The Kind Older Sister Is No More Chapter 48: Parental Affection

Irene nodded at Noels words. That ant, even if she gave up her countess title, she would not worry about her livelihood for the rest of her life. I understand what you an. Ill try to make a decision soon. Irene replied.The sooner, the better because the procedure will be complicated. Theres a possibility well go to trial because of that.Ok, I understand. Ill decide as soon as I can. Then, I hope you get ho safely.Irene bowed her head at him and then alighted the carriage. Noel stared anxiously at her, but Irene smiled as if nothing was wrong and headed into the mansion. However, in reality, Irene felt shaken. She was aware that her family had obviously abused her, treated her like property, and biasedly favoured her sister, Riel. However, there were clearly happy and pleasant mories besides that. It was a completely different decision from simply getting married and leaving ho.But if I dont do that, my parents obviously will never let get married to Noel.Honestly, Irene didnt understand what her parents thought. The Kristen family was the best family in the Empire. Being a part of such a family like that ant that Count Chases status would also be elevated. Especially when the nobility valued connections and ties. Irene could not understand why her parents were not happy about that and always tried to separate her from Noel.But then, the image of her father standing above her torn paintings shot into Irenes mind. Suddenly rembering that, Irenes heart trembled, and she stopped walking midway. Her expression was wrought with pain.I cant stand this any longer.Irene clenched her fist.She really loved her parents. She also felt pity for her weak younger sister, and she felt a responsibility to take care of her as the older one. But just because they were her family, they had no right to trample on her happiness.Irene continued; she finally decided to leave the mansion tomorrow.However, Irene could no longer think of anything when she entered the door to the mansion. Contrary to her expectations, that there would be no one waiting for her, the lights in the living room were brightly lit and her parents stood waiting for her.Irene was frozen in her place and could not move. Not only did she violate her fathers order to not et Noel, but she felt like they had heard what she was thinking. Above all, Irenes body instinctively beca stiff. The mory of pain that passed through her mind rendered her unable to move. However, contrary to Irenes predictions, they were neither angry nor did they yell at her. Rather, her mother calmly approached Irene and hugged her. Irenes eyes opened wide at the affectionate gesture. Her father looked at Irene with a slightly displeased look. Its fine, Irene. Irene almost doubted her ears. She could not identify what was going on. Irene turned her eyes to look at her mother. Countess Chase had her eyes closed whilst hugging Irene. It was the first ti she had been hugged by her mother since Irene was young. It was a warm and comfortable hug, but at the sa ti the unfamiliar feeling was also discomforting and awkward. Irene wanted to get out of her mothers embrace. We havent been able to understand your feelings for the ti being, have we? You must have been very upset. ...Mother. We didnt know that, and we just got mad at you, I couldnt imagine how lonely you were by yourself. The Countess whispered that to Irene and the Count approached her with a slightly red face. Irene, who was staring blankly, caught Riel standing in the middle of the stairs in her view. Riel was laughing. Then, the Countess let Irene go. Riels face was hidden by her mothers face. But Irene was sure that it was not her illusion. Riel was clearly laughing before. Irenes olive eyes wavered, her heart was pounding so hard because she felt anxious. Riel has told us everything. You were lonely because we cared about Riel, so you craved for affection. Thats why youre eting soone like Noel Kristen. . Irene instantly looked hurt at that statent. She knew this would happen. In the end, it was only a repeat of the sa line. She didnt expect that much from them, but she didnt expect it to be like this again.Should I be glad that I didnt get hit today?When Irene raised her head and tried to pass her mother, the Count imdiately blocked her way. Irene looked up to her father seething in anger. What an impudent child. Where are you going while your mother is talking? ...Please step aside. Irene stated coldly.