She Became My Friend’s Mother-In-Law - Chapter 41
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Chapter 41. Misaligned Thoughts
“…Because it would be troublesome if something happened to you during the contract period.”
“Huh?”
Cecilia’s eyes widened.
It was her own words from two days ago thrown right back at her.
“What’s that supposed to mean.”
When she made an innocent expression, Rainer chuckled softly and raised one hand to lightly tap her cheek.
His other hand was still holding her wrist.
“…”
It was a small gesture, but the air in the room subtly changed.
Cecilia felt inexplicably embarrassed and lowered her gaze.
She could see Rainer’s firm chest revealed through his open robe.
Only then did she become conscious of the fact that he looked different from usual—languid and disheveled.
“Uh, um… Would you like some water? First, please let go of this hand…”
Flustered, Cecilia unconsciously put strength into her arm to pull it free.
But perhaps she pulled too hard.
Their balance collapsed and the two of them tumbled onto the daybed together.
“Ah…!”
For a moment, the air seemed to stop.
Cecilia was so startled she could barely breathe.
Rainer’s face was right in front of her eyes.
Rainer also looked flustered.
His hot breath tickled her skin.
“Uh, th-this is…”
Cecilia’s face flushed hot.
Her heart was beating so wildly that Rainer would surely notice soon.
She turned her head sharply and stammered.
“S-sorry. I didn’t mean to do that. Please move aside—”
“…Cecilia.”
Then, Rainer’s low, gentle voice cut off her words.
Cecilia, who had turned her head, met his blue eyes.
Rainer carefully smoothed Cecilia’s disheveled hair with his hand.
“See, you’re being clumsy again with just a moment’s carelessness. How could I leave you behind?”
“Uh, mm…”
When Rainer playfully tapped her forehead, Cecilia awkwardly rolled her eyes.
Looking down at her, Rainer added in a quiet voice.
“You not getting hurt is more important than my revenge.”
The playfulness had completely disappeared from Rainer’s eyes as he said this.
Cecilia gazed into those unwavering eyes without a trace of doubt.
Then she unconsciously raised her hand and caressed his cheek.
Rainer looked surprised for a moment, but accepted her touch as it was.
‘Strange. Why am I like this…’
Even though she thought it was foolish behavior, Cecilia couldn’t lower her hand.
Cecilia’s fingertips slowly traced the face of the man who had willingly joined her reckless revenge.
Eyes deep as the ocean, a high straight nose bridge, down to masculine yet soft lips.
In the quiet space, only the sound of her heartbeat seemed to echo.
‘So this is…’
Cecilia, who had been touching Rainer’s lips, slowly raised her head.
The two faces came close enough for their foreheads to touch, and she could feel Rainer’s breath.
Cecilia’s eyes slowly closed without her realizing it.
Tonight, just like this…
Clatter.
Suddenly, the night breeze seeped in and the window frame shook.
Cecilia snapped back to her senses as if she’d been struck on the head.
“Ah…!”
She gasped and quickly sat up.
Rainer obediently moved back.
‘Wh-what was I just doing!’
Her face was flushed red.
When had she made such a fuss calling Rainer a pervert.
Yet here she was, not only imagining kissing him but almost actually doing it!
“U-um, sorry! Th-that was just a mistake!”
Rainer tilted his head and slowly raised an eyebrow.
“…A mistake? What kind of mistake?”
“Well, I mean! I lost my mind for a moment…”
Cecilia rambled incoherently as she got up and sat properly.
Her flustered hands flailed helplessly in the air, not knowing where to go.
Seeing this, Rainer chuckled.
“It’s fine. Everyone makes mistakes.”
“Mmm…”
Cecilia let out a small groan.
Though unspoken, they both knew the meaning of that mistake.
That fact made Cecilia feel even more embarrassed.
Rainer, on the other hand, just looked relaxed.
“But… next time it might not end as just a mistake.”
“…?!”
Cecilia’s heart skipped another beat.
What on earth was he saying!
She hurriedly threw herself onto the bed.
“L-let’s sleep now! It’s too late! We need to sleep early to go back tomorrow!”
“If that’s my wife’s order.”
Rainer smiled softly.
But that low laughter seemed to fill the entire room.
Cecilia couldn’t bear to look at Rainer’s face as he lay down beside her and quickly turned her back to him.
She covered her face with both hands and screamed silently.
No matter how much she tried to shake it off, his warm gaze and that moment they almost touched kept coming back to her.
‘I’m crazy, really… completely insane! We’re just people with a contract!’
Cecilia pulled the blanket up to her neck and mentally stamped her feet in frustration.
But she didn’t know.
That Rainer was quietly smiling as he watched her back.
* * *
“Hmm hmm…”
At the same time.
Rosena was humming contentedly as she sat in front of the mirror.
In any case, the cooperation with Elise, which had been the purpose of this visit, was perfectly accomplished.
She had no doubt that when she returned to the Capital, a new social circle centered around herself would open.
“Evan.”
Rosena came to the bed and hugged the waist of Evan, who was lying beside her.
“Why are you being like this. So annoying.”
“Oh, don’t be like that.”
Evan twisted his waist as if annoyed.
But Rosena hugged her husband even tighter.
Thinking of him as the future duke, she felt her dormant affection bubbling up again.
She rested her chin lightly on Evan’s shoulder and whispered in a coquettish voice.
“Evan, you’ve been so busy while you were here. So there’s something I haven’t told you yet—”
Rosena told him everything that had happened.
The fact that Rainer wasn’t Elise’s biological child.
And the plan she and Elise had made to join hands and reclaim the ducal title.
Evan’s eyes widened as he bolted upright.
“What? Father, no—that bastard Rainer isn’t grandmother’s biological child?”
“That’s right, he’s a bastard. Born from some lowly mistress.”
“Damn, and he acted all high and mighty with me?”
Evan’s face contorted.
Having a deep complex about status, he had always been intimidated by Rainer’s dignity and imposing presence.
But he too was a man with lowly blood flowing through his veins!
Rosena stroked Evan’s cheek and clung even closer to his shoulder.
“So now there’s nothing to worry about. Grandmother is on our side, isn’t she? We’ll kick out that arrogant man and you’ll become the new duke, Evan. Once that happens…”
Rosena’s eyes curved wickedly.
“We’ll have to pay back that bitch Cecilia for all the humiliation she’s caused us.”
Imagining Cecilia being driven out penniless and crying miserably made her feel completely refreshed.
Originally, Cecilia was a woman who suited that kind of position.
Right now she was sitting in the excessive position of duchess, not knowing her place.
But Rosena intended to help her find her proper place.
However, while Rosena laughed triumphantly, Evan’s face was growing increasingly serious.
‘Wait, then right now Cecilia is being completely deceived by that fraud?’
Despite being humiliated at the last banquet, Evan still believed Cecilia had lingering feelings for him.
He thought her choice of Rainer was also a decision she made while swallowing tears to provoke Evan.
But if all of that was Cecilia’s mistaken judgment…
‘Well, well, our Lia must be quite heartbroken.’
Evan’s eyes grew increasingly sly.
What target could be easier to seduce than a wounded and broken woman?
If he waited just a little, it seemed he could hold Cecilia in his arms again.
Someone like Cecilia wouldn’t be lacking as one of the future Duke of Hays’ hidden lovers.
‘Since we have history anyway, I’d be doing a good deed by rescuing someone… It would be me doing something good.’
Evan smirked.
Then Rosena looked up.
“Evan, what are you thinking about so deeply?”
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