132 - I Got Engaged to a Blind Duke
I Got Engaged to a Blind Duke Chapter 132
Marin bowed deeply towards him. She bit her lip tightly, feeling tears welling up.
“Why do you go so far to make my eyes-”
“Because I don’t want Lord Gerald to not be able to see!”
Marin spoke with heartfelt sincerity, still bowing her head.
“Haa, I understand.”
Permission finally fell from his lips.
He was a man who kept his word. She didn't think she needed to worry anymore.
Marin was able to smile sincerely for the first time in a while.
“Thank you.”
“Why do you always do things for me and then thank me? That’s the thanks you should be receiving.”
“Then do it! I’ll take it! Throw it at me!”
Marin lifted her head, spread her arms wide, and spoke playfully.
I have to smile. Brightly.
“Marin. What’s wrong?”
The Duke tilted his head as if listening to something.
“Yes?”
“Why do I sense such a sad feeling?”
Marin’s face momentarily stiffened, but she forced a bright smile.
“It’s nothing.”
“It is something.”
“You’re doing it again.”
“What’s wrong?”
“Actually, you’re right. I guess I was sad thinking about not seeing Lord Gerald for a few days.”
Marin lowered her head and mixed truth with lies for the perfect fabrication.
Ah, was I too honest?
There was no response from the Duke.
Marin hesitated, then raised her gaze to look at the Duke. And she was startled.
The Duke was wearing a handsome smile.
“I see.”
“Yes?”
“You’ve been too close, so you haven’t had any longing for me.”
“Yes?”
“Marin, that’s a good idea. If we’re apart for a while and you long for me, you’ll only think of me.”
“Yes?”
“I’ll endure it.”
Unable to understand what he was saying, Marin looked at him with a confused expression.
The Duke, nodding to himself, smiled even more deeply.
“I’m saying I’ll let you go alone.”
“Ah, yes.”
She thought he would secretly follow if she went alone, but now he was acting like he wanted her to leave quickly.
“Think only of me while you’re gone. That’s an order.”
“Yes.”
It seemed like she would anyway, so the answer came easily.
For some reason, the Duke seemed to be in a good mood.
She couldn’t miss this opportunity. Marin presented the already cold tea to him.
“Please drink.”
The Duke’s brow furrowed again, but he didn’t express any further complaints and drank the tea.
“And this too.”
Marin carefully placed the Stomachache Pill in the Duke’s palm.
The Duke swallowed the pill without any complaints.
“I’ll be going then.”
“Where are you going?”
“You’ll need some time alone, Lord Gerald.”
Marin blushed slightly and muttered.
“What time?”
“It’s a little hard for me to say such a thing myself…”
Marin hesitated, unable to bring herself to say it.
“Say it.”
“The restroom! I’ll be going now.”
It wasn’t like she was the one going to the restroom, but she felt inexplicably embarrassed. Marin hurriedly ran out of the office.
Gerald spat out the pill he had pretended to swallow.
The poison of the Mandresson Grass had no effect on him.
What should he do with her?
The first Wish Ticket was used for him, and the second Wish Ticket was also used for him.
How much more was he supposed to fall for her?
He already liked her to the point of madness.
He was going to refuse the Mandresson no matter what, but when Marin even used the Wish Ticket, he couldn’t hold back any longer.
Still, the thought that she would be thinking only of him while she went to meet the Viscountess made everything feel alright.
If she thought of him like that every day, would the day come when she loved him too?
He was afraid she would run away, so he had bound her with a contract, but how long could he keep doing that?
If she would just love him, he would give her the whole world.
Couldn’t she love him just as much as she was trying to make his eyes see?
The taste of Mandresson Grass filling his mouth was as bitter as the longing for her burning in his heart.
\ \ \
Knock knock.
Marin knocked on the Diamond Room.
“Yes.”
Opening the door and entering, she found the four siblings together as expected.
Ever since Dia had returned, they were always together, as if making up for the time they had been apart. They were truly close siblings.
“Teacher, what brings you here?”
Dia put down her embroidery frame and asked with a welcoming expression.
“I’m leaving to see my mother tomorrow. I came to say goodbye because I won’t be able to see you for a while.”
“Teacher, are you going to meet the Viscountess?”
Rubiana asked, her face lighting up.
“Yes. I’m going to bring her back healthy.”
Marin said as if making a vow to herself.
“I want to see the Viscountess soon too. Can I come with you?”
Rubiana asked with sparkling eyes.
“I’m sorry, Ruby. Not this time. Let’s all go on an outing together next time. How about that?”
“Okay!”
Peridot, who had been listening to their conversation from the side, chimed in and answered instead.
“The teacher asked me, Peridot.”
Rubiana pouted and glared at her younger brother.
“The teacher said ‘us.’ Right? Teacher.”
Peridot stuck close to Marin and asked as if asking her to take his side.
“Yes. All of us together.”
Marin looked at Peridot and Rubiana, Dia, and even Garnet, who was standing to one side pretending not to listen to their conversation but secretly listening, engraving each one of them in her mind.
“So, everyone take care.”
I’ll be able to see you again. This won’t be the last time.
Marin vowed inwardly.
Everyone smiled brightly at her farewell.
“Have a safe trip, Teacher.”
\ \ \
Returning to her room, Marin watched Yuria’s back as she packed her luggage.
“I don’t need that many dresses. Put in the navy dress instead, Yuria.”
“The navy dress? Do you really have to wear that one? You have so many dresses to wear.”
Yuria grimaced, and Marin chuckled.
“That dress is the most comfortable to run in.”
“Are you going to exercise on the way?”
“Yes. It’ll be hard if I just stay in the carriage.”
“Yes.”
Yuria took out the navy dress and opened another bag to put it in.
“What’s that bag for?”
“The earlier one was for outings, and this one is for putting in dresses that you can wear comfortably.”
“I’m not going far. I’m just bringing Mom back soon… I’ll be back soon.”
Marin swallowed hard and spoke with strength in her voice, which was threatening to become choked.
“Yes. I know. But why aren’t you taking me with you?”
Yuria asked with a sullen face.
“Your shoulder hasn’t fully healed yet.”
“I’m all better now. I can even carry this bag.”
Yuria hurriedly tried to lift the large bag, but Marin shook her head and stopped her.
“It’s heavy. You just went to the capital. It’ll be hard to go on another long journey.”
“You’re not going all the way to the south and are meeting her halfway, right? Then it’s closer than the capital.”
“Let’s just do it this way this time. I’ll be back soon.”
As Marin spoke soothingly, Yuria hid her disappointed feelings and nodded.
Marin had said so much, so she couldn’t express her disappointment any further.
“Yes. Have a safe trip.”
“Where did you put the pouch I asked you for last time?”
As Marin asked with a curious face, Yuria held up a small bag.
“Ah, it’s in this bag. But why do you need something like that?”
“I think there might be a need for it. And this.”
Marin handed Yuria a sealed letter.
“I can’t read, Miss.”
“I know. Can you give this to Olive six days after I leave?”
“Six days later?”
“Yes. Be sure to give it to her six days later after dinner. You can’t give it to her any sooner, and you can’t give it to her any later.”
“Yes. Leave it to me.”
Yuria carefully put the sealed letter into her arms.
