I Will Divorce the Female Lead’s Siscon Brother (Novel) Chapter 122

                                                                


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"I knew for a long time that she resembled the duchess.

But I didn't know they looked so much alike.

Liena felt so unjust. Perhaps she could have become Princess Cassius.

She was very angry with herself as a child for foolishly hiding because she was afraid of the Duke.

Others were also petty. Wouldn't it have been better if they had found her and dragged her out by force?

Ethel was also a bit petty, but Liena shook her head.

Ethel was the only person who embraced her. She had to return her kindness.

However, she wasn't the only one who thought Liena looked a lot like Duchess Cassius.

The members of the Cassius family also treated Liena kindly, although they showed no obvious favoritism towards her.

Some of the duke's servants whispered upon seeing that.

"Did I hear she came here recommended by Lady Ethel?

They called Ethel, who lived in the duke's residence before entering the academy dormitory, their lady.

"How lucky. This is a place that only hires experienced staff.

That's right. Besides, it only takes on easy tasks.

Ah, the really fortunate part is that face that resembles the late duchess.

Don't even talk about it. Isn't she very haughty? I think she thinks she's a princess because she looks a bit like the lady.

But they really look alike. When I first saw her, I thought she was the duke's hidden daughter.

Liena was very used to being gossiped about, so she ignored it.

Instead, something else caught her attention.

"Am I Cassius's biological daughter?"

That can't be possible. She had never heard of such a thing, and if a family like Cassius had lost their own daughter, the empire would have been turned upside down.

But, strangely enough, those words continued in Liena's mind.

One day when Liena was getting used to her daily life in Cassius.

She accompanied Duke Cassius and his two sons on a stroll in the park.

"It's been a while, Liena! Isn't the work difficult?

Ethel was also there. Liena's job was to assist Ethel.

Ethel told her to rest peacefully, but Liena silently cut Ethel's apple and endured the humiliation.

Ethel is the one who is adored.

Obviously, when they were young, they were in the same situation, playing and talking, but their current situation was very harsh.

While clearly savoring the difference, a friendly conversation was taking place on the carpet spread over the lawn.

"Ethel, how are things these days?

The duke asked with a kind smile.

"Well, it's always the same. Sometimes it's difficult, but it's still fun.

After graduating from the academy, Ethel started working for a small company.

Iver? Well, I think that was the name, but it is said that the company was on the brink of bankruptcy due to mismanagement, but the members worked together to lift it up.

Ethel said that the employees' trust in the owner was so strong that they didn't leave even when their salaries were delayed.

She also seemed to have rejected the duke's offer to work for Cassius because she was attracted to such a master.

"And I want to live alone. I even regret receiving help.

It was a way of thinking that Liena found hard to understand, but somehow it seemed like Ethel's.

"Now that I think about it, what are you doing these days?

When the topic shifted from Ethel's work to memories of their days at the Academy, Prince Leheim said.

"He's a talented person who pretends to be proud of himself.

"Oh, Elliot?"

Ethel spat out a name she had never heard before.

"Yes, that guy! A fool who was expelled from school after calling a teacher stupid.

"I heard he left school.

"That's not important.

Leheim laughed as he bit into his sandwich.

"I wonder how he's living these days.
Due to his scandalous personality, there was no place that accepted him, so
he went to a remote area.

"It seems that Elliot is doing well in Miloam.

"At first, there was nothing but complaints in the letters, but I think he has gotten used to it these days.

"Is that so? It's quite something. By the way, you're really amazing too. How can you still be friends with that guy?

"... We're not close enough to call him a friend. All I did was sit next to him a couple of times at the academy.

"Then why does he keep sending you letters?

"Hmm, he's surprisingly talkative, isn't he? But I guess he has no friends, so there's no one else to send letters to except me.

"... Sometimes, it seems like you're really ruthless.

"What, me?

Then Leandro joined the conversation.

"Leheim, the reason you care about Elliot Rudd is because he embarrassed you a lot in the debate class, right?

"Ah, brother! Don't even mention that story!

"It is said that the incident where a commoner scholarship student verbally attacked Prince Cassius is still considered a legend in the academy.

"How could he have defeated that weird genius?

"To be honest, there are few students in the academy who are worse at debate than you. Everyone just saw our family and didn't bother trying to win.

"Brother!

Duke Cassius shook his head.

"Who does she resemble? She doesn't resemble Cheryl or me.

"Does my father think so too?

Leheim snorted, but the faces of the other three people filled with laughter."

It was such a peaceful moment that Liena felt like she was in a different world, even though she was right by her side.

"... I also wanted to have a family like this."

Time passed, and it was time to end the picnic.

"Oh, where did my brother and Ethel go? I can't see them."

"I'll go look for them."

Since she didn't feel like cleaning up herself, Liena quickly went to search for the two people.

She found them by the lake, not far away. However.

"Ethel, would you marry me?"

Liena's steps, about to approach the two, stopped at Leandro's words carried by the wind.

Unknowingly, Liena hid behind a nearby tree and listened to their conversation.

"Marry? Why are you suddenly mentioning this?"

Ethel responded calmly, unusually for someone who had received a marriage proposal from Leandro Cassius, considered the empire's best boyfriend candidate.

"Haha, true. It sounds strange. But I'm asking you sincerely."

Leandro, sitting on the grass, looked at Ethel beside him and sounded more serious.

"Do you want to marry me?"

Ethel's response was extremely simple.

"No."

"That's too much. Think about it a bit more."

"It's enough. You don't like me."

"I do."

"I mean love, you don't love me. We've been seeing each other for several years; I can understand that much."

"......"

"Leandro, don't confuse intimacy with love."

Leandro fell silent for a while and then sighed as if he couldn't bear it.

"You're right. I'm sorry. I said something without reason. I guess I've been a bit nervous these days."

"Is it because of marital problems?"

"Yes. As the head of the family, it's natural to marry if you want to continue the family someday. If possible, I want to marry someone I love like my father..."

Duke Cassius was famous for not even having a close relationship with a noble daughter during his adult life.

"So, did you ask me?"

"It's not like that. Many couples marry without love and stay married. If there's anyone I can do that with, it's only you."

"I'll marry someone I love and who loves me. I haven't met her yet."

"I'm jealous. I'm not sure I'll ever meet someone like that."

"Do you know that, maybe like the duke, if you're not interested in those things at all, you'll suddenly meet a fateful woman one day?"

"I hope so."

Then Ethel suddenly shouted.

"What's happening?"

"Does your hand hurt? You're bleeding."

"Ah, this. Earlier, I was trying to cut something with a kitchen knife and got a small cut."

"It's because you're doing something you're not used to."

"I thought it would be fine because I know how to use a sword."

"Oh, is a kitchen knife and a sword the same? First of all, you can't touch dirty places for now, so wrap it with my handkerchief. Now it's clean."

"Alright."

"It's not alright."

"... Thank you, Ethel. You're a good friend."

"Do you know it now?"

With the lake turning red in the background at sunset, the two looked at each other and smiled.

In Liena's eyes, they seemed like a very well-matched couple.

That day, Duke Cassius gave Liena a break to spend time with her friend after a long time.

Liena, who returned to Ethel's house after a long time, asked angrily.

"Why did you reject the Little Duke's marriage proposal?"

"Oh, were you listening?"

"It was a great opportunity to become the hostess of Cassius. This is a great opportunity to start a family with Cassius without having to abandon your biological mother."

"I don't love Leandro."

"You're so idealistic. Others are eager to see the Little Duke and Master Leheim."

"Enough, Liena. Whom I marry is my problem. I don't know why you're so upset."

"That's..."

That's because I desperately want him but can't have him, yet you rejected him twice.

Liena swallowed those words back.

Moreover, even setting aside the envy she felt towards Ethel, the relationship between Ethel and Leandro was absolutely perfect.

The two respected and trusted each other, and they even had similar interests.

Liena really thought that marrying Leandro would be Ethel's happiness.

A few months later, Ethel said she had met someone and would introduce Liena to him.

In her own way, it seemed like she cared about the conversation she had with Liena that day.

On the day she was supposed to meet Ethel's lover, Liena felt uneasy because she thought her friend was going down the wrong path.

Then she ran into Leandro, who was looking at the large portrait of the late Duchess Cassius.

"Miss Liena."

"Please, speak comfortably, Little Duke."

"I know, but it's not easy. Miss Liena is a friend of Ethel's and also resembles my mother."

When the topic that had been on his mind emerged, Liena's heart beat fast.

She was encouraged by Leandro's kindness.

"There were rumors like this among the servants..."

Then she asked.

"Could it be that I am the lost younger sister of the Little Duke?"

Leandro, who heard those words, looked at Liena without understanding and then frowned.

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