Life After Divorce (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 66

Candles and dishes adorned the dining table in lavish splendor, and the maids hurriedly swept away fallen petals and paper flowers before bustling out.

As Mari the maid exited, a whisper reached Lirien—something about the conical hat hidden beneath the table absolutely not being allowed out due to the mood—and it made her burst into laughter.

“This way.”

For some reason, Edmund, who had been quietly watching from behind, was naturally guiding me toward the dining table.

“Just a moment.”

I watched the last maid leave and headed toward the door. Curious gazes followed me, but I wanted to firmly seal the blurred boundary that had seeped in like light down that corridor.

“I’ll close it.”

The maid glanced up at me with puzzlement but retreated without a word.

Standing before the door, I looked down the narrow corridor where a thin beam of light stretched—the very spot where my younger self, and yesterday’s self, had once stood.

‘I won’t stand here anymore.’

The lump of the past melted softly like lingering snow, giving way to fresh sprouts like those of spring.

Saying goodbye to the past made my chest feel strangely tender.

“Lady Etricia, come quickly!”

Turning around, I saw Lirien beckoning with a bright smile. Beside her stood Edmund, expressionless yet gentler than usual, tightly clutching the handkerchief stained with my blood. Those two were my family. A warm fullness spread through my heart.

“Yes, I’m coming.”

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