No Evil Lady in the World (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 161

Swan, whose eyes had been darting anxiously, suddenly noticed the small bag at her feet and spoke.

“Huh… where… are you going?”

“By His Grace the Duke’s order, I must go to the capital for a short while. But as this isn’t a proper time to bid farewell, I ought to leave quietly.”

“I’ll go tell His Grace for you.”

The boy suddenly seemed energized and got out of bed. He desperately wanted to find an excuse to join them there. Even if Ariante was turned away, gazing only at her, he’d seize any opportunity—no matter how small—that would let him slip confidently between them.

But once again, Joslin dashed Swan’s hopes.

“There’s no need for that. On the contrary, young master, you’ll surely be scolded by His Grace.”

Swan, just as Joslin had anticipated, looked both startled and frightened by this unexpected reply. He couldn’t even imagine Sediloi scolding him—but merely the thought of being reprimanded by him felt like a nightmare.

“Why would His Grace scold me?”

Joslin clicked her tongue pityingly.

“No one worries about you, young master. I’m the only one in this mansion who recognizes your uniqueness. His Grace is a wise man, yet right now he fails to see reality clearly. If only he understood just how extraordinary and admirable you truly are…”

Joslin’s bony hand stroked Swan’s cheek. It felt unpleasant, like dry, shriveled snake skin, yet Swan couldn’t run away. No… this time, he tried not to flee. Joslin might be frightening, but it seemed undeniably true that she genuinely cared for him—even right now…

“I must take my leave.”

“Take care, Joslin.”

When Swan offered a hesitant farewell, Joslin twitched the corner of her mouth into a smile. Even that failed to feel warm, yet Swan already felt guilty for being afraid of her.

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