Life as a Tower Maid: Locked up with the Prince - Chapter 253
Chapter 253
Translator: Yonnee
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Albert’s face bloomed into a fine smile upon hearing my words. Contrary to his gentle smile, his eyes, sunken deep, were dark as the abyss.
I felt sympathetic as he remained silent, knowing that he didn’t like what I said.
Was I burdening him with my selfishness? Would it be better not to meet Rosé at all?
“You can say no if you dislike it. I respect your opinion, too.”
“……”
“You don’t always have to lose.”
Albert blinked and then let out a small laugh.
He raised both hands in a gesture of surrender, shrugging his shoulders as he looked at me.
“Even if you say so, how could I ever win against you?”
The saying that words can repay a thousand debts fits perfectly.
Even if his beauty wasn’t as striking as it is now, he would still be at the center of attention.
“It’s really amazing how people can fall in love all over again with just words.”
As I thought about what I could do for him, I hugged him tightly.
My heart was pounding. As I laid my face against his chest, I could hear the beat of his heart, too.
I was glad to feel his heart beating as fervently as mine, letting me know we shared the same feelings.
I felt my face warming up.
I had embraced Albert to comfort him, yet it seemed to uplift my spirits more.
“It’s so warm, I love it.”
As I spoke with a bright smile, Albert hugged me so tightly I could feel my body stiffen.
“Let’s wait until I have made all the preparations before seeing her.”
“Of course. I can wait that long.”
Could I not do at least that much when Albert was accommodating my wishes?
“Then let’s make it two weeks from now.”
I thought two weeks was rather short to alleviate Albert’s anxieties.
After nodding in agreement, I soon spoke up with renewed vigor.
“Shall we start preparing to leave now?”
“Leave?”
Albert tilted his head in confusion at my words.
His expression looked almost sinister in the shadow as he gazed at me.
“We’re not leaving the tower for another week.”
“What?”
“There are still things to do here.”
What could there be to do in this narrow tower? No, it’s not that there’s nothing to do, but…
Why does that sound so suggestive?
It must be my imagination.
Trying to compose myself as I faced Albert, he suddenly pulled me closer by linking his arms around my neck.
“One week is indeed a short time to calm my nerves.”
Eek!
I pulled back from him. Was I to be tormented for a whole week? You know, it’s also possible to die from too much happiness!
If I want to survive, I need to calm him down.
“Albert.”
“If you knew how much I’m holding back, you wouldn’t make that face.”
Albert looked down with a faint smile. The warmth from his hand on my neck made my face heat up.
“Umm.”
Albert, examining me closely, murmured as he stroked his chin.
“Maybe it would be better to extend the time.”
No! Anything but that!
I frantically searched for another excuse.
“What about Blanc? He might return, and we can’t act as if we’re the only ones here.”
But Albert seemed to have anticipated even this.
“That’s already been settled. He gladly gave up his spot.”
My last bastion, Blanc, had flown far away.
Albert covered my lips with his.
Our long week had begun.
* * *
“…Jung-in.”
His voice, filled with longing, was something I’d fallen for once or twice before.
But letting my heart weaken at that voice and allowing things to go his way was the biggest problem.
I only just managed to extricate myself from Albert, but he soon embraced me from behind.
“I… I can’t anymore…”
I murmured with a hoarse voice. Albert, appearing to give in, let me go and stood up.
I sighed with relief and closed my eyes. Moments later, with a faint chuckle, Albert took my arm.
“We’ll need to build up your stamina once we’re out. I can’t understand why you’re so weak.”
…I suspect it’s just that Albert’s strength far exceeds human limits.
But it’s also true that I don’t exercise much, so I couldn’t make any excuses.
I weakly nodded.
Yes, let’s do as you wish…
“I had already prepared a chef for you, anyway.”
“A chef?”
“You’ll meet them once we go out.”
I doubted that eating well would boost my stamina, but I’m always open to delicious food.
Albert slowly dressed me, lying sprawled out. I must be the only person an emperor dresses.
But it was so comfortable that I didn’t want to move an inch.
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