‘Don’t mind that girl. Her mother and she are nothing but pretty collectibles of the old king.’
The Eizel who had openly conversed about me with Evangeline back then was, naturally, one of Evangeline’s closest confidants.
He was here today to report my reaction to the divorce order to Evangeline, no doubt. It was as clear as day.
I spoke haughtily.
“Chesapeake Viscount. Don’t you have anything else to do? Every time I see you, all you do is gather trivial gossip and scurry off to report it to your master.”
“Excuse me? What, what kind of— Princess, your words are harsh!”
Chesapeake Viscount’s main duty as Evangeline’s closest aide was to gather all kinds of new rumors and information for her.
So, his reason for coming to Salisbury Castle was clear. To witness my reaction to the king’s divorce command with his own eyes and report it directly to Evangeline.
‘No doubt, he volunteered for the role of messenger.’
The king didn’t care if Chesapeake Viscount played the role of Evangeline’s crow, so he was probably assigned casually.
I stood upright with my arms folded, glaring at Chesapeake Viscount.
“I have nothing to say to you, so be on your way. You seem to have enjoyed the refreshments while waiting for me. That should be enough hospitality, right? Surely you’re not shameless enough to demand a meal.”
“How, how dare you…! You’re being extremely rude, Your Highness! I am here to fulfill a mission by the king’s order—”
Before this sycophant could act more insolently, I called upon the butterflies to drive him away.
The sudden attack of the butterfly swarm startled Chesapeake Viscount, and he stumbled back. As he sat gaping in shock, I coldly reprimanded him.
“This should be enough to astonish Evangeline. Don’t you think so, Viscount Chesapeake?”
“Th, these butterflies are…”
Chesapeake Viscount mumbled in confusion. It doesn’t matter at this point; he is not entirely a fool. I called the butterflies to my side, showing off.
“Do you understand now why the old king wants to summon me back to Ainstern?”
“……!”
With eyes wide as lamps, Chesapeake Viscount shuddered where he sat. I looked at him dismissively, slowly turning my back.
“You can leave now. Do not trouble the people of this castle any further.”
(This is a time separator.)
‘I’m quite certain now why the King of Ainstern wants me back.’
After Chesapeake Viscount had left, I returned to my room with Anna. But April was waiting for me inside.
“Kyaaang!” (Mom!)
“……!”
As the small rabbit jumped into my arms, the tension that had been building up melted away.
As I stroked the soft fur of the rabbit nuzzling against my clothing, a sigh naturally escaped.
Sure, there’s a need to calm down. Some of this anger must be Gloria’s, but I got absorbed in it without realizing… No, but it’s too vivid to be Gloria’s feelings. …It’s confusing enough to not know what’s what.
“Kyungit?” (What happened?)
“…….”
It’s a bit much to talk about a divorce order to a child. I don’t want to cause unnecessary worry or anxiety.
……But April is not just an ordinary child. April has the right to know, too. And someday, this story would reach April’s ears.
So it’s better that I tell her now, myself.
I opened my mouth, fiddling with the cottoncandylike rabbit tail.
“The King of Ainstern told me to divorce your father.”
“……!”
The startled rabbit snorted loudly. Its small body seemed to tremble and then it squawked in extreme rage, spouting rabbit language.
“Kiaeeng Kyung! Kkeung Kyah! Kyung!” (Who does he think he is, telling me what to do! Annoying!)
“Yes, yes. I agree.”
“Kkeung Ungkyung? Kyang Kkiaung…….” (You’re not going to do it, right? Mommy loves us…….)
“…….”
……Why did I feel choked up at that moment? Was it because I realized how much April needed my love, and on the other hand, feared losing it?
“I would never divorce Grayan.”
“Kyahung…….”
“Then I wouldn’t be able to see our April. Divorce, never.”
“Kyung……!” (Yes……!)
April grabbed the hem of my dress with her two front paws, burying herself further into my embrace. I stroked the tiny rabbit’s body, assuring her once more.
“I will never stop being your mother. If that happened, I’d feel so lonely and desolate that I’d want to stop living.”
“Kkiangkyung……!” (Me too……!)
We hugged each other tightly for a long time, feeling as if even the temperature of our souls was warming.
I couldn’t lose this warmth. Now, it’s everything to me.
Even if the King tries to force me to divorce, I will never give in.
(This is a time separator.)
“……So, it seems the Duke will take about a month more to return.”
“…….”
Of all times, in this unfavorable situation.
Anna, who delivered the news, hesitated as she watched me. Sighing with mixed feelings, I forced a calm voice.
“It’s fine, you can go now. Well…… it can’t be helped.”
“……Yes, my lady.”
Anna bowed her head, glancing at my face as she left the room.
I sat in the chair, tapping the table with my fingertips, staring at the yellow moonflower in the vase. April had picked this greenhousegrown flower for me.
‘……Damn King Ainstern.’
If it weren’t for that man, I wouldn’t feel this low.
King Ainstern’s attempt to divorce Grayan and me is undoubtedly because he discovered my contract with the world tree’s butterflies.
‘The mastermind behind the Human Salvation Council must be him.’
He must have heard through his informants that I used the butterflies’ power while investigating the Human Salvation Council.
So when the Earl of Chesapeake came, I had to go all out. I originally planned to hide this power as much as possible but…….
‘I’m not the one to be used so easily.’
King Ainstern plans to use me as a tool to consolidate his political base, but no way.
‘I must strike first.’
I have a reason and the situation is ripe.
‘Alphons territory.’
After hearing the detailed story, it seems I can solve the problem there with my power.
Grayan must have kept this from me, fearing I might overexert and collapse.
‘Well, spouses are supposed to share hardship. Use my power whenever you need it!’
I jumped up from my seat and called Anna again. No need for more consideration. My determination is firm.
‘I need to go to Alphons territory to meet Grayan.’
If he can’t return here for over a month, I’ll go to meet him.
An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most
One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.
This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:
1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.
It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.
(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)
2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.
The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.
3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.
Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).
Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.
Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.
4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).
5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!
