When My Contract with the Misanthropic Duke Ended, I Filed For Divorce, But My Husband's Obsession and Doting Became Unbearable - Chapter 39

A few days after I gathered my courage and kissed the Duke on the cheek, he came to see me, saying that Reed had told him to go on a one-day date with me.

“Didn’t your vacation just end a short while ago…?”

“They’re all things I can handle later at once, so Reed said I should build up some resistance.”

“Resistance…?”

“Apparently, I have no resistance to romance. He said when it comes to you, Sharon, I can’t keep a poker face at all.”

I could tell something had happened between him and Reed, but I wasn’t sure if this “romance resistance” was something that could be fixed with a date.

“Can something like that really be fixed by going on a date?”

“I don’t know… Whatever the feeling is, you’re the first person I’ve ever liked, Sharon.”

“I—I see…”

That made me a little happy, but at the same time, I felt sorry for him. He must have lived such a lonely life. Even I, who was shunned by my parents and the people around me, have experienced liking others in my own way—my brother, Reed… and of course, the Duke himself.

“I used to think keeping a straight face was easy… but ever since I realized my feelings for you, my face tends to soften more easily. I don’t dislike it, but there are times when I need to stay composed. Having my expression soften unconsciously isn’t really good for my position.”

Hearing that made me realize again how hard it must be to live as a duke. There are times when he can’t even show his feelings freely… Maintaining the same expression all the time must be exhausting, and yet, I find it admirable.

Until recently, the Duke rarely showed emotion, but lately, I’ve seen more changes in his expressions—many different ones.

If I think about it outside of his position, I honestly prefer the Duke who shows emotions like that.
Even if it means his moods are easier to read, it’s comforting to see his feelings show on his face.

“Either way, if it’s an order, and if I can be of help, let’s go on that date.”

“Are you sure?”

“I… wanted to try it too.”

“I see…!”

Aaaaah! His lips are definitely curling up—his happiness is written all over his face. Just seeing how glad he looks about being able to go on a date makes him seem… a little cute. Is it strange that I think so?

“It’s a bit sudden, so I’ll just change into something for going out. Let’s meet in front of the castle gate.”

“Ah, I’ll change too.”

“? But aren’t you already in your going-out clothes…?”

“I have a few outfits I picked as date clothes because… I wanted to look cool for you, Sharon. I thought I could show you some of them today. I’d also like to know what kind of style you prefer…”

“I… see?”

Does the Duke not realize that he’s handsome and looks good in anything? I never expected that he’d secretly prepare several date outfits just to look good in front of me.

The more I learn about the Duke like this, the stronger my feelings for him grow.

If his love could wrap around mine completely, would I be able to truly believe in both myself and him from the bottom of my heart?