The priests awkwardly excused themselves on behalf of the Saintess and left.
“The Saintess seems to be feeling quite unwell today. Please, kindly understand.”
“It seems she overused her divine power and wishes to return to the temple as soon as possible.”
I stared at the spot where the Saintess had left, dumbfounded.
“It’s understandable if she’s feeling weak, but…”
It was the first time I’d seen a guest leave without even greeting their host.
Johan turned my head to look at him.
“Estelle, look at me.”
Seeing his handsome face again, my face flushed hotly.
I kept glancing at Johan’s lips.
“They look more moist than usual…”
The hot kiss from earlier came to mind.
Johan seemed to notice my gaze and lightly licked his lips. I swallowed unconsciously.
He took my ringed hand and held it with his.
“Shall we have a formal wedding?”
“… A wedding?”
“We didn’t have a ceremony, did we? It feels a bit regrettable.”
My heart, already thrilled by the ring, responded even more strongly. Two conflicting urges fought in my mind.
‘The original story has changed. You’ve become real.’
‘How naive. You’ve been betrayed and abandoned by people all along. Do you still want to believe?’
With features like a painting, a sturdy body, and an atmosphere that oscillated between laziness and neatness.
He looked as dazzling as a treasure I shouldn’t covet.
Sometimes I felt guilty just for looking at him.
“Can we have a wedding ceremony after living together as a married couple?”
Generally, in our case, it was rare, and even more so to have a wedding ceremony after living as a couple.
“I want to do it, what does it matter?”
“…”
“Even if it’s prohibited by law, I’ll hold a ceremony for you.”
Johan’s eyes were intense, as if he meant every word.
“Do you feel sorry that we couldn’t have a wedding, Johan?”
He slowly stroked my hair with his other hand.
“I can already imagine it. You, wearing the white wedding dress I’ve chosen, walking down the red carpet to me.”
I naturally envisioned a picturesque wedding.
“Flowers will fall, the orchestra will play elegant music, and the guests will be busy admiring us.”
“…”
“I’ll hold your hand and swear in front of the priest that we’ll be together forever.”
“…”
“What do you think?”
“…It sounds nice just to imagine it.”
I pictured Johan in a black tuxedo over his image.
‘Maybe it’s greedy, but…’
I smiled and asked him.
“But what if I don’t have any guests to invite?”
“It’s my wedding, anyone would make a fuss to come.”
Johan brushed my hair behind my ear and kissed my forehead.
His lips were incredibly hot.
An elegant and confident voice came from above.
“Let’s get married, Estelle.”
“…”
“Marry me.”
Johan proposed in a calm voice. Strangely, I felt an odd tension in his voice.
My heart boiled with an incredible urge. But amidst the overwhelming emotions, my mind was strangely cool.
‘…Why won’t Johan say he loves me?’
He treated me so preciously, gave me a signet ring as the lady of the house, even proposed.
‘He’s deliberately avoiding saying he loves me.’
It wasn’t just this time.
Throughout our time together, I had subtly tried to hear the word ‘love’ from Johan. But it was the same then.
‘Johan always avoided saying he loved me.’
There was only one way to confirm Johan’s sincerity.
I had to confess my love first.
Then he couldn’t evade with other words.
I overlaid the content of the original work on Johan’s proposing face.
Estelle clung to Johan, who was leaving, crying desperately.
‘Duke, what can I do to make you love me?’
Johan elegantly replied, stepping on my hand with his foot.
‘It can’t end like this already.’
‘…What?’
‘Ah, you don’t understand what I’m saying. I’ll explain it simply.’
Johan grabbed my chin and sneered.
‘I married you to take revenge on you. I intended to play with you and then discard you.’
A voice cold enough to pierce the heart.
‘I had quite a bit of fun pretending all this time, but I thought you would last longer.’
‘It was all… an act?’
‘Wouldn’t it be?’
Johan laughed like a demon.
‘There’s no way I would love someone like you from the beginning.’
The truth began when I first told him I loved him.
‘…I want to trust you.’
But I’m not sure if I can trust you just yet.
‘It’s not just words of love.’
Johan did not talk about revenge either, but I still could not turn away from the swelling hope.
I held his hand and smiled.
“Johan, you know the proposal was a little late?”
“I know.”
“But I’m still happy.”
Just be prepared to run away at any time.
That’s all you need to do… I can stay by Johan’s side forever.
(This is a time separator.)
After the Holy Lady left, I was examined by several doctors, including Mr. Henry.
Especially, Patricia was very strict at that time.
“Master. I think we need to examine the lady one more time, even if we have to use all the other magical tools.”
Betty and Erich chimed in, as if they had become close at some point.
“That’s right, we might not know if something has happened. Our lady might be in pain but she endures it.”
Male lead is a clingy little husband
One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
Introduction:
One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.
One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.
As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.
From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.
But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.
Mini scene 1:
One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.
Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”
Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”
Mini scene 2:
After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.
Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”
Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.
[Reading Guide]
1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.
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