My Husband Will Regret This - Chapter 115
Translator and Editor: Effe and Nabi
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Chapter 115
Chloe’s words were astonishing.
It was because she had never been the one to say she would go see the Duchess first! She had always avoided meeting her as much as possible, never wanting to face her directly, though now, she was talking about going to see the Duchess directly!
It was truly a surprising change.
Eric couldn’t hide his surprise, but he also judged it as a resolute decision on her part. Therefore, he hurriedly prepared for their outing.
It had only been two hours since she showed him the letter she received from the Duchess.
As the carriage moved with a slight jolt, he firmly wrapped his arms around her shoulders and made her lean against him, fearing she might feel motion sickness. Chloe did not resist and leaned her face against Eric’s shoulder.
“I’m wondering if this is an impulsive decision.”
Suddenly, she opened her mouth. Eric didn’t answer immediately but silently gazed down at her.
“Going to see Mother. I was wondering… if it’s okay to face her and say what I want to say.”
Chloe spoke in a disorganized manner.
“I haven’t decided what to say to Mother yet. I don’t know what to say or how to say.”
She grabbed the edge of Eric’s coat and raised her head subtly.
“Is it okay to do it this way?”
She was anxious.
Was it not an impulsive decision?
No, it was an impulsive decision, that was why she felt even more uneasy. She feared that meeting her mother might weaken her resolve. She was anxious because she had no idea what to say or how to express her feelings in front of her mother.
Chloe bit her lower lip anxiously.
“Chloe.”
Eric spoke as he gently stroked her chin.
“You don’t need to worry about what to say. You don’t have to choose your words carefully. Just say what you want to say. That’s enough.”
‘What I want to say…’
Thinking about those words, she smiled softly, lowering her head deeply.
“Thank you.”
As he wrapped his arms around the back of her head, hugging her tightly, Chloe buried her face in Eric’s chest, absorbing his scent.
The carriage jolted again, but their bodies remained intertwined.
It has been a while.
Visiting Duchy Rolf…
After marriage, she had never visited this place in six years. Chloe looked at the distant Duchy Rolf’s castle, reminiscing about the past. There were no good memories at Duchy Rolf.
To be precise, there were no memories that could be romanticized with the word’ memories.’ For her, Duchy Rolf was a dreadful place, a place she didn’t even want to think about, a place she always wanted to escape from.
She couldn’t believe she came here on her own decision.
She was again surprised by her decision and, at the same time, surprised by her own determination. It was a much-needed positive change compared to the past when she couldn’t properly express her true feelings.
Chloe gasped as she felt a sense of pride in her own transformation and gratitude to Eric, who had helped her achieve this change. As the carriage came to a stop, she waited for the vibrations to subside before slowly rising from her seat.
“Take my hand.”
When Eric stepped out of the carriage first and extended his hand, Chloe firmly took his hand and stepped outside.
Duchy Rolf, where she came to after six years, remained unchanged. The lush grass, the brilliantly blooming flowers, the warm air, and the blue sky—all were exactly as she remembered from her past.
Chloe captured the unchanged landscape with her eyes, slowly turning her head.
No one came out to greet them at the gate.
Despite sending a letter immediately after deciding to visit the Duchy, there was not a single person there to welcome them.
This was undoubtedly intentional, a clear act of ignoring them.
She felt a twinge of pain in her stomach, wincing slightly. Without realizing it, she grasped his hand a bit tighter and then released it. This was due to the guilt she felt toward Eric, who was now subjected to such treatment because of her.
On top of it, there was a sudden surge of embarrassment.
Even though he could only guess about the dynamics between her and her mother, he had no precise knowledge of it. Still, spending the day together today would likely reveal everything about the relationship between the two of them.
Was that really okay? Would it be a good thing?
She briefly pondered whether she should send Eric back now, though her hesitation was short-lived.
She had no regrets about the decision to come with Eric. It was because having him by her side, the one who had helped her become the person she was now, made it possible for her to reveal her true self.
There was no one else who could be as supportive as Eric, no matter what state she showed him… It was okay.
Chloe consoled herself. She and Eric walked through the large garden.
As they reached the front of the mansion, people finally came into view. The gatekeeper, upon seeing them, gave a brief bow and opened the door. Beyond the creaking door, the familiar view of the hall greeted them.
It seemed almost unbelievable that not even a single detail had changed. Even the types of flowers laid out were the same.
She felt like the six years had stopped in this space. Unlike the well-maintained exterior garden, the inside appeared somewhat neglected. Dust piled up on the railing, and the wooden floor felt rough and uneven.
Suppressing a bitter smile, Chloe clenched her dress. It was undoubtedly a calculated move by her mother to make her appear pitiful.
She murmured.
“It’s not that the Duchy doesn’t have the funds to maintain the interior.”
“Who’s this?!”
A voice, accompanied by exaggerated tones, echoed as footsteps approached. Looking up, she saw her mother, the Duchess, descending the stairs.
“Is this Chloe, who heartlessly abandoned her mother and left with the Marquis? It’s been quite a while, hasn’t it?”
The Duchess approached Chloe and Eric with her arms wide open. Despite her high-pitched tone, her face remained stern.
There was even a sneering smile as if mocking the two people in front of her.
“Why, did you feel sad after reading the letter I sent you? That’s why you rushed here?”
She grabbed Chloe’s wrist.
“If I had known, I would have sent the doctor’s diagnosis along with it. Then, you would have been worried sick throughout your journey, fearing your heart would burst!”
Chloe wrinkled her brows.
The fact that she had undergone heart surgery was widely known throughout the continent. Still, to say her heart would burst?! It was evident that the Duchess deliberately chose these words.
She bit her lower lip.
“Mother.”
“Yes, Chloe.”
As the Duchess lifted her chin and crossed her arms, Chloe silently looked at her, then burst into laughter, unable to hold back.
“I don’t know what doctor wrote what diagnosis. When I look at you, Mother, you seem healthier and more vibrant than ever.”
“Chloe!”
“Speaking of illness, you should have been more worried about my health. Did you ever worry properly when my life was at stake?”
The Duchess bit her lip slightly.
It was because Chloe’s words left her speechless. Still, she couldn’t let go of the idea that she was in a superior position to Chloe, having the idea that she could manipulate her daughter at any time. Therefore, with a swift turn of her head, the Duchess muttered under her breath.
“You’re young and lively, so you’ll probably outlive this old Mother.”
Chloe chuckled again. She released Eric’s hand and took a step closer to the Duchess.
“I remember when Brother caught a cold.”
“What?”
“You made me take care of him when I had an upset stomach, unable to move properly. Even with so many servants around.”
“I don’t remember that.”
“You always do. Whenever there was something unfavorable, you pretended not to remember, avoiding it.”
“Pretend? I’m saying it because I’ve never done such a thing!”
Even though the Duchess exclaimed, Chloe looked at her indifferently. A consistently bad person, both in the past and now… that was her mother.
“You won’t insult me more in front of the Marquis, will you?”
Look at her now. Was she worried about getting insulted in front of Eric? This was more interesting than wondering about the feelings of a daughter who had traveled this far in a month.
Chloe smiled wryly and clasped her hands together.
“That’s why I came with my husband.”
She took a slow breath.
“Mother.”
Making up her mind, her lips parted again.
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