“……Huh?”

Mina, who was absentmindedly looking over my shoulder, suddenly widened her eyes.

Following her gaze, I turned my head and immediately locked eyes with a pair of blue pupils watching me.

“……Cedric?”

Surprised by his sudden appearance, Mina hastily bowed her head and stepped aside.

She looked at Cedric with a mix of awe and inability to muster the courage to speak with him.

‘Of course, it might be because he’s the leader of the mixed-blood demons… but Cedric’s presence is indeed overwhelming.’

I nodded slowly and looked up at Cedric again.

He was dressed in a wine-colored velvet coat, holding an envelope in one hand.

Behind Cedric, a carriage slowly passed by.

‘He must be on his way back from somewhere. But why stop to talk to me… Ah, maybe he stopped because it would be awkward to just pass by without a greeting?’

Yet, Cedric didn’t offer a greeting and just silently looked down at me.

Cedric, with the lazy afternoon sun at his back.

I looked up at him and suddenly thought.

‘Come to think of it, is this the first time I’ve met Cedric in broad daylight?’

His sharp eyes, high nose bridge, and the elegant shadows intertwined on his face.

Maybe that’s why.

Cedric’s naturally languid and leisurely demeanor seemed even more charming.

We stood looking at each other for a while.

Feeling awkward in the prolonged silence, I was the one to break it.

“It seems you had an outing scheduled for the morning.”

Still looking down at me, Cedric’s eyebrows arched high.

He appeared as if he was just swept back to reality from a wave of thoughts.

“There was a meeting at the imperial palace.”

“I see.”

“……I thought you would have researched my schedule in advance. Wasn’t that the case?”

His words reminded me of the work list that used to be placed on my bedside table every morning.

‘I wondered why there were so many documents when there was no duchess work… so everything after the first page was a list of Cedric’s tasks.’

Really impressive, Rebecca.

Shocked anew by her dedication, I let out a deep sigh.

“I’ll tell the assigned servant to stop doing that. I forgot to instruct them because I haven’t been looking at the schedule list lately.”

“You haven’t been looking at the schedule list?”

It was meant as an excuse, but Cedric asked back incredulously as if he couldn’t believe it.

Oops, even if I’m still technically the duchess, maybe that’s not appropriate.

I quickly waved my hand.

“Not that I don’t look at it, more like I just glance over it. Honestly, between us… there’s not much of a schedule for me.”

“…….”

“I don’t check my own schedule, so there’s no reason to memorize yours anymore.”

Then Cedric slowly nodded his head, lost in thought.

“……That makes sense. You no longer have that kind of affection left for me.”

I doubted my ears and then convinced myself I must have misheard the word ‘schedule.’

It had to be because Cedric spoke so quietly… and Cedric, who was always businesslike and cold towards me, wouldn’t say such a thing.

“That’s right, absolutely none.”

At my words, Cedric’s blue gaze settled back on my face.

For a moment.

He exhaled deeply as if clearing his mind and looked past my shoulder.

“On your way back from the dark mansion?”

“Yes, I’ll be staying there for the next six months. I thought it would be good to check it out in advance.”

Of course, Mina was standing far away, not to interrupt the conversation of the duke and duchess.

Still, just in case, I didn’t bring up the word ‘divorce.’

Even though he should have understood my words, Cedric looked a bit confused.

‘Did he really not understand?’

I stepped closer to Cedric, covered my mouth with my hand, and whispered softly.
“Tomorrow, we sign the divorce papers.”

However, Cedric just silently looked down at my lips, emphasizing the word ‘divorce.’

“……You really have made up your mind.”

“Of course. Didn’t I tell you not to worry? I promised to leave for the dark mansion right away, so you won’t have to see my face again.”

“…….”

“Tomorrow it will all be perfectly settled. Just as you always wanted.”

And as I wanted.

Since one of my death flags would be resolved by tomorrow, I smiled with a sense of relief.

Cedric blinked with a subtle expression as he watched me.

He then looked down at the envelope in his hand and murmured softly.

“As I wanted…….”

He couldn’t still be doubting my sincerity, could he?

To reassure him, I spoke again.

“As promised, let’s meet at 3 PM tomorrow in the Glass Garden. Don’t forget to bring the divorce papers, just in case.”

At my calm words, a small ripple crossed Cedric’s blue eyes.

The next day.

For some reason, the maids dressing me were busier than usual.

It was like watching salon workers diligently preparing a client invited to their ex-boyfriend’s wedding.

I was worried they might have discovered the divorce, but…

Why She Is Still Unmoved (Female-dominant)

One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved.

Synopsis:

Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility.

Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu.

Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart.

Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead.

There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage.