In A World Full of Silence, My Heart Will Find Its Way To You - Chapter 32

Eric’s words gradually trailed off as he seemed to remember something. In Eric’s mind, memories of that day flashed by like a passing horse. It was one day when Edward, who hadn’t been able to open his eyes for over a year, finally did.

After Edward collapsed, Aria’s once-bright face grew increasingly haggard with each passing day.

He didn’t even come to Eric’s room and often skipped it. If it were daytime, Eric, who wouldn’t budge an inch from his room, wandered the hallway alone around dawn when everyone was asleep.

I liked the time when I could move my feet wherever my heart desired, without worrying about anyone else’s gaze.

I couldn’t see the scenery of the day with the sun shining all day long, but I was satisfied just being able to breathe in the cold morning air.

It was then. As I reached out and brushed my hand down the walnut stairs, the sound of someone’s footsteps began to be heard at the end of the hallway. It was clearly a time when everyone was asleep.

Holding a candle, the person who was bustling around immediately went up the stairs to somewhere.

Eric unconsciously chased after him.

Soon, the footsteps stopped in a room where the door had slightly opened. The faint light of the candle spread from the room into the hallway.

And Eric witnessed the unwanted sight with his own eyes. Aria, holding a candle, was crying as she looked at Edward, who was not waking up. Endlessly, no, tirelessly loving and longing for Edward. That was a side of him he never showed me.

A sense of inexplicable bitterness settled in a corner of Eric’s heart.

However, just as I was beginning to understand my feelings, my attention was once again captured by Aria’s strange behavior.

Aria, having placed the candle on the table, parted Edward’s lips and began to pour something into them all at once.

Soon, the blue liquid turned purple and enveloped Edward’s entire body.

A strange violet aura, it was undoubtedly magic.

Eric’s eyes narrowed as he recalled the memory. The events of that day were still hard to believe.

At that moment, Henry’s voice broke Eric’s reverie.

“It’s a story you would only encounter in legends, isn’t it? The act of saving a person’s life with holy water, that is.

“Is Seongsu something anyone can use? The servants there, or…

No. No way. It’s only passed down to the family members, so most people haven’t even seen it. It’s a matter of putting one’s life on the line, so surely the family wouldn’t hand that over to a servant, would they?

“It was only passed down to the family members…”

How did Aria come to possess the holy water that is passed down only within the family?

Eric’s mouth grew heavy again, filled with confusion in his mind.

In response, only Henry’s voice, trailing off as if he was about to remember something, echoed through the air.

“I inquired separately to see if anyone had survived from the Reynolds family, but I haven’t heard any significant news. According to the spies’ information, Count Reynolds had only one daughter, but she disappeared when the family fell into ruin.

“Only daughter?

“Yes. Roughly calculating the age, she would have been 12 at the time, so if she were alive now, she would be a 22-year-old lady. But, she wouldn’t have survived all that chaos, would she?

Henry shook his head and clicked his tongue. On the other hand, Eric’s expression across the table gradually became more rigid.

No way. No, that can’t be true. There’s no way Aria could be the daughter of that family. But why the age …….’

“By the way, why are you looking into the Reynolds family.

“I have something to check. It’s nothing, so don’t worry about it.

However, contrary to his words, Eric’s voice was locked. His gaze was deeper than when he was with the captain of the guard earlier.

As he met Eric’s deep gaze, Henry thought that Eric was hiding something.

I really wanted to confirm, but I was afraid that if I pressed further, Eric might get angry.

As the words between them disappeared, only the still air surrounded them.

Originally talkative, Henry had to keep his mouth shut even in this awkward atmosphere.

Eric’s mouth, which had been frozen like a statue, opened after a brief moment of silence.

“Thoroughly investigate if there are any survivors from the Reynolds family. I don’t care how much the fee is.

“Yes, Deputy Commander.”

“As soon as the information comes in, let me know as quickly as possible.”

“Yes. I was wondering…Are you going back to Bailey Street again soon?

At Henry’s question, Eric looked up and let out a brief chuckle.

“Since I’ve properly removed the weeds, I guess I should go ahead and execute the plan.”

At Eric’s firm words, Henry’s shoulders drooped.

“Right now, it’s all tidy, but remember that weeds never get resolved in an instant.”

“Don’t worry. This time, it won’t take long.

Soon, a smile appeared on Eric’s lips. At that moment, Henry suddenly looked up and stared at Eric.

It felt as if I were seeing a stranger for the first time, but in response, he also smiled faintly.

Because they have been inseparable friends for a long time. Even without saying it, Henry had a silent trust in Eric.

He decided to silently be generous about Eric’s behavior.

Of course, it was terrible to take on Eric’s role of being boring and tedious.

Inside the quiet carriage. Edward and Aria were sitting facing each other.

It was a rare outing, but Aria’s heart felt heavy. As if being dragged to the slaughterhouse.

I didn’t want to go. I didn’t have the confidence to see either Isabel or Edward.

I tried my best to avoid it, but Edward practically dragged Aria out against her will.

“If only Master Eric were here right now…”

I kept thinking about Eric. It might be meaningless, but.

Whether he knew her feelings or not, Edward kept glancing at Aria while pretending to look out the window.

Edward’s face shone today as well, wearing a perfectly pressed suit without a single wrinkle.

The wind coming through the window tousled his golden hair without mercy.

A person who makes you feel good just by looking at them. A person whose warm smile inexplicably brings joy to those who see it. When you are around them, even your humble self feels joyful and respected.

Edward was born as the eldest son of the Bailey family and was a promising heir who learned all kinds of studies and manners to carry on the family line.

However, unlike my strict and meticulous parents, I have a gentle personality.

There were quite a few women who were captivated by his charm. At social parties, at gatherings, and even among the servants in the mansion.

Edward was consistently kind to women while maintaining an appropriate distance.

A certain distance. It made the other person feel like they were being walled off from entering my territory.

Even if you try to have him, no matter how hard you try, he won’t be caught. The eldest son of the count’s family, coveted by everyone.

Ironically, the only person Edward allowed into his domain was Aria.

Aria. A maid who came in at the age of 12 and worked tirelessly for over 10 years at the count’s estate. A girl who had nothing but a dignified face and a voice sweeter than anything else, unlike a typical maid.

Aria, whose sweet voice was captivating, suddenly lost her voice one day and became mute.

No one knew the cause. Except for me.

The mute Aria became useless as the Count’s servant. The mute maid could not win the love of her employer or her colleagues.

Was that why? Edward was particularly struck by her. He closely scrutinized and observed Aria.

As the eldest son of the count’s family, Edward began to make his voice heard that year, declaring in front of his family that he would take Aria as his dedicated maid.

Everyone was puzzled and uncomfortable. But Edward did not take back what he had said.

Aria was thus promoted to be Edward’s dedicated maid for a year, allowing her to stay by his side.

For a year, Aria was happy just to be by Edward’s side.

Until one day, Edward shared a strange worry with me.

“What kind of qualities in a man attract women?”

It was the first time I heard those words from his mouth.

No, the very fact that Edward, who had no interest in women, said such a thing was astonishing.

Aria gently bit her lower lip. Could it be that Edward has fallen for someone?

Then what should I do? Should I bless him? Or…

At that moment, when only his pupils were wildly trembling, Edward’s gaze softened.

“I tend to be attracted to beautiful and pure appearances like Aria’s. I was curious about what kind of man such a woman would be attracted to.

The moment she heard those words, Aria’s gaze was completely directed at him.

My heart was racing like crazy, and I felt nauseous. Aria’s face turning bright red was just the icing on the cake.

Edward laughed for a long time at the sight.

“Why are you so surprised? This is why I like Aria.”

Edward stepped forward towards Aria and gently stroked her hair.

Was it from that time? Aria began to have small dreams. A dream of living together with him and growing old together.

Of course, it was nothing more than a futile dream that thoroughly deceived oneself.

What are you thinking? It makes me sad that you keep turning your head away. Do you not want to see me?

At Edward’s voice, which broke her reverie, Aria realized that she had been staring outside for quite some time.

When the emerald-colored pupils turned towards her, Aria was startled and quickly shifted her gaze to the window.

Edward, perhaps feeling a small sense of defiance towards the gaze that avoided him, leaned in closer and approached.

Not knowing where to look, I wandered around until the carriage, which had been running for a while, arrived in the bustling center of the city where various tailor shops were gathered.

As the coachman hurriedly opened the carriage door, Edward quickly averted his gaze.

“Young master, we have arrived.”

Beyond the carriage, Isabella, who had arrived first, was waving with a bright smile on her face.

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