“In return, I’ll have you working hard—be ready for that,” he said with a devilish smile that left me speechless. With a forced smile, I could only nod in response.
Now, instead of becoming a commoner, I found myself slated to be adopted into the Marquis’ household. I shared the news with Adeline and Freddie during our next meeting.
“After I renounce my noble status, it looks like I’ll be adopted into the Marquis’ family.”
“...What?!” they exclaimed in unison.
After explaining the details, Adeline seemed delighted, saying it sounded like a good outcome. Freddie, upon hearing the Marquis’ family name, broke into a wide smile and agreed.
“Let’s confirm the plan again,” I said. “I’ll complete the process to renounce my status. Adeline, after the graduation party, you’ll skip the celebrations, change clothes, and sell off your wardrobe. Then we’ll board the last train to the neighboring country. We’ll stay there for two weeks before returning. I’ll join the Marquis’ household for the adoption process, and Adeline, you’ll proceed to the women’s dormitory at the publishing company to handle your paperwork.”
Adeline had developed a passion for literature and decided to become a translator. Fluent in several languages, she successfully secured a position at a major publishing company that housed a women’s dormitory.
Now, settled in a modest inn in the neighboring country, we read through letters that had been sent to us.
“How does it look, Sister?” Adeline asked.
“It seems Mother was half-mad searching for you. She even stormed into the palace, demanding to see me, claiming I had to help find you,” I replied.
According to the letters, the palace’s head maid had promptly dismissed her.
“There’s no one by that name among the palace staff,” the head maid had told her.
Enraged, Mother had screamed, “Did she quit without permission?!” before being forcibly removed by the guards and permanently banned from the palace.
* * *
I sent letters to both my parents.
To my mother, I wrote:
“I have followed your words and relinquished all rights to inherit the title. I have formally renounced my noble status and become a commoner. Thank you for everything.As for Adeline, she discovered your infidelity and was deeply hurt by it. Believing she has no right to inherit, she decided to leave. Please understand.”
To my father, I wrote:
“Mother declared I would not inherit, and as you remained silent, I took that as your agreement. I have already renounced my noble status.Adeline has learned the truth about her parentage after meeting her biological father. She sends her apologies.”
By the time we return, I imagine the chaos will have subsided.
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