I Won't Go Back To My Family Who Abandon Me novel Chapter 104

Leticia was spending a peaceful afternoon, basking in the warm sunshine as usual when she heard the rumbling of a carriage outside. As the sound got closer, she realized that its destination was here.

When she went outside, Leticia saw the carriage had the crest of the Imperial family. The emperor’s messenger stepped out of the carriage, and approached with a large package.

“It’s a gift prepared for you by His Imperial Majesty.”

As Leticia was wondering about the sudden present, she belatedly recalled a memory of the past.

[I’ll send you a congratulatory gift when you get married.]

‘I guess it’s that present.’

In reality, she’d completely forgotten. She carefully opened the gift while thinking about whether she deserved to receive it.

“This…”

It was a diamond statue of a pair of birds that symbolizes harmony between a couple. There was also a letter inside the box that read, ‘I wish you peace and happiness in the future.’

“Can you wait a moment?”

Leticia asked for understanding from the messenger, and quickly returned to the mansion to write a reply. She wrote that she was honored to receive such a valuable gift, and said that she’d visit in person to express her gratitude.

After the messenger received her reply letter and left in the carriage, Leticia checked the gift once again.

‘Come to think of it, it’s my birthday soon.’

Maybe it was because she’d been so happy lately, time seemed to fly by.

‘How did I spend my last birthday?’

Leticia searched her most recent memories, then smiled bitterly. She realized that she’d never even heard the words ‘Happy Birthday’ during the time with her family, let alone received a gift.

‘At that time, I thought everything was a luxury.’

Now, she had expectations that she would at least receive congratulatory messages.

Perhaps if they didn’t know when her birthday was, they’d have no choice but to congratulate her in person. She felt a little shy and embarrassed about telling them that it was her birthday, but she was greedy to hear ‘happy birthday’ from the people precious to her.

She was about to tell them it was birthday like she wanted, but strangely everyone was busy and left their seats after they told her they would talk about it later. However, in the evening, everyone went back to their rooms with a tired look. So, she was unable to tell them that it was her birthday soon.

In the end, Leticia tried to hide her disappointment as she laid down on the table a day before her birthday.

“Why are you so down?”

“Is it that obvious?”

“Very much.”

She’d tried to hide it, but it seemed it was revealed.

Leticia raised her head slightly off the table, lowered her gaze, and told Keena.

“It’s my birthday tomorrow.”

In a weak voice she told Keena that it was her birthday the next day. Keena easily heard her, and said with a purposefully bright smile.

“Then I should prepare a birthday present for you.”

“No, you just have to congratulate me.”

“I don’t care how much it costs, I’m going to get you a present since it’s your birthday.”

Leticia tried to stop her, but Keena just shook her head, so Leticia just smiled wryly.

“I’m grateful for anything that you give me.”

“You can look forward to it, Leticia.”

“….?”

For a moment, she didn’t understand what she was saying, so Leticia tilted her head to the side. As soon as their eyes met, the corners of Keena’s mouth slowly lifted up, and Leticia’s face immediately began to redden.

“You’re going to give me a weird gift again!”

“Strange gift? Oh, that one.”

Keena, who had a confused look for a moment, belatedly remembered and shrugged. It seemed that Leticia was referring to what she’d given as a wedding gift.

“I wasn’t even thinking about that kind of gift.”

“Lies!”

“I’m serious. Why? Do you want me to give you another one?”

“Are you crazy?”

Leticia freaked out,and grabbed Keena’s arm, who looked like she was going to buy it right away. However, Keena made a sly face, and cheekily said.

“You liked it.”

“It’s…!”

She couldn’t refute it, so Leticia covered her face with both hands. She didn’t know why her job was to always be embarrassed.

“Anyways, other than that, something more normal… No, I’m not saying it was abnormal, but anyways.”

Leticia, who was very embarrassed, couldn’t figure out what to say while she was speaking.

Fortunately, Keena understood what Leticia was trying to say, and leaned back in her chair with a bored expression.

“How boring.”

“What do you mean boring?”

“I want to prepare a perfect present for you, just like your wedding gift.”

“Give me a normal gift!”

Leticia was already worried about what kind of gift Keena would surprise her with this time. She could tell her not to, but Keena would pretend not to hear her.

The moment she tried to say something to her.

“What gift? Is this because of the gift I gave you before?”

A small shadow fell over Leticia’s head. When she raised her head, Elle was standing next to her, her eyes twinkling with curiosity.

“Elle…”

Leticia couldn’t hide her embarrassment, even though she was just talking about gifts.

Keena was alternating looking at Leticia, who was at a loss for words, and Elle, who was curious.

Keena then smiled mischievously.

“We’re talking about the wedding gift I gave before.”

“Really? What gift did you give her?”

“That…”

“You…!”

As soon as Keena was about to say something, Leticia covered her mouth with a pale face. When Elle looked at her strangely, Leticia shook her head urgently.

“Oh, it was nothing.”

“Why? I’m curious.”

“It’s really nothing. I just received some clothes. Just clothes.”

“Clothes?”

Elle tilted her head in confusion. She was wondering why she was acting so strangely when it was just clothing.

Keena escaped from Leticia while she was troubled about how to answer. She rolled her eyes and said.

“It was a nightgown, and you can see through it…”

“Haha, what are you talking about?”

Leticia smiled awkwardly, and tapped Keena on the back. However, Keena pretended not to notice and told Elle.

“She really liked my present.”

“What gift did you give her?”

“Secret. I think she’ll like my birthday present best.”

“Birthday present?”

Elle opened her eyes wide, and looked at Leticia, who was giving Keena a look that said she wanted to speak to her in private.

“Yes, tomorrow is my birthday.”

“Oh, I didn’t know. If you’d told me in advance, I would’ve prepared something.”

Elle drooped her shoulders in disappointment. Keena squinted at her exaggerated acting.

‘What? You already knew.’

Leticia, on the other hand, didn’t notice anything and just held Elle’s hand tightly.

“It’s okay. I’m just happy to be able to spend time with you.”