Second Male Lead, You Said It Was A Contract Marriage? (7 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 050

Well, I suppose it’s all right. After all, I also hope Lopi stays and works at the Ferhaem Dukedom for a long time.

“Yes. I understand how you feel. Now go back and rest. You seem tired and might want to sleep.”

“Yes, my lady!”

“My lady, please rest well.”

After confirming the door was completely closed, I briefly closed my eyes. Though the tea time had been unwelcome, attending it had allowed me to gain someone who could be of help to the dukedom.

Judging from Ember’s eyes lighting up at Lopi’s words, her work abilities probably weren’t bad.

Since she said she’d work until she died of old age, she wouldn’t quit easily. As she learned the work, she’d become deeply attached to the people at the ducal residence and turn into a useful servant there.

Truthfully, while I had decided to hire Lopi because of her character, there was another reason.

I wanted to leave behind at least one trace of my existence. Even after the two years ended and I was no longer the duchess, Lopi, whom I brought here, would remain.

I hoped that, even just occasionally, she’d remember my name with warmth. Even though I knew it was selfish of me.

‘Really, I shouldn’t be indulging in such selfishness.’

Why was I acting this way? I’d been quite good at giving up and accepting things.

‘Why is this happening? I’ve never coveted what wasn’t mine. I’ve adapted to reality and let go, doing just fine all along.’

Even his warm affection would eventually fade with time. The title “Duchess,” and the honorific “wife”—none of it truly belonged to me.

When time passed and the end approached, would I be able to gradually let go of my desires, shedding them until I could discard them completely, as I had done back at the count’s estate? I’d once been certain I could. Now, I wasn’t so sure.

Read full content of this chapter on r e d c a t t y . c o m