I take back the thought that our relationship might not be as bad as I thought. And I felt wronged.
‘I didn’t spare my body to protect Domingo, what’s wrong?’
I looked straight at Philip with force in my eyes.
“Do you suspect that I was involved in this? That I knew something like this would happen?”
He sighed softly and shook his head.
“I am curious how you knew in advance, but I don’t suspect you.”
“You don’t? You suspected me!”
“I did not.”
“Don’t lie. You never trusted me in the first place.”
Philip shook his head with a blank face for a moment.
“That is true. But this case is different. Things don’t add up.”
I crossed my arms. I couldn’t help but pout in displeasure.
“You suspected me and then concluded that it wasn’t me because things didn’t add up?”
“If you were in league with them, you wouldn’t have needed to leak such information to us in advance, would you?”
Then Philip shrugged his shoulders at my glare.
“You might attack an ally pretending to be an enemy, but you don’t seem to use such a peculiar kick technique either.”
“Peculiar kick?”
I felt bad being suspected, but on hearing, it seemed that Philip had unraveled the misunderstanding through his reasoning.
“That martial art that knocked down three men.”
Philip’s face turned slightly red.
“……”
He hesitated several times, covering his mouth with his hand.
No matter how you look at it, he seemed to be shy, there’s something to say. His eyes were also shining, and my feelings of discomfort disappeared, and I was taken aback.
‘Why is this man like this?’
Philip’s face turned even redder.
“It looked like red and white roses mixed together, swaying in the wind.”
My face also got hot. It seemed that Philip had been deeply impressed by my 720degree kick.
‘Considering his talk about red and white roses, he must have been impressed even by my petticoat fluttering.’
I was in a hurry at the time, but when he added unexpected praise, I felt embarrassed. Just as I was about to scold him, Philip brought up another topic.
“Madam, did you like any of the houses we looked at today?”
“Why are you bringing that up all of a sudden?”
“I want to thank you for today. Besides the compensation, I will give you one of the houses on the list.”
‘He’s giving a house as well as compensation?’
The opportunity that suddenly came made my intention to scold him melt like snow. The 3story building I had seen earlier came to mind.
“I don’t like any of the ones on the list. Just give me a new one.”
“What kind of building do you want that you say that……”
“I found a property I liked while looking at houses today. I want to live there and run a small business.”
“As much as I want to give you everything you want, the real estate market prices in this territory differ vastly by location.”
“So?”
“I need to see the place to make a judgment.”
Judging by what he said, I felt like the place I wanted would be too expensive, but I confidently pointed to the city.
“I want the threestory red brick building in the center.”
Count Philip Morris’s tranquil expression slightly hardened again.
“…What? Where?”
He looked as if he’d misheard.
“You know, the one in front of the fountain.”
“The building on Main Street 5?”
“Yes. I like it there. You can combine my allowance on the list, just give me the building on 5th Avenue.”
The startled Philip shook his head.
“You might want to rethink that, ma’am.”
“Why?”
“Isn’t it too excessive? Even if we sell all the houses on the list, it will be hard to afford that building.”
It was too expensive.
‘Ugh, it was too much after all.’
I wanted to argue, but morally, he was right.
If we compare this territory to the south side of the river, it’s the best place.
Especially for a lovely wife, but not for a wicked wife who’s about to get divorced.
“Alright, I understand.”
I obediently backed down. There must be a way.
Considering Ellen’s character who used to indulge in luxury, she would have a lot of jewels and luxuries. Couldn’t I just sell them all?
A quick calculation showed that even if I couldn’t buy the building, I could afford the rent.
‘Before Philip retrieves all of Ellen’s belongings, I must act quickly.’
Judging it best not to upset him for now, I nodded without hesitation.
“Alright. Let’s go then.”
“…?”
Philip looked confused. Hesitating for a moment, he covered his mouth.
“What’s wrong?”
“You’ve been very different since yesterday. It’s somewhat unfamiliar as if you’re someone else.”
‘Ugh, was the character breakdown that severe?’
I felt a bit embarrassed but laughed it off.
“Why live like before if I’m getting divorced?”
“What?”
“I also need to find a new life.”
My immediate response wrinkled Philip’s brow.
“It’s strange.”
“What is?”
“You hated the idea of divorcing me, and now you’re talking as if you’re waiting for it.”
“I told you, didn’t I? What’s done is done.”
“…?”
The fleeting feeling that crossed him was strange.
‘…Regret?’
But I dismissed it as my imagination.
“I have other things to attend to, I’ll go.”
“Where to?”
“Lady Hades’ boutique.”
I turned my back on him.
I felt a little twinge in my ankle. Looking at it now, my wrist was bruised from the shock.
‘I can bear it for now, but perhaps I shouldn’t overdo it?’
I momentarily considered going home but steeled my resolve.
The time left until I divorce and become independent is not even a hundred days. Considering my future, I need to get started as soon as possible.
“Sir Mild.”
He was tidying up my disheveled appearance, but he jumped at my call.
“What’s wrong?”
“Oh! Ma’am, I hastily parked the carriage on the side of the road… I’ll quickly check and come back.”
He quickly apologized and ran out to the alley.
His complexion was not good when he returned.
“Ma’am, I…”
“What? Did you lose the carriage?”
I knew it was possible, but I was annoyed. It was uncomfortable to walk for a long time as my ankle was sore.
Observing my mood, Sir Mild quickly apologized.
“I’m sorry. I deserve to be whipped.”
‘No, that’s not a reason to be whipped…’
I went to the main road and looked around. As Sir Mild said, our carriage was nowhere to be seen.
“Is it completely lost?”
“If someone took it, the Count’s carriage would stand out. If we report it to the guards, we can find it within a few hours.”
“Can’t help it then. Which direction is the boutique?”
Certainly! Here is the translated passage, keeping all the guidelines in mind:
“It’s over there… but the distance is far, so it would be better to use a carriage. Before that, I think it would be good to check your condition at a nearby medical center.”
“Medical center?”
Mild Knight, standing next to me, respectfully extended his arm. As if asking me to link arms.
“I will escort you since walking seems a bit uncomfortable for you.”
It’s not limping, even though it hurts, but it was surprising that he noticed.
“Eh? You knew?”
Mild Knight, who briefly met my eyes, quickly averted his gaze.
“I’m always watching you.”
My head nodded at his affectionate but restrained tone. I understood the part in the original work where Ellen causes trouble when drunk.
It would be hard not to fall for someone who does so well.
“Well, you’re an escort knight.”
Mild Knight’s face turned slightly red at my quick relationship analysis.
“That… is correct.”
He placed his hand on the arm I offered.
Walking became much easier now that I had someone to lean on.
“That’s a good idea. Can you find a carriage while I’m being examined?”
“It’s hard to say for sure, but it’s possible. If I can’t find a carriage, I’ll borrow one.”
“Yes, good.”
Then it happened.
“You should have said so if that was the case!”
Unexpectedly, Count Philip Morris was behind us on a white horse.
“Why did you follow?”
Philip answered with a cold stare at Mild Knight.
His gaze was precisely on the arm that Mild Knight had extended to me.
Cold Male Lead Became My Clingy Husband (Female-Dominant)
Feng Bai Su transmigrated into a matriarchal novel, becoming the sister of the female protagonist and the Seventh Princess of the Feng Ling Kingdom.
After working herself to death in her previous life, finally reincarnating as a princess, she only wanted to be a lazy fish who could eat, sleep, and play.
Until she met the male protagonist from the book, Wei Jing Mo, and he took a liking to her!
Wei Jing Mo is the top young man in Feng Ling City, talented in both appearance and ability, from a prestigious family, with a cold and otherworldly appearance, a figure like the bright moon in the hearts of noble ladies. It was thought that only the most powerful and talented noble lady in Feng Ling City would be worthy of such a brilliant young man. Who knew that this young gentleman would secretly admire the infamous Seventh Princess?
Short scene 1:
Feng Bai Su looked at the young man crying like a pear blossom in the rain before her, and couldn’t help but doubt her life.
Wasn’t the male lead described as a cold and otherworldly figure in the book?
Then who was this poor little thing crying with swollen red eyes and tear-stained face?
Short scene 2:
Wei Jing Mo stared intently at Feng Bai Su who was about to go out, wanting to say, “Be careful on the road.”
Before he could speak, Feng Bai Su suddenly bent down and bit his cheek.
Her peach blossom eyes were full of disdain: “Tsk! You’re so clingy!”
Wei Jing Mo: “…”
A talented fox spirit female lead with a flirtatious appearance but actually abstinent VS A cold-looking but actually naive and clingy little jealous male lead
