Honey, Why Can’t We Get a Divorce?

Author: rolypoly

Ophelia found herself deep in thought.

She recalled Sylvester’s words.

– No need.

– My wish was to meet her just once again. Now that I’ve met her, it’s enough. It’s over.

Was that truly enough?

She would normally respect Sylvester’s words, but this time the situation was a bit different. No matter what, the thought just wouldn’t leave her mind.

No matter what, could he really be okay with meeting his mother like that and then letting her go? No matter what…

In fact, family matters should ideally be resolved among the parties involved.

But that’s only the case for typical family dynamics, and Sylvester’s situation is somewhat different, isn’t it?

‘Of course, Sylvester says he doesn’t want to, but…’

She couldn’t leave it alone.

She thought that this might be a form of self-satisfaction.

Ophelia, who grew up under people who couldn’t even be called family before her possession.

Even after the possession, Ophelia had no family other than Sylvester.

Although she used to think that having just a husband was enough, there were times when she felt empty. The fact that she had no family other than her husband, that she now had to create a family and that it was all entirely her responsibility, felt overwhelming and lonely at times.

Isn’t that the case for Sylvester?

He also doesn’t have a family.

No, it wasn’t that he didn’t have family; he had been abandoned by them.

That’s why he grew up in a more utterly lonely place.

So…

‘I wish I could see my mother again.’

And she wished they could talk.

After all, didn’t his mother say she ‘loved’ Sylvester? If they could have a conversation about the depth of that love, perhaps it could alleviate some of the loneliness within him.

‘Is it self-satisfaction?’

Ophelia sighed deeply and touched her forehead.

“Excuse me, Madam. Miss Jasmine is here.”

“Ah.”

Ophelia suddenly came to her senses and raised her head at Irene’s words.

“What’s wrong? Your expression hasn’t been good since a while ago. Is something wrong?”

“Do you not want to go shopping with me…?”

Before she knew it, Rivert had joined in and was also worried about Ophelia. She quickly shook her head.

“I’m just meditating for a moment.”

“Meditation? All of a sudden?”

“For the sake of mental and physical stability…?”

“Oh. So your temper has lessened recently thanks to meditation! I knew there had to be some secret to such a sudden change in a person! Meditation, huh? I’ll make a note of that.”

Although her excuse seemed to have worked, Rivert’s words stung a bit. What’s wrong with my temper? Ophelia subtly rolled her eyes and got up.

“What about Jasmine? Where is she?”

“I received word that they’ve arrived at the front gate, so they should be walking over.”

“Then I should go out for a walk.”

Ophelia slowly walked towards the front gate with Rivert and Irene.

In the distance, Jasmine was seen coming across the garden.

But she wasn’t alone.

“Theo?”

Theo was next to her.

Now that she thinks about it, Theo hasn’t been seen since the trial.

Since Ophelia had belatedly realized that he liked her, meeting Theo felt a bit awkward. That was partly why she had been avoiding him.

‘Sylvester didn’t like seeing Theo either.’

However, she felt that she couldn’t avoid him forever, so she thought she should visit Theo soon.

“Oh my, you two seem to be in a good mood.”

Looks like he’s getting close to Jasmine…?

Ophelia opened her eyes slightly wide and let out an “oh.”

“Right? What’s going on between them? Were they already acquainted?”

“I saw it.”

At that moment, Rivert intervened.

“I can see the garden from the workshop where I work. So every time Jasmine comes, I’ve noticed her going to Theo. I’ve seen it with my own eyes.”

With Rivert speaking like a witness giving testimony behind her, Ophelia turned her gaze back to Jasmine and Theo.

Jasmine was saying something, and Theo was just nodding silently. Looking at it like this, it seemed like they were just guiding guests, but…

“Goodness. Did she just touch Theo?”

“I saw her tap his shoulder.”

“Oh my, she’s leaning against him…!”

Jasmin’s active demeanor made the two seem very close to each other.

“Huh?”

Then, Jasmine, who found the group, blushed in surprise. She bowed to Theo and hurriedly ran to the group.

“Oh, my lady! It’s been a while since I last saw you. Thank you for calling me over. I was waiting for you! No, no, it’s not that I was waiting for anything else; I just wanted to see you!”

Jasmine continued to ramble on about things unasked, her cheeks still flushed.

Jasmine, you…?

A faint smile formed on Ophelia’s lips.

“What did you talk about with Theo?”

“We didn’t really talk much!”

“Considering that, you seemed pretty close with him.”

“…Do we look close?”

Jasmine’s face brightened. She twisted her body while holding her hands together.

“Then it’s good…”

She had been making excuses just now as if to say not to misunderstand. But to say that’s good?

Although Ophelia was eager to tease Jasmine, she had to check on Theo first. She turned her head and looked at Theo, who was standing not far away.

He must have sensed her gaze and turned his head as well.

Their eyes met.

Ophelia smiled cautiously, and Theo…

‘Thank you.’

He said that with his lips and bowed his head slightly.

Theo, who was smiling brighter than ever, seemed to feel relieved for some reason.

So Ophelia thought.

It’s okay now.

“Ah, o, of course, being close is one thing, but that’s different from another thing, right? You all know what I mean, right?”

Ophelia poked Jasmine’s waist, who was rambling on without even knowing what she was saying.

“Do you like Theo?”

“N, no! I mean, it’s not that… It’s just that…”

Jasmine stammered with a face so red it looked like she was about to burst.

Although Ophelia found Jasmine adorable, she also felt a sense of guilt, knowing that Theo’s feelings were directed towards her

“Theo liked you, Madam.”

Ophelia’s eyes widened at the oblivious words of Rivert. ‘Hey, how could you say that?’ She hurriedly tried to cover Rivert’s mouth.

“I, I know that.”

Jasmine took a deep breath and answered.

“Theo’s expression only brightened when he talked about Madam. I kind of guessed it.”

Oh, dear.

Is another love rivalry starting again?

Ophelia felt a slight headache and touched her forehead.

But.

“But. Madam loves the Duke, right?!”

Jasmine, with her fists clenched, glared and asked.

“R, right?”

“Then it’s fine!”

“What, what…?”

“There’s no way Theo’s heart can reach you, Madam. Holding onto a heart that doesn’t respond is tough. When that happens, shouldn’t I just step in and do this and that? I mean, I have a chance!”

Oh.

Ophelia unconsciously clapped her hands.

“You’re so brave. That’s a good attitude.”

“Ah! O, of course I’m not saying I like Theo or anything.”

When she would talk like she was giving a long speech. Jasmine, who had become embarrassed again, spoke in a crawling voice.

As expected, she’s cute.

Ophelia snickered, patting Jasmine on the cheek.

“Theo will soon take the oath of knighthood.”

“…Yes?”

“Then she’ll receive a title and gain a rank too.”

“…”

“Well, that’s it.”