I Raised Him Modestly, But He Came Back Obsessed With Me

Chapter 55

Your Excellency.

Archen called for his master, who was tenaciously looking at the documents. But, he didnt get an answer. It had been two days since his master didnt come back to the Grand Duchy. Instead, he stayed in a small mansion located a little far from the Grand Duchy.

This mansion was purchased to be a temporary warehouse when there was not enough space for the main one. Therefore, no servants managed this mansion, there was no furniture in it.

Whatever happened, his master left the Grand Duchy and stayed here. Archen had been the one preparing his masters food, clothes, and furniture. He didnt know what had happened or why his master left the Grand Duchy.

Your Excellency.

Archen looked at his masters face with concern. His masters face looked rougher than usual, perhaps because he had trouble sleeping for two days. Of course, no one could sleep properly in this place without a bed.

Why doesnt Your Excellency go back to the Grand Duchy? Or should I bring a bed for you?

Archen had been bringing the documents from the Grand Duchy to this mansion for two days per his masters request.

Im okay. How about Cersinias scar?

The doctor said that if she apply for the medicine consistently, her scar will disappear. Lady Cersinias scar is getting lighter.

Ben nodded slightly to Archens report. He wanted to see that her scar was improving in person. But he endured it. He was afraid that he would lose his reason again and treat her like before.

All right. Go away.

Because he couldnt think of anything, he used his work as an escape. Ben went through the paperwork again. He looked like he was going to die from overwork. 

Your Excellency, Im worried that you might get hurt. 

Archen has said it several times already. But, as expected, his master didnt listen to him. Archen simply couldnt understand his masters behavior. His master, who missed Lady Cersinia so much, suddenly didnt want to see lady Cersinia when she was staying in the Grand Duchy.

Did they have a fight?

By any chance, did Your Excellencys condition has anything to do with lady Cersinia?

Ben, who was handing the papers to Archen, stopped at those words. Archen intuitively realized that he asked something he shouldnt have.

Archen.

YesYour Excellency.

Archen swallowed his dryly at his masters deep, low-pitched and nearly threathning voice. His shoulders shuddered at his masters cold aura.

Im going on an inspection of the territory starting tomorrow, so be prepared.

Yes, sir.

Archen quickly bowed, saying goodbye, and left the room. Going on an inspection, clearly meant that he wouldnt go to the Grand Duchy for the time being. Archen knew it had something to with lady Cersinia, but he didnt want to make the mistake of bringing it up and messing with his masters temper. 

After Archen left, Ben leaned his head against the chair as he looked around the quiet room . Its been two days since he left the Grand Duchy as if he was running away. In other words, it was the second day since he had not seen Cersinia.

He closed his tired eyes. Because of Archen, he remembered the day he caught Cersinia carrying her luggage. He was so immersed in his work that he forgot about it, but it came to his mind again. Ben became anxious again. It seemed like she would disappear at any time . And this made Ben feel like he would beat her and hurt her at any time because of his desire.

Its disgusting.

Ben frowned with a terrifying expression on his face. For the time being, he left the Grand Duchy to avoid Cersinia as much as possible in order not to let his twisted desire grow out of control.

If I calm down a little more, this damn thought will disappear.

Only the sound of the drawer being opened quietly spread in the quiet room. Ben took the worn-out bracelet from the drawer and held it in his hand. That was the only thing he took with him when he left Cersinia alone three years ago.

Even if it had become a little worn-out, the bracelet was still very pretty. After staring at the bracelet that had not been given to its owner for three years, he caressed it as if it was the most precious thing ever.

Ben quietly kissed the bracelet with eyes full of longing and affection. As if the bracelet was Cersinia. Tears filled his dark purple eyes. Like three years ago, the day he tried to get back to her.

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She suffered severe burns, so she has to apply medicine for the rest of her life.

Thump.

Cersinia felt her heart sink. Her mouth felt dry, and her body was cold. For a moment, her legs staggered, and she hurriedly leaned against the wall.

Lady Cersinia, are you okay?

Surprised, Verne grabbed one of Cersinias arms. Cersinia looked at Verne with her confused eyes and opened her mouth.

W-Why did she get hurt? Why?

I dont know either. One day, when I came home, my mother had been severely burned and collapsed. They said the house was not on fire, so it was very strange. Even my mother doesnt remember what happened at that time either.

Cersinia felt dizzy. It was a severe burn, not a chronic disease like she thought. Vernes mother should have been fine since she didnt commit evil deeds to Vernes mother like in the original story.

Why did Vernes mother get burned? Why is everything going according to the original story? Why didnt it change?

Cersinia couldnt figure out what happened.

Was it a mere coincidence that I met Verne here?  She began to doubt everything.

Are you not feeling well? Verne asked with a face full of concern.

Cersinia was helplessly supported by Verne. She hurriedly asked a question.

When did you start working here?

Verne couldnt understand Cersinias behavior. From the way she had been asking this and that, and her face and attitude that became contemplated like a surprised person. However, Verne thought there might be a reason, and she answered her question.

Its been less than two weeks.

Cersinia considered the timing inwardly. In the original story started working, to earn money for the mothers medicine, when autumn was around the corner. Similar to now autumn was coming. 

How Cersinia muttered a low voice with annoyance.

She already guessed that the story would have started, but she didnt understand why nothing changed from the original story. Was everything she had been careful about becoming vain? She was anxious, but it was still early to jump to a conclusion.

Lady Cersinia, I think you should take a rest. Ill take you to your room.

Verne moved forward, supporting Cersinia, who had a blank face. Cersinia, like a fool, walked with Verne supporting her. Her head was cluttered like a tangled thread.

Nothing was going as she expected. It started from the moment Ben came to her as Grand Duke of Shorevarce.  Her current shock was equal to when Ben confessed that he was Alexdemikan Shorevarce. She was now painting a picture of what she should do in the future. Her plan to go out to the garden was soon forgotten.

Sit carefully.

Verne put Cersinia in bed with a carefully. 

Should I call a doctor? Or master Ah, master is away right now.

Cersinia stared at Vernes troubled face. On the way back to her room, she calmly organized her thoughts.

Im okay.

She stopped Verne, who was going back and forth in a chaotic way.

Lady, are you sure youre okay?

Verne checked Cersinias complexion. And just like the first day she came, she didnt look well. And because of that Verne thought Cersinia was a weak woman. Her slender physique added to Vernes misunderstanding. Cersinia had successfully overpowered the three men, in front of her, a few minutes ago, but Verne seemed to have forgotten about it.

I was just dizzy for a moment. Thank you.

No, please speak comfortably to me, Lady Cersinia.

Yes, I will.

If lady is really okay, I will fix the bed so you can lie down.

Verne looked at Cersinias complexion once more and fixed the bedding. Its already too late for her to go back to work. Verne was sure she would be scolded for not working and doing something else. And she will have to face them again and spend hellish days. Vernes slowly moved the blanket so that Cersinia could lie comfortably in bed. Like someone who doesnt want to go back to her work quickly.

Then Ill get going now. Rest well.

However, doing only this was not time consuming enough, so Verne started to leave after saying her goodbyes.

Wait a minute.

Cersinia caught Verne, who was moving her steps. Cersinia became silent for a moment and added more words to Verne, who turned around. She swallowed her saliva as she had made a big decision.

If its okay, why dont you stay by my side a bit longer?

Pardon? Is lady talking about being her personal maid? Before lady said that you were uncomfortable

Im sorry. Its been hard for me to be alone. Could you be my personal maid?

Cersinia reached her hand out to Verne with a firm look. As long as things went like this, she decided it would be better to keep Verne by her side. The female protagonist in the original novel was Verne. Obviously, everything will revolve around Verne. Although she didnt commit the evil deeds that Cersinia had committed in the original novel, it was necessary to check if everything was flowing according to the original or not.

Is it really going according to the original?

Or was it just a coincidence?

Avoiding and running away was not a good thing at all. Itll only make it difficult to fix things after they happen since itll be to late. So she had the first to know what was going on with Verne. That way, Cersinia could efficiently and appropriately respond to any situation.

Thats

Verne who couldnt decide easily and hesitated. Even if she wanted to, she needed permission. Cersinia noticed Vernes concerns and said,so that Verne could make her decision quickly.

Ill tell them about your change of work, so you dont have to worry.

Then Verne replied with a bright face as if it was what she had been waiting for.

Yes, yes! I will do it!

Then please take good care of me.

Please take good care of me too, lady Cersinia.

Cersinia hoped that by all means, this would be the best choice.