I Won't Go Back To My Family Who Abandon Me novel Chapter 23

There was no response to the wishing bracelet on the first day, it didn't attract attention on the second day either.

Today is the 10th day.

Elle dropped her head to the table, and muttered.

"I worked so hard on it..."

How can they just ignore it?

She wanted to make more, but was worried that the samples were showing signs of failure. She was also having trouble facing Leticia, who always went out to the square with her to help.

"Let's wait a little longer. We might get a better response tomorrow."

Leticia comforted her with a light pat on the shoulder as Elle was feeling down in the dumps.

Elle avoided her eyes, and murmured quietly.

"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry."

Elle felt ashamed and upset that she was so useless and pathetic, especially since Leticia trusted her. She was pouting with her lip out. Ian was watching her, and trying to bite his tongue.

"We're just beginning and you're already giving up."

"What! Are you in my shoes?"

"I doubt I'd whine like you."

"That time is crawling up on you."

Ian's sarcasm made Elle wonder why she was ever depressed, as she sat up and turned to Ian. He needed to understand that she wasn't the only one who had this problem, but he'd already left the drawing room.

"Here we go again."

Enoch shook his head as the chase began. Sitting opposite Enoch was Leticia, who smiled in a very familiar scene and said.

"It's nice to see they're close."

"Thank you for seeing it that way."

As soon as Enoch thanked Leticia for her positive consideration, Elle caught Ian and came back while dragging him along.

"You don't think I'll make a dime even if I have a hit."

"Make money, then come talk to me."

Enoch stared coldly at the scene of Elle and Ian arguing on their way back. The twins belatedly figured out the atmosphere and sat down quietly.

"Come to think of it, the hunting festival is about to begin."

"It was always around this time, right?"

Looking at the siblings' obvious attempt to change the subject, Enoch clicked his tongue and handed Leticia a cup of tea. After nodding in appreciation, Leticia sipped her tea and became lost in thought.

˜A hunting festival...'

The royal family held a hunting festival immediately after the Imperial knight ceremony to give the new recruits an opportunity to show off their talents and skills.

However, the nobles had other concerns.

When the hunting festival begins, men give white roses to women they are interested in, and women give ribbon straps similar to their eye color to wish them a safe return.

It was the day that both men and women dreamed of most, because the largest numbers of lovers formed this time of the year.

Leticia glanced at Enoch.

However, Enoch drank his tea with an indifferent look on his face, and there was no response.

˜I'm sure he'll get the most ribbons at the hunting festival this year.'

During the knighthood ceremony, many young ladies were sneaking glances at Enoch. They pretended otherwise because he didn't have good financial resources, but it was obvious enough for Leticia to notice.

For some reason her mood sank. Leticia slumped and fidgeted with her sleeve.

It was both depressing and unpleasant to think of other girls giving Enoch a ribbon.

"I'm going out for a while."

Leticia carefully rose from her seat and Enoch asked with wide eyes.

"Where are you going?"

"I want to research about my ability."

"I'll come with you."

Leticia waved her hands quickly in surprise as Enoch started to rise.

"It's okay. I can go by myself."

"But..."

"Then I'll go with you. I owe you a lot."

Elle intervened when Enoch froze in worry that she was going alone, but Leticia refused with a perplexed look on her face.

"No, I'm going alone..."

"I want to help you this time. Why can't I?"

Elle took Leticia's hands in her own with a desperate look in her eyes. Leticia could no longer refuse her.

"I understand, I'll be in your care."

"Okay, let's get out of here!"

Leticia nodded and Elle quickly ran out the drawing room with a triumphant grin.

Watching her leave, Ian sighed as if there was no answer and said to Enoch.

"Elle seems to be causing Leticia a lot of trouble, shouldn't we stop her?"

Enoch was still a little worried, but he slightly shrugged his shoulders.

"It's still better than going alone."

"True, but..."

Enoch watched Leticia leaving. She was fine with giving in to Elle, who seemed to be a constant bother.

˜I wanted to go with you.'

The regret lingered for a long time and did not leave.

***

Leticia travelled to the square with Elle, they immediately went to the library where she used to go often. Unsurprisingly, she couldn't find a book with any hints about her possible ability.

˜As expected.'

She wasn't disheartened because she expected this. Perhaps because of Elle's disappointment, Leticia was able to smile and show that she was okay.

Leticia saw something while walking down the street after leaving the library.

˜A string of blue ribbons...'

She stopped walking when she saw the blue ribbons closest to the color of her eyes. It was a string of ribbons with a color so pretty that even passerbys would look back, but the price was so high that she wanted to flee in shock.

˜It's perfect.'

Leticia glanced at the different ribbons, but she couldn't find anything she liked. Only this blue ribbon captured Leticia's eyes.

After standing still for a long time and looking down at the ribbon strap, Leticia smiled weakly and moved on.

Elle watched the scene silently, pressing her lips together.

˜I think you want that.'

Although she had known Leticia for a short time, Elle knew she wasn't materialistic.

Maybe that's why.

Elle wondered how badly she wanted it.

˜I hope the bracelet is a hit.'

Elle wanted to buy her a dozen ribbons. No, hundreds of them for her.

Elle followed Leticia with determination in her heart.

***

As it began to get dark, Leticia and Elle returned to the Achilles mansion.

Someone was standing in front of the mansion door. As they got closer, it became clear that it was Ian standing around with a nervous look.

This made Elle anxious and she approached Ian cautiously.

"What are you doing here?"