‘What happened to you?’

‘Be happy with the person you like for the rest of your life.’

‘I wouldn’t have suffered such humiliation if you hadn’t died.’

‘I despise you so much. It’s dreadful. I resent it.’

She secretly criticized the poor girl.

Still, the ‘fake life’ that takes someone’s place and the days of being beaten while listening to thieves on a fictitious day would have come to an end.

There’s no need to speculate about who I am or what kind of relationship the woman who abused me has with me.

Duke Sihon Blair will come and get me.

Then take his hand and walk away from the marquis.

If I sleep for one day and then wake up, I can start over the next day……

No, something isn’t right. I was already awake and was waiting for him.

But why didn’t I recall seeing him and leaving?

When she thought about it, horrible scenes began to emerge.

The treated burns on her thighs were discovered by the maids.

Following that, the Marchioness, who had received the report, came to me and beat me in a rage, asking if I had given myself to Duke Blair.

And I think I’ve gone insane……

So, where am I now, and what am I doing?

“Ugh!”

Lydia shook her head and opened her eyes after rubbing her cheek against the soft blanket in her sleep.

At that moment, she saw something she had never seen before.

A bedroom that appears to be twice the size of the young marquess room. It contained furniture she had never seen before.

A gold-leafed mirror, an ivory-colored wooden dressing table, a purple velvet sofa, a bookshelf adorned with various books and cute stuffed figures, and a round table covered in lace tablecloths.

Even though it was dark and difficult to see, she could tell it was a high-priced item.

The entire scene seemed to be subtly overlapping with the days of a twelve-year-old girl who was surrounded by things that were not entirely mine.

Perhaps it was because her last memory before passing out was of being beaten by the Marchioness.

The terrifying thoughts clung to her.

Perhaps the Marquis had noticed something strange before Duke Blair arrived.

Is this why he hid me somewhere I couldn’t be found?

If that’s the case, where did I get dragged this time?

There was a lot of fluff even though it wasn’t a dark place like a basement or a warehouse.

‘I have to flee.’

Lydia struggled to kick the heavy blanket that was weighing her down.

Each time, she felt intense pain as if she had been beaten.

She attempted to stand up with her arms on the bed, but even this proved difficult.

She collapsed helplessly after holding her body up several times for a while.

Lydia eventually whimpered and crawled into bed.

Lydia climbed to the bed’s edge, lowered her upper body first, and reached for the floor. And just as she was about to place his legs on the floor, her helpless body fell to the ground and rolled away.

“Ouch!”

Lydia’s consciousness darkened again.

* * *

Lydia, who had fainted, was terrified the entire time.

run away

I’m not sure what will happen if I’m caught like this.

I need to get out of here.

She shook her head, wrung her fingers, and attempted to move in order to get up.

Her body, however, was as heavy as wet cotton and showed no sign of listening to her owner.

I haven’t been groaning and breathing heavily in a long time.

Her droopy head was supported by a warm hand as she carefully placed her head back on the pillow. She also felt a cold touch on her brow. It was a water-soaked towel.

She came to her senses at that point.

When Lydia opened her eyes, Sihon paused for a moment as if surprised.

But soon, he asked quietly.

“Woke up? “How are you feeling?”

The man’s voice was unusually soft. A worried and even friendly atmosphere.

Lydia turned her head in the direction of the voice.

Lydia sighed in relief after confirming the owner of the voice. Her entire body was relieved of tension.

She can’t recall any intermediate steps, but everything seemed to work out.

“It’s fine. But what actually happened? “Where are we now…?”

“You’ve been passed out for a week. Since the day I arrived at the Marquis of Amaranth to pick you up. The marchioness appears to have tormented you greatly. There were only one or two places to look when I first discovered it. It’s a good thing that the two of them were called in advance to check your overall health.”

“……”

“Ah, this is the mansion I mentioned that I would prepare separately.” What’s the distance between the Duke of Blair and the Marquis of Amaranth? You also don’t have to be concerned about the injury to your forehead. You had fourteen stitches, but there were no scars because of the healing power.”

“Thank you.”

Lydia was taken aback by the sudden influx of information.

Sihon, on the other hand, asked an unexpected question.

“Do you sleepwalk?”

“I don’t believe so.”

Lydia was perplexed once more.

She couldn’t figure out why he was asking this.

However, questions were soon answered.

“Otherwise. I arrived at dawn with Dr. Veronica Deluxe to check on your condition and found you lying on the floor near the bed. I put you back on the bed and left, but when I woke up the next morning, you were sleeping on the floor.”

“Ahhh.”

She thought the marquis was dragging her somewhere strange and tried to flee, but she couldn’t get far and fell near the bed.

It was strange, come to think of it.

Obviously, I was on the floor before passing out, but when I awoke, I was lying in bed.

But Sihon found me and put me back on the bed.

Lydia had a vague understanding of what had occurred, but she was surprised.

‘If you’re sick, young marquess Amaranth, go to the doctor.’

I recall him reluctantly escorting me to the carriage and then coldly pushing me away.

But I was taken care of by the blunt Duke of Sihon Blair. It was unimaginable three or four months ago.

Furthermore, he didn’t care if he appeared strange or not.

Today, however, for some reason, Sihon did not ask questions verbally, but instead asked for an explanation with his eyes.

Lydia shook her head briefly before turning around.

“I was thirsty from sleeping……” I must have gotten up to get some water and then passed out.”

“How did you figure out the layout of this mansion?”

Sihon furrowed his brow at the pathetic excuse.

Lydia blushed and blurted out her words.

“Um, yeah. I suppose I didn’t have time to think about it because I was dreaming.”

“okay. Ring the bell and summon the maid the next time. You are a patient who, more than ever, requires stability.”

The young woman’s face hardened as soon as she was told to call the maid and solve the problem.

After all, he doesn’t know what’s going on.

When you saw me drinking while eating that day, I thought you’d get it.

I suppose you can say this because you don’t know.

But I could see your point. I’m the one who didn’t say anything.

We’re not even close in the first place, but it’s greedy that I want you to know even if you don’t say it?

I thought so in my ‘head’, but oddly, one side of my heart felt torn.

I expected him to say something.

However, there was no turning back.

Even if I discuss it, there is no evidence.

It had to be buried in the end.

Lydia, who was lost in her thoughtd, quickly captured her expression and smiled.

“yes.”

It was only one word, but the moment of response felt like an eternity.

Sihon looked at Lydia with a puzzled expression. It’s as if you’re waiting for something else to say.

He was, however, naturally impatient and not good at waiting.

Sihon spoke softly after a soft sigh.

“This mansion’s employees will be different.

“Pardon?”

“I chose those who were not hostile to the Marquis of Amaranth from among those who have a high level of personnel performance.” And in this mansion, I made them sign all the pledges stating that they will first obey you and that they will be fired if they disobey for any reason. If something goes wrong in your life, I remind them emphatically that they will not be able to avoid responsibility.”

“You knew.”

Lydia’s emerald eyes fluttered in surprise.

“After I sent you the food, I double-checked it with my mother. I was hoping it wasn’t, but I can’t believe my own person would play such a trick. I was astounded as well. I didn’t expect them to act on their own until they violated my order. It was my fault for failing to account for the employees’ dislike of the Marquis of Amaranth. On behalf of the Duke of Blair, I sincerely apologise. “Please accept my apologies.”

Sihon rose from his seat and bowed his head as he continued to speak in hushed tones.

It was an apology for the recent unfortunate incident, as well as for the damage and suffering she endured during the four years before returning.

As long as there are victims, it was right to apologize.

Even if she doesn’t recall it right now, those events must have occurred.

Perhaps it would have happened again if he and she hadn’t attempted to change the past.

Lydia raised an eyebrow at Sihon, who admitted neatly and apologised.

Of course, what happened at the dinner complicated things for me.

Why did you do such a cruel thing to me? It was both unfair and sad.

I was also concerned about my safety if I became involved with Duke Blair.

To be more specific, the incident was close to an attempt. They don’t mean to hurt me; they just want to warn me.

Sihon, on the other hand, seemed to take on more responsibility than was necessary.

It was as if she had swallowed a piece of glass without knowing it and injured himself.

Lydia was a little puzzled by that.

But anyway, it’s good that Sihon was aware of the situation.

Because he noticed the cruel act of the employees and improved the problem this time.

She felt better because he apologized on behalf of the family.

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