Strategic Marriage with the Mad Villain (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 86

Helen’s eyes grew half-lidded as if recalling what had happened on the battlefield.

“He’s definitely not the type to speak sweetly….”

In truth, even Roel, who had grown fond of Reus, couldn’t help but fully agree with that statement.

“He certainly seemed that way when we first met.”

The two, each remembering how Reus had hurt them, gave small nods.

“But after we married, he’s been kind to me.”

“…Kind?”

…Perhaps she’d chosen the wrong word. Or maybe she was simply trying to put a positive spin on her husband somehow.

But Roel, sitting across from her, flushed bright red as if embarrassed.

“I mean… kind, for Reus, you know…?”

Though it certainly wasn’t obvious, Roel could fully understand Helen’s reaction. If she herself hadn’t married Reus and someone else had said that, she surely wouldn’t have been able to keep her expression neutral either.

In fact, she didn’t even need to imagine that scenario—Roel herself had constantly doubted Reus the moment he started being unexpectedly nice to her.

She’d fretted endlessly over his hidden motives, wondering how long this inexplicable kindness would last, or whether he’d suddenly revert to his old self—worrying over even the tiniest acts of thoughtfulness.

Roel’s entire perception of Reus only changed on the day Peria unexpectedly showed up at the ducal palace without any prior notice.

The day someone saw the shameful side of herself she never wanted anyone to discover.

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