Duke, I Want a Child

Chapter 20

The eyes of that man, who had hardened as soon as the door opened, and the people who seemed to faint at any moment.

At the unexpected words, Julia’s head became dizzy.
It was shocking that there were brides  who had died earlier, and the simple family history of the ruthless monster Archduke Astolf on the battlefield was also surprising.

And most importantly.

‘It seems that ordinary happiness is all about you.’

Maybe in the underworld, my sister is kicking her tongue as if it’s pitiful.
Julia was perplexed.
Can I divorce you now? Even after divorce? The imperial family had already decided to make her the sixth victim, but where to go to avoid this ?

‘The imperial family never sit quietly’

I even felt sympathy.
Julia, a former prince, lost her anger and looked at Archduke Astorf with a bit of pity.
It was not unfamiliar to me with those gray eyes that looked tired .

“In other words, the imperial family will always try to kill me again.”

“… Do you really believe me?”

Julia, who had been thinking hard about whether it would be good, looked at him  as if she was talking about something.
He was skeptical, not like anyone who had spoken calmly before.
he burst out laughing out of absurdity.

“Isn’t that what I told you to believe?”

“Yeah, but…”

“I know that I am not in a position to be treated with sincerity in the beginning.”

If it was a lie, it would have been more plausible and simple.
It was absurd, but it was an explanation that fit the situation firmly.
Seeing her nodding her head so refreshingly, his eyes twinkled once more.

And after a while, the voice that came out seemed to be a bit muffled.

“… It’s really the first time this has happened.”

“Yeah it look like that… “