Yelena lowered her hands from her face.

In this situation, she had no idea where or how to start.

Love. The word was too abstract.

In all honesty, Yelena didnt know anything about love.

She only knew about the love that appeared in romance novels.

But in reality, she was ignorant of love.

Whenever she didnt know anything, she would learn from a book.

However, to treat the books as her teacher so she could learn about love

Yelena sat on the garden bench as she pondered over it and soon leaped to her feet.

Lets have a cup of warm tea.

First of all, she needed something to calm herself down.

If Yelena continued to do this here, she felt like she would go crazy.

Yelena immediately returned to her residence and asked Abbie for tea.

The special tea recommended by the veteran maid, Abbie, had an excellent effect on mental and physical stability.

Haah

Yelena, who was sipping the warm tea, slunk onto the sofa and heaved a long sigh.

It was then that

Madam, are you there?

Ben?

Yelena responded curiously to the familiar voice.

She wondered why he was here when she didnt call for him.

Come in.

Ben stepped into Yelenas quarters.

For a moment, he paused when he saw Abbie serving the tea but soon approached Yelena.

Whats going on?

Im here to tell you about the alimony.

Alimony?

Yelena blinked.

Hearing the word alimony, she immediately thought she would like to claim compensation for psychological damage from the old woman.

While she momentarily thought about something else, Ben continued to explain.

I will try to match the amount you desire. If you want, it can be in the form of a certificate of rights at the business. In any case, the Duke gave me instructions to do my best to cooperate with the madams request

Wait, wait.

Yelena cut Ben off.

Belatedly, the word alimony that Ben mentioned came into her mind.

Is the alimony what I think it is? I mean Will the Duke give me alimony?

Oh, the procedure will not be divorce but an annulment. But the alimony is fully paid regardless of the procedure

Tak!

Yelena, who abruptly put down the teacup, jumped up.

The bottom of the teacup hit the table and made a loud noise.

Bens mouth shut due to the sudden action.

Yelena asked, staring at Ben with a fiery glare, The Duke is he in his office right now?

* * *

Bang!

The door to Duke Mayhards office opened noisily.

Noticing Yelena rushing towards him, the Duke waved his hand and sent everyone out of the office.

As soon as the office was empty, Yelena stood before Duke Mayhards desk and struck the desk with both hands.

Bang!

It made quite a loud sound.

Duke Mayhard widened his eyes in surprise.

Wife, your hand

Look at me.

Yelena drew her husbands attention away from her hands.

Perhaps he was bothered that she had hit the desk too hard. Duke Mayhard stared at Yelenas hand before turning to her face.

You Are you going to divorce me? Really?

Duke Mayhard stared at Yelena, who seemed to be furious, and thought she misunderstood something.

So he corrected that misunderstanding.

Its not a divorce. It hasnt been half a year since the ceremony, so we can proceed with the annulment of the marriage. There will be no stain on my wife

Either way! Youre going to kick me out of here anyway!

Duke Mayhards mouth was shut.

Kick her out?

Such a thought had never crossed his mind.

Yelena gnawed at her lower lip.

She had already taken a few deep breaths on her way here.

Nevertheless, her voice continued to tremble.

Yelena continued, tucking her chin in so she wouldnt tremble or stutter.

Why all of a sudden? Why do you want to break up with me all of a sudden?

Thats

Did I do something wrong? Is that why you dont like it?

What had happened in just one day?

It was ridiculous.

Yelenas balled her hands into fists.

It had been less than a day since she was happy that she finally gained her husbands trust and that he believed her enough to tell her a personal story.

But what do you mean, divorce?

It couldnt be

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