No Longer The Marquess' Wife
The Start of Everything
He was great, a proud knight of the Empire of Harmonia.
Everyone thought that he and the Lady Leiana Devaney were fated for each other and that if he were to marry a woman, it would be her because he never looked at other women before.
He never, not once went out of his way to escort a woman or even entertain them except for the Devaney's young lady.
He was a busy man and if you dare to get on his way...
You might even find yourself breathing your last breath.
But all of their expectations were wrong.
One day, he brought a woman home. She is nothing but a poor woman who couldn't even compare to Leiana without even the littlest bit of grace or knowledge of etiquette.
A commoner without a background or even a last name, that's her.
It could have been understandable if she had become a maid.
But everyone in the Freidrich Estate saw the cold and aloof man change as he spent his time with her so they understood. Although the other nobles didn't.
Talia was never accepted in the high-society and she became the point of all horrible rumors.
It even became a big uproar when Enzo announced his engagement to a mere commoner.
Countess Willamette
To think such a man would marry a lowly commoner, how the times have changed!
Baroness Bethan
I pity the Devaney's young lady, for the Marquess to cast away such an outstanding woman...tsk, tsk, the world must be coming to an end!
Lady Reilly
It was such a shame indeed, poor Lady Leiana... She deserved better. It just makes me wonder what the Marquess saw in that cheap woman? Right mother?
Countess Willamette
Indeed
All of them moved their mouths to no end but not once did it bother Talia and eventually she became the Marchioness as she married Marquess Freidrich.
It would have been a happy ever after...
If only the Marquess did not fall ill.
No one saw how Talia worked hard to keep the Marquess alive and fulfill the Marchioness duties except the people of the Freidrich estate.
It was never easy to her, who has been a commoner her whole life yet no complaint came from her mouth.
Nobody knew how much she loved and cared for the Marquess.
So they all thought that she just got tired of him eventually and that she only clung to him for money and stability.
That she couldn't fulfill the vow she had made when she married him :
"...for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until parted by death"
Talia
Deeply sorry for giving up, on him..
Talia
I just can't bear to see him like this anymore, I can't take care of him. Everything has just taken a toll on me..
Talia
Please forgive me, everyone
Charlotte
Marchioness how could you say that...!
With such vague words, the Marchioness who held all her luggage bid a bitter farewell to all the estate staff.
Talia
But this is where we part and I understand you will never know just why I had to... leave
It was a light last kiss that she sent on her beloved Duke's forehead as he slept.
It was the time where Talia had finally retired from her position as a Marchioness, where she held all her luggage and cruelly left the ill Marquess alone.
When he needed her the most.
Episode 1 : The Will
Talia
My days as a Marchioness is all over...
Talia thought as she slowly took steps to the carriage prepared before her.
She knew that the moment the carriage leaves the estate it will be equivalent to forfeiting everything she had as the Marchioness including the surname, a commoner with no family such as her finally had.
Despite that, she had already decided.
Talia
Goodbye... and thank you
All she could do was thank the estate for sheltering her in a whisper.
It was the first time she had felt the warmth of a home.
Although leaving is never what she desired.
She just wished for Enzo to wake up.
It will never happen as long as she stays by his side.
It's exactly as you heard, the reason why he fell ill is because you were there by his side
Talia... I thought you were quite smart for a commoner but as it turns out, you were actually...
The person made a step towards her as she pressed those words.
He will wake up as if nothing happened if and only if you leave him. Without saying a single word explaining why.
Talia
Why should I leave him? This doesn't make any sense!
The woman smirked in response to her puzzled expression.
I must have underestimated the intelligence of a commoner, my bad.
Don't you understand the situation you are in?
He is ill because he chose you instead of me. He can be silly sometimes...
But this is the extent of my patience.
Talia
Y-you couldn't have...
If I can't have him then why should I let you have him?
Talia felt helpless and defeated as she heard those words. It was too much of a shock that she can't stop trembling as different feelings rushed into her heart.
I wouldn't mind letting him die, if he will never be mine anyway
Tell me do you understand Talia?
All that answered the questions of the woman were Talia's silence.
Yet she persevered as she felt that Talia is slowly wavering.
Can't you see? He's suffering, he's in pain, he can't open his eyes!
With an empathetic look she held Talia's face.
It's all because you came into his life!
Don't you want to see him healthy once again?
Or would you rather have the bedridden man who could not speak, walk or eat?!
Is that the extent of your love?
Tears dropped down Talia's eyes as she listened to the woman clearly remembering how Enzo's life is slowly withering away the more he stays in that state.
She clearly knew she was not at fault no matter how many times the woman pushed the blame on her.
However only 'that' woman could make a difference.
Which is why she agreed to the deal proposed by the woman.
Talia
Promise me one thing...
Despite the fact that it was never in her favor.
The woman's face lit up upon hearing her submit.
Talia
Promise me that he will be happy.
All of this that I'm doing is for his happiness!
Talia
...and that you won't do something like this again.
Oh my, don't make it look as if I'm some heartless villain
Talia
love him as much as I did
In a flash, blood dripped down Talia's cheek as she was hit by the shard of a glass the woman has thrown.
The woman looked like a demon as her face contorted and she seethed with anger.
COMPARE MY LOVE FOR HIM WITH YOURS?! YOU WENCH!
Even so, the negotiation was able to continue between the two.
Moreover, Talia, who was the thorn on that woman's life is now exiting the Freidrich estate.
Talia
( The moment I step on this carriage and leave, I will put everything behind me and live my life as it comes )
Talia
( Everything that has happened today, yesterday and the day after )
Talia
( Will all be nothing but a piece of the past )
Episode 2 : The Keley Street
The sounds of the wind chime were heard in the room which is an indication of a new customer entering.
Bernie
Good day! What can I do for you?
As Talia entered the tavern, she was greeted by a woman in her 30s.
Talia
About the poster outside
Bernie
Oh? Which poster could you be talking about? We have a lot
Talia
Oh... Ah the one that talks about a job offer. Is it still up?
Bernie
Yes it's still up but most of the jobs for females are taken
Bernie
I suggest you look for another store! Thank you for your interest!
Just as Bernie was about to open the door, ready to send Talia off her left arm was grabbed.
Talia
This Tavern is my only hope...
Bernie
Eh what do you mean? Have you tried all the other options out there miss?
Talia
It's been a week and I still haven't landed on a job, so please even if it's a man's job I would do it!
Bernie
Hmm... But you look too thin and frail for those types of job-
Bernie hesitated yet in the end she thought of giving Talia a job due to the fact that she looked pitiful.
Bernie
Well... We are in need of a janitor and a carrier of delivered goods.
Talia
I'm willing to do both of them!
Bernie
Oh... Uh that's not what I meant-
Bernie was a bit taken aback at how Talia didn't seem to mind but then she decided to give the job to Talia. It's not like there are people who have applied for those jobs in the passing month anyway.
Bernie
Alright, I guess that saves us trouble.
Upon hearing Bernie tell her that she has been accepted Talia's face lit up.
Then she remembered that she still hasn't ask the woman her name.
Nor does she know if she was actually the one in charge of the place.
Talia
....Ah! Could you be the manager of this place?
As if she had just noticed as well, Bernie flinched.
Bernie
That's right! We haven't introduced ourselves yet!
Bernie
My name is Bernie and I am the owner of this tavern. May I ask for your name as well?
Strangely enough, Bernie did not recognize the former Marchioness at all.
Talia
It's a pleasure to meet you Miss Bernie.
Bernie
Talia hm... gotcha! Then you must be ready to start working today perhaps?
Bernie
Then I shall tell you the specifics, you may have to stay till we close.
Talia
I understand, thank you Miss Bernie.
Bernie
Oh please drop the honorifics! Feel free to call me Bernie instead!
Finally, Talia has landed a job after getting rejected one place after another in the past week.
Some of the places she had visited just genuinely didn't need a new employee.
It is because they knew she was the current Marchioness Freidrich.
Why would a Marchioness need a job?
That reaction only shows one thing; it seems that word of Talia leaving the estate still hasn't reached the commoners. But sooner or later they would know.
Talia looking for a job would definitely get them to think about what's going on.
She had specifically chosen to rent a place on this market street. It is due to the past experiences she had as a commoner when she needed to put atleast dinner on the plate.
It is a bustling business street that even the nobles visit from time to time.
A very good place to earn money.
Talia
( I'm glad I was accepted this time )
Talia
( Now all that's left is... to move on )
As Talia stayed in a corner of the tavern she is now working for, the Freidrich estate is at a frenzy upon losing it's Marchioness.
All the employees hoped the Marchioness would return.
Gennadi
This situation is going out of hand.
Evelyn
I feel the same way, I don't know what to do besides quit from this job.
But they received no word from her in the past week and nobody knew what to do.
Charlotte
I-I still believe that the Marchioness would return! We all have witnessed how dearly she loved the Marquess didn't she?
Therese
I agree with Charlotte, we may have to wait for the Marchioness until she takes a breather and cools her head off. She must have been tired.
Gerald
How many more days should we wait for her?
Charlotte
( Dear Marchioness, please... no matter how long you take, please come back to us )
As if the gods has heard of their plea and was willing to relieve them of their pain...
A woman who seemed to be a savior came.
Leiana
What is going on here?!
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