Leo pretended to be unyielding and raised an eyebrow.
“Alright, fine. Let’s go. I’ll go since you’re begging like this.”
“Wow! Thank you. Should I kneel?”
“No need for that.”
“Then I’ll just say thank you.”
“Sure, give it a try.”
“Thank you so much.”
“Hmm.”
Blushing, Leo rolled his eyes.
The now sturdy young man, Leo, was asked by Athia with a playful smile.
“But Leo, do you not have a girlfriend?”
“…Huh? Why suddenly talk about a girlfriend?”
“It would be nice if you had a girlfriend.”
“What?”
Athia thought that if Leo had a girlfriend, he might become more accustomed to expressing emotions. Leo squinted his eyes, looking at her as if questioning why she asked such a thing.
“Don’t create such things.”
“You set high standards.”
“It’s not high standards; I just have no interest at all.”
“No interest at all?”
“Yeah, absolutely none!”
Women.
Despite being at an age when curiosity about the opposite sex is common, Leo had no interest in such matters. Leo’s interests were solely in Hydeger, his brother Cassus, and Athia and his nephew Kevin. In other words, his focus was on family.
“Fascinating.”
“What?”
“It’s nothing. Go and check on work. Are we going to play together then?”
“Alright.”
⭐⭐⭐
Finally, the day arrived.
Today was the day when the hiking trail in the northern mountains was completed. The Wellington family members decided to be the first to climb the mountain for the residents of the estate, and, of course, for fellowship.
Riding horses, Athia and Cassus walked side by side. Kevin giggled while riding in front of Cassus.
The knights, Leo, Hydeger, Cassus, Kasha, and Hari, climbed the mountain, eagerly anticipating the changes in the northern mountains.
“Is everyone dressed appropriately?”
While walking and riding horses, Athia thoroughly checked everyone.
“Yes, madam. Don’t worry.”
“I’m well-dressed too.”
“Me too.”
Among them, Hari had a vibrant outfit.
“Hari, you’re wearing a floral dress.”
Athia smiled at Hari.
“Oh, I heard you’re going out, so I tried to lift my spirits.”
“Great. Let’s go.”
Hari has become romantically involved with one of the knights in the north since coming here. Previously, she had a relationship with the Hwanggung knight, but as the body distanced, so did the heart. How long this will last, no one knows.
“Yeah. Meet many people when you’re young.”
Leo silently rode his black horse and climbed the mountain with Athia.
For some reason, Athia spoke to the reticent Leo.
“Leo!”
“?”
Leo looked at Athia.
“How is it? Isn’t it nice to come together?”
Leo hesitated but slowly opened his mouth.
“The air is clear.”
It was Leo’s way of expressing approval.
Athia smiled and raised her thumb.
“Let’s find a sunny spot later and relax.”
“Sure.”
Seeing Athia’s laughter, Leo quickly relaxed his stern face.
“Wow, the path is well-maintained.”
Looking at the well-groomed path for the residents of the estate to climb comfortably, Athia, Hari, and Kasha marveled. Although they couldn’t clear the entire rough mountain range in the north, it would be good to open some parts for health.
Athia’s contribution played a significant role in realizing this.
“I took inspiration from what I saw in my past life.”
Athia looked at the well-maintained path with a proud face.
They soon gathered in a sunny place, spread out mats, and enjoyed delicious food. The horses were tethered nearby.
“Ah, this is nice.”
It was endlessly peaceful.
The air was clear, and the birds in the north were chirping. Kassus and Athia sat on the mat, scanning the snacks they had brought with their eyes.
“Let’s see. Snack time.”
“Ga-jji dda-im!”
Kevin mimicked the words next to them. Kassus placed a well-ripened strawberry into Athia’s mouth. After biting into the strawberry, Athia shivered.
“Ah, it’s so sweet. It’s sugar, sugar.”
“Is it delicious? Should I give you another one?”
Kassus said to Athia in an affectionate voice. Athia gave a meaningful glance to Kassus.
“Ah.”
Kassus picked up another strawberry and turned toward Heidegger.
With what seemed like a big decision, Heidegger, chewing slowly, took the strawberry from Kassus.
“Father.”
“……?”
“Ah, please try it.”
Kassus tried to put the strawberry into Heidegger’s mouth.
?”
Kassus’s hesitant hand, in the face of Heidegger’s expression, stopped mid-air.
Dash Surely Father will be surprised. Let’s calmly feed him the strawberry even more in that case.
Before coming to the mountain, Athia and Kassus had planned several things. One of them was to call Grand Duke Senedra “Father” and feed him strawberries without addressing him formally.
Dash Trust me and try it once. Just close your eyes for real.
So, as Athia suggested, Kassus decided to really close his eyes and try. For the first time in his life, he would try calling the Grand Duke Senedra “Father” instead of the distant “Grand Duke.”
“Father.”
Heidegger’s eyes trembled.
Taking advantage of the moment, Casus skillfully delivered the strawberry into his mouth. Heidegger, who received and ate the strawberry from Casus in surprise, swallowed it and said to Casus, “What did I eat wrong?” Athia, who was watching from the side, burst into laughter. Casus, with a composed expression, chuckled with a gentle smile. “I’m perfectly fine, Father. Hahaha.” “Doesn’t seem like it. Did you have a drink?” Heidegger found it fascinating to see Casus, who had never called him father in his lifetime. Listening to their conversation, Leo also burst into awkward laughter. ‘…What’s with this atmosphere? Is it fitting for a brother?’ Leo awkwardly raised the corners of his mouth. Seizing the opportunity, Casus also tried to feed Leo a strawberry. “Leo, my brother, receive a strawberry from me too. Ah, try it.” “What? Like this?” Shocked, Leo trembled as he held the strawberry in his mouth. “Between brothers, why not?” Casus lightly flicked Leo’s side with his arm, making Leo jump in surprise. “Haha… Jeez.” Leo awkwardly laughed and glanced around.
“Leo, my brother, receive a strawberry from me too. Ah, try it.”
“……What? Like this?”
Surprised, Leo, with a strawberry in his mouth, shivered as he was caught off guard.
“Between brothers, why not.”
When Casus lightly flicked Leo’s side with his arm, Leo was startled.
“Haha… Jeez.”
Leo awkwardly laughed and glanced around. Even after swallowing the strawberry, Leo’s lips still carried a smile.
Athia could understand.
Even if Leo spoke that way, deep down, he surely liked it.
Heidegger also felt awkward, but there was a gaze that was not unwelcome.
“It… tastes good.”
Leo said, nibbling on the strawberry.
Athia smiled contentedly as she watched everyone happy.
If Leo took steps forward, he would eventually open his heart.
Even if it took some time.
Laughter filled the snowy mountain with its expansive and blue sky.
There, a happy ‘family’ existed.
Side Story
End
Male lead is reincarnated to save his wife
I’ve also read this one twice already. The female lead is kinda soft and gets embarrassed easily—not really my type, but the plot is definitely worth reading. Hurry up and read it, y’all!
Intro
When Shen Yuan encountered Su Jin again in his previous life, she had already become the Prime Minister of the current dynasty. As for him, the former top young master of the capital, he had long since fallen into the abyss, becoming a singer on a pleasure boat.
After a song ended, he was redeemed and sent to the Su Residence.
Su Jin respected and cherished him, gave him a roof over his head, and bestowed him with warmth. Shen Yuan fell deeper and deeper, but before he could express his feelings, Su Jin passed away.
Shen Yuan died to follow her in death, but instead, he returned to when he was fifteen years old.
At that time, he was not yet engaged, and Su Jin was just a poor scholar.
Shen Yuan gritted his teeth, casting aside all his pride, and thought of ways to coax and entice her every day.
The colder and more indifferent Su Jin was towards him, the more proactive Shen Yuan became.
He was not afraid of being mocked by the world, only wanting to marry his Wife-master early, to hold her hand and never let go for a lifetime.
[Note: This story will not specifically point out the male lead’s reincarnation time point; it’s all in the details. Whenever you feel that the male lead is acting strangely, he has most likely been reincarnated.]
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