SWNOVELXO Chapter 172
Chapter 172 It was only this morning that he learned that Rose was secretly working at the castle.Upon learning this, Richard was overcome with an indescribable feeling. Why did Rose hide it from him? Along with the question, on the one hand, he became anxious that if she had met with Lord Ruard or Viscount Ascent Just as he expected. <I’ve finally caught Viscount Ascent’s eye, so I’m getting paid well, and I’ll regret it if I quit.> Rose, who had lost her memory, spoke brightly without knowing anything. When Richard saw Rose like that, he got confused. He couldn’t even tell the truth to her. She was suspicious of Richard who couldn’t say anything, and in the end he had to say something. Even if it brings another misunderstanding. In the end, he was just being a sleazy human being.He didn’t dare imagine how disgusting it would be to her, whether it was the truth or an excuse.Richard grew a little sullen. <Are you disappointed in me?> It was an absurd question to ask. He didn’t know Rose’s personality. Even if she lost her memory, her personality wouldn’t change. No one would be happy about this, even if it wasn’t her.But.<It can’t be.> A firm answer and a hand hugging him. A warmth melted away his anxiety. But for a brief moment, when he entered the cabin and looked at her back, anxiety rose again. And even now, holding on to that anxiety, he prepared a meal for Rose. I was going to prepare it in advance so that she wouldn’t wait when she woke up. By the time the food was finished, he felt strange. Rose was quiet. Of course she was asleep, but the cabin didn’t feel any presence as if he was alone. “Rose…?” He walked towards the door calling her name curiously. The hand holding the doorknob trembled. When the door finally opened, the wind blew in. The curtains fluttered mercilessly through the open window. A cold wind blew into the room. My brain is cold. Rose ran away. She disappeared again. Why…! “Just stop there, Richard.” Then Rose appeared outside the cabin through the window. Richard was deeply relieved that she hadn’t run away.She hadn’t abandoned him. But a part of him wondered: Why was she outside the cabin? Richard watched as Rose casually crossed the window and entered the room. “Wife, why are you out? It’s windy outside, so come inside….” Her body is weak. She might catch a cold because you only got a little bit of cold wind, so I have to close the window. It was the moment when Richard was about to take a step forward. “I told you not to come.” With a cold voice, Rose drew the line. It was then that Richard realized that what he was trying to deny had become a reality. With a cold expression on her face, she pulled the necklace around her neck. The thin string broke and she threw it at Richard. “Explain what this is.” “It’s in the market…” “Oh, let me add one more thing. If you keep lying, you’ll never really see me again.” ***** Honestly, this was crazy.My first thought was to run away.No matter how much I thought about it, there was no reason to risk it. With that thought, I jumped out the window and ran through the woods. But then I was overcome by a strange feeling.I thought, ‘Has this ever happened to me before?’ It was strange.As if something would come to mind… <Rose.> <Don’t come.> <…….> <Don’t come! go away. Leave me alone.> A strange scene shone. A sad-looking Richard and me pushing him away in a fit of rage.I looked at him in disgust as I realized what I was seeing. <Don’t touch me!> What is this scene? Lost memories vividly dominate my head. My head was pounding. I was walking through the forest to relieve the headache, and after a while I came to my senses. Something is strange. This hasn’t happened once or twice during this time. I thought maybe it had something to do with what Richard was hiding from me. The man I thought was a kind person who took care of me after I fell here was no different from a con artist. The more I thought about it, the more I realized I needed to get away from him.‘Good thing I ran away.’ But strangely, my pace slowed as I left the forest, and I soon found myself turning around and heading back to the cabin. Why?Why? Why am I running back into the danger I ran away from?I didn’t know why. However, before I knew it, I came into the room through the open window with my skirt covered in dirt and dust. “Then tell me.” I said, pressing against my uncontrollably pounding heart, hoping the answer would be worth the risk. “I’ve always thought you were weird, actually, but I just dismissed it, and because I didn’t have any proof, I just thought you were weird and I trusted you.” “……” “But now the evidence has come out? They say this is Pandora’s jewel. It was bought by a very wealthy gentleman.” In retrospect, Richard didn’t tell me he’s in debt. I just assumed it.And he jumped at the bait. “What is this jewel? And are we a couple?” Richard stayed still, not answering any questions. Seeing him who could neither affirm nor deny, a smirk crept across his face. “I guess this is Pandora’s jewel and we are not married?” I just realized that. I knew Richard had deceived me, but strangely, he wasn’t scared or angry. I was just dumbfounded and infinitely disappointed. “What do you think you are?”He had fooled me. So thoroughly. In this place and knew nothing. Mocked me for being possessed and knowing nothing.“Why aren’t you talking?” I urged, and the lips I didn’t think would open slowly did. “… I will answer you.” I was genuinely curious. Usually, when something hidden is discovered, they get angry or try to fake it. But Richard’s eyes never left mine and he fidgeted. Why? “Just give me a little time. If you give me a little time, I’ll….” “That’s not the answer I was looking for.” “…….” “Hah. How much time do you need?”There was no answer from Richard.I felt my irritation rising. “Did I ask something difficult? If you can’t answer that, how can I trust you? And after giving you time, I know what kind of lies you will come up with.” “….…” “I can’t do that.” I wonder if he knows.That I turned around and came back here, that I made a crazy choice that I’ll never make again in my life. I’d taken this risk, and it was only right that he should show me the same choice.It was a far cry from earlier, when Richard had been so cautious of me, afraid he might harm me.This man would never hurt me, I was sure of it. “… Rose.” Richard called out to me in frustration.Was he finally going to answer?At that moment, Richard’s eyes flickered wildly. “Rose, wait…” As he urgently called out to me, the darkened cabin suddenly brightened.I looked out the window in surprise and saw torches lighting up everywhere. I squinted at the light, but Richard pulled me to him.“We need to get away.” “… Huh?” At the sudden remark, I looked up at him curiously. Then, bang! Someone knocked on the door from outside. I was startled by the harsh sound. Relieved that this man, who might be a scammer, was at my side, I was terrified of someone who’s knocking on my door in the middle of the night. The light flickered, and though I couldn’t see their numbers in the torches, it was clear they had arrived. “Excuse me.” A voice came from outside.Strangely, the voice calmed my nerves.Why did this voice sound so familiar? “We’ve received a report.” “…….” “We’re looking into a missing person’s case in the area, and we’d like to ask for your cooperation.” In case of disappearance… It was an incident that made the town buzz these days. “I heard a report that they saw a criminal around here.” I held my breath and looked at Richard. No one but Richard and I enter this forest. “No.” Richard denied it hastily, as if he sensed my suspicion. However, once the doubts had sprouted, It could not be extinguished by denial without evidence. “I would like to ask for your cooperation in the investigation.” “…….” “If you don’t answer, I will break in after five seconds.”The countdown began. “Five.” Richard pulled me in as if trying to run away. “Let go of this!” But I don’t believe him. “Four.” “Rose, please…” There are now three seconds left. I’m not sure what to do, bang! The door shattered before three seconds had elapsed. An intruder came in.