Please Break Up with Me, I Beg! (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 103

‘Raven?’

Litania startled and stopped walking, and Vane beside her asked,

‘Why are you like that?’

‘Vane, over there… oh?’

The raven, which had been perched on the windowsill and peering inside, vanished in the brief moment it turned its gaze toward Vane.

‘Did I imagine it?’

A large body, wings as black as ink. I was certain our eyes had met.

Litania’s heart began to beat rapidly. Sensing her unease, Vane gently wrapped his arm around her shoulders and said softly,

‘Shall I take you to the lounge if you’re feeling unwell?’

‘Ah, no. I’m fine.’

As Litania offered an awkward smile, Vane’s gaze softened, and a warm light glimmered in his green eyes. He gently led her by the hand, locking eyes with her.

‘Would you dance with me? …Litania.’

His voice trembled slightly as he spoke her name—perhaps because it felt unnatural. This was a masquerade, a place to conceal identities; thus, addressing the princess by her name was not impolite.

Encouraged by Vane’s courteous approach, meant to reassure her, Litania gradually relaxed. When she took his right hand and placed her left arm over his shoulder, his large hand enveloped the small of her back.

Startled by the unfamiliar warmth of the man’s body, Litania missed the first beat and stepped on Vane’s foot.

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