I Won't Go Back To My Family Who Abandon Me novel Chapter 25

Elle's steps were relentless, as if she was about to storm into the Leroy's mansion. Leticia, who was holding her hand, was being dragged along.

Poor Leticia sighed and tugged on Elle's hand. As soon as she looked back, Leticia spoke slowly as soon as she made eye contact with Elle.

"For today, can't we spend it together?"

Leticia didn't want to go, because there was no way that good words would be exchanged.

But Elle was adamant.

"First of all, I want that apology."

"Why don't we go tomorrow, instead of today."

"But..."

The moment her gaze met Leticia's, Elle began to hesitate more and more.

Fingertips that barely touch and eyes filled with sorrowful longing. Elle let out a short sigh, her heart was being swayed by Leticia's desperate voice.

Leticia held Elle's hand tightly when she tried to walk again.

"I wanted to congratulate you while eating delicious food."

"...."

"Can't we, Miss Elle?"

She squeezed both of Elle's hands when she spoke, but Elle pouted in frustration.

"Oh, come on. Talking like that is unfair."

Elle wanted to visit the Leroy mansion immediately and make a scene. However, the moment she faced those blue eyes looking at her mournfully, Elle's motivation disappeared like mist.

It was not long before Elle shrugged her shoulders lightly in defeat.

"Come to think of it, how long are you going to keep calling me Miss."

"What?"

"I think we're close enough to call each other without titles."

Elle narrowed her eyes in displeasure. Leticia, who had been looking at Elle, glanced at Enoch without realizing.

Ian noticed the glance before Elle did.

"Did you call Big Brother without honorifics first?"

"...."

"...."

Embarrassed by Ian's words, Leticia and Enoch looked at each other and turned their heads away immediately.

But they were already caught.

"Wow, I'm about to get upset."

"This is betrayal!"

Enoch quickly took Leticia, and avoided eye contact. Elle and Ian joined forces to demand an immediate explanation.

The twins chased after him with disgruntled expressions on their faces as he ran away.

It was an out of the blue chase, but the smiles wouldn't leave the four of them.

***

Marquis Leroy was in a good mood lately.

It was because of Count Aster's offer to invest in the mining business, which he'd almost had to close, and Marquis El told Livion that he would be engaged to Diana.

A family with abilities will have a deeper relationship with each other if their children were to get married later.

With Emil's performance at the Academy, he was expected to become an Imperial official this year. Marquis Leroy did not have to worry much about Xavier because he quickly recovered from the mercy of the horse.

If Irene hadn't lost her test paper at the Academy of Magic.

"You can't even properly hand in a piece of paper!"

Irene's performance so far has been good enough to qualify her for the Imperial Wizard Test, but her passing was in jeopardy as she was disqualified in one of her subjects.

Irene, who knew this fact better than anyone else, quivered as if she were being hit by a cold winter wind.

"It's not because I wanted to lose it..."

"I don't want to see your face right now, go to your room."

As soon as she tried to make an excuse, Marquis Leroy suddenly turned his back to her. Irene felt suffocated by his heartless response.

"Father..."

She cried in a tearful voice, but Marquis Leroy never looked back.

Irene stared at his retreating back while she flopped on the floor and sobbed aloud. Emil, who had been watching quietly, sighed at her antics.

"Let's get you off the cold floor, Irene."

"What should I do..."

"IRENE..."

"Father must be disappointed in me, right? Now you're ashamed of me, aren't you?"

Emil slowly helped her up, but Irene's eyes were somewhat lifeless.

"You must've expected a lot from me... It's all my fault."

"Irene."

"It's my fault I didn't get the proper test sheet."

"Irene Leroy!"

It was unusual to see her mumbling with her head down.

Noticing immediately, Emil grabbed Irene's shoulder and soothed her with a soft voice.

"You can do better next time."

"...."

"You can learn from this time, like you always do..."

"Don't say that so easily!"

Irene, who had been standing still and showing no reaction, suddenly shook her head and then violently threw off Emil's hand.

"Do you know how hard I've tried to be good all the time?"

"...."

"I didn't want to be hated by Father, so I tried so hard I thought I would throw up blood."

"Irene."

"No, you don't. How can you understand when Father's always been proud of you."

Irene stared at Emil with ferocity. She didn't want to talk anymore, so she turned around and ran straight to her room. She heard Emil calling to her, but she slammed the door and cried on her desk as if she hadn't heard.

She has always been a beloved daughter. She was always a daughter her father was proud of.

However, Irene was disgraced in the Marquis' eyes when she was caught hiding her secret.

˜I'll have to do it all again.'

As soon as the thought crossed her mind, Irene quickly pulled out the magic book with a blue cover and began reading it like crazy.

Then she faintly heard a familiar voice.

[I'm careful to say this, but I don't want you to work too hard.]

[It's such a waste to sacrifice yourself for someone else's reputation.]

Someone said that to her.

The hand that was turning the page paused for a moment.

Irene looked over the books with half-lost in thought, when did that ever happen?

˜I can't make a mistake this time. It has to be perfect.'

To always be a proud and wonderful daughter.

To be a daughter who will always be loved.

***

"Look at this!"

One leisurely afternoon, Elle went to visit the owner of Pegasus during the day. When she returned, Elle placed something down on the table with a big smile.

Enoch was drinking tea with the others, and looked at her wondering what this was about. Instead of answering, Elle just nodded towards it, as if to say open it.

Ian opened up the paper that Elle laid down. As soon as he checked what was inside, he passed it to Enoch with a stiff face. Enoch put the paper down without looking.

"Elle, you..."

"That's not all. Really, it's only a little bit."