The Story Is Not Over Yet - Chapter 189
Translator and Editor: Effe and Nabi
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Chapter 189
In the pure affectionate gaze towards Azela, Daniel’s nose twitched. He couldn’t erase all the past actions he had committed, but he still wanted to do something.
…Just one last thing for her sake.
Daniel wiped his wet palm on his thigh and reached out to Azela.
“Duchess Ferial, I wish you happiness.”
It was the first time Daniel had given such a respectful address since their first meeting.
Azela warmly took his hand.
“I’m back…”
“Azela!”
Zagnac, who had rushed in calling Azela’s name with a sense of fear, grabbed her shoulders and checked her over.
“Are you hurt? Did that guy do anything strange? Threats or bad words? If there’s something, tell me.”
The calm and composed demeanor from before was now gone.
The Master’s changed appearance seemed satisfying, as the servants of the estate, including Baharf, looked on with pride.
“Nothing happened. Just had some tea and talked, that’s all.”
“Tea? You had tea? Baharf, bring the antidote right now.”
“Yes, Master.”
Seeing Baharf leave to get the antidote at Zagnac’s command, she made a perplexed look.
“Antidote for what? I didn’t consume any poison. You don’t have to do that, it’s okay.”
“Do you forget what your condition was when we first met, Azela?”
“Back then, it wasn’t Daniel who put the poison in. It was Sylvia, to be exact.”
“I should’ve put poison down that woman’s throat, too.”
As Azela chuckled as she caressed his arm, Zagnac’s change made her smile, knowing it was for her sake.
“It’s okay. It wasn’t that hostile of an atmosphere anyway.”
“…It wasn’t hostile?”
As Azela lightly told the maid next to her, ‘Tell Baharf that the antidote is not needed,’ she ascended the stairs to the bedroom floor, with Zagnac following behind. He seemed quite surprised by the non-hostile atmosphere.
“Why, why? Why wasn’t it a hostile atmosphere? Why?”
She felt like she could burst into laughter at his unexpectedly worried expression when she had only meant to say that the situation was resolved.
As she entered the bedroom and removed her shawl, she casually spoke.
“Just that. Being there reminded me of some old memories. It’s not like there were only bad memories.”
“You didn’t only have bad memories?”
His eyes drooped downwards. Zagnac continued to follow Azela with short, hesitant steps like a chick.
“Still, he betrayed you. You know that, right?”
“Azela, he kept saying things when you tried to take over the business. He opposed it! He wanted to do things his own way.”
“Do you remember when Daniel had you imprisoned? I went to help you! I showed up and said, ‘Stop it!’ and even gave you water!”
“I didn’t mean to bring this up… Do you remember when Count Todd stole the bread that you were about to eat?”
The sight of Zagnac fretting over the past, bringing up all the misdeeds that Daniel had done, was absolutely adorable. Suppressing the laughter that was about to burst out, she responded with a nonchalant ‘Is that so?’ as she tilted her head, pretending to be clueless.
Anxious that Azela kept avoiding the subject, he abruptly blocked her path and opened his mouth.
“..You won’t be going to Count Todd, right?”
Pfft.
It almost seemed like a tail swayed behind him as he asked with an uneasy gaze.
In the meanwhile, finally unable to contain her laughter, Azela grabbed her stomach and laughed loudly.
Haha.
Taken aback by her sudden burst of laughter, Zagnac gazed at her with wide eyes while she wiped the tears that had gathered in the corners of her eyes with her fingers and hugged him tightly as she uttered.
“Where would I leave you? I tied up the loose ends cleanly. Daniel won’t be obsessing over me or meddling in our relationship.”
“Really?”
“Yes. I also decided to get Irene back.”
Upon hearing her joyous voice, he finally smiled and embraced her tightly. Between their bodies, heartbeats thumped, and it was unclear whose they were.
“Then, you’ll keep staying by my side.”
“Of course. I only have you now. I can’t abandon you.”
“Azela, you shouldn’t abandon me.”
Zagnac, with a contented smile, briefly kissed her lips.
“I’ve never met her, but since you said she’s like your sister, let’s keep her close by.”
“Yes.”
“We’ll make sure the sun shines on her, and wherever we are, we’ll create a place where we can watch over her. Let’s plant flowers around her.”
“Really? Will you do that for me?”
“Of course.”
In response to his words, Azela pulled him close, hugging his neck tightly. Then, she suddenly tilted her head and moved away from Zagnac.
“…Is Irene doing well?”
“Huh?”
“Has Irene properly been reincarnated? Is she happy?”
He nodded to her question as if it was obvious.
“That was our promise.”
“Though the contract wasn’t properly…”
“I got you, so that’s all that matters.”
Zagnac replied firmly as he gently stroked Azela’s head.
His voice was filled with conviction, washing away all of her worries. There was no way to verify it, but if he said so, then it must be true.
She believed in him.
“Other than that, was there anything else?”
“What do you mean?”
“Just anything.”
“Oh, there was one thing.”
“Well, what is it?”
Azela smiled again as she saw Zagnac becoming anxious.
“I want to say that I’m so happy now.”
To her, he was not a demon but a savior.
“Quickly, prepare more flowers here!”
“…I might end up buried in the flowers at this rate.”
“Even if there are many flowers, Azela will never be buried, so don’t worry!”
Was it praise?
Azela laughed, looking embarrassed. Flowers and jewels were already scattered all over her clothes, hair, and wrists. It was too heavy. Eventually, she sighed and gently removed the flowers from her head.
“You prefer jewels over flowers, after all?”
“It’s not quite like that.”
To Livia’s question, Azela firmly shook her head.
Even with her firm response, Livia smiled happily without hesitation. Compared to when she left the palace, she had changed a lot. She had grown taller, and her once long, flowing hair was now neatly trimmed. She seemed to have found her own appearance.
“Azela, you are amazing.”
“I think the Princess is more amazing than me. After all, you left without contacting us even once.”
“Well, it was fun traveling around. More than that, don’t call me Princess. Call me Livia now.”
“Your way of speaking has changed a lot since we last met.”
“I’ve been learning carpentry from the gentlemen lately. Maybe that’s why?”
Seated on the chair, swinging her body playfully back and forth, Livia laughed.
“Aren’t you afraid?”
“About what?”
“Duke Ferial might change his mind like Count Todd.”
The changed Livia was very straightforward.
Azela smiled as she looked in the mirror. It was possible that it could happen. She hadn’t completely dismissed the thought. Azela, who was gazing at the brilliantly shining jewelry, cautiously spoke up.
“Still, I can’t be afraid forever. Whether he changes his mind or not, I’ll have to experience it to know.”
“You’re amazing, Azela! I’ll work harder as well.”
It didn’t seem like she needed to work any harder. Azela smiled as she looked at Livia, who had now become a perfect person. Then,
Knock, knock.
“A guest has arrived.”
Baharf’s voice came from beyond the door, sounding slightly excited.
A guest? A guest on a day like today?
However, if Baharf brought someone to the bridal waiting room, they must be an important person. As Azela nodded, Livia, who was sitting next to her, quickly got up and opened the door to the waiting room.
“… It’s been a long time.”
And there stood someone she hadn’t seen in a long time.
Surprised, Azela stood up without realizing it.
“…Findar.”
“The Duke sent an invitation. So I thought, why not come after receiving it.”
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