Marriage With A Suspiciously Demure Husband - Chapter 37
Translator and Editor: Nana and Nabi
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Chapter 37
I had to have breakfast together with Nigella as she was worried about me. She was also worried that I might not even have lunch, so I had to come out with her. On the other hand, it was also to show my actions to Nigella deliberately in case she had suspicions.
Actually, I didn’t know how much Nigella knew. In fact, when I was at the Ferrarium, there were things that Noah didn’t know either unless I told him.
Or was he pretending not to know?
Anyway, sometimes, when I was late for work, Noah would come to pick me up, so it seemed like Nigella didn’t send a report every day. Since I was working longer than usual, my back hurt for that reason.
I headed towards the elevator while hitting my back. When I went home at times like this, Noah would always give me a massage.
It was just a thought that came up without trying.
“If you’re really tired, should I call a doctor? Maybe we can get one within an hour.”
Nigella spoke with a worried face.
“No. I just want to go take a warm bath and rest. Is there anything going on at the guild?”
“Yes, as soon as the Boss returns, everyone is ready to move to the new place. Shall I announce it to the town as soon as the date of your return is confirmed?”
“Um, no. I want to organize it myself.”
“Yes, understood.”
Light shone from the magic stone attached to the wall, and with a ding, the elevator door opened. I thought I needed to go in and make a call today. It was a bit too much not to contact Noah within two days.
“Hazel~”
I turned around in surprise when I heard the cheerful singing voice. It was Annie.
“Annie!”
I quickly stepped out of the elevator and approached her.
“I came to have dinner together. Did you just come back? Are you… going on an adventure somewhere?”
Annie laughed and whistled at the sight of my going-out clothes. Even though I was training, I chose a simple design that was somewhere between a robe and a riding outfit, and to her eyes, I looked like an adventurer.
Anyway, her arrival made my heart skip a beat because it meant something had been accomplished.
“Don’t talk to me. I’ve had my hands full since I got back to the capital, and I wouldn’t be able to get through it in a day if I wore my usual dress.”
I shivered more needlessly.
“Oh, no. Then, we’ll have a little more fancy wine tonight.”
“Well, it’s not bad.”
I should probably contact Noah later in the night.
“Nigella, I’m going to have dinner with Annie and come up. Take care of the maids and have a rest. Don’t worry about going outside the hotel.”
“But don’t you need me? You’ve been alone a lot lately, so it’s not inconvenient…”
Then Annie hugged my shoulder and shook her head.
“It’s okay because I’m with her. You should rest, too, right?”
“Yes! You can go up comfortably because it’s fine. There are so many security guards in this hotel. I’ll just be at the restaurant and come up after dinner.”
While I didn’t need to explain this much, Nigella reluctantly nodded her head when I reassured her.
“Yes, I understand. If you need me, please call me. I’ll come down right away.”
“Yeah, you’ve worked hard today too. Rest well!”
I pushed Nigella into the elevator and turned around after making sure she was going up. Annie sighed as if she wasn’t used to it.
“Oh, why is Nigella leaving so obediently?”
“Actually, I didn’t have a maid even before I got married. I’ve been living like a knight since I was in the capital.”
“Ah, that’s right.”
“I didn’t have a maid, I didn’t even have a secretary. Only Nigella started working as my secretary after I got married. That’s why she’s not as surprised as you are about me being alone.”
“But it’s unexpected… When you said she was watching you, I thought you would definitely hold on.”
“Then, maybe she didn’t suspect me?”
“Well, that’s true. That’s a relief.”
I leaned towards Annie and whispered softly.
“I get just as much nagging without her, actually, because Noah… I mean, Kairos does a lot of nagging as well.”
Annie chuckled softly as I mumbled half-jokingly.
“It’s strange that when Kairos’ name comes out of your mouth, he doesn’t seem that scary.”
I walked towards the hotel’s restaurant with a somewhat bitter smile.
“…Is that so?”
“I wonder if he should have been an actor instead of a duke. I can’t believe it, so how can anyone else?”
“Ah, um. Can I even say that?”
Annie’s question was not just asking if it was okay to say it, but if I had completely sorted out my feelings for him. So, instead of honestly revealing my inner thoughts, I just gave a wry smile and nodded my head.
“It’s okay.”
Annie nodded her head excitedly and immediately started ordering the most expensive items when we were seated at the restaurant. I couldn’t help but feel hungry as well, seeing her relaxed and happy.
As we waited for our food, she quickly finished the salad and pre-dinner drink and opened her mouth.
“The car registration should be completed soon. Probably tomorrow.”
“Already? I thought it would take a little longer.”
“What do you think would be a good name for the new car? Muffin? Cherry? Cream? Or maybe Chipmunk?”
“…Pardon?”
Without realizing it, I found myself frowning.
“I’m just kidding. If you have a name you want, let me know. We can still adjust it later. It could be a name we’ll use for a long time, even for the car, so it would be nice to choose a name you like and have affection for, right?”
I nodded my head in agreement.
My funds were gradually and steadily being transferred without raising suspicion. Since I had never spent a lot of money during my marriage, I was surprised to see how much I had accumulated. It was enough to build a villa.
“Have you already thought about where to go?”
“I’m still considering it. I have a few options in mind… and the safest one seems to be there, but I still don’t feel confident about it.”
I expressed my honest feelings as Annie let out a sigh.
“I understand. Don’t worry too much! Even if he’s a Duke Hadid, he can’t control the entire empire, right?”
“… That’s right!”
“I just hope his power won’t expand any further until this matter is resolved. If possible, I hope he fails in his business or suddenly loses his mines. Please! I don’t believe in God, though who knows, it might come true if I pray!”
“Got it. I’ll start praying from today.”
I pretended to meditate with my hands together, and my eyes closed.
“…Pfft.”
“Why, why are you laughing?”
I blushed for no reason as Annie burst out laughing.
“Your expression was so serious just now. Let’s eat for now! We have to work hard again tomorrow.”
She handed me a glass. We clinked our glasses together like we did on our first dinner together.
After separating from Annie, I immediately picked up the communication device and connected it to my portable communication device. There was only one place connected to the portable communication device.
It was Noah’s communication device.
“Ah, ah. Ah, eh, ee, oh, oo. Ah, ah. Good.”
I opened my mouth wide and then naturally smiled before pressing the communication device firmly. Since it was not a video communication device, I wouldn’t be able to see his face.
“….”
The next moment, the light flashed once, and the color of the light changed immediately. It was a direct connection. Even though it was as fast as lightning, the other person didn’t say anything.
“Noah?”
I felt strange and called out to Noah first. Then, with a soft sigh, I heard his sweet voice.
[ …I thought my wife had forgotten about me. ]
There was a hint of sadness in his voice.
“How could I forget about you?! How can you say that? That’s impossible.”
I quickly covered it up.
[ ….. ]
There was no response from the other side.
“Are you angry?”
[ No. ]
“Then why?”
I swallowed nervously. I thought that Noah must have been worried, which made me nervous.
I was afraid that if I suddenly received a call, I would get caught. I was the one who promised to contact him first, but I wasn’t keeping that promise. It felt strange because the person pretending to be Noah was probably Kairos, and it felt strange to have both of them as my husbands.
[ I just wanted to see you. ]
The confession came out of the quiet communication device.
“Me, too. I miss Noah so much.”
I said naturally, like the flow of water.
I knew he wouldn’t come as usual, so I might as well say it.
In Ferrarium, I couldn’t recognize him, but here, there would be plenty of nobles who knew the appearance of Duke Hadid. Unless I was an idiot, I couldn’t reveal my true intentions without achieving my goal!
Huhu.
It was a moment when I could finally relax my mind.
[ Hazel, then… ]
“Huh, why?”
[ Should I go see my wife now? If I leave now, I might be able to see you tomorrow. ]
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