Isn’t it obvious? Because I love her.
Walter’s words to Louis wouldn’t leave her mind.
Love, huh. Thinking about it again somehow made her cheeks feel hot.
‘Although publicly, we decided to marry for such a reason, so it was an expected answer.’
It felt strange to think that such an awkward word came from Walter’s mouth.
Of course, she knew that Walter was not sincere.
‘Nothing special happened on the way to the carriage afterward.’
Walter had brought Odette to the carriage in such a stiff manner that it seemed odd for someone who had just declared his love.
His actions were always like that. Polite and so careful it almost felt excessive.
‘His words and actions are completely different.’
Nevertheless, he was a well-educated duke.
‘He did look very harsh towards Count Clovis…’
Odette thought back to her earlier meeting with Louis.
Louis’ actions in front of Odette today had been utterly incomprehensible.
‘Especially the part where he said he was deceived.’
What exactly had Walter deceived?
No matter how much she thought about it, there didn’t seem to be anything that could be described as ‘deception’.
After all, she had been fully briefed on the incidents at the tea party prior to the contract, as well as why Elodie had been intentionally involved.
Did he think Odette was unaware and say such a thing?
Louis also needed a marriage, so maybe he was trying to stir the pot because he regretted losing a good partner like Odette.
‘Anyway, I can ask about that later.’
Odette now had a peculiar trust in Walter.
Nothing I do will harm you in any way.
Indeed, nothing Walter had done had harmed Odette.
And going forward, there would be no reason for Walter to harm his future wife, Odette.
‘Apart from his feelings for me…for the sake of Ertman’s dignity.’
Walter would stand up for Odette.
‘For my sake.’
Feeling rather peculiar, Odette found herself staring intently at Walter.
She had always thought she had to get through everything alone, but now she wasn’t.
Someone who told her she didn’t have to endure it alone, someone who could get angry about the unfair things happening to her.
She had gained a companion to overcome problems together.
‘Of course, it’s not because of love.’
Whatever the reason was.
Is this why people get married?
As Odette’s gaze lingered, Walter chuckled briefly.
“My face will wear out, Princess.”
“……! Ah, sorry. I didn’t realize.”
As Odette hastily lowered her head, Walter’s hand cradled her cheek, making her look up again.
“You can keep looking. I’d like to see your face more closely this time.”
As Walter’s gaze drew nearer, Odette’s cheeks flushed again.
His lips appeared before his eyes could even settle into hers.
And, reflexively, memories of the past surfaced.
Ultimately, Odette tightly closed her eyes.
“Do, don’t look.”
“That’s not fair, is it?”
“Life is inherently unfair… something you wouldn’t understand.”
Odette responded in a muttering voice, nestling into Walter’s palm.
The carriage interior was too confined to run away; so instead of awkwardly withdrawing, she chose to bury her face in Walter’s hand.
A palm toughened from wielding a sword, surprisingly larger and warmer than she thought.
Her face was almost completely covered.
She felt like a pheasant that had buried its head in the bushes to escape a hunter, but it didn’t matter.
Odette held her breath and hid her face in his palm, then cautiously opened one eye.
And met the stern expression on Walter’s face.
“Ha, damn it…”
Furthermore, with a voice that seemed to be enduring something.
Startled by Walter’s seemingly angered face, Odette hastily pulled away.
“Uh, sorry if you were uncomfortable. I was just…”
“I never said I was uncomfortable.”
And then, she was cornered by the arm wrapped around her waist.
The distance closed again in an instant.
No, even closer than before.
Walter, whose forehead was pressed against Odette’s, whispered closely.
“Are you just making excuses because you don’t like me?”
“That’s, that’s not possible.”
“Of course, I believe that you have to love me.”
Because that’s our agreement.
“So, from next time, embrace me like someone who loves me. Don’t look at me as if you hate me.”
Thus whispering, Walter released his arm, letting go of Odette.
The freed Odette’s face had turned slightly red in the meantime.
“……You’re a terrible person.”
“I know. Get used to it. We have to live together starting today. And also, there’s that, isn’t there?”
“That?”
“Your way to convince your grandfather.”
“……!”
At that statement, Odette’s face flushed once again.
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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