Life After Divorce (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 146

Ah.

“Are you trying to get involved in their relationship again? Are you going to deceive me once more?”

Right after hearing Edmund’s account, I revealed that it was I who had brought the two together.

The look on Edmund’s face then—utterly defeated yet letting out a hollow chuckle.

I smiled faintly and gently pulled down his hand, which had been pinching my nose without causing any pain.

“I didn’t deceive you… Besides, doesn’t inviting Jake officially mean you’re allowing it? Once Lirien learns of this, her resolve might waver just a little.”

“I feel exactly the same way.”

He gave a small smile and picked up the lamp resting on the nightstand.

“Then let’s leave their relationship to Jake and talk about us. Where should we go for our date?”

“Hmm, shouldn’t we finish the banquet first?”

At my words, he smoothed the blanket already pulled up to my neck.

“Then let’s savor the lingering warmth of the banquet afterward. It’s late—please rest now, Etricia.”

I quickly grabbed the hem of Edmund’s shirt just as he was about to get up.

He turned back toward me with a questioning look.

His eyes—completely devoid of ulterior motive—made me slightly embarrassed about having grabbed him so hastily.

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