Becoming Number One with Confession Attacks - Chapter 32

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#32

 

The salesperson came to the room carrying a bucket full of ice. He placed buckets filled with ice in every corner and left.

 

“Are you okay?”

 

Aiden carefully examined Sonnet. Sonnet nodded while enduring the sharp pain that felt like her heart was being pressed down.

 

‘It seemed so sincere though.’

 

In the end, all the ‘affection’ Aiden had shown Sonnet was just an act.

 

It wasn’t his true feelings, but a false facade created for the purpose of breaking off his engagement with the Princess.

 

‘They seemed to have a bad relationship since childhood, but to go as far as using me.’

 

She felt anew how remarkable Aiden was. To achieve his goal while even acting to make it seem sincere and real.

 

‘How ridiculous must I have looked all this time?’

 

Perhaps Aiden found Sonnet easy to handle.

 

He understood well her flaws that others disliked and simply said he loved those aspects, so Sonnet’s heart couldn’t help but be moved.

 

Since she fell for him so easily, Aiden’s plan must have been going smoothly.

 

Sonnet’s hand holding the fork trembled.

 

Perhaps Aiden had the charity gala in mind as the finale to complete his plan.

 

That day, he was expecting the gazes toward Aiden appearing with Sonnet and his father’s reproach.

 

Since Sonnet was even someone his father disliked, she would have been the most suitable target for Aiden.

 

Perfect for using and easily discarding, Sonnet had no good family background, no friends, and was someone everyone disliked, so he would be safe from criticism even if he hurt her.

 

If Aiden used and then abandoned an ‘ordinary’ woman who wasn’t like that, those around him would damage his reputation.

 

But Sonnet had no family with a good background and no friends to defend her.

 

So whether Aiden used Sonnet or abandoned her afterward, no one would care.

 

Sonnet, who already had a bad reputation, would be someone everyone thought deserved such treatment.

 

Sonnet put down her fork.

 

Her appetite disappeared. Just being next to Aiden was disgusting enough.

 

‘No wonder it seemed strange from the beginning.’

 

Receiving such an absurd, cursed confession, she had thought there must be some ulterior motive. But she never imagined he was thinking something this terrible.

 

Sonnet said to Aiden.

 

“I’m going to leave first.”

 

“You’re leaving already?”

 

Aiden looked at Sonnet with a puzzled expression. Worry could be seen in his eyes.

 

Sonnet turned her head away, finding his hypocrisy utterly disgusting.

 

‘Is there really a need to act to that extent?’

 

Nevertheless, Sonnet was planning to go to the charity gala.

 

She would resolutely attend and reveal to Aiden in front of everyone. That everything was fake.

 

The confession, and everything he had shown throughout all the time they spent together was a lie.

 

So she would end everything at that event.

 

When he finally thought he had achieved his goal, saying it then would feel more satisfying.

 

Sonnet decided to endure by thinking only of that moment.

 

Having sorted out her feelings, Sonnet finally looked back at Aiden. Just then, Aiden was also watching Sonnet, so their eyes met.

 

He smiled gently.

 

It was the same warm smile as before, but Sonnet’s heart had grown cold.

 

Sonnet barely suppressed her desire to turn her head away and opened her mouth.

 

“I’m not feeling well.”

 

Aiden’s eyebrows furrowed slightly. Worry filled his eyes. The moment Sonnet turned to face forward again, Aiden stood up.

 

“I’ll go with you.”

 

Sonnet really didn’t want to go with Aiden, so she waved her hand.

 

“I’m not that unwell. And I have some shopping to do around here.”

 

She had nothing to buy, but somehow wanted to go in a different direction from Aiden. Aiden stared intently at Sonnet before opening his mouth.

 

“Are you sure you can go alone?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Take my carriage.”

 

“No, I just want to walk, so I’ll walk alone.”

 

She no longer wanted to rely on or be with anything of Aiden’s.

 

Though Aiden’s gaze persistently followed her, Sonnet gathered all her things and looked at Aiden.

 

“I’m leaving first.”

 

She also greeted Chester out of courtesy. He smiled naturally and nodded. Sonnet turned around and left the room.

 

The gentle sound of a harp rang in her ears.

 

With each step she took, her heart churned and her nose stung.

 

When she left the restaurant, Sonnet hurriedly raised her hand to wipe away her tears.

 

The sunlight was too hot.

 

Sonnet squinted and walked quickly.

 

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In the afternoon, when Sonnet was about to leave her dormitory room to wash up, there was something in front of her door.

 

What was contained in the brown paper box was very diverse – cold medicine, digestive medicine, headache medicine, and more.

 

The box was heavy enough that the cost must have been considerable.

 

Though it wasn’t written who had left it in the box, she thought she knew who had given it.

 

‘When it’s not even sincere.’

 

Why go to such lengths?

 

Sonnet was about to throw away the paper box as it was, but stopped. Still, medicine would be helpful in life.

 

Moreover, buying this much medicine would require an enormous amount of money.

 

Sonnet threw the medicine box onto her bed and left the room.

 

Early in the morning, just as Sonnet was about to leave the dormitory.

 

“How are you feeling?”

 

As if he had been waiting in front of the dormitory, Aiden approached.

 

His face examining Sonnet looked haggard. As if he had been worrying all night.

 

Though Sonnet’s heart ached, knowing this too wasn’t sincere, she didn’t show it and turned her head away.

 

“I’m fine.”

 

When Sonnet started walking first, Aiden naturally tried to take Sonnet’s hand.

 

Sonnet deliberately pretended to adjust her bag strap while avoiding his hand and said.

 

“I’d prefer if you didn’t wait for me like this anymore.”

 

“Why?”

 

Aiden moved closer to her side. Sonnet’s arm touched his shoulder. Sonnet stepped aside while looking at him.

 

“It’s hot, and I need to prepare for exams now, so I think I’ll be busy.”

 

“You can do it with me.”

 

Aiden smiled affectionately.

 

Sonnet found those words somehow irritating.

 

“You’re different from me – you’d get good grades with just a little studying, but I need to study much more than you. And when I’m with you, I keep wanting to play, so I can’t study well.”

 

Aiden just watched without answering.

 

Sonnet moved her feet quickly.

 

Perhaps because she picked up the pace, it was a bit hot. Heat was rising to her face when Aiden’s handkerchief touched her forehead. Sonnet flinched at Aiden suddenly approaching and looked at him.

 

“Why?”

 

Aiden had a puzzled expression, as if he hadn’t noticed at all that Sonnet found him uncomfortable.

 

Perhaps not knowing was natural.

 

Until yesterday, Aiden touching Sonnet’s body had been so natural.

 

Sonnet hurriedly wiped the sweat from her forehead to avoid giving him any more reason to make contact.

 

As soon as they arrived at the classroom, Sonnet took a seat in the very front row.

 

It was originally a seat that Sonnet often occupied anyway.

 

The window seats were always for Aiden and their friends, while the very back was mainly occupied by latecomers or people who liked to fool around.

 

Aiden sat down next to Sonnet and asked.

 

“Why are you sitting here?”

 

“…The sunlight is too strong.”

 

It was a plausible lie for the sweltering weather.

 

In reality, Sonnet’s whole body felt hot, whether it was because of the anger that kept burning inside her, the summer heat, or perhaps both mixed together.

 

Aiden glanced over at the window area and said as he sat down.

 

“I should draw the curtains.”

 

Sonnet busily opened her book and roughly skimmed through the content they would be learning.

 

Aiden seemed to be staring at Sonnet, but then didn’t speak to her anymore. Throughout the entire lecture, Sonnet didn’t look in Aiden’s direction.

 

She could feel Aiden’s persistent gaze, but she treated him like he wasn’t there and only looked at the professor’s face.

 

As soon as the lecture ended, Sonnet immediately stood up from her seat.

 

She was about to hurriedly leave the classroom when she heard Aiden’s voice.

 

“Sonnet.”

 

Strangely, among all the bustling noise, Aiden’s voice came through clearly. As if her ears were only attuned to his voice.

 

When Sonnet involuntarily hesitated, Aiden stood in front of her.

 

“Why are you in such a hurry? Is something wrong?”

 

His face looked quite serious.

 

As if he wanted to hear a reason for why she had changed this much. After searching for an excuse, Sonnet thought of the upcoming exam and said.

 

“I’m on edge because exams are coming up.”

 

“I know exams are important to you, but…”

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