Second Male Lead, You Said It Was A Contract Marriage? (7 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 120

I know. That’s why I came here—to make things right. I wanted to properly receive your permission. And…… I also wanted to honestly express my true feelings at last.

Julietta had always been a small, fragile child, striving earnestly to earn her father’s love. She simply wished, just once, to have a real conversation.

“Then I understand.”

Immediately, Weaslet turned his gaze toward the door and called out.

“Brother, stop hesitating and come in. You need to talk with Julietta just as much as she needs to talk with you.”

Then, nervously, Brother Valentino stepped inside. Now I realized why my eldest brother had said he’d return shortly after stepping out earlier.

He must have left to give me and Weaslet, the only family member I’d ever truly opened my heart to, a chance to speak privately.

Weaslet glanced back and forth between me and Brother Valentino for a moment, then scratched the back of his head.

“I know things between you two have been strained. And I don’t really have the right to tell you to reconcile……. Honestly, I don’t think it’s wrong for Julietta to be angry with you. Not only Father, but you too were painfully indifferent. In this mansion, aside from the nursemaid, it was always me who stayed by Julietta’s side.”

I hadn’t properly explained the situation to Weaslet, yet he seemed to have understood all the reasons why I had been avoiding my eldest brother. Brother Valentino stood awkwardly and looked at me.

I started to avert my gaze, then stopped myself. Continuing to avoid him would only pile up more regret, like the stack of unsent letters I’d kept all this time.

“Julietta.”

“Yes, Brother.”

“……I’m sorry. I told myself I’d change, yet again I failed to truly listen to you—all in the name of protecting you. After hearing your conversation with Weaslet, I finally understand. I’ve never once truly respected you.”

“……”

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