This Time, I Became the Fiance of a Duke’s Daughter. But She is Rumored to have Bad Personality, and Ten Years Older

As Jared and Johann left the room, Karina repeated the worn-out, tearful and apologetic words in front of Olivier.

Tearful, supported by her son, Karina was trembling at the joy of being able to reveal Liz Murphy's death, which she had been unable to reveal to anyone for a long time, and what Jared, who grew up loving even though in a form that deceived her, still called her "mother".

Even though it was because of how threatened, it was definitely Karina who caused Liz's death. Nonetheless, there is no reason to know, other than in person, how much she was saved by Jared, who did not yet just call me my mother, nor did he ever change his attitude as his brother.

How difficult it was for Jared to call Karina her mother.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Jared. Thanks."

I'm not here anymore. I say thank you to my other son. I had to say, even though I knew it wouldn't arrive.

Olivier's chest hurts when she sees Karina's tears.

who is my fiancée's stepmother and who raised Jared with affection. Either way, you're going to be my mother-in-law.

She had a hard and painful time because of Annette Padge, overlapping with herself, who had worked hard for years trying to protect her mother.

"Mother-in-law..."

"... Yes"

"Thank you very much for bringing up Jared as a kind man."

With sincere thanks, Karina leaked even more whimpering.

Jared and Johann opened the door to Annette's room so as to kick it in half, without knocking.

"Hey, what's up?

Inside the room were not just Annette, but her son Rex, Claire, daughter and eldest daughter of the Baron Dowm family, and Lena Dowm, cousin.

The four are greatly surprised that Jared showed up with Johann.

I can't help it. Until now, Jared has rarely acted with his father. But no way the Annettes would dream that parents and children are acting together because of themselves, etc.

"Ah, you -"

"Answer without lying, Annette. If you know it's a lie at all - not just you, but Rex and Claire will chase you out of this mansion and cut the edge."

That is, death will come to them.

Perhaps it was my last consideration as husband that gave me the final notice.

"What the hell..."

Annette puzzled Johann with a serious face she had never seen before.

"Annette, you set up to threaten Karina and kill Liz?

"- Oh, no way! There's no way I would do such a horrible thing! I don't care how many things you say and how many bad things you do!

It was a fiercely high Annette, but Jared didn't miss her slightly eye-opening and upset.

At the same time, I assumed it was useless to just point that out. In the first place, we knew that Annette, who threatened Karina, could not have pleaded guilty, rather than defiled her own hands. Still, protecting the Annettes from Wahash is to keep them from being brought to justice in the fashion of assassination groups.

"You threatened to harm Loyk, used Karina, and poisoned Liz, didn't you?

"I didn't!

"Then let's change the question. Remember when I tried to keep Jared at home with an acquaintance?

"Yeah, I remember. I made the arrangements. But I didn't think Jared was going to be missing because someone attacked him before that."

I often say - not to speak, but to poison the plain Annette inside.

"I didn't blame anyone because I thought so, too. But information came in that you sent Jared to an illegal facility. Do you have anything to say about that?

"I don't know who told you that, but that's bullshit! I knew you were looking for Jared. Honestly, I wondered why, but I would have told you if I knew."

"Right..."

Annette keeps denying it. I regret not being able to poke the evidence that this is it because this is also only information from Wahash.

But what I desperately hide but pass on from Annette is agitation, not confusion.

If it's the former, I know you're wondering why they ask you this, but if it's the latter, it also seems like you're hiding something about why it's about now.

In fact, Annette was snuggly sweaty.

I'm surprised the Rex and the others don't know what it is, so of course they're not involved, but they're not asking anything. Now, at least I can protect my brother and sister, whether they hate me or not.

"About two years ago, my men who were involved in one of Jared's cases stopped because they were ill, but now they work at your parents' house, Viscount Pudge's house. Right?

"Yeah, yeah, I also reflected, but he couldn't be in this mansion because of the burden of having Jared act alone. I felt pity and asked my father to hire me. Is there a problem?

"No, that's the only reason. So, finally - is it true that the Viscount Padge family is trying to take over the Baron Dowm family?

To Johann's inquiry, it was now that Annette was visibly stunned.

"Hey, what..."

"It's information from trustworthy sources. That you became my sideroom by order of the Viscount Padge family, who betrayed the faction of the Duke of Alway, and that you are about to take over the Baron Dowm family. In the process he tried to kill Liz, who was in the way, threatened Karina, gripped her weakness, and finally even tried to erase Jared"

The children and their cousins reveal their surprises at the suspicion being placed on Annette.

I can't tell Jared if he didn't know everything, or if he was surprised that my mother was dyeing her hands for evil more than he knew.

However, only Lena had her gaze at Jared with a crying face. Only once, I had eyes, but I take my gaze off without speaking.

"I didn't realize it at all. I'm an idiot, too, but honestly, how dare you do it so far. I'm even impressed through anger."

"It's a misunderstanding! I, no, my father is not involved in anything like what you say either!

"Is that a fact? Am I supposed to trust you?

"Absolutely. I'm your wife. I have two kids, too. You can't possibly do anything to harm your, no, Baron Dowm family. Besides, it's also an unfortunate accident about Liz and Jared. I'm not involved in anything."

Annette speaks only of her innocence. Regrettably, unless she pleads guilty more than there is evidence, she cannot be tried for her crimes, even if they were as Wahash examined.

But if Wahash has proof - it seemed so. But it doesn't matter because Wahash at the time says whether there is evidence or not, he tries to eradicate those involved, including Annette.

First of all, if Annette pleads guilty, she can also keep it in the proper institution, but it will be difficult.

"Really, you're not? You're not involved, are you?

"Naturally! Don't you think this is terrible, like denying it but suspecting it? Husbands should believe in their wives, just as wives believe in their husbands. No matter how many side rooms, I am dissatisfied with this treatment!

"Well...... good for you. I'm sorry I doubted you."

"No, I was thinly aware that you were still dragging Liz's death. There will be only one thing that makes you want to doubt someone. I don't know who told you about threatening Karina or about Jared, but don't take it too seriously"

Annette exhaled in relief not to be noticed by Johann, who apologized, but it was clearly visible to Jared.

I can tell whether you're lying or not.

I wanted it to be more acting than angry - and I even floated.

"By the way, who is the person who blew something stupid into you? If you'll excuse me, I'll set you up?

"It's Liz's father."

"Huh?"

Annette lost her word.

I don't understand what Johann said, and no, I just stiff that I don't want to understand.

"You'll know that, too. Assassination Group Vault Toyfer"

"Yeah, yeah, I thought it was a yotai story, but when you know it, is it real?

"It exists. And Liz's father is the head of Vault Toyfel."

"... hey, why, say?

"You didn't hear me? Liz's father is a man named Wahash, the head of Vault Toyfel. He's the only man who fought and defeated my father several times on the battlefield."

I didn't seem to know if Vault Toyfer was real or not, but if it was just a rumor, I would have known. And how about Annette's mood to learn that one of the continent's best assassination groups is real and led by Liz Murphy's father, Wahash?

It's never Jared's fault he's trembling into small pieces.

"My stepfather was investigating Liz's death. In the process, I found out everything was connected. And he declared that he would kill all the people involved and their associates. That's possible."

"But I'm not even involved!

"I know. Then stay dignified. My father-in-law is cautious and honest. If you're really not involved, there's nothing to be done. Don't worry."

It was the children who listened to Johann and appeased him.

Nobody said anything about just getting involved and dying irrelevant. But only Annette can't stop shaking her body.

"What's up?

"Yes, no, nothing - but in case Liz's father decides to assault me as an irrelevant person, my husband will protect me, won't he?

"Absolutely. But I hope you don't expect too much"

"What do you mean, it's awesome!

"I don't know anyone who can beat my stepfather. Even if me, your father, and Jared stand up to each other in bundles, I don't know if I can win... but don't worry. If you really don't have anything to do with it, my stepfather will understand. On top of that, ask again. Are you sure you're not involved in Liz's death?

Johann giving him one last chance after threatening to have a life crisis.

However,

"Don't ask me again and again! I didn't do anything nasty!

Annette paid for the hand she reached out to.

"... well. Okay. I'm sorry I doubted you."

There was disappointment in Johann's face when he said so. Maybe he was going to forgive me if only he would admit his sins.

But it doesn't look like it anymore.

"Let's go, Jared"

"Hey, wait, where are you going?"

"Come on."

He grabs his arm and Jared is forced to leave the room.

On the verge of the door being closed, I see a pale Annette face, with anxiously stained Lena and her eyes. She tried to open her mouth to say something, but the door closed earlier than that.

"Whoa, what are you going to do! If you stay like this, Wahash will kill you!

"I gave him a chance to make amends. But it was Annette who tried to get through the unknown until the end."

"That's why they're gonna kill all your kids too!

"I advised! If you really think about children, you should try to protect them even if you give them your own lives. But he didn't."

"You don't say that! No matter how much she can do, you're the father, then protect the child!

A moment when I held my fist to angry Johann,

"Stop it, Jared!

The quiet but powerful voice stops the movement.

"... Olivier Sama"

"Absolutely, you're a helpless parent and child. You were right to come and see me worried."

Olivier, looking at this one with a troubled face somewhere, sighed at his parents and children, who were on the verge of a collision.