CW: 18+
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"What do you mean by 'such eyes'?" Sophia asked, her voice tinged with confusion.
"You know precisely what I mean," Ragnar responded, his frustration evident. "I have made it clear time and again that I only have intentions of marrying you! You are the sole maiden I desire to wed, with no thoughts of any other. Yet, now you inquire about my impending wedding? Are you purposely trying to vex me or simply jesting?"
It was the first time Ragnar had expressed such lengthy admonishment towards her. Normally, he would choose silence, accompanied by deep sighs, whenever he was displeased.
Sophia hesitated for a moment, then closed her mouth once again. "Ragnar..."
"Hm?" Ragnar continued to gaze at her with annoyance, standing beside Sophia as she sat wrapped in a thick blanket.
"I... I love you too," Sophia finally uttered.
