"... Even though you say that, I still can't find another man to marry. I feel too old for that. There won't be any man who would want to marry me, and I also don't want to get married right now..." Ellina shook her head sadly.
"You are still very beautiful, Ellina. However, if that is your decision, I can't force you to change," Lyana said with a smile full of understanding.
"Thank you, Miss Lyana. I believe this decision is the best for me. I don't feel guilty about this decision," Ellina replied with a sincere smile, even though her eyes were still glistening.
"Alright, if that is your decision, I hope you find happiness in your own path," Lyana said while hugging Ellina once again.
"I should be the one saying that. I hope you are happy after this engagement, Miss Lyana," Ellina replied with a smile, warmly returning Lyana's embrace.
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In the deep silence, Ryan suddenly awoke from his memories. Ryan looked at Ellina, who was currently waiting for an answer with a hopeful gaze.
"Ellina..." Ryan looked at Ellina with a calm expression, but deep inside his mind, confusion and difficulty in thinking made Ryan increasingly stressed.
"Yes, Young Master Ryan?" Ellina asked with a puzzled expression, sensing the tension in the air.
"... You..." Ryan wanted to express something, but the words got stuck in his throat.
'I want you to be my wife!' That was what Ryan wanted to say, but uncertainty about the future made Ryan hesitate.
The Killer Death Syndrome that haunted his life without a known cure added a burden on Ryan's shoulders. Ryan didn't want Ellina to be trapped in the same situation as in the novel... not marrying any man, still holding on to the promise to Ryan.
However, strangely, Ryan felt reluctant if Ellina married another man. This feeling complicated and confused Ryan's emotions even more.
"Ellina, you... You... No, never mind, you don't need to know for now..." Ryan shook his head, canceling his intention to express his feelings.
"... If that is your decision, then I have no problem with it. However, I hope to know what you want to do, after all... I am your personal servant, Young Master Ryan." Ellina emphasized her role with an understanding tone.
"I know, that's why I feel I can't tell you..." Ryan replied unconsciously, his honesty making the atmosphere even tenser.
"?" Ellina was surprised and looked at Ryan with curiosity.
"Then, if I were not your personal servant, would you tell me?" Ellina asked, challenging the silence with a surprising question for Ryan and Charlotte.
"What are you saying?" Ryan remained calm, although the uncertainty in his heart was increasingly palpable.
"If I were more than just your personal servant, would you tell me what you would do?" Ellina asked as she leaned closer, sitting on the bed and bringing her face near Ryan's.
"If you become more than just a personal servant, if you become my woman, then I will tell you everything you want to know. But remember, it must remain a secret," Ryan said while holding Ellina's chin, his gaze full of meaning.
"Then, I will be your woman, Young Master Ryan..." Ellina replied with a slight smile, whispering softly in Ryan's ear. The blush on Ellina's cheeks indicated deep surprise and embarrassment.
"Ahem!" Suddenly, a cough was heard, diverting Ryan and Ellina's attention.
"Mouu... Master, Senior! I also want to be Master's woman!" Charlotte jumped cheerfully and sat next to Ryan, her face full of joy.
"..." Ryan could only sigh deeply and gaze at the dark night sky, feeling the weight of the decision he had to make.
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