The Male Lead Is Targeting Me, Not My Younger Sister - Chapter 5

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The Male Lead Is After Me, Not My Sister — Episode 5
‘I must be out of my mind, forgetting something this important.’
Lydia scrambled to her feet in a panic.
But a wave of intense pain swept through her, and she collapsed back down.
“Ugh!”
Her entire body seized with muscle soreness.
And because she’d drawn upon her Purification Power, it felt as though she’d sustained an Internal Injury—even her organs ached. Lydia clutched her abdomen, her face contorted in agony.
‘It hurts! It hurts! Someone save this wicked woman!’
The pain was so terrible she thought she might die.
As she was screaming silently within, it happened.
Suddenly, an arm extended from beside her, steadying her as though cradling her.
“Calm yourself.”
A low, quiet voice reached her ear, and goosebumps erupted across her entire body.
In the next moment, something pressed against Lydia’s lips.
A Medicine Bottle.
“Drink this.”
The bitter scent wafted up sharply.
Instinctive revulsion surged through her, but Lydia gritted her teeth and opened her mouth.
The man tilted the bottle, pouring the medicine into her mouth—slowly and gently, as though taking great care with her. Lydia found herself nearly cradled against his chest as she emptied the entire bottle.
She finished it while practically nestled in his embrace.
“You endured that well,” he said, his tone almost praising.
He wiped her lips clean with a Handkerchief.
Throughout this, Lydia grimaced and shuddered at the unbearably bitter taste of the medicine.
‘What is this? Should something this vile even exist in the world?’
The flavor was so abysmal that she forgot even her instinctive wariness toward him.
Then the man brought something else to her lips.
“Now for the remedy.”
Something smooth and hard touched her lips.
‘Candy?’
This was no time to be choosy. Without hesitation, Lydia opened her mouth. As he placed the Candy inside, his fingertip brushed against her soft lips. She welcomed it without protest.
‘Now I think I’ll survive this.’
Lydia rolled the Candy around in her mouth, sweeping away the bitterness.
A brief silence fell.
The medicine worked quickly, and not long after, the pain in her body subsided. Between the Candy and time, the bitter taste nearly vanished from her mouth, and she could breathe easier.
Only then did Lydia’s surroundings come into focus.
An excessively spacious, elegantly appointed room—utterly unfamiliar.
Clothes she’d never seen before adorning her own body.
And…….
A massive man cradling her from behind, practically holding her in his arms!
‘This is insane!’
Lydia startled violently, her body trembling.
“What is it? Are you in pain?” the man asked.
Concerned by her sudden violent reaction, he turned to face her, as if to check her condition.
“That shouldn’t be the case.”
At last, Lydia could see the man’s face clearly.
It was Ludwig, as she’d suspected.
Hic.
Lydia found herself holding her breath.
‘What is this?’
Even the most composed person would be shocked by a situation like this.
‘Why is this man doing something like this here?’
The shock was too great; Lydia froze. Ludwig watched her for a moment, then began his explanation.
“This is a Townhouse owned by the Grand Duke’s Family.”
In other words, the person who shouldn’t be here wasn’t Ludwig—it was Lydia.
“Do you remember collapsing?” he asked.
Lydia hesitated, then nodded.
“You know better than anyone how severe your condition was. It was an Emergency Situation, so I brought you here first.”
There were clearly large gaps in this explanation!
Perhaps her physical state had been worse than she realized. Perhaps it truly had been an emergency.
But how did that justify bringing her to his house?
“Even if it’s uncomfortable, bear with it a little longer. It’s best not to strain yourself until the medicine takes full effect.”
Her dulcet voice was calm and matter-of-fact, merely reciting the facts.
While Lydia stood speechless, Ludwig continued his explanation.
You coughed up so much blood that your clothes were soiled. The maids here changed them for you. They’ve been sent to the laundry, so you can retrieve them later. The physician administered emergency treatment, but since you were unconscious, it would be wise to have another examination shortly. What you just took is a restorative medicine effective for internal injuries, and it also has analgesic properties. You may feel drowsy, but you won’t be in pain…….
“If there’s anything else you’re curious about, ask me.”
“But why are we in this position right now?”
Lydia seized the opportunity and asked quickly. Ludwig responded flatly.
“Is that important?”
Then was it not important?
Even as they spoke, Lydia remained half-cradled in Ludwig’s arms.
Her question was less born of genuine curiosity and more a roundabout way of asking him to let her go.
‘Has this man lost his mind?’
To be honest, Lydia found the situation utterly bewildering.
The problem wasn’t simply that she was far too close to a man who wasn’t family. The real problem was that the man in question was Ludwig.
“It would be wise for Miss Lydia to avoid drawing attention.”
His words still echoed clearly in her ears.
‘……If you dislike me that much, what on earth are you scheming?’
The solid body against her back. The thick arms encircling her waist.
His breath tickling her ear.
To make matters worse, Ludwig was playfully toying with her hair. The contact, far more intimate than necessary, left Lydia thoroughly flustered.
‘It bothers me.’
Ludwig studied her intently for a moment.
“……Well, you’ve finished the medicine anyway.”
Then, slowly, he rose.
He lowered Lydia onto the bed with utmost care and gentleness. After drawing the blanket up to cover her, Ludwig spoke.
“Rest for now. Your health comes first.”
“I want to go home immediately.”
“Unless you want to cough up blood again on the way, you’d do well to see a physician before you leave.”
Lydia had no counterargument, so she clamped her mouth shut.
Watching this, Ludwig let out a soft laugh.
Buried in the cozy blanket, Lydia followed his retreating form with only her eyes. His tall frame and broad shoulders—things she’d never particularly noticed before suddenly became conspicuous.
“Ah, that’s right.”
Just before leaving the room entirely, Ludwig turned back.
“Your sister is here as well, so let me know if you’d like to see her.”
At his words, Lydia’s eyes snapped open.
‘Damn it! Sylvia!’
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“Sniff sniff, Sister…….”
Sylvia threw herself at Lydia with a sob, embracing her tightly.
“I can’t bear it……. Don’t leave me……. I can’t live without you…….”
“Your sister isn’t dead yet.”
“Sniff sniff…….”
Lydia began to grow suspicious.
‘What if Sylvia is actually trying to kill me?’
It was a reasonable suspicion. She kept mourning despite being told she wasn’t dead, and when Lydia said it hurt, Sylvia squeezed even tighter as if to rupture her organs.
At this point, the theory that Sylvia was an assassin in disguise seemed plausible.
“What am I supposed to do if you die!”
But seeing Sylvia’s anguished sobs, Lydia’s resolve softened.
In the end, she abandoned all suspicion and simply patted her sister’s back to console her.
‘No, an assassin? Sylvia doesn’t have the brains for that.’
Sylvia was simply a foolish but kind sister who loved her too much.
“If you die before me, I swear I’ll kill you with my own hands!”
……That’s love, isn’t it?
“Waaaaahhh!”
After wailing for quite some time, Sylvia’s sobs finally subsided.
Sniffle.
Her eyes were so swollen from crying, and her nose was bright red.
Still beautiful, though.
‘Is this what they call an exhausted female protagonist?’
“But I’m so relieved you’re safe. Truly.”
Sylvia laughed brightly, though traces of tears still lingered on her face.
At the sight of her, Lydia’s throat tightened inexplicably.
‘That’s right—where else would you find a younger sister so devoted to her older sister?’
For all the trouble she caused, Sylvia had a genuinely good heart.
Whenever she ate something delicious, even when she had nothing left for herself, she’d set aside a portion for her sister. When she found something beautiful, she’d remember it and try to bring her sister there.
This was precisely why Lydia could never abandon her sister, no matter how much Sylvia exasperated her.
‘She really does cause quite a lot of trouble, though.’
Quite a lot.
“Sister, but I was really surprised!”
Lydia pulled herself from her reverie at Sylvia’s words.
“Why?”
“Well, you see…”
Sylvia paused, as if searching for the right words.
‘Did she eat something tasty?’
At the Grand Duke’s Residence, they certainly would have served her generously. She should ask what was on the menu and make it for her at home.
But what came next from Sylvia was nothing Lydia could have anticipated.
“I’ve never seen anyone as magnificent as Ludwig in my whole life!”
Without warning, the bombshell landed, and Lydia froze in shock.

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