Life as a Tower Maid: Locked up with the Prince - Side Story 27
Side Story 27
Translator: Yonnee
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“I even learned to cook your favorite dishes so we could eat together… I prepared really hard…”
Breathing a sigh of relief, I eagerly listed everything I had done for Albert.
“…What’s so different about this anniversary that you went to such lengths?”
His silence was different from before.
“You always do so much for me, Albert, so I wanted to do something for you too.”
Every anniversary, Albert would prepare everything I ever wanted, and he would serve all the food I desired.
He even played with the kids to give me some time to myself.
“I’m always truly grateful that you came into my life, Jung-in.”
He always reminded me in different ways that I was loved.
He made me feel that the love I received was more than I deserved.
It was only natural that I wanted to give back, even if just a little.
“Considering all you’ve done for me, are you really that surprised by this?”
“I’m not surprised. It’s just different from the gifts you usually prepare.”
Albert replied immediately.
Did he know?
Immediate responses usually lean towards the positive.
“Let’s just leave it at that.”
Living with Albert, such deep emotional changes were rare, making it all the more enjoyable.
Since he always knew everything before it happened, there was never a reason to be surprised.
Even after spending so much time together, it still felt new.
Albert, who had been listening quietly, finally smiled.
“It seems like you want to be teased before we leave.”
I had dug my own grave.
“I don’t mind at all.”
Albert lowered his body, leaning into me with a grin.
As he was already on top, his body pressed completely against mine.
“I still have something to take care of.”
He whispered in my ear.
It wasn’t hard to figure out what was pressing against my thigh.
“Or we could take a quick trip to the bathroom.”
…He knew I wouldn’t let him go, and yet he said that. How mischievous.
Instead of replying, I wrapped my arms around Albert’s neck.
“We have to leave today.”
“You’ve prepared this for me, so I trust you’ll manage.”
Albert once again claimed my lips.
* * *
We arrived at the tower with nothing but ourselves.
“It looks exactly the same on the outside.”
Standing at the door, Albert shrugged as he looked at me.
“I didn’t think about changing the outside. There was no reason to…”
“It was a joke. Let’s go in.”
…He’s an expert at rendering people speechless. I shot him a playful glare. Albert, still holding my shoulder, gently pushed me inside.
“Shouldn’t you show me around? You prepared it.”
I let myself be led by his hand, arriving at the kitchen on the first floor.
Tada da da da…
Inwardly playing the background music from a certain TV show, I started explaining to Albert.
“This place hasn’t changed much overall… But I’ve stocked the pantry with enough ingredients for two days.”
Opening the pantry revealed it was packed with ingredients.
“You didn’t forget the spicy stuff.”
As expected of my husband, he had already spotted the gochugaru and peppers I had set aside.
But this time, I could be confident.
“I’ve prepared dishes that suit your taste, Albert.”
“But I’ve always said that your taste is my taste.”
“Recently, I’ve been craving clear broth. I still like spicy broth, but since you said our tastes are the same, it should suit you too.”
Albert pretended to look disappointed at my playful response.
“You used to get flustered more often… It’s a shame I don’t see that side of you much anymore.”
“…Don’t regret things like that.”
Ignoring my comment, Albert continued.
“I guess I’ll have to be more proactive with my body from now on.”
“Oh, shall we head upstairs!”
If this continues, we’ll end up stuck here before we can even start the tour!
With an exaggerated gesture, I hurriedly made my way upstairs.
I could hear Albert laughing behind me.
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