I Accidentally Saved The Male Lead’s Brother - Chapter 63

At this moment, Charlotte closed her eyes. It was hard for her to face Carcel’s eyes that were different from usual.

 

She closed her eyes and licked her lips. Although she wasn’t supposed to cry, her emotions fluctuated and she felt like she was about to cry. In fact, her closed eyes were wet.

 

“I wanted to meet you too.”

 

For a moment, Carcel stopped breathing.

 

“I’ve always wondered, but for some reason I haven’t forgotten that man, the Duke.”

 

“…….”

 

“But there was no way to find him. In fact, I had no intention of looking for him. There was no reason for that. I remember him occasionally on the days when it rained as heavily as that time.”

 

Charlotte opened her eyes and tried to draw a smile.

 

“I’m glad that Theo and the Duke seem to have lived well.”

 

Thanks to Carcel’s ultimate protection, Theo has grown up to be a bright and energetic kid. He was on the verge of dying due to the original novel, but now he was safe with the blessing of the Saint.

 

As long as he grows up worry-free and learns to control his mana, Theo’s life will be safe.

 

Charlotte felt really lucky that Theo and Carcel could be together safely now.

 

I  was happy to be able to share  my story with these two people for a while, even though she accidentally dunked her feet in the original story.

 

Carcel didn’t say anything for a while. After a while, he uttered only one word in a hoarse voice.

 

“….yes .”

 

Charlotte somehow felt as if he was smiling sadly.

 

Maybe he was actually smiling like that.

 

***

 

Carcel remembered the events of that day two years ago, a long time ago, when the mere thought of it hurt.

 

It had been a dark cloudy day since dawn.

 

He didn’t believe in illogical things like superstition, but somehow he felt as gloomy as that day.

 

Unexplained worry that something bad is about to happen.

 

Over the past few weeks he went to the training hall to spare, it was said that his mother’s condition had worsened but he couldn’t think about it.

 

There were only a few days left until the swordsmanship competition thus this was the time to focus on training without distracting himself with other things.

 

However, he couldn’t focus on swordsmanship at all. Even when he was looking at the opponent’s sword he continued to slowly strike back, one blow at a time.

 

When he accidentally missed the sword, Sir Anderson stopped.

 

“Master, it’s because of the weather so you can’t focus all day.”

 

Sir Anderson said, though he knew that Carcel could not concentrate because of the weather alone.

 

‘Should I thank him for this consideration? Or should I be upset?’

 

“The swordsmanship tournament is just around the corner, but if you train in this state, you might get injured. You’d better get some rest today.”

 

“……”

 

“If you take a day off from training it won’t rust, so please take it easy.”

 

“That’s right, Master, I’m a little uncomfortable when I see that.”

 

Irina, who had put Theo and Danny to sleep and was watching training, joined in.

 

“Ah, come to think of it, you didn’t watch the foundation festival properly because you always attend a swordsmanship competition right?”

 

“…….”

 

“It can be more romantic when you watch the festival and it’s raining!”

 

“What is romantic? I must be in the palace.”

 

“Dad too? That’s why I always hear mom bothering you.”

 

Carcel tried to joke as he watched the father and daughter quarrel.

 

“Irina… Seeing you push me to the festival, it looks like you want to go to the festival with Sir Renner.”

 

Irina pressed her lips as if stabbed.

 

“No, it’s not really like that, where am I going to leave Danny? It’s because I’m really worried about you.”

 

“Yes, I understand how you feel. Like I said I need to take a break. Today I will tell Sir Renner to rest.”

 

“I’m fine, but Duke, are you okay?”

 

Irina couldn’t just leave him like that and asked.

 

She was worried about Carcel, who was older than her and not a child.

 

It was silly to think about it, but she was really worried.

 

So much so that she thought that it would be better to have Chase by his side.

 

Added Carcel, who seemed to have read her thoughts.

 

“There is nothing to worry about. If you see Sir Renner, tell him to rest.”

 

Carcel went to the palace after politely saluting his mentor, Sir Anderson.

 

After washing his body with cold water that cooled him up, he headed to the room of his mother, the Duchess.

 

At that time, the doctor was examining her.

 

His father, Duke Heinst, was holding his wife’s hand by the bed and anxiously awaiting the doctor’s diagnosis.

 

Carcel stood a few steps from the bed and watched the tense situation.

 

The attending physician was examining the Duchess, his hand trembling. Carcel saw that his wrinkled eyes were red as if they were bloodshot.

 

Well, that wouldn’t be the doctor’s pace.

 

He wasn’t just worried about the Duke’s reaction when he found out about the Duchess’ condition.

 

The doctor, who had been caring for the Duchess for more than twenty years since she became a member of the Heinst family, had been taking care of her like his own daughter.

 

Perhaps he was suffering from guilt for not being able to cure her illness.

 

With the two men looking silently, the doctor, who was looking at the Duchess in a cold sweat, struggled to open his mouth.

 

“I’m sorry Duke, I don’t think the lady can hold up to this fall.”

 

At that time, neither Duke Heinst nor Carcel showed any reaction. He thought this was mysterious, but hearing it in person was different.

 

Duke Heinst closed his eyes as he saw his wife who could not open her eyes properly.

 

“… Can’t we do anything about this?”

 

“I’m sorry. I did everything I could, but…”

 

“It doesn’t matter how much money it costs

So try anything, I’m telling you to try any method.”

 

“Even if I force her to live like this, it will be difficult for her to live for this year. I think it would be best if you prepare now…”

 

Duke Heinst, who was barely steadfast, collapsed on the edge of the bed because his legs were weak.

 

Carcel saw his father this way and stretched his hands to get in.

 

At that time, Theo’s scream was heard outside and he had just woken up from a nap. Carcel looked at the Duchess for a moment and hurried out of the room.

 

“Oh, young master.”

 

Irina, who was running, stopped with her skirt flaring when she saw Carcel. She was able to speak after she caught her breath.

 

“Young master, I…”

 

“Didn’t you go home with Sir Renner?”

 

“How do I leave young master?”

 

What Irina was worried about was Carcel, not Theo.

 

Unnecessary worry…

 

He thought about it, but Carcel couldn’t say it.

 

That’s because I worried about myself, like Irina’s.

 

When he saw her taking care of his younger brother, he was relieved.

 

“I’ll see Theo, so go.”

 

“I’m going to see Young Master. Young Master should go and calm down. Or look in the mirror, Young Master’s face is worth seeing.”

 

Irina, who was holding her breath, went to the room where Theo’s scream rang out.

 

Instead of turning back, Carcel followed her inside.

 

“Oh, my lovely little master. Why are you crying so sadly? Did you have a scary dream? An evil beast came in your dream?”

 

As Irina said, did he really have a frightening dream? Tears were flowing profusely in his round eyes.

 

He may have noticed this in his unique sense of children.

 

You must separate from your beloved mother even before this season is over.

 

“Bah, boo.”

 

“It’s okay now, I think Danny will wake up soon, shall we go see Danny?”

 

“Boo!”

 

The moment Theo turned his head as he struggled in Irina’s arms, he made eye contact with Carcel.

 

“Wow?”

 

Theo’s eyelashes.

 

Then he smiled brightly as he looked at him, he didn’t know what was good, but saliva was dripping from his mouth.

 

“Uh !”

 

Carcel approached him as if possessed by Theo, extended his hand and hugged his brother. Theo smiled happily as he rubbed his wet cheek on Carcel’s shoulder.

 

In an instant, different emotions rushed into Carcel’s neck.

 

About a year and a half ago, the Duchess found out that she was pregnant with Theo and everyone in the palace was against it.

 

Duchess Heinst always took care of her body and was in good health, but she was very old. She and her child were at risk of dying.

 

The attending physician tried to convince her to give up her child.

 

The Duke of Heinst also said that the Heinst family already had a senior successor, Carcel, so let’s listen to the Doctor.

 

Carcel didn’t dare say it, but he thought that this would be better.

 

However, the duchess was stubborn.

 

Are you telling me to give up my baby again?with my hands? I can’t do that. Even if it’s dangerous, I can’t give up on this baby.