Chapter 63 - Rewriting Destiny (1/2)

Chapter 63 – Rewriting Destiny

Edwin was inwardly surprised by Diana’s boldness. It was a brave act for a spirit her age. “You always surprise me. Soon, it will be the Imperial Family’s turn to be surprised.”

Of course, the latter’s astonishment would be different from Edwin’s, but such wasn’t terrible for Diana.

“This is my destiny.”

She had planned her own fate already. It was obvious what would happen beyond an unwanted marriage anyway.

Diana had seen and experienced it already in her past life. The situation may have changed a bit, but Lucas would not change. He, who once had a terrible disillusionment, drove himself to suicide. Diana had seen him lying on the floor, and it was an absurd idea to recreate their marriage again.

“I believe that misery also has meaning.” Diana’s calm voice reached Edwin. Her words came from her own experiences, not only from mere speculations.

“You are still too early to determine misfortune.”

“The real misfortune is when you can’t decide anything on your own.”

“You sound like you’ve been through it.”

Diana had a faint smile on her face. Edwin’s guess was right.

“I just imagined it would be.”

Before that, she lived a meaningless life, leaning on someone’s sympathy. It was only about survival. Disabled people with no family nor property. The burden of others who have to live with the support of the government. That was herself.

It was not difficult to tell the lawmaker that the symptoms were suggesting infertility. The doctors persistently peered into Diana’s ovary and her innermost things and made her a subject of study. The worries in their eyes were vivid. The symptoms couldn’t have been made up.

“I don’t think I can live in a greenhouse for the rest of my life.”

“Your status about bearing a child, you shouldn’t have to worry about that.”

“What about you, Grand Duke?”

The unexpected question struck Edwin.

“You don’t have any concerns? About the future or the path you’re going to.”

Edwin paused and watched Diana intently. No one dared to say such a thing to the Grand Duke. It was unimaginable if it was an ordinary citizen, and it was unreasonable for those who regarded them as his friends.

“I have the responsibility of the Grand Duke.” It was a sharp answer. “The duty to continue the legacy of his late father and to protect the Chester family.”

“Always… You’re worried, aren’t you? You’re a hard worker.”

Edwin nodded silently. And a moment later, he noticed the meaning of Diana’s question.

“I see. The Grand Duke might have wanted to continue the legacy of his late father, but I was too narrow-minded.”

“You don’t have to blame yourself.”

At the corners of Diana’s mouth, a faint smile was seen.

“But I can’t be married like any other woman… I want to protect my family by becoming heir to the nobility. ”

No matter how composed Edwin was, it was hard to hide his surprise.