“Roel.”
I thought it was over when Cassien left without a word yesterday. But today, he not only visited the Count’s mansion again but also stayed by my side all day.
And he even stayed until dinner, prompting Feria to prepare a banquet.
“Roel. Are you feeling unwell?”
“Uh…? No… I’m fine.”
But I couldn’t outright dismiss Cassien like I did yesterday.
If Feria finds out that I initiated the breakup… I could be in serious trouble.
‘I might actually die.’
If I want to survive until I can escape the family, I need to play along with Cassien for now. I quietly nibbled on my food.
Then, unusually, Feria spoke with a smile.
“It’s not bad having dinner together like this once in a while.”
Her tone was more than kind; it was generous. And this was directed towards my fiancé.
Probably because Cassien is the sole heir to the Ershian Ducal family, and most importantly…
‘Because he’s known as a playboy in the empire.’
Even if I escape the Ivel family, marrying Cassien will surely lead to my unhappiness.
Just like Feria in the past.
“Right. How are the Duke and Duchess doing?”
“They’re always well.”
“That’s good to hear. Ah, I heard they went on a trip.”
“Yes, not too far, so they might return sooner than expected.”
Feria continued after cutting some meat.
“But isn’t it about time for you two to marry?”
“…….”
Today, Cassien was overly sweet, as if ready to do anything for me.
But even for him, there was a non-negotiable line – marriage.
‘Sure, since he’s destined to be with the female lead anyway.’
Knowing this, I didn’t take it seriously.
But then Cassien said,
“It’s about time for us to get married.”
His sudden declaration made me choke. Cassien soothingly patted my back.
“Roel, what happened? Did you choke?”
“Cough! Cough, cough!”
Feria continued the conversation with an elegant smile, ignoring my coughing.
“I’m glad we agree.”
“I was planning to discuss marriage with my parents once they return.”
“Oh, that’s wonderful. When are they expected back?”
As Cassien answered Feria, he continued to stroke my back.
The mention of marriage and his current behavior were so unfamiliar that my coughing wouldn’t stop.
After dinner, under Feria’s insistent suggestion, I ended up taking a walk in the garden with Cassien. A stroll with a former lover who I had just broken up with. It was a real ordeal.
As soon as we reached a secluded spot, away from the servants’ eyes, I shook off Cassien’s hand.
“Why are you doing this…!”
“Roel. Why are you angry again?”
“Do you really not know why…?”
Cassien reached out and grasped my hand again, speaking in an incredibly gentle voice.
“Are you upset because I postponed our marriage before? I’m sorry. But now, I really don’t intend to postpone it.”
He probably thought I was upset about our marriage after his recent indifference due to his affair with Veronica.
“I’m sorry. So now…”
“I said let’s break off the engagement, Cassien.”
Cassien’s hand, which had been fidgeting with mine, suddenly stopped. Then he firmly gripped my hand and pulled me close.
“You… were you serious about that?”
He was smiling as usual.
But I could tell whether Cassien was genuinely smiling or just putting on a more convincing smile to hide his true feelings.
His smile now was the latter.
Just as I thought, a chill suddenly filled Cassien’s eyes.
“Roel. I asked if you were serious.”
His unexpected gaze startled me, and I tried to step back, but Cassien pulled me closer, making our bodies press even tighter together.
So, is Cassien angry with me now…?
‘Why?’
While I was pondering, Cassien interlocked our fingers, ensuring I couldn’t easily escape.
“Why are you doing this, Roel… huh? How can we break up?”
Then he fully embraced me. Cassien nuzzled his cheek against my head as if cajoling me.
“I won’t do it anymore… so can you stop being angry now?”
“…….”
“Huh? Roel….”
I was stunned by this unexpected affection and stiffened. But soon, I gathered myself and pushed Cassien away.
“Don’t touch me… don’t touch my body, Cassien….”
Cassien froze in the position he was pushed into. Just looking at him made my heart waver. Feeling weak, I slightly turned my head and continued.
“Seems you didn’t understand, so I’ll say it again. I don’t want to see you… ever again.”
“What…?”
“I’m tired of worrying if you’re with other women and scared you’ll leave me. So, just… just stop it all.”
“…….”
“I don’t want to be by your side anymore, Cassien….”
Cassien’s face lost all expression.
He didn’t grimace or raise his voice in anger, but he seemed more furious than ever.
Was he angry because he never expected to hear a breakup from me?
“If you can’t believe it… then go around saying you dumped me. I don’t care….”
“Roel.”
“You…! You never seriously liked me, I knew it.”
“…….”
“I kept hoping you’d turn around one day….”
But not even a glance came my way.
“Cassien. I really want to end this….”
“…….”
When yandere male lead believes she loves him — but she never did
“How dare you!”
“How dare you make me love you, only to cast me aside as nothing more than a friend?!?
“I will never accept that.”
“I will never let you return to him.”
“Even if I have to burn myself to ashes.”
“Even if I must shatter my purity, my dignity, my very soul.”
“I will never let you escape me!”
This was the first novel that introduced me to the matriarchal genre. I’ve read it three times already!
At first, the male lead despised the female lead. Later, he misunderstood that she liked him, so he condescendingly and reluctantly reciprocated her feelings.
Then, he suddenly discovered that she was kind to everyone in the same way, and there was already someone she cherished in her heart, and that person was not him.
The male lead couldn’t believe it, he became angry and crazy. He was determined to capture her body and heart by any means necessary.
Synopsis:
Want to see how a green tea bitch male lead falls in love with the female lead?
Want to see how he flirtatiously pursues the female lead?
Want to see how he gets slapped in the face repeatedly?
The male lead is a green tea bitch, a poisonous lotus, jealous, ruthless, unscrupulous, with a venomous heart, and he’s also a delusional maniac.
The female lead is righteous, positive energy-filled, kind, a holy mother.
Let’s see how two people with extreme personalities come together~
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