Second Male Lead, You Said It Was A Contract Marriage? (7 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 056

After finishing his shower and changing clothes, Yezar recalled his earlier words and blushed.

‘Why did I say such a thing to the lady?’

He had only meant to understand her feelings and offer comfort. Yet, seeing Julietta’s sorrowful expression as she dwelled on hypotheticals, the words slipped out before he realized.

Perhaps it was because, in that imagined scenario, his own existence clearly had no place.

‘Is this jealousy? But to be jealous over my absence in a situation that doesn’t even exist?’

He couldn’t remember when he had become such a petty man. Certainly, he hadn’t been like this with Bertisha.

When he saw her smiling at Camileo, his heart ached, yes—but he understood. Instinctively, he knew there was no space for him between the two of them, who belonged together as if fated.

It was strange. After being instantly drawn to Bertisha as if by fate, he had quietly watched and supported her love with Camileo. Accepting his role, following along obediently—it had never been difficult.

It was painful, but he had never felt jealousy, nor acted out of character. He had always remained by her side as a kind, gentle man who cared for her.

But meeting Julietta stirred unfamiliar emotions in him. He found himself doing things he never would have done before. He had investigated which noble family she belonged to. He had fled like a coward, terrified she might be disappointed if he told her.

Yet, her face kept returning to his mind—chattering away as she repeatedly raised her wine glass. Then, upon hearing she was seeking a husband, instead of silently watching from afar, he had approached her first and proposed a contract marriage.

Everything about it was unlike his usual self. He would never have investigated a woman he met at a tavern—it would have been improper.

Whether she would be disappointed or not, he would have confessed the truth plainly and calmly accepted her reaction.

Rather than proposing a contract marriage while his feelings were still unresolved, he would have quietly helped her find a good match from behind the scenes.

‘Why am I like this?’

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