed to my suggestion.

“Sure.”

“That sounds like a good idea.”

After getting their permission, I hurried back into the manor to get Mom’s approval. Lately, she tended to trust anything related to the ducal family.

And my prediction was correct.

“If you’re with the Young Duke, it should be fine. Please take care of our Rin.”

“I’m always the one indebted to the Lady.”

Aiden, who had seemed child-like when we first met, now replied maturely. I concealed my katar in my skirt and boarded the carriage. The habit of always being prepared hadn’t faded.

On the way to pick up Rose, I asked Aiden a question that had been on my mind.

“Young Duke.”

“Yes, Lady?”

“That, well… Is the Duke busy these days?”

“Hmm… He does seem busy lately. There are delayed tasks, and he often visits the Imperial Palace.”

“I see.”

Aiden glanced at me and asked.

“Why? Do you miss him?”