Chapter 127:

Chapter 127:

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A child remembers the first blessing they hear in their life forever.

Or so they say.

A wretched thing.

Lennox Carlyle also vividly remembered the first words he heard from his father.

However, his first memories of his parents were far from beautiful.

Before he even turned twelve, the young boy, equipped with the typical Carlyle familys twisted disposition, wasnt so innocent as to be hurt by mere harsh words.

After all, they lived in a household where heated disputes over the familys inheritance were a common occurrence. Such was the nature of disputes among the wealthy.

Maybe thats what was strange about it.

Lennoxs father and former Duke of Carlyle, Ulysses Carlyle, had faced numerous assassination threats.

Ulysses had killed his brothers and taken the position of the family head, only to descend into a life of debauchery, drowning himself in alcohol and vice.

Lennox viewed his weak father with disdain. And his pitiful father had met his end through poisoning long before Lennoxs tumultuous youth came to an end.

Lennoxs mother, on the other hand, was somewhat infamous.

As a captive of war, she was the despised wife from the fallen family.

As arrogant and foolish as she was beautiful, she openly boasted of becoming the Duchess within three months.

Despite the ridicule from others, the ambitious woman managed to deceive Ulysses Carlyle and successfully bore his child.

However, she never managed to secure the coveted position of Duchess, as she died shortly after giving birth to her son.

Children of the Carlyle family were born with magical abilities from the moment of conception in their mothers womb. While it might be considered a natural talent, it often came with tragic sacrifices.

Not content with siphoning off their mothers magical power, it eventually affected their mental well-being.

The women who bore these children would have their magic drained, slowly wither away, and ultimately go mad and die around the time of childbirth.

You should have never been born.

Lennox never paid much attention to his fathers public declaration of such words.

He never bothered to ponder why his own father hated him.

Perhaps he only suspected that it was due to his fathers resentment towards the lowly woman who had deceived him.

Thats how he thought of it.

Your Highness.

However, when he faced the woman who asked calmly, he couldnt help but wonder if it might have been pure hatred directed towards him.

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In his relationship with Juliet Monad, the only thing he wished for was stability.

While they were lovers, Juliet never demanded something he couldnt give. Lennox wished for this state to last forever.

I wont marry.

So, he drew a vague line with his usual ambiguous words.

The likelihood of her becoming pregnant had practically converged to zero. Even if Juliet showed signs of wanting more, he could easily ignore her. Whats the big deal about turning a blind eye to that? If Juliet didnt give up hope, he could cut ties first.

As he deluded himself in this manner, his immature emotions grew unchecked.

When Juliet left him and ran away, Lennox Carlyle had to confront the emotions he had tried so hard to avoid.

He could never let Juliet go.

Its a strange story, isnt it?

The woman who had taught him unfamiliar emotions asked with a cheerful smile.

If I have a child, will it be a curse that leads to death? Such an absurd notion

Juliets words trailed off. At the same time, her previously radiant smile gradually faded.

Juliet.

Why wont you deny it?

Without realizing it, he was holding Juliets fingertips.

Juliet didnt push him away, but she lowered her head with a trembling face, looking at her own hand, which he held.

Miss is very kind to Dolores.

Juliet let Dolores hold onto her misconception.

Observing Dolores, who eagerly devoured the bread as if she had been starving for days, Juliet asked:

Why did you lie?

Marquis Guinness ordered it!

Dolores change of stance was faster than expected. She obediently answered all of Juliets questions.

Dolores was just being used!

Dolores said she was originally from a small village in the south. She wasnt a noble to begin with.

Marquis Guinness adopted Dolores, saying she had talent.

But when I first saw you, he introduced you as his wife, didnt he?

That was clear.

When they first met in the south, Marquis Guinness introduced Dolores as his eighth wife.

However, in front of the Emperor, he introduced Dolores as his adopted daughter.

Thats because Marquis Guinness said I should get close to Miss.

And according to what she later learned, Dolores was indeed Marquis Guinnesss most recent adopted daughter. So why did he introduce her as a wife when they first met?

That fact would be revealed soon enough.

He thought it would make it easier to gain your sympathy.

Juliet hesitated.

Clearly, Marquis Guinnesss strategy had worked.

In her previous life, Juliet had been Marquis Guinnesss eighth wife. She had pretended to be a refined noblewoman, but Marquis Guinness had abused her behind the scenes. It had been a short but hellish time.

When Marquis Guinness first introduced Dolores as his new wife, Juliet had been unsettled.

Her own image overlapped with Doloress.

Not that I figured it out quickly.

Dolores didnt have a single bruise on her, and yet, easy to gain sympathy?

Juliet found that statement a bit odd.

For a moment, she had almost pitied Dolores, who had been deceived. It was because Juliet herself had a similar past.

Something Marquis Guinness wouldnt know. Why did he think she would feel sympathetic toward Dolores?

Dolores doesnt really know Dolores thought Miss was a good person!

Thank you.

Well, that made sense.

Juliet was a bit perplexed. She had seen Dolores change her attitude as easily as turning her hand over, so she couldnt fully trust her. Moreover, Doloress acting skills were amateurish. Lies would be exposed quickly.

Juliet smiled.

Then, what were you trying to steal my key for?

Im sorry Marquis Guinness said that key was a very important treasure.

It was as if Juliet knew from the beginning that she had handed over the fake silver key.

But Juliet wasnt interested in hearing an apology. She raised her chin and asked:

What did he want to do with that key?

Thanks to the spell Juliet had placed on Marquis Guinness and Dolores, Dolores was supposed to demonstrate spirit magic to Juliet.

It had been reported that she had gone out to do so but had ended up embarrassed.

Are you really a spirit summoner?

Juliet asked out of pure curiosity.

But youve never seen your own spirit in person?

I havent, but its true. Dolores is a spirit summoner.

Dolores hesitated for a moment, then nodded earnestly. There was no hint of deceit in her expression.

Doloress eyes are covered, so I cant see anything, but Marquis Guinness said it. He said Dolores is the most suitable spirit summoner.