The Villain Family Opposes Independence (13 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 49

[Oh? What’s this? Is it youth?]

Greed, who had been quiet until now, asked in an exaggerated tone.

[How strange. You’re far more popular than you look. Do humans have their eyes glued to the ground or something?]

I couldn’t hear Greed’s infuriating words.

I was still stuck in the awkward situation of being held tightly by Rayan.

“Ra—no, no, Ian?”

Conscious of Yansi standing right nearby, I hurriedly corrected the name I called out. But instead of letting me go, Rayan only pulled me closer, nearly suffocating me.

“I… how much…”

I could feel Rayan’s voice trembling.

‘I didn’t anticipate this kind of situation.’

I was just as flustered as he was.

To be honest, I’d assumed he’d disappear briefly, look for me a bit, then wait patiently—nothing too serious.

Yet I never expected him to search for me this desperately.

And Rayan had clearly said “lose you again,” as if he’d already lost me once before.

‘Rayan… what exactly are you hiding?’

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