I Failed to Divorce My Husband

However, it was just going to be bothersome, not difficult.

Both Erin and Aiden were people who didn’t care about anyone’s eyes in the Empire.

Moreover, although it was called an official reception, it was a light party that was held as soon as they entered the social season.

Now, it was only important for those who had just made their debut, Erin and Aiden could just show their faces and leave.

But…

“A party….”

However, there was something that bothered Erin a little.

The party was originally a place where new rumors and information were shared.

Naturally, various topics were discussed inside.

“Then that story will come up too.”

Erin’s eyes narrowed.

A grace period of two weeks was promised with Aiden.

During that time, she had no intention of showing any weakness to other families.

“Besides, we made a promise with Aiden.”

They decided to spend the next two weeks as usual without pushing each other away.

So, Erin’s heart leaned towards showing an affectionate appearance without any indication of divorce tomorrow.

***

The next evening, Erin finished preparing to attend the party.

And as if it were obvious, she headed towards Aiden’s room.

“Aiden, I’m here. What should I do, I only had a day off. Are you feeling okay?”

“Yes. I’m perfectly fine.”

Aiden said with a cool smile.

Erin also nodded lightly.

This morning, Aiden had a good meal with her and had a good complexion.

Erin gestured towards what Aiden had chosen to conquer at the party.

Since Erin had always personally chosen the clothes for Aiden to wear to the party, it was natural for the two of them.

The employee brought the clothes that had been hung on hangers from behind and left.

Without even checking what style the conquest was, Aiden started to put it on right away.

Watching this, Erin opened her mouth leisurely.

“Aiden, there will be someone asking about today.”

Aiden’s shoulders stiffened at Erin’s words.

“We’ll talk about our divorce.”

“Nothing has been decided yet.”

Aiden said firmly, cutting off Erin’s words.

“That’s right. But that’s not what people are saying.”

A chill ran through Aiden’s face at Erin’s calm words.

Erin also noticed the situation.

Aiden didn’t admit to the divorce.

He was uncomfortable with the situation where he seemed to be discussing the divorce issue.

“I guess there are such people.”

Aiden muttered in a low voice.

I felt like he was thinking of something dangerous, and even felt a gloomy feeling.

The atmosphere around them became heavy as well.

Erin extended her index finger as she watched Aiden’s expression gradually darken.

“…?”

Aiden’s expression became strange.

No wonder, Erin was pressing down on the wrinkles between Aiden’s eyebrows with her index finger.

Then she gently rubbed it.

If there were other employees in the room, she might have screamed uncontrollably.

But Erin opened her mouth casually, lifting the corners of her mouth.

“If you go with such a stiff face, everyone will think all the rumors are true.”

“….”

It was when Aiden’s wrinkles were about to narrow again.

Erin pressed on his wrinkles again, making it difficult for Aiden to maintain his composure.

“Let’s surprise everyone today. Everyone will be expecting our awkwardness. Let’s stick together like we always do.”

Erin smiled brightly at Aiden.

“What do you think?”

Aiden’s face was complex and subtle.

He felt like he was being swayed by Erin’s words, but he didn’t dislike it.

He even looked forward to it a little.

“… Okay.”

As soon as Aiden answered, Erin’s finger went down and she lifted the corners of his lips to make him smile.

Erin’s gaze slowly lowered from Aiden’s face.

She caught sight of him in the conquest he wore to attend the party.

Erin didn’t particularly enjoy attending parties, but she enjoyed choosing clothes for Aiden.

As expected, no matter what he wore, Aiden pulled it off perfectly.

“As always, you look great today.”

When she carefully chose something that would suit him and put it on, he was so attractive that even she couldn’t help but drool.

“Shall we go then?”

Erin said, linking her arm with Aiden’s.

***

“The Duke and Duchess of Leinster are entering!”

As soon as Erin and Aiden entered the party hall, the gazes of the nobles who had been spending their own time were fixed on them.

It was more open than pretending not to care as they usually did.

“Well, it’s no wonder.”

The rumor that the two of them might be getting a divorce had already spread throughout noble society.

Divorce? What a juicy rumor.

Erin glanced over the people.

Then she deliberately placed her arm deeper into Aiden’s arm and walked.

People’s annoying gazes stuck to them.

Neither Erin nor Aiden was unaware of those gazes.

Erin and Aiden had boasted the closest and most solid relationship in the capital city.

The sudden rumor of their divorce was enough to surprise everyone.

“Plus, everyone must be busy calculating the possible outcomes if we get divorced.”

Whether it would be advantageous or disadvantageous for them after Erin and Aiden divorce,

What changes will occur?

So they would be busy calculating what position to take between the two.

Depending on how they appear in this situation, people will make decisions in their hearts.

Therefore, discreet yet obvious gazes followed Erin and Aiden as if not to miss a single move from them.

But even though they were aware of those gazes, Erin and Aiden linked arms and stayed together without paying any attention, causing confusion among the people.

Currently, Erin and Aiden’s relationship was complicated.

Erin intended to proceed with the divorce, but she had agreed to a two-week grace period for now.

Moreover, during those two weeks, they promised to live as a complete couple.

This situation should not be noticed by others even a little bit.

That’s why Erin faced the noblewoman with her usual flawless appearance.

Even the nobles who had approached her, trying to take advantage of the situation, couldn’t even mention the word “divorce” because of Erin’s casual behavior.

So the party continued much like usual.

As always, Aiden sat next to Erin.

Sometimes the two of them leaned in close and talked intimately, looking like a loving couple.

It was hard to see them as a couple on the verge of divorce.

So the nobles looked at each other and pondered the confusing situation.

They had said that it felt like they could stamp the divorce papers and split up any moment now…?

But what they saw in front of them was the opposite.

Erin deliberately smiled serenely as she felt the confused gazes of the people on her.

Aiden, who had never taken his gaze off her, whispered softly as he drew even closer.

“Erin. Let’s go home early today.”

When Erin glanced back slightly, Aiden whispered seductively as he pressed even closer.

“…”

For a brief moment, Erin wavered.

But today, she needed information about Count Charte, and that was why she came to this party with that intention.

She could find out on her own, but then it would reach Aiden’s ears, so she couldn’t take any action yet.

Today was the opportunity to try and find rumors about the count’s situation.

To do that, she needed to distance herself from Aiden for a while.

“But how do I do that?”

Aiden didn’t seem to have any intention of leaving Erin alone.

“How do I distance myself from him just enough?”

This was when Erin was silently pondering.

Aiden, who had been staring off somewhere, suddenly spoke to Erin.

“Erin, I’ll be gone over there for a moment.”

What’s going on all of a sudden?

Although she was suspicious, this was Erin’s chance.

She needed to gather as much information as possible until Aiden returned.

“Yeah, sure. Come back soon.”

Erin smiled willingly and nodded her head.

Aiden stretched his lips and left his seat first.

Erin, who briefly watched his back, turned around and approached the noblewomen who were deep in conversation.

There was a woman who talked about Count Charte last time.

Erin intended to hear about Julia Charte through her.

But if she asked about the lost daughter of Count Charte with whom she had no contact at all, it would seem strange.

So Erin brought up a topic that naturally led to talking about Julia.

“It’s almost the social season now. I heard that many young ladies have already come to the capital.”

Erin expressed her anticipation about meeting new people lightly.

“That’s right. My cousin came here not long ago. She’s making her debut this year.”

“There will be many new faces this time too, I suppose.”

The conversation flowed naturally.

“Oh, speaking of which, there will be a debutante from the Charte family this year too.”

A lady remembered and spoke as if she had just realized it.

“What happened to the Count Charte couple? They haven’t returned yet, have they?”

It was a story Erin wanted to hear.

The lady narrowed her eyes and slowly parted her lips.

“Well, they’re delayed because they’re looking for their daughter.”

And, as expected, Count Charte had found his daughter.

“They really found her this time. It’s for sure.”

“Really?”

“They’re preparing to welcome Miss Charte in their mansion right now, and they’re putting a lot of effort into repairing their estate.”