A Saint Who Was Adopted by the Grand Duke-Extra 6: Lets Take A Trip (VI)
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Extra 6: Lets Take A Trip (VI)
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The next morning.
Entering the dining room, Esther found Deheen, seated and reading the newspaper.
It was a place the priests and priestesses could also use, but there was nobody around, perhaps because the atmosphere around Deheen was so terrible.
Esther received her portion of food from the tray and sat across from Deheen.
βIβm here.β
Deheen nodded, still holding onto the newspaper. The sound of paper turning was deafening.
βHe must be really angry.β
Esther thought that a special measure was needed to relieve Deheenβs anger that was like the howling cold wind.
βI was wrong. I canβt believe I am thinking of eating after disappointing Dadβ¦β
As Esther put down her spoon, Deheenβs fingers twitched, and his grip on the newspaper tightened.
βI will continue to fast and pray until you forgive me. Donβt forgive so easily this time. At least three daysβ¦β
As soon as the word βfastβ was mentioned, the desired effect appeared.
Deheen fidgeted and scratched his forehead.
βUhβ¦ Isnβt a three-day fast a bit harsh? You will faint.β
βItβs okay as long as I drink water and endure.β
βNo, no. I have already forgiven you.β
At last, folding up the newspaper and throwing it away, Deheen surrendered.
βFinally, you are looking at me.β
Esther smiled knowingly.
Against Deheen, fasting had always worked best.
βI was just avoiding you because I thought I would smile as soon as I saw you. My anger was already released last night.β
βReally?β
βYes. You two are already adults. Children from other families had accidents even before they reached adulthood, so compared to that kind of thingβ¦ Great.β
Esther had also heard of several scandals in the social world. It was a fairly common thing.
βOn one hand, I was glad with your defiance. You were always overly upright, and have never been upset. The twins will have an accident on any other day.β
βDad.β
Estherβs cheeks turned red as Deheen recited affectionately with reminiscing eyes.
βBecause youβre a weak child, sometimes I hoped that you would complain. Beg me to buy what you want. Shout like yesterday. To be honest, I was delighted.β
ββ¦β¦.β
βI should have given you more freedom. Sorry it took so long. From now on, staying out with His Highnessβ¦ I will allow it.β
He spat out the words βstaying outβ, and gnashed his teeth and clenched his fists for a moment, but it was a clear permission.
βDating was allowed a long time ago. Whatβs left is marriage? But I need to rewrite the contract.β
Surprised by the word βmarriageβ, Esther burst into tears.
βAre you serious?β
βYes. I believe that the man you choose will make you happy. I think Iβll see His Majesty when I return.β
βThank you for trusting me.β
Sniffing, Esther got up and walked over to Deheen.
Then she leaned over and hugged him.
Deheenβs arms were still wide, firm, and friendly.
βWhen I was in despair as a child and desperately needed someoneβs helpβ¦β
It was the same as when Esther had lost all hope and fully accepted her fate, trapped in an unknown depth.
After a long embrace, Esther parted from Deheen and said with a twinkle in her eyes.
βI want to have a child.β
βWhat??β
This time, Deheenβs eyes widened as if they would pop out.
βI want to give Dad grandchildren. If I give birth to a daughter who looks like me, you will be very happy, right?β
βGrandchildrenβ¦ A daughter who resembles youβ¦ Great.β
Just imagining it in his head was enough to bring tears to his eyes, so Deheen had to tilt his head back.
Esther chuckled at the sight of her father who was already in tears.
After reconciling, Esther and Deheen sat down again to finish their meal.
Deheen sneakily slipped a question to Esther as she was about to leave for work without fail.
βDid you meet anyone here?β
Noticing his intention, Esther answered in a tone meant to indicate it was not a big deal.
βI did. I saw Duke Brions.β
βAs expected. Rabienne is also here.β
Just in case.
Estherβs pupils shook after hearing Rabienneβs name for the first time in a while.
βShall I put them away?β
βNo. Iβm confident that it wonβt matter even if I run into her now.β
βStillβ¦β
βRather, Iβd like to see her sometime.β
βI know, if you want to.β
Deheen was reluctant, but respected Estherβs opinion.
Of course, if Rabienne ever hurt Esther in the slightest again, he would send her to a place where she really wouldnβt see the light of day.
βWell, Iβll get going.β
βGood luck.β
The twins followed Esther as she left the building to go to the prayer room.
βYouβre up? I thought youβre sleeping because you werenβt at the restaurant.β
βIβm still upset.β
βMe too.β
Even so, they escorted Esther.
βAnd there seems to be a misunderstanding, so I correct it. Iβm really not a playboy.β
βI didnβt go around meeting ladies. Just a few.β
Esther smiled as she watched her brothers make excuses for fear she would misunderstand.
βMy brothers sincerely loved and cared for me when I was suddenly adopted. Thanks to that heart, I am who I am today. I can receive love and share it.β
βEsther?β
βIt was all thanks to my brothers that I met Noah and opened my heart and fell in love with him. Thatβs why I hope both of you will meet someone you truly love.β
Judy and Dennis exchanged glances and sighed.
Regardless of Estherβs words, they already couldnβt help but acknowledge Noah.
βOur younger sister is all grown up.β
βI know. Oh, I donβt want to let go. I wish we could continue to live together.β
The twinsβ voices were full of regret, but their eyes looking at Esther were extremely proud.
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Working in the prayer room until the afternoon, Esther stretched and put down her paintbrush.
Then she looked out the dark window and uttered in surprise.
βHuh? Itβs raining?β
βYou didnβt know? The thunder and lightning have been terrifying since earlier.β
βI guess I didnβt realize it because I was concentrating.β
Boom, boom!!!
Outside the window, light flashed with a tremendous sound, as if there had been an explosion nearby.
Curious, Esther approached the window.
βItβs been a while since the weather is like this.β
βI know right.β
Looking at the sky filled with rain and lightning, memories from a long time ago came to mind.
βThere was a time when I was afraid of a day like this.β
There was a day when the weather was just like this, when she was just adopted and was wary of everything and couldnβt get away from Rabienne.
Judy and Deheen shared warmth with her when she was trembling alone in her room, buried under the blanket.
After that day, whenever the weather was bad, her family would sleep together.
As those days piled up one by one, Esther was no longer afraid of rain and thunder.
It was so far away that she couldnβt recall it until she traced her memory.
βI want to see my dad and older brothers.β
She felt like she just wanted to run over and give them a hug.
Smiling brightly, she took a step back from the window and went out into the hallway.
The expressions of Dorothy and Victor as they watched the energetic Esther were bright and loving.
It was then.
βKyaaaagh!β
A womanβs snarling scream was heard from the west side of the building.
As Esther looked back in surprise, Dorothy explained.
βThe blood donors sometimes scream like that. The first time I heard it, I was surprised and asked the priestess.β
βI seeβ¦?β
βI knew it was somewhere in the temple, but to think itβs in this building.β
Esther turned and walked in the direction of the sound.
Just then, a priestess passed by. Esther grabbed hold of her and asked.
βCan I take a look at the blood donors?β
βSure. I will guide you.β
Going upstairs, Esther saw that there were a lot of rooms on both sides of the hallway.
There was a bed in each room, and the people laid there to get their blood drawn.
βThere are cases in which older people who have retired volunteered. And the blood donors whose hands are tied are slaves.β
Scanning the room, Esther walked slowly, but stopped abruptly when she heard the snarling scream again.
βDo you know who I am?! Get rid of the needle right now! Argh!!β
The woman in the room from which the voice leaked was struggling as if in a fit when a needle was inserted into her arm.
βLady Esther, that personβ¦β
βThatβs right. Itβs Rabienne.β
With a distant gaze, Esther waited outside the room for the womanβs blood donation to end.
After a while, the priest exited with the blood. He greeted Esther the moment he saw her.
βWhat are you doing here?β
βI want to talk to her for a moment. Will it be okay?β
βAhβ¦ sure. Her arms are tied, so she canβt do anything stupid, but just in case, bring your escort in.β
Esther nodded and entered the room with Victor.
Rabienne, who had an arm tied to the bed so she couldnβt escape, was muttering to herself with her head bowed.
βLong time no see.β
Raising her head at Estherβs low voice, Rabienneβs pupils widened and anger filled in an instant.
βYouβ¦ Why are you here? Did you come to see what Iβve become?β
Unable to hold back her rage, Rabienne flailed around and glared at Esther.
Esther just stood still and stared at such a Rabienne.
βGet out! Before I kill you!!β
Rabienne reached out and tossed the pillow she had barely grabbed. But it was far from reaching Esther.
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Esther asked as her eyes landed on Rabienneβs pale face, the needle marks all over her arms, and her skinny body.
βHow does it feel to not be able to move freely?β
βWhat?β
βIsnβt it frustrating and painful?β
ββ¦Are you here to laugh at me? Are you trying to show off that you won? So, are you satisfied now?!β
βI canβt be satisfied.β
With a hardened face, Esther stood in front of Rabienne.
Credits goes to Ame for raw providing and translating.