She's a Villainess but her Husband is Handsome (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 14
Elina, tightly clutching my hand, slowly blinked her eyes.
It was as if—
“Do you understand what I’m saying?”
—she were asking me.
“Elina, Lorraine said she’s fully recovered now. There’s no need to worry so much.”
Killian muttered under his breath, as though implying there was no reason to fret over her so much.
“Killian, what are you saying? You can’t just think about yourselves like that. She might be having a hard time!”
Elina looked at Killian with reproachful eyes, and I stared intently at her.
For a moment, I wondered if she genuinely cared about me.
But something about it felt off.
“Don’t worry about Lorraine.”
…That word “we.”
It was as if she were drawing a clear line: we three are one group, and you’re just you.
Lorraine slowly lowered her straight, sharp eyes.
“Yes. As Elina said, I should probably go rest in my room.”
Truthfully, I had no desire to stay with them.
I only wanted to keep my promise with Cedric.
‘I’m grateful you came out like this.’
Besides, the parasols I’d left spread out in my room were already floating in my mind.
“Then I’ll head back to my room. Enjoy your conversation.”
Just as I tried to turn away coolly—
“Lorraine.”
I stopped moving at the tug on my wrist.
When I turned my head, Cedric had stepped close, gripping my wrist tightly.
“Cedric, what is it?”
“How about we go together?”
From the sudden intensity in his eyes, it seemed he was reminding me to keep my promise.
“No, it’s fine. Someone unwell just sitting there would only make others uneasy.”
His eyes said clearly, “You’d probably want to leave right now.”
As we spoke, I could still feel Elina’s gaze lingering on us.
“Are you really that unwell?”
“Not that badly—just a little.”
“Hmm.” Cedric let out a small sound and nodded.
Just as I tried subtly twisting my wrist to ask him to let go—
“Then I shall accompany you to your room as well.”
“…What?”
“You’re unwell, and that makes me uneasy.”
This man was completely immersed.
…I’m the one feeling uneasy because of this.
Swallowing my inner complaint, I stared firmly at Cedric.
“I’ll go with you.”
His violet eyes, which had held mine for a long moment, flickered faintly.
His clear blue eyes, filled solely with me, looked heartbreakingly earnest, as if gazing at someone he loved.
And his voice—so deep and soothing.
Against my will, my heart began to race.
Surely, this reaction of mine was due to Cedric’s dazzlingly perfect looks, as if the gods had poured every blessing upon him.
If there hadn’t been an agreement between us and the man standing before me, I might have mistaken his gaze for love.
“Cedric, then let’s do that.”
Knowing that saying “I’m fine” would only drag the conversation out, I simply told him to do as he pleased.
No sooner had my words left my lips—
“Elina, I think I’ll have to pass for today.”
Cedric turned toward Elina and spoke.
“…Huh?”
“I’m sorry. Once Lorraine feels a bit better, let’s have tea together.”
“Alright. Let’s do that.”
Cedric gently lifted his lips into a tender smile as he looked at Elina’s cheerful grin.
“Then we’ll take our leave now.”
With a crisp tone, Cedric gently pulled Lorraine’s wrist, which he still hadn’t released.
“Elina, Killian, I’ll hear your stories another time.”
Lorraine quickly followed Cedric as he began to walk away.
“Elina, let’s spend some quiet time together, just the two of us.”
Hearing Killian’s voice from behind, I turned my head slightly.
“Alright, Killian. Let’s do that.”
As expected, the protagonists, bathed in spotlight-like attention, exchanged sweet, honey-dripping glances.
‘Was I mistaken?’
Lorraine turned her head back and tilted it slightly.
Perhaps the discomfort I’d felt toward Elina’s words and actions had just been my own overreaction.
‘Yeah, maybe it was just unnecessary insecurity.’
Lorraine sighed inwardly, recalling her past life before reincarnation.
‘Professor, Mr. Kang usually dislikes private gatherings like this. Let’s just go ourselves, right? Mr. Kang?’
There were moments when she’d wanted to ask, “Am I really that unwelcome?”
‘Mr. Kang, are you feeling unwell? You look tired—just rest. Don’t worry about us.’
There were times she’d felt so perfectly healthy she wanted to do somersaults.
Faces of people from her past flashed through her mind—those who’d watched her warily, afraid a rural doctor might steal her position.
Having endured that so often, she now wondered if she’d misunderstood the situation.
‘Thinking about it, I kind of feel sorry for myself.’
She’d never truly been welcome anywhere.
Her father, who’d told her to behave quietly if she didn’t want to die.
Her husband, who wanted her to play the part of a loving wife solely to fulfill his ambitions.
‘Maybe this is just my fate.’
It seemed this place wasn’t much different.
Lost in self-pity, she walked blankly—until—
“…Ah!!”
Her balance suddenly gave way.
She realized her outstretched toes had caught on the hem of her dress.
Still unfamiliar with the long, flowing gown, she hadn’t paid attention while lost in thought.
“Ah, ah, ah!”
She quickly tried to free her feet tangled in the skirts, but it was useless.
The immaculate, smooth floor suddenly rose toward her face.
Another nosebleed incident was about to happen.
Just as she clenched her eyes shut, anticipating the inevitable—
A strong tug on her wrist lifted her as if she were floating.
“…!”
At the same time, a firm arm wrapped around her waist, and an unfamiliar scent rushed into her nostrils.
‘…Hah!’
Lorraine’s eyes flew open, but she swallowed the cry before it escaped.
‘It’s too close.’
Cedric’s face was so near their lips might touch with the slightest movement.
Her heart, which had started pounding the moment she lost balance, now raced even faster.
His solid chest pressed tightly against hers, where her trapped breath had settled.
“Oh dear! Lorraine, are you alright?”
Elina, who’d remained standing nearby, called out.
“Y-yes! I’m fine! Cedric, you can let go now!”
Lorraine cried out urgently.
‘I’m not used to this situation! Let go quickly!’
If she stayed in his arms any longer, her heart might burst.
“Cedric, I’m fine now, so…”
She opened her lips again after a brief pause, then swallowed her next words with a flinch.
‘Why is he looking at me like that?’
Something felt strange in the gaze of the man still holding her tightly.
His eyes swirled like clear blue ocean water struck by an unexpected storm beneath a serene sky.
‘Is…is he angry?’
Was nearly tripping really worth this reaction?
As she stared at him, bewildered—
“Lorraine, why on earth…”
His hot breath brushed over her lips as those low, intense words escaped him.
Through their firmly pressed chests, she could feel his heart pounding violently.
Did he think she’d intentionally caused trouble again?
“Cedric, don’t misunderstand. I just stepped on my dress.”
Aware of the watching eyes, she whispered softly instead of shouting.
“So please let me go now. I can’t breathe—I’m going to suffocate.”
The dress was already tight, and his grip around her waist made it unbearable.
At that moment, something seemed to prick Cedric sharply, and his eyes flickered intensely.
“Lorraine, are you alright?”
Only then did he release his arm from around her waist and quickly straighten his posture.
Lorraine took a deep breath once free.
“Again, don’t misunderstand. This was really just an accident.”
Though it felt absurd to explain herself, she needed to be clear.
“I don’t misunderstand.”
Then why look at me like that?
Instead of answering, he quirked one side of his lips upward.
Glancing sideways, she saw Elina and Killian watching them.
“Thanks to you catching me, we probably looked quite affectionate. That worked out well.”
Lorraine softened her eyes deliberately, mindful of their stares.
“I suppose so. Let’s go.”
The man, whom she’d expected to act along with her, turned sharply with a stiff expression
And strode away quickly in a straight line.
‘What’s with him? Why’s he walking so fast?’
Careful not to step on her dress again, she focused intently and followed him.
Watching her husband’s retreating back, Lorraine tilted her head in confusion.
Not just his ears—even the skin on his neck, exposed above his shirt, was flushed red like her dress.
‘Is he really angry? But why?’
He was utterly incomprehensible.
‘Well, why bother trying to understand him anyway.’
She realized it wasn’t that he was hard to understand—she’d simply never known him well to begin with.
He was also the man she’d eventually divorce.
Casting aside her distracting thoughts, she walked on with a calm expression.
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Elina’s room.
Killian and Elina sat facing each other at a table set with a gifted pie and tea.
After taking a sip of tea and setting down her cup, Killian slowly blinked.
“Elina, what are you thinking about?”
Elina, who’d worn a quiet, pensive expression, lifted her eyes.
“Oh, nothing much.”
“Nothing much? You’ve looked bothered since earlier—what is it?”
Under Cedric’s observant gaze, Elina slowly opened her mouth.
“To be honest, I’m worried.”
“Worried? About what?”
“It seems Lorraine still isn’t feeling well.”
Killian, watching her intently, gently narrowed his eyes.
“After nearly tripping earlier, I guess she isn’t fully recovered yet.”
“Elina, I’ve told you before—you’re too kind for your own good.”
“What do you mean this time?”
Elina smiled shyly.
“Do you not know what kind of person Lorraine is?”
“Killian, that’s unfair. Lorraine probably didn’t mean any harm, and it might not even have been her fault.”
“Is that really so? How else do you explain all these strange incidents happening since Lorraine arrived?”
Killian said sharply.
“Lorraine’s probably just confused by the sudden marriage. It would’ve been better if Cedric had been a bit kinder to someone new in such an unfamiliar place.”
Elina lowered her eyes with pity.
“It pains me to see Lorraine, already lonely, unwell on top of everything.”
Killian, who’d been watching her closely, slowly narrowed one eye.
“She didn’t seem troubled at all just now.”
“Killian, what do you mean?”
“It seemed Cedric was treating Lorraine very tenderly.”
Elina blinked slowly, her eyes wide.
“Ever since Lorraine fell in the water last time, Cedric seems… different.”
“Killian, anyone would save someone who’s drowning—it’s only natural.”
“That’s true.”
“If I’d fallen in, Cedric would’ve jumped in just the same.”
Killian nodded in agreement.
“Still, I couldn’t help but wonder if something changed between them while we were away.”
“What could possibly have changed?”
A faint smile touched Elina’s lips as she slowly inhaled.
“I suppose I should make more of an effort myself.”
“What kind of effort?”
A deep smile spread across her small, red lips.
“From now on, I’ll try harder to become closer friends with Lorraine.”
Male lead is a Love-Obsessed Merman
When he discovers she has gone, he risks everything to pursue her on land, enduring agonizing pain to transform his tail into human legs…
One-line summary: Male lead chases female lead. The male lead’s love is a bit sick, an invincible love brain.
Synopsis
During a voyage at sea, Jiang Yang accidentally captures a merman.
Servant: I heard that mermen are fierce and brutal.
Jiang Yang looks at the merman obediently rubbing her palm like a puppy: “You call this fierce and brutal?”
Servant: I heard that mermen have no human nature.
Jiang Yang looks at the merman with wet puppy eyes, obsessively calling her ‘A Yang’ like a childish infant: “You call this having no human nature?”
With great difficulty, she releases the merman back into the sea and returns to shore.
Who would have thought that in less than half a month, the merman, who should have been freely wandering in the South China Sea, would shed his scales, endure the pain of losing his tail, transform into human legs, and come ashore to find her?
He kneels at her feet, rubbing her palm, with merman tears rolling down: “A Yang, don’t abandon me.”
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What is this? Why is she being so mean and rude to our Lauren?
Oh, what is this? Are there no human rights there? How do they treat their employees?
What is this? There is so much mystery and secrecy surrounding the characters.
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I was just admiring how handsome you are—but you had to go and look so scary.
A hadsome face is a hadsome face, it should be admired, doesn’t matter who it belongs to!!!
"And if you're going to say things like that, you'd better first understand who
Clap, clap! Bravo! Well done, Lauren! Teach her a good lesson! How rude!
“In her panic, Lucia burst into tears, ran off the stage, and tumbled down the s
It made me very sad. Fear of speaking in front of people, and also tumbled down the stairs. People must have laughed at her instead of helping her. Oh Dear.
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Miioo
Is it true that she’s a rude friend, or does she intend to oppress and hurt her?