Chapter 6.2 - [Part 2]

Chapter 6 – [Part 2]

“……..You think I’m lying?”

“………”

When Min-ha asked, the child nodded his head.

At his reaction, Min-ha’s eyes became teary.

Since Minase Persen had committed a lot of wrongdoings, the change in the child’s alertness and suspicion several times was not unlikely.

‘I’ve stepped on your favorite doll several times and even handled it carelessly…..Of course, you wouldn’t believe me now.’

I wasn’t aware that Min-ha had stepped on it several times before, but now that I knew, I felt even more apologetic in my heart because this time, it was me who stepped on the doll.

‘What should I do to make you feel better?’

Min-ha, who was scratching her head, saw the lion doll that the child was holding dearly.

‘Oh! That’s it!’

Min-ha smiled and pointed at the doll.

“Then…..Can I fix the lion doll to apologize for being angry whenever I stepped on your doll? The due date is……tomorrow! By tomorrow. Hmm? Give it to me and I’ll fix it like it’s brand new.”

“…….Really?”

“Of course!”

“……….”

“……..It may be hard to believe me, but please believe me just this once. I’m confident in my sewing skills. I can fix it in such a way that it would seem completely brand new……..”

“……….”

At Min-ha’s boastful talk, the child alternately looked at Min-ha and the doll with a hesitant look.

Min-ha patiently waited until the child’s suspicions were over.

The child hesitated to give the doll to her. How many minutes have passed that way? So, Min-ha carefully picked up the doll from the child’s hand and said.

“I’ll make sure to fix it and bring it to you by tomorrow. The time, hmmm. What time will we see each other? Shall we meet at around this time?”

“…….All right.”

“That’s great! Then it’s a promise.”

Min-ha smiled and stretched out her pinky finger. Then, as if to imitate Min-ha, the child raised his head and held out his pinky finger as well. Min-ha shuddered at the sight as she found it so cute and touching.

“Are you here──? Madam!”

“Madam! Answer me!”

TL/N: Wow, so informal.

At that time, the voices of people calling Min-ha came from outside the mansion. Their call sounded quite urgent.

‘What is it?’

Min-ha slowly pulled herself up, narrowing the gap between her eyes. She didn’t know the reason as to why they were looking for her, but she thought it’d be better if she showed herself. Before leaving, she said as she faced the child who was looking up at her.

“Sorry. I have to get going. Shall we meet at around this time tomorrow?”

“…….Yes.”

“But, are you going to be fine by yourself? Shall we go out together?”

“…….No, I’m fine. Lance will pick me up soon.”

“Really? Then I’ll go first. See you tomorrow!”

At that moment, when I repeatedly confirmed if the child would be fine as I was worried about him being left alone, I turned around again because I felt the child’s hand holding onto me.

As soon as Min-ha’s gaze shifted to him, the child said several times in a low voice.

“…….Are you really coming tomorrow?”

“Yes, of course.”

Min-ha reassured the child whilst smiling. Then, the child smiled gently and let go of the hem of her clothes.

At the sight of it, I hesitated for a moment to stay with the child regardless of people looking for me, but I soon went down the stairs slowly. I also waved my hands as I slowly went down the stairs with a sad expression.

Then Min-ha, who finally opened the door after looking at the child several times and went out of the annex, approached the maids who were looking for her.

“What’s going on?”

“…….Madam!”

“Where on earth have you been!”

“…….I’ve been cleaning the East Annex so far.”

At the maids’ question, Min-ha answered, pointing at the old mansion in confusion. Then, one of the maids shouted with a look that seemed as though she was thinking, ‘What is she talking about?’.

“You mean the northern annex over there?”

“…….Pardon?”

Gee, the middle-aged woman definitely said that I could find the East Annex by following that path. Min-ha, who looked surprised at her words, sighed and said softly.

“I’m glad you were still in the mansion. We thought you left the mansion to meet Rupert.”

“What? Who did you think I’d meet up with?”

“Oh, it’s nothing! …….Now is not the time for me to explain. Madam, the Duke is looking for you right now.”

“……..I see. Let’s go then.”

I heard her say Rupert. Who is that? And, why is that handsome Duke looking for me again? You acted as if you would never talk to me ever again.

Such questions floated in her head, but Min-ha followed her without saying anything as she couldn’t bring herself to do so upon seeing her hurrying so busily. I don’t know what’s going on, but I’ll know soon enough.