When The Count’s Illegitimate Daughter Gets Married

Chapter 65

Oscar and Laritte continued to chat.

“So Ian was going to teach me, but my appointment was delayed again because I hurt my ankle.”

“Ma’am is interested in horse riding, isn’t she? In my opinion, a white horse will suit you the best. White horses are usually a quiet breed.”

Laritte’s blue eyes sparkled at Oscar’s words. He was an observant man, so he was able to read Laritte’s desire.

“My horse Frederick will be here in the stable. Does Ma’am want to meet him?”

“That’s a great idea.”

Surprised, Ian interrupted their conversation, “Never. The stable is on the opposite side of the building. It’d be too much for her.”

Laritte’s excited spirit began to protest, “I know it’s less than 15 minutes away.”

“Yes, it is! 15 minutes away.”

“I’m not going outside the Duchy.”

“Anyway, it’s not possible. I can’t give you permission”, her eyes became cold as he declared.

Their opinions were bound to be divided. The lives they both led were different until now. Laritte knew she had no risk of getting hurt in this!

But eventually, she gave up. She was aware of the location. Permission? Yes, she was in a position to obtain Ian’s permission.

“Okay then, so be it. I have no choice but to obey you. Because I’m your wife”, her voice carrying emptiness.

Ian flinched at the words she uttered without any ill intentions. He never knew his wife’s words could make him feel so attacked!

However, looking back on his recent behavior, he remembered how he forcibly controlled his wife. Don’t do this because it’s dangerous. Don’t touch that either. Let me check before you do anything unusual. Laritte wasn’t bothered, so she complied. But this… this was growing to be a problem.

a step away from the garden, “Then I’ll go back to the mansion. Your

began to apologize for her condition.

about me, Ma’am. I’m

to leave on her own and Ian to stare at

Ma’am. Don’t worry, come back

“…….”

knew the shock

Lady Selena used to treat everyone evenly. Ian, who grew up in such a family, also learned to treat his people without any discrimination.

Laritte was the first person Ian

obey my

Oscar caught

garden, he thought, ‘Ian. There is an essential procedure

he wanted his friend to know how to admit his feelings.

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going

to eating on thin ice. But whenever he put the food in his mouth

his silver fork was fine and his food had no

take care of your wife.’

quiet. Laritte was sulking in her seat, while Ian was dazed with shame.

tree outside the window. He could also see the rose garden from the

falling in regret. If he hadn’t done anything over there yesterday….. the atmosphere wouldn’t have been this heavy

was no

her to enjoy the luxury with confidence and satisfy all her wishes. He could hold a party for six days a week if she wanted, he could fill the fields with cherry plants if she wanted. So that he could be proud in front of the nobles spreading groundless rumors that he tried to teach his wife horse-riding that didn’t suit

support her wishes. But now, her mood was terrible because of

is she better than when she lived freely in the villa? Can she be happier than how she was in the

Laritte’s face. He didn’t know if it was because he was thinking that way, but her face looked more depressed. It was the same expressionless look…… but wasn’t her face

of Laritte’s meal, he couldn’t get jealous like before. Needless

his own steak and went to exchange it for Laritte’s

to eat

induce jealousy this time. Ian had no energy to take care of Laritte,