Become The Adoptive Sister In My Novel
CHAPTER 25: Lies and Play [FLASHBACK]

"You are indeed a noble, can you speak a polite word. You think I'm that kind of woman?" calista's question kept Thedelso quiet for a moment.

"I'm sorry, but you may have misunderstood" Thedelso's words immediately approached Calista. Seeing Calista's shocked face, Thedelso quickly held his hand and began to reveal something.

The imperial mark that made Calista rounded his eyes wide. "True, I was looking for someone and that person was right in the orphanage" Thedelso replied in a whisper.

The doctor didn't know where he knew there was an orphanage on the outskirts of town. During this time, he observed where the doctor was.

"You must know about the murder of the Duke's wife who was on the battlefield, three years ago," Thedelso said with a sour face.

"Is it A-"

"Yes, I was ordered directly by the king to take care of those people."

Calista was silent again. He himself can't talk about anything. He remembered that the sabelum Thedelso came and saw many who came. But now it's different. It's like everyone's gone.

"I can't help anything sir, I'm just a lay painter," Calista said, immediately tidying up all the equipment he had.

"You can give me a place to stay, just a few days until I succeed in doing my duty" Thedelso replied. "I'll give you more, you know? It is an honor if the people give service to the knights who have maintained the security of this kingdom. So I beg you, help me" continued Thedelso.

Calista just sighed. He doesn't know what to do. "Just a few days, I've never brought a man, so... You have to bear all the words of the people later" Calista explained.

It turned out that Calista had been married to a royal knight all along. The lie that Calista always brought, saw many nobles who wanted to make her as a wife somehow they. For the same reason, Calista made those people dare not come to Calista's house. When people see Calista taking men to her house, of course they will think if it is Calista's husband.

"So you lied to them like that?" tanya Thedelso looked around, where people began to observe Calista and Thedelso.

"That's all I can do. This smallest place who wants to explore it, you kingdoms will not know the fate of people like me," explained Calista while making a warm drink on Thedelso. "Sorry I don't have anything, please," offers Calista sitting at the dining table as well as a table for the living room.

This small house may look disgusting to the nobility especially Thedelso. Another thing with Calista, this was a convenient place for her to make the artwork she wanted.

"Alright, maybe I should explain also the details about what help you have to give, Calista."

That night Calista's house was bright with candlelight illuminating one of the rooms. People would think if it happened because the old married couple did not meet. They do not know the agreement that binds the two.

"You want to see the orphanage? You can do it yourself."

"I can't, the people in it will definitely feel suspicious why people like me are on the foster beach. You can use this excuse to introduce me to the caretaker."

That speech made Thedelso chuckle softly. He slowly looked at Calista who was slowly ascending to enter his room. In the light of the candle, Thedelso saw a letter he was carrying. Hand drawn by Chandler, "If I give you a new mom, you won't know, will you?"

The next day as Calista promised she took Thedelso to the orphanage. Many saw Calista and Thedelso as they walked. On the other hand, many were also envious of Thedelso's existence. It is a pity, when many nobles who want Calista he even already has a partner. Like a confusing lie, everyone now believes in the drama they bring.

"Calista," call Thedelso on the way to the parlour. "If you said when you were married to a knight, why wouldn't anyone suspect it? I'm sorry your life-"

"I said that in this battle my husband rarely returned to defend the kingdom. When that happened the treasure was not thought of again, the important thing is my husband survived. Then I said, we also often reply to letters, it's more important to me" Calista explained everything

Thedelso nodded in understanding. Never before has he seen a Calista. The cold feeling, now warmed up again. If allowed, he wants to feel love again.

Finally they arrived at the beach. Calista was quickly hugged by the head of the parlour. It seems that she really loves Calista as her own daughter. A moment of that hug, the head of the parlour immediately looked towards Thedelso with a suspicious and ybingung gaze.

"Calista is in-"

"True, she is my husband Madam Abigail," Calista explained.

The surprised face was clearly visible from the person called madam. He saw Thedelso, "looks like I've seen you?"

"Huhahah's... Of course Madam, she's a knight."

"It's been three years since the end of the war, why did you just intend to meet my daughter?!"

"Madam, he must have had An-'s reasons"

"I knew it was my fault, I spent years leaving Calista alone and she had to fight hard for her life. After seeing her sell the painting, I immediately realized what distress Calista was getting," Thedelso said with a hunchback.

Not only was Abigail shocked, but Calista was also. Indeed they planned to play a show, but Calista did not think Thedelso's play was truly epic. He stunned Madam Abigail. The person who initially wanted to scold him, now turned around actually hugging and feeling amazed.

"Gosh, my son you must be feeling unsettled as well. When your life and death are on the battlefield, now that the war is over you can finally return" Abigail greeted easily.

Thedelso was a famous Duke. Even just the name of it all in the country will know. However, when they knew the name of Duke Thedelso, many people did not know his face. Especially for those people who are on the outskirts of the kingdom. Now this is the opportunity for Thedelso to enter, looking for the figure of the doctor who he said was in this orphanage.

Thedelso looked around. Starting from the corner of the parlor, even every inch of that room. Until he saw the treatment room. Without a second thought, Thedelso went straight in.

"Congratulations to you who?!"