Chapter 86: The choice is yours
“Why does that jerk keep messing around with you?”
“I wonder about that too… Anyway, you endured it well.”
Sigren replied nonchalantly, “This is the second time I almost broke his wrist after the last time.”
Whoa, I couldn’t tell if that was a joke or not. But first, we should go to Sigren’s palace since it was the closest place. We also didn’t want to run into that crown prince again. Read the translation only on itsladygrey.com.
I glanced at Sigren. “Are you mad?”
“That is what I want to ask you.”
I wanted to say ‘I’m not,’ but I stopped before the words came out. I remembered how I ran out earlier. Did I look angry from Sigren’s point of view?
“Fiona.”
When he reached out his hand, I flinched subconsciously. Read the translation only on itsladygrey.com.
“….”
Sigren immediately withdrew his hand.
I could really tell that he paid attention to each and every one of my reactions. This sight made me feel weird again.
“Didn’t you say you think this and that when you see me?”
He looked unhappy.
“When you say it like that, I feel like I’m a piece of garbage who only wants your body.”
So, were my feelings your goal? But I didn’t have to voice this because, the moment that question crossed my mind, I had my answer just by looking at him.
Sigren backed away and didn’t come closer to me.
Dammit, what a fucking romantic.
He was young, with a lot of allure and appeal, but why did he act like someone who would hang himself just because a woman rejected him?
I didn’t have the confidence to face him now.
“Fiona, I don’t know how to treat you.”
“Do you also have that kind of concern?”
“You sometimes have great faith in me in the strangest situations.”
Well, it was because he was the male protagonist. I just assumed he wouldn’t have any trouble in the romance department. In fact, it was like that in the novel. So, where did the specs I gave him go? Read the translation only on itsladygrey.com.
“You know that. I grew up among mercenaries, and then in Heilon, where the environment was basically the same. So, in my mind, I can’t help but wonder if the way I treat the woman I like is appropriate, given how I was raised.”
Sigren continued.
“It was fine when I was friends with you, but now… I mean, if you don’t like what I do, just hit me.”
He was also thinking this too.
Ah, thinking about what I did earlier, I realized that I had acted emotionally, totally losing my cool.
‘I felt guilty standing still like this, especially since we hadn’t really fought earlier.’
I bit my lip and walked closer to Sigren.
“Sigren, bend down a bit.”
He leaned forward without asking why, and all the while, his hands remained behind his back. What a conscientious man. Read the translation only on itsladygrey.com.
I grabbed Sigren’s collar and lightly pressed my lips to his neck. I could feel his gentle pulse against my skin.
“….”
Sigren stopped breathing as if he had received an unexpected attack.
Well, the neck is a key vital point, so it could be counted as an attack, right?
Regardless of his reaction, I lightly bit him. My teeth gently scratched his skin. I thought I was going to bite something soft because it was the neck, but it wasn’t as soft as I expected. Read the translation only on itsladygrey.com.
‘Well, there are muscles in the neck too.’
I tried to suck on the skin, but due to the unexpected toughness, it wasn’t easy, so I quickly let go of my bite.
“Fiona…” Sigren growled and called my name softly, but he still didn’t touch me.
I stared at the mark I had just made. The traces were lighter than I expected. I wondered if they would fade soon.
“Alright, with this, we’re even. You also don’t have to worry anymore.”
“Is this a new type of bullying?” he asked earnestly. Read the translation only on itsladygrey.com.
“Does it hurt?”
“In some sense.”
I felt like I had done something pretty daring. Even so, Sigren’s swaying eyes were pleasing to see. Lately, I’d been feeling so embarrassed because of him that it seemed a bit unfair.
“Can I kiss you?” Sigren asked abruptly while still staring at me.
I laughed softly. “No.”
“Ha… I think I would rather be beaten by you.”
Right, be as restless as you want.
Feeling relieved, I smiled softly. “Be patient.”
“….”
Seeing his agitated look, I had to admit that I really did have a bad personality. I couldn’t help but enjoy seeing the changing expressions on his face, from joy to agitation and back again. Read the translation only on itsladygrey.com.
‘Ah, I’m so mean.’
Eunice most likely wasn’t like this.
Lover, lover.
It wouldn’t be bad, I thought. And if Sigren’s passion for me cooled down, we could just break up.
‘Are you sure?’
Yeah… it would be okay. I still strongly believed I wouldn’t ever have that kind of love with him or anything more than what we have now. In fact, I honestly didn’t think I would ever fall in love with someone else. Even if I agreed to have a relationship with someone else, it would be the same. However, one thing was certain: I cared about Sigren the most in this world.
It scared me to give my heart fully to someone, especially because this new development didn’t align with the original novel. What would I do if this relationship eventually collapsed and I had already become deeply attached?
‘Coward.’
Right. I was a coward. I didn’t have the confidence to make Sigren happy, and I couldn’t fully believe in his sincerity. I didn’t know if I would ever overcome this cowardice. So, I felt it would be better to keep things moderate in this relationship. Then, when he wanted to break up, we could do it neatly. It would be good for me and even better for Sigren. Read the translation only on itsladygrey.com.
“Sigren, you really have no eyes for women.”
“No way.”
He should have known about my cowardice.
“I didn’t raise you as a child with such a low standard…”
“My standard is high… You really don’t know yourself, do you?”
It was pretty sweet talk. Read the translation only on itsladygrey.com.
As a token of my gratitude, I placed my cheek lightly against his and whispered, “I love you the most.”
Then I slowly pulled back. “Always remember that.”
Sigren looked at me, his eyes burning.
I smiled as usual. “I’m leaving. Good night, Sig.”
Before the door closed, I heard his voice softly ask, “Other than me, what is truly your happiness?”
“I don’t know.”
I had forgotten about it since coming to this world. I didn’t remember what I wanted. Not knowing that might be my biggest problem. Maybe.
Click. I closed the door. Read the translation only on itsladygrey.com.
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