The Wicked Wife's Dark History Keeps Coming Back To Haunt Her - Chapter 35

“It’s not like my muscles are torn, or my leg is amputated. Considering the circumstances, it’s a relief.”

In her past life, Marquis Saldersford had undergone a major surgery to amputate his leg.

Such an incident could have happened again.

But thanks to the small injuries, she only needed to apply some ointment.

“They said it might leave scars!”

It’s already bad enough to be groaning in pain and distressed by the diagnosis of potential scars.

But because she spoke calmly, as if it were someone else’s problem, Neville shouted in frustration.

“There’s no need to make such a fuss.”

“This is driving me crazy! Do you know how people will treat you if you have scars?”

“…I know, but I don’t care.”

For a noblewoman, scars were defects.

But this incident would leave Duke Granvil in debt to her.

If she were to fail to secure a safe divorce, being able to rely on Duke Granvil’s help would be worth it.

“Sister, don’t tell me you’re still thinking of not divorcing your husband…?”

Her status had already plummeted with her worst reputation, and now she’s going to have scars on her legs?

The chances of finding a suitable remarriage partner would drop dramatically.

Yet saying she doesn’t care means she has no intention of divorcing.

“…By the way, Mother and Father didn’t come today, did they?”

When Neville asked with a jaded look, Nina faintly smiled and changed the subject.

If her parents found out about the divorce, they would secretly start looking for a new match.

To quietly leave for a place unknown to anyone, it was best to keep the divorce a secret until the last day.

“They stayed home. Because of the strange rumors…”

Of course.

The rumors spread by Duchess Nord had already reached her parents.

Considering how well-connected they were, they would definitely know more than Neville.

“You know how Mother and Father are. Even if they said they’d cut ties with you, they can’t stand hearing people talk bad about their children.”

No parents would just stand by and let others insult their child.

They must have stayed away to avoid ruining their friend’s birthday celebration.

Even if they managed to endure the moment, watching the situation unfold would have been uncomfortable for Duke Granvil.

“Is it true? You know, about that thing recently…”

“…Yes, it’s probably true.”

Even though she wanted to deny it in front of her family, one cannot cover the sky with their hand.

“Damn it, who’s spreading that around? They must be in the house.”

“…We’re looking for them.”

Her sparrows were on the hunt to find the culprit and settle the debt.

Though they weren’t trained professionals, no secret lasts forever—they would catch the person eventually.

“This is driving me nuts. What are you going to do? Can’t you just give up on your husband? Do you really think you can’t live without him?”

No, I gave up before even the regression.

There were circumstances preventing the divorce right now.

“…I’ll find a way to handle the mess I made. Tell them I’m really sorry. I’ve reflected a lot, so they don’t need to worry anymore.”

“Sister, are you out of your mind…?”

“What?”

“The sister I know would never apologize…”

Neville looked at her with suspicious eyes.

He had repeatedly tried to persuade and threaten her to get a divorce, but she never acknowledged her fault and instead questioned why her parents weren’t taking her side.

“Yes, you said you hit your head. Is that why…?”

Neville nodded seriously to himself and spoke earnestly.

“Sister, from now on, don’t hurt your head. Make sure you don’t. Got it?”

The maids said the same thing…

Well, what’s so hard about granting her long-lost brother’s request?

Nina, painfully reminded of her own failings, nodded.

“But can you walk by yourself?”

“No, I think I’ll need crutches.”

Her ankle was slightly swollen and aching, probably sprained.

And if she wore shoes in this state, the wounds would likely worsen.

She decided to stay at Duke Granvil’s mansion for the night and return home tomorrow morning with crutches.

‘Marsha will probably cry her eyes out.’

Nina looked at her bandaged leg with a calm gaze.

Honestly, she didn’t mind having scars, but she was concerned about how upset Marsha would be.

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