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The Duke's Fox의 모든 챕터: 챕터 1 - 챕터 8

8 챕터

Chapter 1

I calmly sat beside Jules Verston's desk as I said coolly, "Here are the divorce papers. Your seal, please."Jules eyed me first with hesitation, but soon gathered himself and glared with both impatience and weariness. "Is that the only thing you're capable of, Moro Longtail?" he demanded. "When will you finally be done? I told you. Nora's hysteria was my fault, and I'll take responsibility to the bitter end. Also, it's just some peasant gossip. You could just go out less. Are you only satisfied if you leave my house a mess?"I looked up stiffly, my gaze placid. "I'm not messing around. Please allow my departure, my lord."Clearly out of patience, Jules smacked the table and bellowed, "Fine! You asked for it! You better not regret this!"With those words, he took out his seal and stamped it on the papers.I gently folded the papers. It just had to be sent to the imperial capital of Judau for approval, and only then I could return to Quesk Hills.My head lady-in-waiting Susan w

Chapter 2

Early next morning, I had just stepped out of the front gates when I heard shouting. "There she is, that shameless fox! How dare she bully the duchess! It's blasphemy!"Before I realized what was happening, a group of middle-aged women were around me, knocking me to the floor and clobbering me.Even as pain struck all over, Jules' carriage passed us."My lord…" the driver started gingerly. "Aren't you going to help?"Jules looked at me distantly while I mustered what was left of my strength to level my reddened eyes at him.While it was humiliating, I still yearned that he would be sentimental enough at that moment to save me and the child in my belly for once.However, even as he watched me, he said coolly, "She has her pride. She obviously doesn't need help. Go."And with that, the carriage sped off.Overhead, the skies were pouring as thunder rumbled. I felt the torment of a thousand cuts. I closed my eyes in despair, allowing the peasants to kick and punch me even harder

Chapter 3

When I opened my eyes, my belly was completely flat.In the end, I lost my fifth child too.Susan was on her knees by my bed, her eyes red with tears. She sprang up when she saw me wake up. "My lady… The healer said you can't give birth anymore…"I was left stunned for a long time. The birds outside chirped noisily.Eventually, I pursed my broken lips. "So be it. I didn't want to keep that baby, anyway."Susan, however, thought I wasn't thinking straight and kept reasoning, "Please, my lady. Don't get so petty over this. Just make peace with the duke. Without children, you can only survive on your husband's approval. If you keep upsetting him, your life will only get harder."I could only smile wryly. What would I need approval for if there was no love?It took me two days to heal enough and get out of bed.Naturally, Jules never showed up. He only sent Alfred to bring me medicine.I overheard the handmaidens saying out loud that he was either going on strolls with Nora at the

Chapter 4

It was a long journey back to Quesk Hills. Even though I missed my home, my thoughts inevitably drifted to the past.Eight years ago, I failed the ascension trial, and Jules saved me.It took over a week of delicate recovery to finally get over the worst. Before he left, I smiled and asked, "Do you by chance have someone else, my lord?"His eyes lit up with a stellar glow. He looked at me like I was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. "I've fallen for you at first sight," he said, "and I know in my heart I will regret it forever if I can't be with you."I was left staring at him stupidly, my heart skipping a beat. Even the core dormant in my heart for over a thousand years suddenly kicked into life.That was why I didn't hesitate to descend to the mortal realm and marry Jules.The early days of our union were blissful too. Jules treasured me endlessly.When a noble's wife insulted me, Jules sent his men to smash their residence and take a finger.When I was lost in the

Chapter 5

Jules hesitated for a moment, but eventually put down the divorce papers and headed over to Nora's chambers.After all, if the healer really could cure Nora, Moro might finally calm down. Even those divorce papers wouldn't hurt their marriage now.He arrived at Nora's chambers to find her throwing a major tantrum, attempting to chase the healer away."Leave! I'm not sick! I don't need curing!" she screamed, just as she had done so many times whenever a healer got too close.Once she saw Jules arriving, she rushed over, dropping to her knees to cling to his leg. "Please, my lord! I don't need a healer! Send him away!"Jules would have done that as he did every other time, even if he spent a fortune bringing the healers here.Not this time, however.He refused to let this drag on. He was feeling uneasy because of the divorce papers from Moro. It was all he could think about at that moment. Pulling Nora up to her feet, he did his best to stay patient and reasoned, "Be good, Nora.

Chapter 6

The captive before me was completely disheveled, his eyes sunken and lightless."I really regret everything now, Moro…" he began.It was pointless, as I was reminded of the first time I met Nora years ago.It was my birthday. I cooked Jules all his favorite fruit and brewed a keg of fine wine, waiting at the apple trees for his return.He returned in the middle of the night, holding Nora's hand as he introduced her, "This is my father's adopted daughter, Nora. Treat her like she's me."I should have known from that instant that our marriage was over, which was why I didn't think there's a reason to see each other after things had gone so tragically for our marriage.Still, I didn't expect Jules would come all the way to Quesk Hills for me. He looked at me like I betrayed him. "How could you be so cold? Leaving without a word…""How did you get her?" I cut him short, frowning.He paused, but soon rolled up his sleeves to reveal hundreds of cuts. "I sought the help of a shama

Chapter 7

I looked at it for a second, but soon asked, "But Nora isn't the problem, is she? It's you, for completely ignoring all my sufferings while tolerating Nora."Jules' face turned pale white, his eyes swelling with embarrassment and despair. "I confess that I've done you dirty, but I really regret everything. I hate myself for being so cruel to you! All I ask is that you give me a chance to make things right. Even if I'm now exiled to the border, believe me when I say that I will rise again."I shook my head, my gaze cool. "Some things can never be fixed. Isn't that what your forebears taught you? And as the last of the Ninetails, why should I take you back after I suffered so much? Just go. You'd never rise again, and we're never getting back together."Jules' eyes were red. "Just listen to me, Moro. I confess that I've wronged you. I've had my people personally deal with Nora and married her off to a peasant. She will suffer from now on. I don't care if you can get pregnant aga

Chapter 8

I was utterly annoyed when Magni, the Prince of all fox spirits, arrived and gently gathered me in his arms.Reading the cue, I played along and leaned on his chest while looking at Jules. He froze, his face drained of all color as he stammered, "M-Moro? Who is he?"I laughed. "The one I will spend the rest of my days with."With those words, I had the retainers seal the forest before turning to leave. "Leave!" they yelled at him. "How dare you cling to Lady Moro after what you did to her!"What I didn't expect was for Jules to stay at the fringes of the hills for seven days, refusing to leave even though he was charged with high treason and after the fox spirit retainers tried to chase him away.He even picked up his sword and cut down Nora outside the barrier, spilling her blood everywhere.I had no choice but to go out and meet him again, but I remained placid and completely emotionless. After all, I felt no love and no resentment towards him, and certainly no hatred. "L

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