Why are you obsessed with your fake wife?

After a long chat, they quickly ran out of topics to talk about. Taking advantage of the moment, Mrs. Grace quickly changed the subject.

“Come to think of it, you haven’t met the previous Marquis yet.”

“I heard that he was in bad health even before I got married to Glenn. That’s why I couldn’t see him.”

“Of course, but you still have to greet him, because….”

She continued to talk and gave a peck of tongue as if she had a bitter appetite.

“There may not be much time left.”

“Oh….”

“I hope he could recover his consciousness as soon as possible, but…… The physicians said there was no improvement. Please visit and greet him before it’s too late.”

There was no way that a patient in a state of unconsciousness could hear Nadia’s greeting, but there were things in this world that one should do even though it would be unavailing.

In fact, no matter how bad the previous Marquis’ health was, had Nadia not come from a hostile family, she would have been able to meet her in-laws as soon as she got married.

However, in her early stages of marriage, the vassals who did not trust her opposed her from entering the previous Marquis’s room, and thus Nadia did not have the chance to meet him.

Nevertheless, the reason was that no one could guarantee what Balazit’s daughter would do to him who was at a weak state.

In the meantime, a lot of things happened, and somehow, her marriage continued to this day without seeing her father in-law’s face.

In fact, it was strange that she had never visited his chamber so far.

Nadia nodded readily and accepted her offer.

“Yes, then I will. When will it be convenient?”

“Let’s decide when it’s convenient for you. He’s not even far away.”

The previous Marquis’ bedroom was located at the deepest point in the inner part of the castle.

Even though it sounded far, it’s not even 15 minutes from this office.

Again a meaningless chatter ensued, and by the time the teacup was completely cold, Mrs. Grace said her goodbye.

“I’m worried if I’ve taken too much of your time. I should return now.”

“No way. I was glad you came today. Aidyn, see Mrs. Grace outside.”

“Yes.”

Mrs. Grace rose straight from her seat without a word.

As soon as she and Aidyn disappeared outside the door, Nadia’s smile disappeared.

‘Visiting the previous Marquis’ sick chamber….’

Nadia tapped the teacup with her fingertips and was lost in thought. There must be a reason for the sudden change of attitude.

Then, Lisa, the maid who found the teacup empty, talked to her.

“Would you like another cup of tea, Madam?”

“No, thank you. I’m just holding it because I need something to fiddle with when I think about something.”

However, despite her refusal, Lisa did not return to her original position.

She seemed to have something to say. Nadia looked up and asked.

“What’s wrong?”

“Well… are you really going to see the previous Marquis?”

“Not right now. But I’ll go see him soon. Whenever it is, I need to greet him. It’s weird that I haven’t greeted him to this day.”

“Of course, but…… I think you’d better be careful.”

“What?”

Lisa hesitated for a moment, then swallowed and replied.

“I mean Mrs. Grace. She changed her attitude too much. Something is not right.”

“…….”

“O-of course, I’m not insulting her! I know she used to manage the housework and, although she was strict, she worked hard for the family. But apart from that… It’s strange that the attitude changed so suddenly. Besides, His Grace’s illness is a very sensitive issue…. Madam?”

Lisa, who had said so far, realized that Nadia was looking somewhere other than herself.

The place where her lady’s eyes were directed was the window over her shoulder. Lisa glanced reflexively back.

Outside the window, she could see the elegantly decorated entrance of the inner castle.

There was a carriage at the front gate that seemed to be for a guest. Probably Mrs. Grace’s.

‘That’s…?’

A few steps from the carriage, Mrs. Grace and Aydin were standing face to face and talking.

Nadia wondered what could be the conversation about that Mrs. Grace didn’t get on the carriage immediately. It was quite a strange sight.

Aidyn was the Marchioness’ close maid, and Mrs. Grace was no longer in charge of the maids.

But what was the point of having such a long conversation?

“What is she doing over there?”

“The conversation will take for a while.”

“They have been standing for too long for that.”

“Mrs. Grace is still someone superior to her, and she can’t ignore her for talking to her. I’ll ask when I get back.”

Nadia answered the question with Lisa’s complaints.

After a while, Aidyn, who saw Grace off, came up to Nadia’s office. She reported, bending her knees.

“Mrs. Grace headed straight home. She asked me to thank you for your hospitality today.”

“Did she say anything other than that?”

Nadia was still sitting by the window, fiddling with the teacup. The smile on her lips remained.

“Pardon? Oh, she asked how you’ve been doing… I replied that nothing special happened.”

“Yes, good work.”

That was it. She didn’t ask her maid any more questions.