Instead of My Beloved Sister, I Married a Monster - Chapter 31

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Chapter 31

 

Evnia knew that silence could also be a kind of answer.

 

Evnia tried to respond as if nothing was wrong.

 

“Today was understandable. It was even a wedding dress. Nina would be furious if she found out.”

 

“Whether you take off clothes you’ve already worn quickly or slowly, what difference does it make to lift up your clothes in front of everyone? Why are you so shameless, child?”

 

“There are several layers of clothes underneath, so what’s wrong with taking some off? There are dresses designed to deliberately show the chemise.”

 

“In my time, that was practically the same as being naked.”

 

When Ram talked about clothing styles from 400 years ago, Evnia had nothing to say.

 

Even if he was making up stories as he pleased, she had no way to distinguish whether it was true or false.

 

Well, what meaning would there be in winning or losing this argument anyway.

 

He was right. The strange one was herself.

 

“Lord Ram, there’s one more thing I need to apologize for.”

 

“Can I not hear it?”

 

“It’s something you should know about too, Lord Ram. About the people who came today.”

 

Though he didn’t seem particularly pleased, Ram didn’t refuse any further.

 

Evnia thought her lies today had saved many people, but that didn’t mean no one was harmed.

 

Since she had claimed to be Ram’s wife in front of an entire battalion, the area would probably be very noisy with rumors about the monster’s bride for a while.

 

She had unintentionally burdened a man who had cherished his pure love for hundreds of years with strange scandal.

 

Evnia spoke in a shrinking voice.

 

“I lied to those people. I said I was your wife, Lord Ram. I thought they would get scared and run away.”

 

“You did well.”

 

“Aren’t you angry?”

 

“It’s not like you said something wrong.”

 

She knew he would say it was fine, but she didn’t expect him to brush it off so casually.

 

Evnia became curious about what besides Giyermo could possibly make him angry.

 

He forgave whatever wrongs Evnia committed, and when he occasionally got angry, he would instead take her side.

 

Listening to his kind words, she suddenly thought it would have been better if he had been just a little less kind to her. How ungrateful of her.

 

“Lord Ram always just says everything is fine.”

 

“Look who’s talking.”

 

He replied with feigned irritation and suddenly pulled the door open.

 

When she had entered, it was definitely a structure that pushed inward, but she couldn’t understand how this had happened.

 

Evnia reflexively stepped back to avoid the opening door and lost her balance, swaying.

 

Ram caught Evnia to prevent her from falling, and before he could even hear her thanks, he lifted her up and slung her over his shoulder.

 

“Put me down!”

 

The startled Evnia flailed her arms and legs, asking to be released, but her resistance seemed merely amusing to him.

 

He arbitrarily carried Evnia to the bed and laid her down, then arbitrarily pulled over a blanket and covered her body with it.

 

It wasn’t even time to sleep yet, so why had he been moving her to the bed since earlier?

 

Could he really think she was some kind of invalid?

 

It was when the flustered Evnia was staring up at him blankly, not knowing what to say.

 

After pressing down the lifted parts of the blanket to trap the warmth inside, he slumped down in the chair beside the bed.

 

A somewhat troubled expression appeared on his face.

 

“I’ve never seen a child as thin as you. Ever since I learned you starved because of me, even my stomach has been hurting.”

 

Saying this while holding his stomach, Ram gazed at Evnia quietly before burying his head against the bed.

 

He asked in a gloomy voice.

 

“Can I make one excuse?”

 

“You don’t have to.”

 

“Just listen to me. I listened to all your strange apologies too.”

 

She meant he didn’t have to, not that he shouldn’t. Evnia quietly closed her mouth.

 

Though he had asked for permission, his actual answer came much later.

 

Ram spoke in a choked voice.

 

“Back then, I was too tormented myself to have the presence of mind to look after outside affairs. I never thought there might be someone who became more tormented because of me.”

 

“…”

 

“Let’s go buy new clothes together tomorrow.”

 

Her throat seemed to tighten, so Evnia couldn’t answer for a while.

 

Though the words seemed disconnected at first glance, Evnia could understand in her heart what feelings had prompted him to bring up such a story.

 

Staring at the ceiling and barely swallowing her tears, Evnia opened her barely moving lips to reply.

 

“Why buy new clothes when there are so many like that?”

 

“You don’t wear them.”

 

“I can make my own. You didn’t know, did you? What I wore yesterday was something I made.”

 

“No wonder the clothes looked a bit shabby.”

 

“It’s no use slandering me like that. I hate you spending money unnecessarily because of me, Lord Ram.”

 

“Just think of it as alimony received in advance.”

 

Why does everyone keep trying to force unwanted alimony on me?

 

She didn’t need any alimony.

 

If the only way to break the pact was death, no amount of money would be meaningful, and even if she could safely part from him, she didn’t want to receive money for separation.

 

Evnia’s lips twisted.

 

“I understand.”

 

“…”

 

“You pity me, don’t you, Lord Ram?”

 

At that, Ram slowly raised his upper body.

 

Evnia turned her head to the other side and hid her face so he couldn’t see it. She could feel his gaze lingering on the cheek she couldn’t hide.

 

Ram spoke in a low, sunken voice.

 

“You lied to me too.”

 

“…About what?”

 

“You said you don’t grind your teeth or snore. But you don’t sleep quietly.”

 

As soon as Ram said this, Evnia forgot about hiding her face and looked back at him.

 

Evnia awkwardly raised her upper body and asked.

 

“What did I say?”

 

“…”

 

“Lord Ram, did I say something strange?”

 

It was just when Evnia was about to sit up properly, as no answer came back.

 

Ram, who had been silently looking down at the restless Evnia, reached out and covered her eyes.

 

Unable to overcome that gentle but firm force, Evnia collapsed back into place.

 

Had the tears that moistened her eyes also gotten on his hand?

 

If he hadn’t noticed yet, would it be better to stay still like this?

 

It was when Evnia was frozen, unable to push him away.

 

Ram spoke while covering Evnia’s eyes.

 

“You didn’t say much.”

 

“…”

 

“But if you want to know, let’s go out together tomorrow. Go somewhere nice with me, eat delicious food, and wear the pretty little clothes I buy you, then I’ll tell you.”

 

Evnia wanted to ask him where such ridiculous exchange conditions existed.

 

If she obediently received the reward he gave, he would give her another reward. Could there be such an unfair deal?

 

Evnia had to reject this proposal without any room for consideration.

 

Since she was already greatly indebted to him, she didn’t want to burden him further like someone without shame.

 

But at the same time, Evnia so desperately wanted to take the hand he extended.

 

She wanted to go out with him, have a pleasant time, and have clothes he gifted just for her.

 

Confirming that Evnia was nodding almost imperceptibly, Ram smiled fleetingly.

 

He removed the hand that had been covering Evnia’s eyes and greeted her affectionately.

 

“You’ll be busy tomorrow, so rest comfortably today, and don’t have bad dreams.”

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