The atmosphere of the castle was markedly different from before.
Julia narrowed her eyes as she looked at the maids who bowed politely to me. She was the first face I had ever seen.
"Your Majesty ordered all the workers to be replaced."
Melissa whispered softly next to her. Julia looked at Melissa with a slightly puzzled face.
'Is it because of this incident?'
Yulia, lost in thought, immediately shook her head.
Fernan was probably just trying to clear up the cluttered atmosphere. It's not like that for me.
"By the way, His Majesty, aren't you cold? I don't know if it's because you're wearing too thin."
"it's okay. It's good because it's good."
Melissa blamed herself that this had happened because she was away, and she never thought of leaving Julia's side.
Thanks to Melissa's utmost sincerity, Julia was able to recover her body quickly.
As she was walking around the backyard, Yulia glanced at the workers gathered in the garden.
Butler Bennett, who was standing nearby, noticed her and bowed his head.
It was strange. He said that he had to get Fernan's permission to repair the garden, but he was belatedly making a fuss.
Julia looked at it for a moment and then looked away without inspiration.
"I want to see spring come soon and the garden is full of flowers."
Melissa added with a bright smile.
"When spring comes, let's decorate the garden together! I also plant a lot of lily of the valley, which His Majesty Rain likes."
"Yeah, then."
Julia's face, who had smiled a little, gradually darkened.
In fact, I couldn't be sure. Will I be able to stay here until next spring?
Because I couldn't even guess when the end of this marriage that Fernando was talking about would be.
'Do you think this marriage will last forever?'
When she remembered the indifferent eyes that said that, Yulia fell into a gloomy heart again.
I knew earlier that he hated him, but didn't know that he had an end in mind.
Julia quietly lowered her gaze. This never-ending marriage felt like a life sentenced to an end.
Suddenly, I remembered the words my father used to say.
'If the marriage with the Grand Duke breaks down, you will no longer be my daughter-in-law.'
The Marquis thought that Julia would be intimidated by those words, but it was Julia who did not want to live as his wife.
However, because she lived alone without the support of a marquise, she had nothing.
Of course, it was impossible for the Marquis to let her go before that.
After taking a deep breath, Yulia quickly moved to the winding road.
"uh? I think your Highness has returned."
As she lifted her head at Melissa's words, the bell rang announcing the return of the castle.
I was puzzled because he had never returned so early.
Fernan wouldn't be welcome, but knowing that she had returned, she couldn't pretend she didn't know, so she turned and went back to the castle.
Yulia, who entered the lobby at such a slow pace, stood still and waited for Fernan.
And not long after, the servant opened the large door wide.
Fernan, who was looking straight ahead and entering the room, suddenly felt a presence and turned to Julia, who was standing on one side.
"Your Majesty, you came early."
At Julia's quiet greeting, Fernando stood still.
Fernan, who looked at her without answering, glanced down at her in her outing clothes.
"Where are you going?"
"ah… I'm sorry. It's a bit frustrating being in the room alone."
Fernan looked at her with a curious expression. He paused for a moment as he was about to ask what he was sorry about.
It was because he suddenly remembered the words he had uttered to her.
'I would have told you to stay quietly in the bedroom. Seeing them running around excitedly, I guess I was pretty funny.'
Fernan, who had hardened his expression for a moment, closed his mouth slightly.
He didn't say a word for a while, and immediately passed by Julia with an urgent momentum.
Julia looked at him curiously.
Fernan, who was climbing the central staircase with her behind, stopped at the landing and frowned.
It was because I did not understand myself, who had run away a while ago.
He turned and looked down the stairs into the lobby.
Julia, who had been standing still, was walking through the door again with the maid.
Fernando took her back without realizing it until the very end.
Then, soon after, he frowned.
Hell, I couldn't figure out what this feeling I was feeling right now.
Why is Lee Ida-ji anxious and throbbing in his chest?
Fernando turned around with confused eyes and climbed the remaining stairs.
* * *
The changed atmosphere of the castle continued.
Not only the users, but also the attitude of the butler, Bennett, was completely different.
"My lord, Rain."
In the afternoon, Yulia, who was heading to the dining room, stopped.
Looking back, I saw Bennet bowing politely.
These days, Bennett isn't a big deal, but I've been talking to her a lot or asking for her permission.
"The garden maintenance you mentioned earlier. I think it will be completed in a month."
"okay?"
When her reaction was vague, Bennett showed a sign of impatience.
"The greenhouse will be built soon. I have to decide what flower seedlings to plant in it, and it seems like it would be better for the Bishop to choose... ."
"Well, you do it yourself."
After giving an expressionless answer, Yulia took her steps again. Now he was not interested in managing the castle.
Perhaps because of being locked up in the study, the anti-aircraft itself seemed to have an instinctive sense of rejection.
Bennet, who was restless, hurriedly followed after Julia.
"My lord, I'm sorry for being rude all this time."
Yulia stopped again and looked back at Bennet with a puzzled face.
"I will accept any punishment for my past disrespect. Please forgive me."
Bennett lowered her head as if she was about to hit the floor. Julia blinked her eyes in embarrassment.
I thought I would fall over if I left it alone, so Julia gave me an answer.
"okay. I'll forgive you, get up."
Bennett then gently lifted her head. There was a look of relief and regret on his face.
In fact, the day Julia was locked up in the study, Bennett was out for a while.
As a result, when I was informed of the situation late, I felt very embarrassed.
Bennett had also secretly ignored the hostess in the past, but he did not think that other users would do the same.
Of course, that didn't make my fault go away, so there was no room for excuses.
Besides, it seemed that Fernando was extremely angry.
He was a master who had no interest in domestic affairs. Especially for my wife, if I hated it, I hated it, but she wasn't the kind of person to show interest.
However, with an expressionless face as usual, he ordered a treatment that seemed a little excessive.
All the maids involved in this work were purged, and even the other users who had been blatantly harassing Julia disappeared without a sound.
"May I ask why you suddenly changed your attitude?"
Julia asked quietly to Bennet, who was standing sorry.
Then Bennett lowered her head again with a look of helplessness.
"The unfortunate thing that happened to His Majesty a few days ago is all my fault for not properly educating the users. My attitude during that time must also have encouraged them... ."
"… … ."
"I'm sorry, Rain. If you want to punish them, you should."
Julia looked at Bennet with surprised eyes at the unexpected and honest answer.
In fact, she didn't feel bad for Bennett.
Of course, his tone was rude at times, but basically he never tried to harass me or harass me.
Besides, because Bennett was the first to confess and ask for forgiveness, I didn't feel like punishing him now.
No, I just didn't want to worry about anything anymore.
"done. Just go and see."
"Yes, yes. Then, have a good meal."
Leaving behind Bennet, who had her head bowed, Julia took another step.
As I slowly entered the dining room, I unexpectedly saw Fernan, who was seated first.
With the papers in his hand, he raised his head as usual and looked at Julia.
"Good evening, my lord."
Yulia, who greeted her as usual, sat across from her. She thinks it's been a while since she ate with Fernando.
Soon the attendant placed the appetizer in her place. Julia holding her tableware glanced at Fernando opposite her.
He was always at work, both eating and traveling. Come to think of it, I've never seen him rest.
"Aren't you tired?"
At her quiet question, Fernan, who looked away from the paperwork, asked quietly.
"Why are you asking that?"
"just… You must be tired."
The truth is, I asked because I was worried, but I know that he is a man I will hate if I answer that way.
In the first place, he would hate to talk to him.
When there was no answer from him, Julia gave up and silently focused on eating. The silence went on for a long time.
As Fernan read a part of the document, he clicked his tongue slightly. He had so many things to review that he couldn't concentrate.
To be precise, it was after Yulia appeared in the dining room.
Fernando had to admit that he cared very much for her.
Rather than feeling displeased with that fact, the confusion is even greater.