Lyla asked cautiously, “Even if you’re divorced, you’ll come back soon, right?”

“I’m sorry.”

“What?”

Understanding the meaning of my words, Lyla’s eyes became moist. She, who had been at a loss, tried to bring out her own alternative with a forced bright expression.

“Then, if you send a tea time invitation and a carriage to the boutique, will you come?”

I, who had occasionally considered saying yes, suddenly remembered that the title of Countess Morris would disappear starting tomorrow.

Now, using my title as a shield, I ran a peaceful business, but I didn’t know how things would change after the divorce.

‘What if I get involved in disputes related to the throne succession?’

It was dangerous.

“I appreciate the sentiment, but Lyla, don’t send the invitation.”

“……What?”

“I won’t be coming to this mansion.”

“…….?”

Now, I had to try hard to survive, and I couldn’t afford to get involved in disputes related to the throne succession.

“But if you really want to see me, come to the boutique. And from then on…”

Lyla briefly thought about what to call me. It seemed inappropriate to be called Lady Morris, given my marriage history.

It was even less suitable to be called Mrs. Morris after the divorce.

It was also ambiguous to be called Lady Eleanor or Mr. Eleanor. Since Ellen hated her maiden name, it was complicated.

After some contemplation, I decided to create a new name based on the boutique’s name.

“Call me Mrs. DS, or Ellen, or more politely, just call me Madam.”

For a moment, Lyla was startled as if she had been burned.

“No way! I will call you Mother!”

Her unexpected loud voice surprised me. As I blinked, Lyla suddenly hugged me.

“You’re my mother!”

“L-Lyla?”

“Don’t prevent me from calling my mother ‘Mother’! You’re really mean!”

Her raised voice soon turned into a sob.

“Please don’t leave.”

“…….?”

“I love you, Mother. Don’t go.”

I wiped Lyla’s tears with the back of my hand.

“I’m sorry, but the documents submitted to the court can’t be reversed. Didn’t you order the maids to pack my things already?”

With tear-streaked eyes, Lyla looked up at me.

“Huk, can’t you cancel the order and have the maids unpack again?”

“……You saw the past years with Phillip and me.”

“But not long ago, Father said he wouldn’t put any stamps on the documents. You put the stamps, and Father definitely wants to reunite with you.”

There was a glimmer of hope in her words.

Of course, the divorce was finalized. I put the stamps.

‘Still, if Phillip chose to cancel the divorce, could I and the protagonists live happily?’

Then I remembered that Phillip had moved according to the original story.

Tomorrow, the judge would announce that Phillip had chosen divorce confirmation.

After a brief silence, Lyla became more proactive.

“Don’t you also love Father?”

“……Lyla.”
“I can’t believe that would happen. Because I know the original work well?”

However, it wasn’t something I could say.

“Anyway, I’m ashamed of the past life that troubled others. So, I want to leave here now and live a completely new life.”

“……Mother.”

“Please understand my feelings.”

Lyla’s lips trembled.

“……Kkyuk! Mother!”

Lyla nodded her head, as if she was trying to understand me even if it was forced. However, unable to endure the sadness, she hugged me and began to cry loudly.

‘I only tried to gain the favor of the female lead to avoid dead flags…’

Avoiding the dead flags seemed like a success, but now that she was crying like this, I felt heartbroken as well.

It seemed that I had acquired the female lead’s feelings too much.

I patted Lyla’s shoulder for a long time.

When her crying almost subsided, I realized that Marboro had come in.

“…….?”

Seeing his uncomfortable expression, I wondered if he misunderstood and thought I had harassed Lyla.

“When, when did you come in?”

While contemplating whether to make an excuse, Marboro, who had bowed to me, stood next to Lyla.

“I don’t know which side Father has chosen. But…”

His gaze shook as he looked at me. It seemed like various emotions were crossing his mind.

Marboro’s eyes were looking at me, and I could roughly guess his emotional state.

Even though I hadn’t seen Marboro separately from everyone else many times, there were quite a few times when the atmosphere was good for everyone.

But that was because Lyla liked it, so Marboro also liked it.

Marboro, who had received Ellen’s abuse since childhood, was not in a completely relaxed state. However, it was enough for now.

As long as Lyla’s affection for me didn’t change, Marboro wouldn’t harm me.

“I’m sorry for you too.”

It wouldn’t go as Lyla wished.

Having omitted the rest of the conversation, I turned away from the two.

“Then take care.”

Outside the mansion, servants were moving busily. They were transferring my luggage to the new house.

“Madam.”

The head maid, who soon spotted me, ran up and politely bowed.

“The move seems to be going smoothly.”

“Yes, we are paying a lot of attention to Madam’s belongings.”

“Good. Anything else?”

The head maid lowered her voice.