No Longer The Marquess' Wife
Episode 3 : A Saintess
Leiana
What is going on here?!
As all the estate staff were in a frenzy not knowing what to do, Leiana Devaney came and stood by the estate's door with her servants.
That very woman who came to visit the ill Marquess once a month.
And would have been lover.
Evelyn
Greetings, Lady Leiana.
All the estate staff bowed before the esteemed noble woman and Leiana waved her hand to make them stand.
Leiana
Enough with the honorifics, what has happened in the estate in the past month?
Leiana
All of you seems to be in a pinch...
The estate staff hesitated from telling an outsider about the situation.
Bernie
As for the schedule, you will have to be here by 4am everyday for the bagger work then help us set things up before the Tavern opens.
Bernie
And that's all for your job, do you have any questions?
Bernie
Oh come on Talia! I told you to drop the honorifics already!
Bernie
Be comfortable with me please, we will have to work with each other for a long while.
Bernie said gently as she patted Talia's shoulder and in response, Talia nodded.
Talia
I might look different tomorrow so I would like to inform you beforehand.
Bernie
Oh... different? In terms of what?
Talia
Physical appearance? I think.
Talia
Then if you excuse me, I will start cleaning now.
Bernie nodded and proceeded to the front desk. Just then she remembered something.
Bernie
What do you think of...
The day at the tavern concluded without any issues.
Leiana
Seriously just what did Enzo see in her that he married that commoner...! Look she left him now and all of you had to clean up the mess she left behind!
Charlotte
My- my lady, I don't think the Marchioness...
At Charlotte's voice, Leiana turned angrily.
Charlotte
Nothing, I apologize.
Leiana
Whatever, what's done is done.
Leiana
That woman won't come back for sure.
Leiana
All of you thinks so highly of commoners when they're just a bunch of weak-willed quitters.
Leiana talked in an unladylike way.
All because she is enraged with the situation.
Gennadi
( Has Lady Leiana always been like this? )
Gerald
( When it comes to the Marquess she changes as if she is a child )
Evelyn
( She really must hold the Marquess dear )
Evelyn
( It's such a pity that the Marquess didn't see such a great woman as his wife )
All of them thought as Leiana angrily voiced out her opinions after hearing what has happened.
Leiana
I need to see Enzo right now!
After storming out, Leiana ran off to the Marquess' room on the 3rd floor.
Only to find the ill man's worsening appearance as he sunk in his deathbed.
Leiana looked stricken as she saw the Marquess' pale face and thin body.
All she could do was sit on the chair next to the Marquess; that very same chair that Talia used to sit on day and night as she cared for her beloved husband.
Leiana reached out for the Marquess' cheek and caressed it gently.
Leiana
Out of all the pretty noble women in this world...
Leiana
Why did you have to choose that ignorant commoner with no background?
Leiana
Look at what she did!
Leiana
You're alone now...
Leiana
With no one but me.
Leiana
Did you really think she would stay with you out of love when you have become this weak?
Leiana
She has finally returned to her rightful place and yet at what cost?
Leiana
At the cost of your life!
Leiana declared to the unconscious bedridden man clasping his hands.
Leiana
Enzo I would understand...
Leiana
I would definitely understand if you had picked a woman that befits the great you. Like the princess or any other noble woman...
Leiana
Just not a commoner!
Leiana
How come you have been reduced to such a poor being?
Leiana
What if I stopped loving you and left with another man?
Leiana
Surely things would have been better for me...and yet I kept these unrequited feelings even if it hurts me!
Leiana
Without me what would have become of you?
Leiana
When even your dear wife left you.
After all the words she spouted that the Marquess would never hear nor remember, Leiana let out a defeated sigh and leaned at the chair.
Leiana
Why do I keep worrying over a married man?
Merly
Pardon me, Lady Leiana but we have to leave now...
Leiana
I still need to talk to the staff of the estate and tell them what to do from here onward.
Leiana's maid walked away having her lady's answer.
Leiana then stood up from her seat and opened the door while giving one last glance at Enzo for today.
Leiana
Enzo, I will take care of you well from now on.
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