I Won't Go Back To My Family Who Abandon Me novel Chapter 3

No Way She's Incompetent

"Miss, you're back."

When Leticia arrived at the Leroy residence and entered her room, Mary, who was cleaning the room, greeted her with a happy face. But that was short-lived. As soon as she saw the blood on Leticia's hands, she froze.

"Miss, did you hurt yourself?"

"Huh?"

Leticia, who was confused for a moment, looked down at her hand and sighed. It seemed like she got blood on her hand when she used the handkerchief on the man's injured hand.

"How did you get injured? Please be careful."

Before Leticia knew it, Mary had brought a towel and wiped her hands. Not wanting to make Mary worry any longer, Leticia spoke quickly.

"It's not my blood."

Mary looked at Leticia with curious eyes, then Leticia explained the story briefly. After listening to the story, Mary heaved a long sigh of relief.

"I was worried that you were hurt. I'll wash the handkerchief."

"Oh, that's..."

Leticia scratched her head with a troubled expression, and then a low voice echoed in her ears.

[It will get blood on it.]

She remembered the man who cherished the ugly handkerchief which had a lot of stitches sticking out.

Unlike his cold impression as if he was standing alone on an icy lake blooming in the middle of winter, he was kind and sensitive. Leticia's heart felt warm somehow, and she said with a faint smile.

"I gave it to someone who needed it."

"Wasn't it your prized handkerchief, Miss?"

Mary's eyes widened as she asked the question, but Leticia couldn't say that she had taken the wrong handkerchief.

"Don't worry. There's another one."

"I'm glad you said that."

"Anyway, I'll have to prepare a gift for Diana in advance."

"What will you get?"

"You want to know?"

"Yes!"

Mary waited for Leticia's reply with a twinkle in her eyes. But Leticia only smiled.

"It's a secret."

***

"Happy birthday, Young Lady Leroy."

"I wish you a happy birthday."

That night, on Diana's birthday, the most prestigious nobles and their families came to celebrate.

"Thank you very much. Thanks to you, I'm going to have the happiest birthday of my life."

Dressed in a fancy dress and the most fashionable accessories, Diana was smiling brighter than ever.

Leticia, who was watching from a distance, slowly approached Diana.

"Um....Diana."

Diana, who was having a pleasant conversation with the guests, looked back.

As soon as their eyes met, Diana's face turned sour. However, she quickly smiled and asked,

"What's the matter, sister?"

"I want to wish you a happy birthday."

"Oh, really? Thank you, sister."

"Here's your present."

Immediately, Leticia presented the gift she had prepared. However, as Diana looked at the gift box, her complexion wasn't good. Leticia noticed it immediately and asked,

"Why don't you open it?"

"Yes."

"I'm very curious."

"Would you mind showing it to us?"

The noble ladies by Diana's side said with expectant looks on their faces. They urged her to show them quickly, and Diana had no choice but to open the box. As soon as she opened it, a sigh escaped her lips.

"Ah ......."

Inside the gift box was an emerald brooch crafted in the shape of a four-leaf clover. It was a simple but pretty design. The noble ladies covered their mouths with fans to stifle their laughter.

"Did you choose it yourself?"

"I think it was popular ten years ago."

"But still. I think it's pretty."

It seemed like friendly remarks, but there were sharp thorns embedded in it. As Leticia tried to speak, Diana snapped the box shut.

"Thank you for the gift, sister. I'll use it well."

However, contrary to her words, her expression was cold.

A Young Lady, who was watching the scene, said with a sigh of disappointment.

"If I knew this would happen, I would have brought another gift."

"Huh? Why?"

"I remembered Young Lady Leroy said my brooch was beautiful, so I prepared it for her birthday."

The gift box the noble lady presented contained a brooch full of gorgeous jewels, elaborately crafted that was far better than the one Leticia had.

"Oh, my God! The brooch is so beautiful! How can you make such a fine brooch?"

Leticia shook her head helplessly as she watched the scene. It was the moment when she thought she chose the worst looking brooch in the world. She had the urge to hide it right now. Trying to hide her mixed feelings, Leticia was thinking about taking her brooch back.

Diana, whose eyes immediately met Leticia's, smiled brightly and said to the Young Lady.

"Thank you so much for the gift. I'll cherish it."

The Young Lady nodded in satisfaction as she hugged Diana tightly in her arms. Leticia's head dropped even lower as she watched them.

Diana suddenly crossed her arms as she looked at Leticia and spoke.

"I'm going to go to my room with my sister to drop off some souvenirs."

Behind them, everyone saw the image of the two sisters who were very close.

***

As soon as they walked out into the hallway, Diana looked around to see if there was anyone there. Seeing it was empty, she shook off Leticia's hand and threw Leticia's gift back to her.

"Next time, don't do this to me. Who asked you for it?"

Her sharp tone naturally made Leticia unable to answer. It was a meaningful gift that she had chosen herself, but she didn't expect Diana to hate it so much.

"But it's your birthday and I wanted to give you a present."

"Then give me the right one."

"Diana..."

"Who gives something like this these days?"

The moment Diana saw the gift that Leticia had given her, she was so embarrassed that she even felt the urge to throw it away on the spot. However, she had no choice but to endure it because of the stares of those around her. Eventually, thinking that she couldn't go on like this, Diana spoke about what she was holding back.

"Don't come to my birthday party next time."

"What...?"

Leticia's blue eyes widened as she looked at Diana. Diana's expression didn't change, as if she didn't say anything wrong. Leticia grabbed the gift tightly in her hand and said,

"I'm your sister. I'm your family. But you don't want me to celebrate your birthday?"

"Yes."

"Diana!"

"Family?"

Diana laughed as if she was listening to a funny story. At first, she didn't doubt that one day Leticia's ability would be awakened. She was a kind and proud sister who took care of her siblings more than herself, even during the times when the family's financial situation was tough. But as time went by, Leticia's ability was nowhere to be seen, and people's buzzing only increased.

"Don't you shame the family enough?"

"What do you mean?"

"Are you asking because you really don't know?"

How could she not know? The look in Diana's eyes said as much.

"You don't have the ability, haven't you noticed? I'm very anxious to get stuck here and there somehow....."

"You...."