Chapter 154: A Confused Heart (Part II)
After learning that Jenn would soon leave Passus, Lycia was in a trance. Although it is not said that it has reached the point of not thinking about tea and dinner, it is also that I can't lift any spirit in doing things, and I am in a daze at every turn. It was as if now, Lygia had been staring out the window at the woods for almost an hour, but she hadn't even moved.
"Ma'am? Madam.........? β
I don't know how long it took, but the call of Lily of the Valley sounded in my ears, and it dragged Lygia back from that confused state. She turned her head away, blinking a little dry eye, and looked at her maid.
"What's wrong? Lily of the valley? β
"That's ............"
Seeing her wife's soulless appearance, Lily of the Valley was also a little strange, but after all, she was just a girl who was just starting to fall in love, and she was not very familiar with the relationship between men and women, so she was also a little puzzled by Liguia's strange situation. However, in her opinion, Madame is probably too tired from going out for a long trip a few days ago, as long as she rests for a while, there should be no problem if she can recover again.
"That's right, ma'am, Jasmine has already prepared a snack, would you like afternoon tea?"
"Afternoon tea? Has it come to this time? β
Hearing Lily of the Valley's answer, Lycia was stunned, she turned her head to look out the window, only to find that the light of the setting sun was spilling down the ridge on the other side, reflecting on the ground as bright red as fire. The distant sunset moved slowly like a flaming cloud, swearing that the day was coming to an end.
"Hmm......... It's good......... By the way, what about Mr. Jenn? Invite him to come over for afternoon tea. β
"Mr. Jenn?"
Hear here. Lily of the valley glanced at her wife strangely.
"Mr. Jenn is out."
"What?!"
What Lily of the Valley didn't expect was to hear her own answer. Lycia stood up sharply, staring at her with a frown.
"Mr. Jenn is gone? When was it happening? Why don't you sue me?! β
"This ......... This ..............."
In the face of Lycia's angry shouting. Lily of the valley was stunned for a moment, and looked at Lygia with an extremely strange gaze. It wasn't until a moment later that she whispered.
"This ......... Madam, Mr. Jenn has gone out to hunt in the nearby woods in the morning, and he should be able to return before supper. Did he say goodbye to you personally? Have you forgotten it? β
"Huh?"
Hearing this, Lygia was stunned for a moment, and then remembered that there seemed to be such a thing this morning. It's just that her mind was in a mess at the time, in fact the night Jenn told her he was going to leave here. Lycia didn't sleep well all night, so she woke up groggy in the morning. Perhaps because of this, Lycia didn't notice Jenn's departure. It can even be said that for a whole day, she felt as if she had lost her soul, and she knew almost nothing about what was happening in the outside world.
"Madame, do you really matter? If you are not feeling well, should we ask a doctor to take a look........."
"No, there's no need for that, I'm just a little too tired from my long trips. I just haven't slept well for the past two days. Just take a little break and you'll be fine. β
Hearing the maid's concerned inquiry, Lycia showed a weak expression, and then hurriedly squeezed out a little smile and waved her hand to speak. And to hear Lygia's answer. Lily of the valley didn't say anything more, after all, this reason was also reasonable, so she didn't say anything more. He just nodded and turned away. Prepare and set up the afternoon tea.
It wasn't until Lily of the Valley left that Lycia let out a sigh. She reached out and put her hand on her chest. He glanced around uneasily, as if he had done something wrongβor rather. She had done something wrong. Thinking of her actions last night, Lycia couldn't help but feel extremely ashamed, she actually ran to the guest's room to meet the other party in only a nightgown, which was far beyond the scope of faux pas!
But what was Jenn's reaction?
Thinking of this, Lygia frowned again, the answer she had received from Jenn last night was so surprising that she forgot to observe the other party's expression for a while. In retrospect, Mr. Jenn didn't seem to be much surprised by his dress, but he didn't show any disdain or shame either. His appearance was normal, as if he was not wearing pajamas, but in his usual clothes.
So what exactly does this mean? Did Jenn not show up because he was polite, or did he also have something to think of himself?
In fact, it was this question that Lyzia had been struggling with all day today, she didn't know if Jenn was interested in herself, or if she was deliberately pretending to be invisible and planning to reject herself? The thought lingered in her mind, and it made Lycia herself feel extremely annoyed.
It was at this moment that Lygia's ears caught the sound coming from the courtyard. As if attracted by something, she walked to the window and looked down. I saw Jenn walking back to the mansion leisurely. Lily of the valley and Jasmine happily greeted him and took the prey from Jenn's hands, and it seemed that he had a pretty good harvest from this hunt. Ligia can be sure that she will be able to taste the juicy game at dinner.
Looking at the following scene, Lygia suddenly felt a trance, and for a moment, she felt as if she was in a dream. In the dream, she and Jenn are a loving couple, handsome, chic, young and promising husbands who always show the posture of nobility in high spirits. And she served her husband with all her heart and soul like all newlywed wives, living a peaceful and sweet life every day. And the current scene is as if the husband has returned from a hunting trip, and it is enough for him as a wife to welcome his return............
"Whew!"
At this moment, suddenly, a cold wind blew, like an invisible hand, pulling Lygia back from the dream to reality. The sweet dream is gone, replaced by a cold reality, her husband is dead, and the current Black family, only himself and two maids are left. No one would shelter them, and no one would have them to rely on, except for the young aristocratic gentleman in front of them. However, after all, he is only an outsider, and it is impossible for him to protect himself forever...............
Thinking of this, Lycia suddenly clenched her fists, and an inexplicable anger and resentment emerged from the depths of her heart.
Why? Why are you being treated like this? She has not done anything wrong, has always been strict in etiquette, and has done her best for this family. I'm just an ordinary woman, just longing for a calm, stable and happy life. But can't even this little wish be fulfilled? Those ladies who are doing ridiculous things, the ladies are obviously more unbearable than themselves, why can they still live in the embrace of happiness and warmth? And he can only guard this dilapidated mansion until death comes? She was only in her early twenties, and she should be in full bloom. But now, this blooming flower has not been nourished by any sunshine and rain, and can only wither alone in a cold corner.
Thinking of this, Lycia had already made a decision in her heart.
For the rest of the day, as always.
Served by Lily of the Valley and Jasmine, Lygia and Jenn enjoyed a sumptuous dinner together. Then, as usual, everyone chatted in the living room and had a happy time. Then Lycia got up and left, and Jenn returned to her room. A qiΔ doesn't look any different than usual......... However, some things have changed.
The warm water washed over her white body, and Lycia felt her fingers tremble slightly. The water temperature in the bath was very pleasant, but she still felt uncontrollable tension and unease. The two maids had been branched out to rest by her, their rooms were on the other side of the second floor, and it should be impossible to hear them. And the soundproofing here is also very good......... Thinking wildly, Lycia looked at the door of the bathroom, which seemed to be there, and the next moment Jenn would rush in, grab her body soaked in the bath, and force it against her.
Lizia had to admit that she didn't know if it was her own fear or her own expectations.
It's dark at night.
Even the birds stopped chirping, and when they listened, only the chirping of insects sounded from time to time, blending with the whistling night breeze blowing through the mountains and forests, forming a symphony unique to nature. Jenn leaned back in his chair, squinting at the silvery-white moon and the mountains casting dark shadows in the moonlight.
It's almost time.
Thinking of this, the corners of Jenn's mouth curled slightly. The dark shadows danced between his fingers like a snake, creating a unique landscape. He had already keenly felt the confusion and confusion in Lygia's heart. Human emotions are complex, but at the same time, they are quite predictable. As the saying goes, if there is no difficulty, you have to go on the difficulty, if you don't meet the conditions, then as long as the manufacturing conditions are good.
In fact, Jenn didn't use any demonic magic on Lygia to confuse the mind, and if he did this kind of thing, then any devil could easily do it. There is no need for Jenn to go to such great lengths, as a master of manipulating people's hearts, he prefers to guide the other party's thoughts "down the stream", everyone has a weak and dark side in their hearts, and as long as it is done, this will bring more lucrative benefits than brainwashing spells. The seeds have already been planted, and now it's harvest season.
"Knock Knock Knock ........."
Just as the thought was spinning in Jenn's mind, a slight knock on the door broke the silence. (To be continued......)