In reality, Ellen’s weight was average, but it was not light either. However, it felt different to Philip, who had tremendous strength.

“Why is she so light? Is she a feather?”

“Hmm…….”

Ellen, who was in a halfsleep, leaned her head against Philip’s chest, emitting a small moan.

“…….”

Even in halfsleep, Ellen seemed to rely on him.

In reality, Ellen’s head naturally tilted towards Philip’s chest because of the angle created when he lifted her.

But Philip was now irrational.

He was caught in the illusion that Ellen still focused on him. His mood, which had been aggravated by Knight Mild, naturally eased.

Philip, who was pleased, got out of the carriage with caution, so Ellen didn’t wake up.

The maid covered her wideopen mouth with both hands in surprise. Knight Mild’s eyes also widened.

It was not unreasonable since this was the first time Philip himself moved Ellen without waking her.

But Philip, unaware of that fact, said to Knight Mild,

“Let’s forget the punishment. There might have been unavoidable circumstances…… You have worked hard. Rest well.”

Philip headed towards Ellen’s bedroom.

On the way, he kept thinking if his lady was too thin.

“My lady said she often controls her weight…….”

He hadn’t received reports that she had reduced food, though…….

But Philip had a suspicion that ‘Maybe the lady has been controlling her weight all her life?’

“I can’t allow this. I have to suggest she stop controlling her weight.”

Then,

“Heehee…….”

Ellen laughed softly. She gently rubbed her face against Philip’s chest and took a deep breath, eventually lightly kissing his neck.

As a result, Philip’s heart plummeted, and Ellen muttered in her sleep,

“Nice smell…….”

Philip, recalling whether he had applied perfume today, spoke to the sleeping Ellen,

“I didn’t put on any perfume.”

“But the smell is good.”

Muttering Ellen pressed her nose to Philip’s chest and took another deep breath.

“Ah…… Is it body odor?”

It was still a sleepy voice.

Philip’s heart dropped again. For some reason, he felt a flush on his face, and his body tensed.

“My lady, are you awake?”

He paused and asked, but Ellen didn’t answer. Philip stared at her face, suspecting she was pretending to be asleep.

But the sleeping Ellen didn’t move.

And to Philip, Ellen’s long and lush eyelashes and alluring, enchanting lips only became more apparent.

His mouth went dry for no reason. The primitive sense moved his limbs with even more strength.

Philip, who had been looking at Ellen for a while, realized what he wanted to do now.

He hadn’t felt this way before and was troubled.

‘Anyway, all I have to do is lay her down in the bedroom.’

Philip began to walk again.

He laid Ellen down on the bed in the dark room. To make her sleep more comfortably, he took off her dress.

Although it wasn’t hard, he was strangely tense, and a sigh came out naturally.

Ellen’s attire became much more comfortable. He had made arrangements for her to sleep well, so Philip just had to leave now.

But no matter how much he tried, Philip’s steps would not move.
Today, the urge to lie beside Ellen was overwhelming.

Philip hesitated for a moment before lying down next to Ellen.

Although he had submitted the divorce papers to the court, he was still her husband. He could lie beside her whenever he wanted.

The problem was if Ellen woke up and became attached to Philip.

“Then let’s wait a little while and go.”

It wouldn’t be a problem if he left for a little while without Ellen knowing.

Philip turned on the mood light and lay facing Ellen. He wanted to see her sleeping face.

Under the dim light, Ellen looked even more atmospheric and beautiful.

Without realizing it, Philip reached out and slowly stroked Ellen’s sleeping cheek.

At the same time, he remembered that Ellen had been changing rapidly over the past few days.

Maybe the divorce papers had been a cure for her.

“If this state continues, perhaps the divorce can be cancelled.”

Then the corners of Ellen’s mouth turned up happily. Like a playful cat rubbing its head against a person, Ellen rubbed her cheek against Philip’s hand.

“…….”

Philip felt his heartbeat become rough.

This was a feeling he had never experienced before.

After hesitating for a moment, Philip cautiously asked Ellen.

“Madam, are you changing by any chance?”

That was when Ellen hugged Philip in reply instead of answering.

“……!”

That was not all. She even buried her face deep in Philip’s chest.

Philip was taken aback and held his breath.

Even though he was wearing a shirt, he could feel her breath on his chest. Reflexively, Philip reached out and brushed Ellen’s soft blonde hair.

He had touched her hair before, but this time the touch felt too good.

He couldn’t stop his hand.

Ellen burrowed further into Philip’s arms.

Wondering if Ellen was awake, he looked at her expression.

She was sleeping too peacefully. As he slowly brushed her hair again, the corners of her mouth rose softly.

It was not the cold smile he often saw. She looked like someone else.

“Mm…….”