Refusing Your Ex-Husband’s Obsession: A Guide - Chapter 228

Chapter 228

Translator: Yonnee

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“We don’t know what will happen, so it’s better to fly somewhere else.”

At his words, Irene shifted her gaze from her wrist to the sky. White light intertwined and expanded, covering not just the capital but seemingly the entire empire. The light grew so bright it was impossible to look directly at it.

“Let’s go.”

As soon as she consented, Ciel lifted Irene into his arms and they soared up. They ascended through the light, watching it expand from above.

The light continued to expand until it finally burst into an intense glow and vanished. When the dazzling light disappeared, the darkened capital came into view.

They saw that everything from the monsters’ corpses to the dimensional gates had vanished.

For a moment, the two were speechless, gazing down in silence. Irene slowly lifted her head, taking a deep breath. The cold night air filled her lungs, bringing a sense of reality.

Their long journey had finally come to an end.

“Ciel, look at the sky.”

At Irene’s whisper, Ciel looked up. The sky was densely filled with stars, and a mysterious aurora of green and blue hues shone beautifully.

It seemed as if the stars would rain down at any moment. They silently admired the beautiful and awe-inspiring sight for a moment.

Then, Ciel spoke.

“Irene.”

“Hmm?”

“I’m sorry.”

“……”

Hearing his sudden apology, she blinked slowly and gently nodded in response.

“Yes.”

“I’m really sorry.”

“…Yes.”

He buried his face in her nape and continued.

“I love you.”

“I know.”

“I can’t live without you.”

“I know that too.”

Irene reached back to gently stroke his head. In response, he tightened his embrace around her waist and whispered in her ear,

“I fell in love with Yoo Seohyun of the past, and fell in love equally with you of the present. If you can forgive me for being such a fool…”

She seemed to understand his feelings, but that didn’t mean she wasn’t anxious.

Ciel swallowed nervously before continuing,

“In this life… will you be my partner again?”

His voice trembled, capturing her heart completely. It was the question she had been longing to hear, and she smiled involuntarily.

“You can’t say any mean words.”

“…Huh? Y-Yes of course!”

“Don’t randomly come looking for me or call me out when I’m out. I have to have a social life too.”

Irene teased him about his past misdeeds.

“But that’s…”

“No buts, no excuses. Those are prohibited from now on.”

“T-Then…”

“Hush. That’s not allowed either.”

“…I understand. I’ll try.”

“And don’t get annoyed when I follow you around.”

To her words, Ciel buried his face deeper and spoke with a voice filled with regret and sorrow,

“I’ve never been bothered by you. On the contrary, I was happy. But I felt like I shouldn’t show it. I’ll never lie again. There’s no need to try to deceive others anymore.”

His voice grew more determined as he spoke, and lifting her up, he turned her to face him.

Irene looked up at him quietly, with the night sky spread wide behind him, making it seem as if he was haloed by the twinkling stars.

“Irene de Closch.”

“Yes.”

“I, the eldest son of House Leopardt, Ciel de Leopardt, am now humbly asking you. Will you marry me?”

Ciel, tense, couldn’t take his eyes off her face, watching for any small change in expression. He observed as her lips slowly curved up into a smile.

It felt like the moment was unfolding in slow motion, imprinting itself onto his retina, marking him anew with her, and her with him.

No. Imprinting wasn’t even important anymore.

Only Irene’s heart mattered.

Ciel looked dazedly at Irene’s lips. His expression made her let out quiet, bell-like laughter.

“Yes.”

At her brief reply, it felt as if he had won the world.