CH 20

Chapter 20

He laughed softly. I smiled bitterly at the child.

“I’m sorry that I’ve made your heart heavy for nothing. Thank you for listening. I’ll see you soon.”

“But…”

“Yes?”

Cesare called the woman who was standing up.

“How about working in our castle? There was a vacancy for a housekeeping worker, and I was about to find one.”

“Yeah, that’s right! I can work right away”

The woman said she could work right away even though she was completely ill. I also knew the desperation, so I got a little confused.

Cesare opened the drawer and took out the contract from inside.

“We are supposed to give a month’s leave to anyone who has a child under the age of one. Of course, all salaries are paid. If you want to get a job, I can hire you now and take a vacation.”

The woman’s face brightened as if she understood Cesare’s meaning. Cesare turned the contract back to the woman and handed her a pen. The woman took the child and headed towards the desk.

“We basically have lunch and dinner. The same goes for vacation time. You can come at 12 or 6 o’clock.”

“Thank you. I don’t know how I should repay this favor. Thank you so much.” The child’s mother sheds tears and continues to bow. The child laughed softly.

I caught a bright smile on Cesare’s lips.

“You can sign below.”

“Yes, yes!”

“…the child is cute.” The woman smiled bitterly as she signed the contract.

“Yes. Even though he resembles my husband a lot… the child is cute.”

“Do you know where your husband went?”,

“It’s right next door. It’s like getting a new wife there and living with it.”

The woman’s complexion, which had brightened when she talked about her husband, darkened again. Cesare, who was signed by the woman, puts the paper back again.

“If he comes back, are you willing to accept him again?”

“No. I will not. Even if I die of starvation, I will only live with my children for the rest of my life.”

The woman was thin and unassuming, but her eyes were bright and her willpower was considerable. Looking at that woman, Cesare caressed his chin . 

“Then, why not go to the form of claiming child support after divorce?”

“Divorce… huh?”

“Yes. Divorce is not easy for a woman. But thinking about it. If you decide, I will open your trial.”

“Well, I will think about it.”

“Okay. Do you need anything more?”