I Should Have Just Died Chapter 167

Alyssa's background in making that decision was never for anyone else.

In fact, it was for herself.

She didn't want to feel uncomfortable anymore. Even if she regretted this choice later, she was likely to regret it less than if she had made the opposite choice.

At the halfway point before arriving at the destination, Edmit got out of the carriage.

"Alyssa. Are you really okay?"

Ophelia asked Alyssa with her worried face.

"It'll be fine.

"If you don't want to, I'll hide it for you."

Ophelia said first.

"I think I have that kind of power?"

She had an unsure face, though. At tis like this, Ophelia certainly feels like the youngest sibling. Everything she says is lovely, and her expression is cute.

Besides, that unfounded confidence that she sotis shows.

Still, it was lovely to see her holding Alyssas arm and speaking earnestly. Alyssa shook her head.

"It's okay, Ophelia."

"But you didn't want to do it. Wasn't it?"

Ophelia, my life has never been given a choice.

Alyssa spoke her words out with a calm face.

It's sothing she can say just because she is now, but even the ti that has passed has not been easy. It didn't take long for her to speak so bluntly. Alyssa turned her gaze away from Ophelia's face.

It was a series of coercion and pressure.

Alyssa muffled her words.

It was because the tis in the past had shaken Alyssa. Like this ti, Alyssa had never been given a choice. She had to do what she was told to do, and Alyssa was responsible for the processes and problems that erged in the process.

She bumped into it again and again and was frustrated.

Three years ago, the timid little Alyssa took quite a while to co to Cambridge from the royal family.

At that ti, Alyssa was nothing more than a doll, worn out, only being swayed by others will. And now it's different.

Alyssa has an option.

It was thanks to her clearly belonging to the fences of Cambridge, going out into the world outside the royal family, learning from people, and seeing the world firsthand.

The royal family insisted.

No matter what mistakes they make, they dont deserve it. It is because the royal family receives the right to rule the kingdom even by its very existence. There were tis when Alyssa heard such sounds and thought they were not on her side even if she went outside.

But not now.

She knew they were wrong.

No one feared the royal family, and those who hated and cursed them overflowed. Alyssa's experience of Cambridge was even more so.

So Alyssa was able to break the shell and co out. She broke the mold of her world that forced her to fit in.

And now Alyssa has an option.

".. Now I have a choice."

Alyssa raised her lips.

"It wasn't a choice they forced, Ophelia."

"Alyssa"

"They didn't lock up or starve for food. They didn't leave outside until I was told. They don't physically harm in any way. I'm not afraid."

Alyssa shook her head.

Emotional pressure is also pressure.

"I know."

Alyssa smiled bitterly.

"But, wouldn't it be better than this next ti? It's still a lot better than before. You have the right to refuse."

Ophelia looked at Alyssa with a sad face. Then she ca to her side and hugged her tightly.

"Ah."

Alyssa stiffened because she was not used to the warmth of people.

Ophelia comforted Alyssa, who rolled her eyes. She wanted to convey her warmth and comfort. And, as far as Ophelia knew, a tender hug was the greatest comfort. She hoped her heart touched Alyssa

Ophelia said.

"I will support you no matter what you choose, Alyssa. Just as you have been by my side."

"Ophelia"

Alyssa chose to overlap her hand on her back instead of leaving Ophelia's arms. She then closed her eyes.

"..thank you."

Alyssa whispered.

***

Kaihan was in front of the mansion to et them. Countless footsteps were stamped under his foot as if he had been waiting for Ophelia to co the whole ti.

The owner of the mansion, who was supposed to welco the guests, ca out to the garden and was doing that.

Ophelia smiled brightly and ran to Kaihan.

"Kaihan!!"

"Ophelia! Did you have a hard ti coming here?"

"No. I ca in a carriage."

"Hello, Duchess."

"Nice to et you. Lord Kaihan."