'I was already fell in love with Edith at that time. But I didn't admit it, so I forced myself to believe that I'm different from other men.'
I was stupid, childish and arrogant.
'If I had talked more seriously with Edith back then, it would have been better. I think I've hurt Edith too much. She's such nice woman. . . .'
Killian let out a long sigh as he looked at Edith celebrating the wedding of the woman who tried to harm her once.
'If you leave this woman alone, she will definitely act smarter and pretends to be strong in front of others. I can't leave her alone again, I have to protect her.'
She raised her chin and said everything she wanted to say, pretending to be arrogant, but in the end, she was a woman who embraced him with generous heart.
"Today's Lizzy's so beautiful. I still can't believe it."
"You are more prettier."
Killian lowered his face to Edith's ear, who was clapping and whispering, pretended to answer her, then kissing her ears and slightly biting her earlobe. It was Edith's weak spot.
"Ugh! Killian!"
Just looking at Edith flinching made me drool.
"How long will the wedding be held today?"
"I don't know, but the reception will last until midnight."
". . . .damn it."
Edith chuckled as she watched Killian mutter a low curse word.
"Do you even know how much the bride endured that?"
"It's annoyed me, i can't take you away right now."
Edith, who was flinching at Killian's words who whispering lewd thrusts, glanced playfully at Killian and slapped his arm. Then she whispered in Killian's ear.
"After lunch, no one will know if we disappear for an hour."
"That's nice to hear. so where, in your room? Or, my room?"
". . . . Or, on the third floor balcony, where no one comes?"
"Ha. . . . Really, you're going to torture me."
"Just think of your grandfather's funeral, Killian. oh! It's time to clap."
Killian and Edith clapped along with the others, again showing the dignified expressions as a Count married couple, but inside their hearts, they were just a passionate newlywed couple who had just fallen in love.
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It was already decided that Killian would received the title Count of Ryzen while I was still lying on the bed for recuperating.
At that time, Killian seemed ready to go to Ryzen at any moment, so Duke Ludwig immediately reported it to the royal family, and according to the document, Killian had legally received the title of Count Ryzen since then.
Although our trip to the territory was slightly delayed due to Cliff and Lizzy's wedding, but we didn't delay our preparations, so we were able to head straight to Ryzen territory after Cliff and Lizzy's wedding was over.
"Take care of your health."
"Mother, father, please stay healthy. I'll send you a letter as soon as I arrive."
On the day he left the Ludwig mansion, the Duchess couldn't hide her tears and the Duke Ludwig was also sad. However, since Cliff had already been chosen as the successor, it was natural for the second son, who already married, to receive another title and leave to the estate he received.
"I'm jealous that you're always one step ahead of me."
Cliff also shook hands with Killian with a sad face and said goodbye.
"That makes sense. I think it was since I got Edith."
"Who knew you would be this talented?"
He know that. Killian was bragging about me everywhere and embarrassing people. But when I think about it, doesn't Cliff feel flex because Killian never beat about me? Whether it's thanks to me or not, I'm glad that Killian was freed from his anxiety about his brother.
After briefly exchanging greetings, our group quickly left the capital. There is only a little time left to reach the town where we will stop before the sun sets.
"Well, then we're leaving now!"
When Killian's command to leave, the carriage I was riding in began to rattle and moves. I grabbed Anna's hand who sitting next to me.
"Are you nervous?"
"I'm nervous. . . . and excited too."
I gave Anna a nervous smile. But I wasn't afraid or nervous. It's because I felt really good.
"A lot of things will change, Anna. Not just for me and Killian, but for you as well."
"Thank you for giving me this opportunity. Madam."
"It's so awkward to be called Madam."
I laughed out loud with Anna. However, the journey to Ryzen was not comfortable. I have a headache from having to ride in a carriage on a poorly maintained road, not only that, I also have to do my business on the grass and i couldn't wash properly, it seems that area under my eyes is getting darker day by day. However, that fatigue went away once I got to Ryzen.
"This is. . . .Ryzen!"
"How is it? It's still a simple rural area, but the possibilities for development in the future are endless."
"I like it. Really."
While my heart was pounding at the view of Ryzen from the carriage window, then carriage carrying us entered the mansion of Ryzen owner.
"We welcome Ryzen's new owners. My name is Vincent, butler of the mansion."
Vincent, the butler who had been managing the Ryzen mansion, looked a little younger than Philip the butler of Ludwig Mansion. However, the mansion, which hadn't no owner in the meantime, was so clean. Furthermore, the furniture and items that had been ordered and delivered in advance were neatly placed in their proper places, so my guess that I would have to organize my luggage once I arrived was in vain.
"Well. . . . I may still be lacking in many ways compared to Duke Ludwig's butler, but. . . ."
"I'm satisfied with it."
There's no way I don't like the things that I selected and ordered the production while discussing with Killian one by one. However, Killian doesn't seem to be satisfied because he feels it's not enough.
"If you need anything, don't worry, just tell me. I will place your order right away."
At times like this I think he is a young master who grew up without knowing his shortcomings. The mansion is filled with decent things, so what else you want me to buy?
"No. This is enough for living expenses. If you need anything, get my permission before buying it. You have a tendency to waste money."
"Me. . . . ?"
"That's right, because you will angry if i sold everything i don't need."
"It's not that I'm angry. . . . !"
"If we want to develop our territory, we need to tighten our belts from now on."
When I spoke with clenched fists, Killian was about to refute something but ended up laughing.
"Sometimes, i think our roles has been changed from what I expected. . . . I guess I'll have to work harder to keep up with you."
"Of course! If you're lazy, I won't go easy on you just because you're my husband. So you better be ready because i'm going to scold you!"
"Hahaha! I have to cheer up even though I'm scared of you."
Are you laughing now? Are you really sure that you can follow up the schedule of Korean office workers trained by overtime? I smiled at Killian like a boss who smiles impressively during an interview even though they harbors dark intentions to exploit they employees.
You don't need to be scare at me already. After looking around the mansion, we took a bath, changed into simple clothes, and went up to the mansion wall to get some air. A cool wind blew and dried our hair that was still wet.
"It's beautiful."
"This is the most beautiful place among my father's territory."
There's a mountain wasn't not so steep around this territory, also wheat and barley grow in such wide fields. There seemed to be some orchard in the distance, and there were quite a lot of private houses.
"The market has been growing since a few years ago."
"If we just make the road through the Philiac mountains more comfortable, Ryzen will grow explosively."
"Before that, we need to strengthen the security and develop roads in this territory."
"Oh, and we need a congressman office and a school! We must build congressmen office where commoners can go when they are sick or injured, so the population of the territory will increase, and if children are taught properly, the number of thieves and beggars will decrease."
"You're right. Then we need to find skilled congressmen and teachers. To pay their labor costs. . . . I think I should tighten my belt like you said."
We talked for a while about Ryzen development needed, and then i just took a deep breath. It wasn't because i had nothing to say. Because my heart was overwhelmed that I needed to calm down a little. Originally, there was some fine dust in this world, but Ryzen has much cleaner air than the capital. Then I laughed and said.
"But you know honestly i feel a bit scared. If it's because of our physical relationship. . . ."
". . . . What do you mean by that?"
"Actually, I never thought that you'd bring me here. But, I appreciate it."
"If I don't bring you. . . . Then, who will I bring?"
"Like Count Sinclair said, you should have divorced me and remarried someone from a good family."
I waw expressed my gratitude in my own way, but Killian's expression was getting sharper at that moment. His gaze staring at me seemed to be burning with fire.
"Killian. . . . ?"
"So, now you mean, the reason I gave up all my realistic interests and brought you here. . . . it was because you think that my affection is just 'physical relationship'. . . . ?"
"Isn't it?"
"Physical relationships? Physical relationships you say? Hah. . . .! This woman are really. . . . !
I was in daze because I didn't know what I did wrong, and Killian suddenly hugged my waist strongly and gave me an ominous smile.
"You have to pay a high price for underestimated Killian Ryzen's love. Isn't?"
"Yes? Pay what?"
"You stupid woman! It's Love! I love you!"
At that moment, I was frozen in confusion. I was wondering what I heard from Killian just now. . . . Meanwhile, Killian lifted me up.
"Kyaaah! Killian!"
"Save your energy, Edith. I will made you screaming in bed from now until tomorrow morning."
Only then did I figure out why Killian was so upset, but it's already to late. I was so ashamed by the sight of people around me widening their eyes and then urgently bowing their heads that I buried my face on Killian chest.
Surely, there was no way I would dislike this situation that the male lead i got would love me.
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MAIN STORY END~
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P/s: Thanks for supporting me🫶🏻.. i'll update the side story of this chapter next week.. wait for it.. ❤️[read the side story at separate book]