(1)">Chapter 55 [part 1] - (1) (2/2)
“…”
If he knew she didn’t like it, it would be better if he didn’t grab her hand without notice or kiss her cheek where people could see.
The nice feeling of hugging him was short-lived. It was summer after all.
“It’s hot.”
Hugo sighed and released her.
“Can’t you just endure a little longer without screaming, ‘it’s hot’?”
“But it is hot.”
“What a cool-headed woman.”
He grumbled and she burst out laughing. He watched her with a gentle gaze then pulled her by the waist and kissed her on the cheek.
“Why were you so distracted during dinner? Is something wrong?”
“No, just…felt a little complicated. Thinking of leaving this place made me sad.”
“Do you want to stay back instead?”
His words were very tempting. If she really could, it would be nice.
“Don’t be ridiculous. There are so many things you have to do when you get to the capital. You said you asked His Highness the Crown Prince to help with Damian’s matter.”
“You sound like you’re saying I should go and work because of the boy.”
“It’s only natural for a father to do something for his son.”
“Will the boy even know of my troubles later?”
“Of course. Damian is not an ignorant child.”
‘Even so, the boy is still chasing you all over the place’, Hugo muttered to himself. These days, Hugo had been curious about the contents of Damian’s letters and when he finally took one to read, the contents made his lips twitch. It was a basically report on everything that had occurred from morning till night.
“Is all well with Damian?” (Lucia)
“He keeps you updated, doesn’t he?”
“There must be some news you’ve gotten lately.”
Just as before, Damian lived in the Academy without revealing his identity. ‘Shita’ was not a position anyone could get with just skills alone. A good background was also needed. However, there was still a lot of time so Hugo was just watching the situation unfold. He had no intention of interfering in a matter of accommodation.
Boys had to be brought up powerfully. Perhaps because Damian was young, with uncertain status, outstanding skill and an unfriendly personality, there were many greedy people around him. There were also troublemakers looking for fights and these would only increase as the boy grew older. The boy had to capable of dealing with all of this.
“He’s doing well, of course.”
A few days ago, some troublemakers picked a fight with Damian. There were many opponents so a few blows were exchanged but that wasn’t the problem as far as Hugo was concerned. Nothing was broken nor was he crippled.
‘No matter how many opponents, to be hit by such lousy kids is just…’
Hugo was unsatisfied. Sure enough, Damian was his brother’s son. If it was him, he would have gotten rid of those fools without anyone knowing. When he told Damian, ‘don’t kill people at the Academy’, he meant ‘it is troublesome to take care of, so deal with it inconspicuously’. The boy didn’t seem to have understood him properly.
“Enough about the boy, be careful on your way. And be careful of the heat while you’re in the carriage.”
“There are many people to take care of me so why worry.”
Lucia leaned her head on his wide chest. As time went by, his affection grew more romantic. She could guess that he liked her to a considerable degree. But despite that, her uneasiness did not decrease.
The capital was filled with his past lovers, seductive beauties that fell for his charm, and even the woman that was his wife in the dream. There was no room for her feet(1).
‘I’m afraid you’ll leave me.’
Lucia had thought that it would be fine as long as she loved him. She had thought that she could stand in the center and love without reliance or burden. But now, she could only wonder if such a love exists.
She was gradually waking up to her arrogance. Perhaps it may exist somewhere but such a love was impossible for her.
Translator’s Corner:
It means it’s very crowded.
*’Sitha’ is changed to ‘Shita’
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