I Reincarnated As A Villainess, But Why Did I Become A Cat Butler Instead? - Chapter 258

Chapter 129.2

“Yes? Oh, no. No, there’s no need for that…”

“It’s not an issue to secretly break a limb, so just tell me if you need it. Or perhaps…”

“What? Now, wait a minute. Why would you say such a scary thing?”

“Didn’t they make Rowaine angry? The Rowaine I know isn’t a person who gets angry easily over trivial matters. Surely, something unbearable must have happened to provoke you.”

Then, he nodded to himself.

“Hmm. Now that you mention it, that seems to be the case. Leave it to me. I’ll make sure it’s taken care of.”

His expression was so determined that I hastily waved my hand.

“No! No, that’s not what I meant! I just meant those people were mocking Dimitri… Ah.”

Even though I blurted it out without thinking and then closed my mouth, Dimitri had already caught on.

“They were mocking me?”

“Ah… I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have…”

“Are you angry because they mocked me?”

“Yes?”

“Did that make you angry?”

He stared at me intently. His jewel-like emerald eyes were solely focused on me. I stared blankly into his eyes as if I was caught up in his gaze.

His eyes softened, and he smiled gently.

“For me?”

Many emotions could be read in his expression as he smiled happily. He was looking at me in a loving way, without any intention of hiding it. How could I resist smiling when someone looked at me with such warm and sweet eyes?

Despite biting my lips tightly, I couldn’t help but smile along with him. It was irresistible.

“Is that good?”

“Couldn’t be better.”

“Then, I’m glad.”

At this point, I would’ve expected Agaliaept to intervene and disturb me, but strangely, the demon was quiet today. After all, it was Agaliaept who always brought back memories of the past to me whenever the atmosphere with Dimitri changed.

My shadow overlapped with Dimitri, who was sitting close to me, and I was swept up in the atmosphere without realizing that Shedim was imprisoning Agaliaept.

As we laughed and talked about everyday things that weren’t particularly interesting, we exchanged countless touches, brushing against each other’s arms, shoulders, and fingers with gestures more intimate than usual.

All the while, I was constantly fighting with myself.

‘…Is this okay?’

Even as I laughed along with Dimitri, I was terrified of him. His presence was intruding on me, pushing its way into me.

‘Is this really okay?’

Joy, trepidation, and the fear associated with my changing mind were stirring within me.

But…

‘I don’t want it to stop.’

I stared at Dimitri, who was facing my direction, clinking his glass against mine.

‘My cat.’

I rolled the words around in my mouth before changing one word.

‘My… person.’

My heart was pounding so hard that it hurt.

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Dimitri observed Rowaine’s ever-changing expressions without revealing his own thoughts.

Just by watching her, he could tell just by looking at how complicated her mind was at this moment.

‘So cute.’

Maybe now…

‘I think I can catch her.’

Despite that assurance, he chose to take a step back rather than move forward.

“It’s getting late, so you should probably go to bed.”

“Ah…”

“The weather isn’t bad today, so you shouldn’t be scared to be alone.”

“Yes?”

At his words, Rowaine looked at him as if she hadn’t expected that.

Dimitri spoke calmly.

“I’m sure it must be burdensome.”

It was inevitable for Dimitri to act like this since pushing and pulling was a cat’s instinct.

Rowaine asked cautiously.

“Where are you going to sleep?”

“The bed in the guest room is still being custom-made, so I have no choice but to go to the study.”

“I feel a little bad about that.”

“Don’t worry, then.”

As Dimitri bid her goodnight like a gentleman before turning away, Rowaine followed him to see him off. However, at that moment, he suddenly staggered.

“Dimitri!”
[ T/N: OMG THIS MAN’S FLIRTING GAME THIS WHOLE CHAPTER!!! (づ>/////<)づ AHAHAHA ]

Rowaine hurriedly ran over and grabbed his arm.

“Are you okay?”

Dimitri smiled a little weakly as if to assure her it was nothing.

“Oh, I guess I’m tired because I traveled a long distance yesterday for the first time in a long time. I’m fine.”

Rowaine’s eyes wavered as she faced his weary expression.

“Um… well…”

Dimitri patiently waited without pressuring Rowaine to resolve her inner turmoil. After hesitating for a while, she finally made a suggestion.

“How about… just sleeping together in the bed?”