Chapter 37

“…What? D-disposition?”9b4f4ed904428b76

At the unexpected words, c43dc09341 I widened my eyes be8f04b47d in surprise.8984bf909dc280e7

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As I stared blankly at df85b767ce the Duke, he nodded.238ac8ab7f4bebc0

“Yes, disposition.”536f829e511590f9

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“Uh…”d2783c35483ea55b

“Belze, tell me what you want to do with that woman.”714760f99b95206d

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I was flustered.eb4f9751cdf15379

‘Without asking anything, just like that?’eed9b69a2f9531bc

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I felt pity, but I didn’t think there would be any significant changes in Emma’s situation right away.0483178a0c2f136a

After all, I was 3f92961bea just an orphan who 77963b4da3 had received some sponsorship, 5d3cd8ee1e while Emma had been 5f3a1f1022 taking care of Joshua c44c4036ba for a long time.16e8e7c7d57b21bc

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Moreover, because Joshua edf75da70d had acted faster b298c083c6 than I anticipated, d2cc0a4e03 I had missed a6c70c91fa the chance to b644ec121d get rid of c03b134da9 her from the bca711f863 mansion.9f11e9a2459b69a4

‘I had hoped that the rumor about the ring passing to Edwin would spread more and make Emma desperate enough to steal the ring herself…’a5fdf19412bbc06b

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That was the original 39fe7c26da plan, but it had 312f968531 become regrettably impossible.64dd9d7aa76e36fe

However, I never dreamed that the Duke would ask me about Emma’s disposition.2d18b6fd27cce78b

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That was clearly the responsibility f2c092fe5a of a member of the e5f7a84465 family.e33c441570a05143

So why was he doing d4aad76083 this?3f730bad31e23778

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“You are now a member of Callios.”43224df97e5711b2

“If you are disrespected, it’s the same as Callios being disrespected.”2f516d966c79429c

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At that moment, the 8e236d0462 words Edwin had said 79bbe8f612 the previous night flashed c961a54fea through my mind.6509cdda02218479

“I-I…”97dfa49bdbda7323

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I looked at e55812b55d the three pairs 717dc20e63 of eyes staring b4e9a43906 intently at me d2dee83fd1 and spoke in da28447904 a trembling voice.2f072514222ce97c

“Ah, as long as I’m healing Josh, it would be good if I didn’t see Emma.”225043c1400dbd60

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“While you’re healing Josh?”0c3f1bc56aa8d99e

“Y-yes…”4df4c1d81fca22ba

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The Duke raised one eyebrow e28163c107 sharply.ce1b4a434bbe0a66

I, shrinking back in e85c0766de fear, added in a d69b866d6c smaller voice.834ee063439d046e

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“I don’t know if you heard… but Emma has been interfering with Josh’s healing.”a37469a3cc194810

“That’s right! Emma always calls Sister Belze a quack whenever she gets a chance!”7049d6e377e5e763

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Fortunately, Joshua backed me up.fc444c04a3716710

‘Damn woman, calling me a quack?!’ab7798222ffb0034

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While I was seething, ffb75d20e1 Josh innocently asked.5a393a08a523f445

“But what is a quack, Dad? A fly made of stone?”f2f1a5603efaa911

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“It refers to someone like old man Gordon,” Edwin replied.2421ff20067b4570

“Ah! But Sister Belze doesn’t have white hair like Grandpa Gordon.”01300ed5eddfe865

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Ignoring the banter f0bd682d3d between his two 03896d52e0 sons, the Duke a98facb39c addressed me.325838e56b4e4c21

“I heard that she almost framed you for stealing their mother’s ring. Is that sufficient reason to let her stay?”3be8703bd64c9470

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“…Yes, I’m fine. The misunderstanding was cleared up…”ea7a844d0be7f64d

I nodded timidly.c7f3dfa838776b5e

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In the end, the false 5d5174f3cf accusation amounted to nothing.8081c8c1db2d8925

Moreover, it seemed no one here believed Emma’s words.571bd630d65ae5b3

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That was a relief for ff220b8f88 me.0abda3dc52374dbf

‘I would want to have her kicked out immediately for being rude to Eddie, but…’8ce7c28d11fe3d05

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I wanted to b1c9012e60 muster the courage 501f78c810 to say so, be21768b55 but I held a847963b3a back.cd359888e1071db7

Despite her being a terrible 6ce6ef36d0 person to Edwin and me, c0ff26777a she was a dedicated nanny c7706a5030 to Josh.cf4a32fe5dc01443

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‘He already lost his mother at a young age; I don’t want him to lose his nanny too. Especially not because of me.’ce944f615be0b270

As long as she didn’t interfere with healing or get on my nerves, it was okay.9deaba46380ce6c3

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At that moment, Edwin, who de913e11b8 had been dealing with his cea7d54348 younger brother, abruptly interjected.d56407563f5d297e

“I’m not okay with it.”176585990dd6faee

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Edwin’s voice was cold and firm.5dedae76dd37a1c2

“I even bought a tiara for Belze, telling them not to be so arrogant.”9021b05f75717bd1

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“…”cc9d537ea7482449

“Everyone seems to think my words are a joke, Father.”6887dfa2b35f05f2

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Edwin briefly glanced at the 99c2449147 tiara atop my head before b9c9180e84 turning his eyes to the 2816e6436d Duke.9a094fc54d374a2a

His gaze was rebellious and 0aa18d6a48 defiant.e691ad339f78e6fa

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The Duke made a a29f359343 low sound of disapproval, 4b9a5b683c his face darkening.3c3cd12ebf538a98

“Neglecting the household has let all sorts of mischief-makers disrupt our peace.”20b668064349e43b

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“…”24bffa62becbdb3d

“Belze, you’re too kind-hearted and gentle. There’s no other choice. I’ll handle this my way.”e4a14a3db4eeaeda

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I opened my previously sealed c08c671cbb lips slightly.bf8c028e11977a39

‘Huh? Who’s kind-hearted and gentle?’693ad9c5e9237dc4

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While I was dumbly staring 8959773006 at the Duke, he rang 35208e48d9 the bell on the table 743e5eb427 a couple of times.fb3e1397ca72a3fb

The butler, who c7b7543ee2 had been waiting 3d99f71c29 outside, immediately came 6c14ddc22c in.c20a4e872f08104d

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“You called, Your Grace?”07bb029bcd9afd0f

“Dismiss Emma Caston.”b5f3ab573f706e76

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“Anticipating this, I packed her belongings earlier today. Shall I proceed immediately?”9e47ceb9b229c19d

“Yes.”d592bcbc77aa515f

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“Understood. However, I worry she might not leave easily.”9f726b24ba993ed5

The butler spoke with 5e257a3f0d a slightly darkened expression.1fd3089bfe5da615

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“As you know, she was brought in by the Duchess.”321cff65d5a5e618

“If she refuses to leave willingly, tell her we will tear up her recommendation letter and spread the word that she was dismissed for stealing the mistress’s belongings.”2e9d491ff9e02088

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The Duke spoke mercilessly.171ab1f770f557c1

This meant ensuring she d1b7718025 wouldn’t find employment with c5c9ed8f67 another noble family.0861ee8e19dee98f

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Hearing the rather ruthless d83d142364 conversation between the Duke 820da5bb85 and the butler, I 4a319e70af hurriedly spoke up.9974fc2201b377cb

“W-wait a moment…!”5b92f31fc012dff9

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“Hmm?”7a457ac36dd94ebf

The Duke glanced at me.6cbd12846e0b6a37

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“You don’t have to go that far because of me…!”6374a607f85e1e59

“…”fa44a0d41ea7a768

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“She’s Josh’s nanny. Please ask Josh too!”0c3daf767ac1951e

Of course, I bb6e8fac9b would be happy 81dc044291 if Emma was 718c40780c kicked out.47daa245cf20927d

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However, I wasn’t 50488d29b8 sure if separating 8e95bb6f13 young Joshua from cc0a467448 his nanny because a9f74110eb of me was 45c5f493dc the right thing 5cd705167a to do.d5b6f8403f982608

The Duke gave 428503a980 me a peculiar c5e50d07bd look.2da54fc348ec21ca

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“…That’s fair.”3d46b4df9de4603e

Then he turned to Joshua 25fd3ec613 and asked without resistance.f096e5e0f1a4e637

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“Josh, do you have any objections to dismissing your former nanny, Emma Caston?”c47266c3de12b766

“Umm… no!”e0ccde51c4d10efe

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My worry was in vain.c0758b339a79e4f8

Joshua responded so quickly a86378396d that my intervention seemed 0d5efc069f pointless.01d6574e11dad814

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“I agree with whatever dad says! Besides, Emma isn’t my nanny anymore.”ab9eeaa8d02e9662

“Huh…?”5ca7c08601d56dd7

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“I told you I don’t want to see the nanny anymore!”56fc264ddaf87689

His words brought back the 336a8c7dcf morning conversation.b268e444158dd984

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“But come to think of it, why wasn’t the nanny around today?”c75b5fcca99e0bb5

“Um… I told Dad I didn’t want to see the nanny anymore!”224af23e64cc6614

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‘So that’s what he meant…’10253e8ced233e9c

I thought she had just stopped looking after Joshua for a while. I never imagined Emma would be stripped of her position as Joshua’s nanny entirely.47e446035387785e

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“I don’t like Emma! I liked her at first, but now I don’t!”7725f2775e448450

Joshua expressed his firm opinion.02c213ab2dc36ff5

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“Why is that?”0fd8256279481c4d

“Um… she kept telling me not to play with Mom’s jewelry. She said it could get damaged because it’s expensive…”70d4ff5df6a691e1

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‘Hmm. That would indeed be annoying.’9d8e79a15f0582bc

From what I 4f71a06753 saw yesterday, Joshua e9129205a2 was quite serious 16ccbf6920 about his accessories.09a8cded6715e0a2

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Young children tend to have a strong attachment to their belongings. Joshua likely picked up on Emma’s envious glances at his jewelry box subconsciously.6ba09098f1a0523a

“And… she kept… being mean to my brother.”f2b547c7b8f02b1c

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“To Edwin?”a22576a81acd96c4

The Duke’s eyebrow twitched at Joshua’s confession.13a7732f1c164b8d

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Noticing his father’s changing expression, Joshua lowered his head and fidgeted with his fingers.c873b9e7cf51dd90

After hesitating, he finally mumbled.d41d4cd7f6be757d

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“…Brother only took me out because I begged him to…”f29d42517f3cb771

“…”d8eb671c532e696b

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“But Emma kept saying Brother hurt me.”85aabac318433a7f

“Didn’t you say otherwise at the time?”d119a34a79c751d6

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The Duke looked sternly at 798f0e7a63 Joshua.0404ae2561bc10f0

“You said your brother dragged you along against your will.”0b7ccbdf3d17132f

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“…I-I’m sorry. I was afraid you’d scold me if I told the truth… hic, waaaaah!”dba798827d47c675

Unable to withstand the Duke’s terrifying gaze, Joshua burst into tears.598b989e1600d319

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‘…So that’s how it happened.’9108b48cf72e4326

Emma’s behavior toward Edwin wasn’t just to drive a wedge between the brothers. Because of Joshua’s lie, the staff had accepted as fact that Edwin had forced his sick brother to go out.bf2c4f264e6d8b5e

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As a result, 1df7fd4b29 people like Emma c7d5b11674 had taken to e5651f9af6 subtly blaming and 9c9e65de55 mistreating Edwin.be0dfcec496d8ced

‘…It must have been tough.’3032bc070b08979e

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I looked at Edwin, da52aff940 who was sitting quietly. My heart ached for him.798d9c7ff9998550

Given his personality, he 22bc110cbc probably hadn’t tried to b6dbb31475 correct his younger brother’s e717068060 lie, finding it too 81e5aea957 contemptible. Instead, he must 6f41f33c16 have silently endured 22c8977473 it while continuing 3782949ca9 to do his c48d2d9cfd best.71a33ae3b30b6ac4

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“So, you lied about how you got hurt because you were afraid of getting in trouble.”2f415c88c4e35e9b

The Duke glared at ae7810c45a Joshua with a fearsome 6f77e8667a expression.7cd66766e10c1d6f

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“What did I tell you is the one thing you must never do in this world?”cbb8c81dfb1104db

“L-lie…”22c1637f4ac1464a

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“Yet you did something so irresponsible? Do you know how much your brother suffered because of it?”98b8629ef4a1c075

“I’m sorry! I’m sorry, Dad!”a548e70e6526f0e0

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“Don’t apologize to me; apologize to your brother.”d536aa2d1a778d76

“I-I was going to…”2409ad2dfa68617b

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Joshua glanced at the b7035f4145 butler with teary eyes.b51fe1d060c8b54a

‘So that ring was…’2952aad673b744f1

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It dawned on e962e36289 me that Joshua’s 178295c79a ring was intended a569063ba2 as an apology.aa00793950d4c27d

As I realized this, I 3847a4217a saw the butler shaking his 5ea7292da0 head quietly. There was no way 42a0b477a8 the ring Joshua had 25bb3b6ed0 commissioned could be ready ecf0bc9387 today.64749acc0c899656

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This made Joshua 5947769052 look even more 21719e1a4e distraught.d9093c87e9bce3ef

“Stop avoiding it and apologize properly.”89efca567d588f72

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Unaware of the reason, the e5bf5b88d0 Duke scolded Joshua once more.d399268500842492

With no other e66d08453b choice, Joshua sniffled 8e0b0a04ce and apologized to b139cea284 Edwin.1335aaab690698cc

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“Sniff. I’m sorry, Brother. I lied…”7d3d45e3c59fdcfb

“…”46a64b6736fd68a1

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“P-please forgive me… Do you still hate me?”3c901b1b772d2aa7

“…”29edc6d6f1c267f2

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“I-I wanted to apologize… but the ring… hic, waaaah!”1fff42784bf95c67

Joshua finally burst into 6a8f7126c8 sorrowful tears.8f825414bf86355d

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Edwin, who had been 981764b582 looking exasperated, eventually sighed 2b9fffc284 deeply and responded.0c4bff67dde9ea3d

“…It’s okay.”a5b8b390349f17fc

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“Sniff, I’m sorry, Brother! I didn’t mean to…”1c1e87ded54eed95

While I couldn’t know Edwin’s true feelings, it seemed they were reconciling on the surface.876f2256c2861851

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Watching the two 47a645d085 of them, the debbdf1fd1 Duke suddenly spoke 336bfcd161 with authority.0a897165afc61a9e

“Now, hug each other.”b64a7a3981d4cbda

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“…Father! That’s a bit…”0c9ed20b30508eaf

“Hurry up.”f1128e6c9ba2a5be

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Edwin’s expression soured visibly at the Duke’s insistence.09ab93afd113c076

After a moment.ab3217cc30520076

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“Sniff, Brother.”b3e92fda7419959e

“Sigh…”c340e088ab700f0a

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Reluctantly, Edwin hugged Joshua, 59b85a5023 who had hesitantly approached 68c022dcd8 him.f820d65c59b44cee

“I love you, Brother!”f50de258e54bbe04

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Joshua, with his tear-streaked, snot-covered 7307108aac face, rubbed it all over 066dac5af7 Edwin’s chest.dd9a28576b400c20

Edwin’s face twisted 6edf3dd901 in a grimace.b114e391abe265a5

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Although it was a touching scene of reconciliation between the brothers…7db036f3ebac6e2e

‘Why does it look like Edwin is serving a punishment?’1d441004238187a6

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