I Won't Go Back To My Family Who Abandon Me novel Chapter 65

'Come to think of it, I don't know who we're inviting.'

While returning to the Achilles mansion in the carriage, Leticia realized that she'd never heard who was coming to the party. It may be good people because Count Aster had chosen them, but strangely, what Elle said kept bothering her.

[As you know, there will be many aristocrats at this party.]

[There will be aristocrats who chase after my brother.]

What Elle said was correct.

Everyone knew that the Duke of Achilles' fortunes had improved. Furthermore, the term ˜dukedom in name only' had gradually disappeared. Therefore, the flawless Enoch had infiltrated the list of potential grooms that everyone wanted.

[Brother is older, so there will be talk of marriage.]

˜I know. I know...'

However, Leticia almost sighed because she didn't understand it in her heart.

As soon as she arrived at the mansion and was about to go inside, she ran into Ian walking from the garden.

"Ian, are you okay?"

"I don't know."

He wasn't okay, but Ian laughed helplessly because he couldn't say it.

Ian, who would normally stop Elle, was collateral damage and had to split firewood as punishment. He'd never really held an axe before, so he kept missing the wood. His body still felt shaky from putting all the strength into his arms.

"You know, you should get out of your room more and exercise."

"Aren't you supposed to be weeding?"

"...."

Elle's face, which had the word ˜pathetic' on the tip of her tongue, hardened at once. As the situation turned around, Ian chuckled and entered the mansion with Leticia, acting like he wasn't having any difficulties.

Leticia told Ian that she was going to wash up as soon as they entered the mansion, and told him to take good care of himself. She turned towards her room, then turned away.

˜Can I ask who you invited?'

She thought about how to make it sound natural, as she walked to Enoch's room. She knocked on the door, but there was no answer back. He must have gone out a while ago.

"Enoch...?"

Just in case, Leticia carefully turned the doorknob. As expected, she didn't see Enoch anywhere.

The first list created by Count Aster was clearly seen on the desk full of documents. Even though she knew she shouldn't look at it, Leticia walked slowly to the desk.

The moment she picked up the invitation list.

"Let's see?"

"Caw!"

Leticia screamed at the low voice that sounded from behind. As she looked behind her, she made eye contact with Enoch, who was staring at her with a puzzled look. She quickly tried to hide the invitation list behind her back, but she was already caught.

"Oh no, that's not it..."

"...."

"I'm sorry. I was curious about who you were inviting."

She was ashamed and embarrassed that she'd tried to find out secretly. With the various complex emotions she was feeling, Leticia bowed her head.

She wasn't sure how Enoch interpreted her appearance, but he spoke with a more serious expression than ever.

"I won't invite Marquis Leroy or Levion El, so you can feel relieved."

"What? Oh..."

She blinked slowly at his unexpected words, and a sigh came out. In fact, her ex-father and ex-fiancé did make her uncomfortable, but not enough to bother her.

"I'm fine."

"Leticia."

However, Enoch's face became darker and darker, thinking that she was lying.

Recognizing right away what he was thinking, Leticia placed the invitation list on the desk and waved her hand.

"I'm really fine. It's not because of those people..."

How can she explain this?

She touched her fingertips with a troubled look, and a dark shadow fell over her. As she raised her head, Enoch was looking at her anxiously and gently caressed her face.

"They will not be invited."

She could tell without asking who he meant, but it really didn't matter to Leticia. She would be lying if she said it wouldn't be uncomfortable, but there was something else that was bothering her.

"I'm curious about which young ladies will be invited..."

"I didn't invite any young ladies, but they might come with someone else."

"Really?"

Leticia, who was only looking at Enoch, smiled brightly at his answer. Her smiling face was as bright as a spring day full of sunshine.

"Just in case."

Wanting to double check because he thought he was imagining things, Enoch touched his neck and asked.

"Are you jealous?"

Enoch knew well that he needed to tell Leticia that entering his room, and looking at the list without permission isn't something she should do. But strangely, she reminded him of a cat caught with a fish in it's mouth.

"What? No, not at all."

"You don't think so?"

"I don't think so."

Leticia shook her head quickly and stepped back, saying absolutely not. However, there was no room to move back because of the desk. She tried to sneak carefully to the side, but Enoch placed his hands on the desk with Leticia in between.

"Are you sure you weren't?"

Enoch bowed his head so they could meet at eye level, making it so close that she could see her reflection in his eyes. As soon as his breath reached her, Leticia shut her mouth and pushed on Enoch's shoulder with her hand. However, it was too weak to even move him.

Eventually, Leticia bit her lip with a red face.

"I think I was a little bit..."

"Only a little bit?"

"A lot actually..."

"Really?"

Leticia pinched Enoch's cheek because it was annoying that he kept asking as if he wanted to hear it again, even though he'd heard her properly the first time.

"Is it fun to tease me?"

"Was it that obvious?"

"You'll get in trouble if you keep doing that."

"How?"

Why does he look so happy when she's scolding him? If someone else saw this, they would think he was receiving an award.

Leticia frowned a little, because he was so happy. Even though she knew there was no one else around them, she whispered softly in Enoch's ear.

Enoch, who was listening to Leticia's whisper with an excited face, tapped the desk with his fingertips.