Not Knowing The Betrayal Of That Day - Chapter 132
Translator: Effe
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Chapter 132
“Five shops on 23 Eodialen Street. One mansion on 5th Street. 720,000 acres of farmland and two sheep ranches in Borea, one wind bastion in Diaraki, 350,000 acres of land and three villas in Shurdan, one merchant ship named Viru, Lake Iquila, and the western forest of Etherni.
I, Hert de Shine Callias, the owner of the aforementioned properties, hereby confirm the transfer of the said properties to Tessa de Shine Callias with a transfer deed, certified by Beatrice Rue Borwen. This certificate is attached with the approval from the King of Messieux, Rams di Poire Messieuxdea.
“This has been executed by the proxy, Lange Geoffrey, hereby notifying that the aforementioned properties have been legally transferred to Tessa de Shine Callias.”
When the clear pronunciation of that long sentence concluded, the room fell into a dead silence. The servants tidying up the gifts and the knights who remained to guard Tessa, all closed their mouths and stared at Tessa. Tessa, in turn, was left speechless with only her eyes flickering.
“Congratulations, madam.”
“….”
“You are now a person of great wealth.”
Lange clapped without losing his smile.
As people stepped back, leaving Tessa alone in the room, she sat at the desk and looked down at the documents given by Lange.
Although she was still learning to read, she couldn’t read some difficult words properly, but she could roughly guess what was being said. The contents conveyed the transfer of the properties that had belonged to Hert into Tessa’s possession, as announced by Lange.
Now, Tessa had become a wealthy landowner, comparable to nobles.
Of course, she was a noble herself…
“….haa.”
Tessa sighed deeply, holding her head in her hands. Her heart, which had been startled since a while ago, still refused to settle down. It was such a sudden turn of events, she has become very wealthy with just a few documents. For Tessa, it was an unimaginable occurrence.
‘What on earth does Hert want…’
Tessa still couldn’t believe that all those lands and buildings were now hers. Even though Lange handed her the documents and briefly explained about taxes and future income, she was in no state to grasp the information. She was almost half out of her mind.
‘No matter how much I think about it, this doesn’t seem real…’
In the end, Tessa decided that she couldn’t accept this from Hert. She was determined to return it to him as it was.
But… what to say to refuse?
Lowering her hands from her head, Tessa pondered.
Hert, as she knew him, was someone who hated when the gifts he prepared were rejected. He disliked it because refusing a gift made him feel rejected as well. Tessa recalled several occasions during the orphanage days when she and Hert clashed over gifts. He didn’t like his gift to be refused, feeling rejected himself…
Knowing this, Tessa usually accepted what Hert gave her without resistance. She wanted to avoid Hert getting hurt as much as possible. The reason she hadn’t flatly refused his gifts so far was partly due to this.
Then, a voice suddenly came to mind.
‘How about having an honest conversation?’
Although she had decided to be happy, Tessa, was unsure of what to do next. She had recalled the advice given by the Cardinal.
‘Being honest is not easy, but there’s also no quicker shortcut in getting to know each other. Miss Tessa, we grew up as individuals. Therefore, to build relationships with others, a certain level of sharing is necessary. Building a sense of connection based on that sharing. So, more conversation is needed with the people you want to be with for a long time. Through conversation, we understand and align with each other.’
The Cardinal didn’t forget to add this while saying such words.
‘Actually, I hope that both of you will have more conversations and emotional exchanges than others. I believe it will not only improve your relationship but also have positive results for Miss Tessa’s treatment. So, if the opportunity arises, I recommend having an honest and open conversation.’
Being honest…
Certainly, since she woke up, Tessa had many small conversations with Hert, but she rarely had serious discussions. There were many things to worry about from the beginning, and just being in the same space was good enough. There was also the fear of ruining the good atmosphere by forcing unnecessary serious talks.
So, perhaps unconsciously, she had put off having serious conversations. Before starting any discussion, she needed to bring up the past she wanted to forget, and that could make things difficult for both of them. She knew this better than anyone.
In the end, she was satisfied with her current happiness and couldn’t move forward.
Even though she had decided to be honest and happy now.
Tessa took a deep breath again.
‘At this rate, nothing will change…’
It was a sigh with shoulders slumping helplessly.
‘Of course, I know it’s not easy for you, Miss Tessa. Just deciding doesn’t mean a person changes overnight. That’s like a miracle. But I believe that if it’s you, Miss Tessa, you can do well. You’ve already overcome a trial once. You have determination now. Miss Tessa, you’re truly a courageous person. Don’t forget that.’
With the Cardinal’s warm words, Tessa straightened her slouched posture. Yes, it was too early to be disappointed. She could try now. Even though she lacked a lot and was inexperienced, she could learn and change little by little. That’s why she woke up from that long dream.
‘I’ve decided not to give up easily. So… I can do it.’
With determination, Tessa nodded her head.
“I… I can do it. No, even if I don’t do well, I’ll keep trying. Baby, will you help too?”
Tessa spoke to her belly as if talking to the child. When her heart was confused or she needed a little courage, she would talk to the child in her belly. It made her feel a bit relieved.
“Tessa, what are you doing?”
At that moment, a deep voice came from behind, surprising Tessa. Hert, still in his outing attire, was standing there behind her.
“Her!”
“Tessa, be careful.”
Hert cautiously hugged Tessa and kissed her forehead. Tessa unknowingly smiled at that warm gesture. It was a strange feeling. They hadn’t been apart for a long time, but it felt like they had.
“Sorry for being late. Did you wait long?”
“No, not at all.”
“Still, I’ll come earlier next time.”
“…yes.”
Tessa nodded at the man’s affectionate words.
“More importantly, what were you doing?”
Hert gestured toward the messy desk behind Tessa. He seemed curious about what she was so focused on that she didn’t even notice him entering the room. Tessa followed Hert’s gaze, looking at the cluttered desk and then, after a moment of thought, nervously said,
‘Maybe, just today once…”
Before long, Tessa spoke with a tense expression.
“Well, Her. I have a favor to ask, can you… listen?”
The garden inside the temple was famous for its year-round blooming flowers, thanks to the dense divine energy. However, it was also a place with strict access control, making it an unexpectedly unpopular spot. For Tessa, it was the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful stroll with a relaxed mind.
“Tessa, slowly.”
Hert watched Tessa’s every step. Despite them holding hands, he couldn’t help feeling a bit anxious that something might happen to Tessa, with her small frame and now a rounded belly.
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