The Ugly Wife of the Shady Duke

esn’t work out, it means we should divorce.
Of course…”

“Of course?”

“During that time, if it really doesn’t work out, there are cases where we can request to shorten the period.
If we choose this method, we have to hand over a portion of our property to the royal family, but if My Lady wishes, I will do so.”

“No, it’s not necessary to go that far.”

“That’s good to hear.
I’m glad.”

No matter how much Grace wanted to save her life and get away from Benjamin, she couldn’t take more of his property.

‘And he wouldn’t want to spend more money because of me either.’

Grace looked at Benjamin with pity whose eyes and nose were red from crying.

“Then let’s go inside and rest.
I couldn’t even drink my tea properly.
I’m sorry.”

“…No, it’s me who should apologize for not preparing coffee, which I know My Lady prefers.”

Grace was a little surprised by Benjamin’s response.

‘He knew?’

She didn’t think she had shown any obvious signs while drinking.

Grace bit her lip and hesitantly headed towards the annex.
Benjamin watched her back and rubbed his eyes.

“Abel Burton.”

“Yes.”

Abel, Benjamin’s aide who had been secretly observing the situation, appeared.
His face was calm, but he didn’t show any signs of emotion.

“You said there haven’t been any suspicious individuals approaching the lady recently, right?”

“Yes.”

“I see.”

Sally had reported to Benjamin that there might be someone suspicious around Grace lately.

Although Benjamin trusted Grace, he didn’t trust the world blindly.
He was kind to everyone.

However, that didn’t mean he liked everyone.

Abel asked, sensing Benjamin’s mood, “Your Highness, may I ask if you are really considering divorcing the lady?”

“…Divorce?”

Benjamin rolled the two words in his mouth at Abel’s question.
His voice was sweet, but his emotions were dry.

His gaze was fixed on the annex.

“If the lady still wants a divorce after the probationary period, then I’ll have to grant it.
What can I do? I can’t force a lady who doesn’t want to stay with me.”

“….”

Benjamin laughed.

“So I have to do my best to make My Lady want to stay with me.
Isn’t that right?”

He returned to his usual gentle and kind voice and expression as a duke.
However, the servants were actually afraid of that appearance.

Benjamin muttered softly.

“I’ve been holding on for so long, and now it’s all falling apart like this…”