Harry knew that the relationship between him and his sister-in-law would eventually come to light.
One day, Clara would have to face the reality that he was her brother-in-law.
Although his bold and reckless actions earlier had caused their intimacy to drop by 20 points, returning to a level of 69 (familiarity), Clara now understood his feelings. The kiss they shared was her first kiss, and it might have planted a seed in her heart.
You can always find ways to increase intimacy, but this was a hurdle that had to be overcome. Opportunities like this might not come again.
As long as Clara didn't reject him outright, his chances would only grow. After all, they lived under the same roof, and there would always be opportunities for them to be alone.
As the saying goes, love grows over time. Harry didn't believe that his sister-in-law could reject him once, twice, or even three times!
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"Kachaka~~"
The sound of the garage door opening snapped Harry out of his thoughts. He glanced at his watch and realized it was already 5 PM.
His mother-in-law and wife, Wanda, had returned home one after the other.
Harry nervously walked downstairs, sneaking a glance toward Clara's room. He felt a pang of unease.
What happened earlier had been thrilling, but if Clara couldn't process it or felt guilty and told his in-laws or his wife, he would be in serious trouble.
If it weren't for the system that allowed him to restart after social death, Harry wouldn't dare face his sister-in-law or his family. Just thinking about it made him both nervous and excited.
The door to Clara's room was closed. Harry listened carefully for a moment but heard nothing. With a heavy heart, he went downstairs.
Based on Clara's personality, Harry could rest assured.
Clara valued her reputation and dignity, but she was also timid and somewhat weak. If she were to reveal what happened, it wouldn't just harm him—it would also be incredibly embarrassing for her. After all, she had played a part in it too.
"Wow! Honey, what's going on with you today? Why are you dressed so handsomely? You seem like a completely different person. You've suddenly become much more handsome!"
As soon as Harry reached the bottom of the stairs, Wanda, looked at him in surprise. She noticed his new outfit and exclaimed in amazement.
Harry glanced down at his clothes and remembered that he was wearing the new outfit Clara had picked out for him. It was true—his sister-in-law had excellent taste. The new clothes made him look much more energetic.
On top of that, he had just stolen his sister-in-law's first kiss, which had boosted his appearance by 5 points. It was no wonder Wanda said he looked more handsome. When he had looked in the mirror earlier, even he had noticed how much more pleasing he looked.
"Oh? Really? Is that so? Honey, if you like the way I'm dressed, I'll buy a few more sets of casual clothes like this in the future," Harry replied with a playful smile, striking a conceited pose.
"Huh? When did you buy these new clothes?" Wanda suddenly noticed that the outfit Harry was wearing was something she had never seen before. It was brand new, and the style was completely different from what he usually wore.
"Ah? I went out and bought them today. No one was home to cook, so I…" Harry tried to sound natural as he explained to his wife, though internally, he was panicking.
This was the first time Harry had ever lied to his wife, and he couldn't help but feel guilty.
After all, he had just done something inappropriate with his sister-in-law, and now he had to act normal. It wasn't something he was used to. He hesitated, wondering whether he should tell his wife that he had gone shopping with Clara.
"Brother-in-law, don't you know I was home too? You went out to the mall without me? How could you do that? I had to order takeout at home! How abominable!"
Just as Harry was struggling to come up with an answer, Clara suddenly appeared at the top of the stairs. She walked down naturally and interrupted him.
Harry was stunned but quickly realized that his sister-in-law was covering for him and subtly reminding him how to respond. From her tone, it was clear she wanted to hide the fact that they had gone out together.
"Ah? Clara, you were home? You didn't come out, so how was I supposed to know? I thought you went out to play with Elena~~" Harry turned to look at his sister-in-law, feigning embarrassment.
What Harry didn't expect was that his sister-in-law's current intimacy level had actually recovered—and was even higher than before it dropped!
[Current State: Nervous, Concealing, Lying, Afraid, Guilty]
[Intimacy: 91 (Intimate)]
How could it be 91?
It had just dropped to 69 (familiarity), but how come, after not seeing each other for a while, the intimacy between me and my sister-in-law had increased to a level even higher than before we kissed?
Moreover, Harry couldn't understand why his sister-in-law wanted to cover up or lie.
In fact, it was perfectly normal for a brother-in-law and sister-in-law to go out for dinner together.
But Clara had disguised herself well and tried her best to conceal their relationship in front of his wife, acting as if nothing had happened between them earlier that day.
If Harry hadn't seen that the intimacy between him and Clara had reached 91, he might have even suspected that Clara had lost her memory!
At that moment, Harry noticed Clara taking advantage of Wanda's inattention to secretly wink at him.
His sister-in-law had fox-like eyes and a melon-seed-shaped face. The way she blinked at him was incredibly charming, and Harry couldn't help but feel his heart stir.
The intimacy level had reached 91!
That meant he was only 9 points away from complete intimacy. He was sure he could win over his Clara!
"Harry, you're so mean. Clara is your sister, and she's home alone. As her brother, you should take care of her. Don't just bury your head in writing your book all day. It's such a waste to eat out all the time. Can't you come down and cook some food at noon?"
Hazel leaned out of the kitchen, seemingly taking her sister-in-law's words to heart, and scolded Harry lightly.
"Harry is busy with work, not hiding in his room playing games. Clara has nothing to do at home all day, so it's only right that she cooks. She's not a child anymore—it's time she learned how to cook. If she's so grown up and can't even cook, what will her in-laws think of her when she gets married?"
Wanda retorted to her mother, clearly uncomfortable with the criticism.
Clara shot Wanda a displeased glance and said angrily, "Why do I have to get married? I might as well stay at home like you. If you can stay at home, why can't I?"
Hazel and Harry were used to seeing the two sisters bicker like this.
Although the three sisters were biologically related, their relationship wasn't particularly close. It was common for them to quarrel, compete, and snipe at each other.
"Alright, alright, stop arguing. Honestly, if you two sisters stay at home, you'll drive me crazy!"
Hazel rolled her eyes at Wanda, clearly siding with Clara.
She wiped her hands on her apron and said, "Your aunt is coming over with your cousin today. I bet they're here to show off their new Mercedes. They'll be here soon. You two, come and help!"
"Ugh, how annoying! They're probably coming here to feel superior again. So tiresome."
This time, Clara and Wanda were united in their disdain.
When Harry heard that Hazel's sister, Yana, and her family were coming, his expression darkened. The thought of his cousin, Ben, filled him with disgust.
Every member of that family was insufferable. They appeared polite and enthusiastic on the surface, but their words always carried a tone of superiority and condescension, which Harry found utterly repulsive.
Ever since Harry had married into Wanda's family, this branch of the family had taken every opportunity to mock him and flaunt their supposed superiority.
"Beep, beep, beep."
Suddenly, a car horn sounded outside. Hazel turned to Clara and said, "Clara, it must be your aunt and the others. Go open the door and greet them!"
"Oh!" Clara curled her lips reluctantly, shot a helpless look at Harry, and then walked to the door to open it and peek outside.
A white Mercedes was parked right in front of the house. The large Mercedes emblem gleamed brightly, almost dazzling to the eyes.
"Thud, thud, thud, thud."
The sound of car doors opening followed, and out stepped Aunt Yana, Uncle Jace, and Cousin Ben, all looking triumphant.
However, what neither Clara nor Harry expected was that a young girl shyly emerged from the passenger seat.
The girl wasn't very tall, about 160 cm. Standing next to Clara, she looked a bit short, but her skin was fair and delicate, and her appearance was quite pretty.
What caught Harry attention the most was the girl's proud and ample bust.
His first thought was: Baby face and big breasts!
"Clara! You're back? Is it summer vacation already?" Yana smiled warmly, pulling some gifts from the trunk. She walked over to Clara, took her hand, and said, "Our Clara is getting more and more beautiful! She's sure to marry a tall, rich, and handsome man in the future!"
Yana and Hazel looked quite similar, but Yana appeared much younger than her sister due to her meticulous self-care. Judging by her appearance, she could pass for someone in her early thirties, though she was actually 41 years old.
Both Yana and Hazel had similar figures—curvy with full busts and rounded hips, the epitome of mature femininity.