We’re in a Contract Marriage, But I’ve Imprinted - Chapter 59

Chapter 59

Translator: Effe

Editor: Yonnee

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Ian’s sudden rut cycle had shocked me at first, but less so now. I munched on the soup he personally fed me and looked up.

I couldn’t take my eyes off his face, which seemed to have a strange smile instead of his usual cold face.

I know this was just a symptom of his limited obsession, but I couldn’t help but feel excited as he kept showing himself differently from usual.

A mole stood out below the slightly raised corner of his mouth. When he usually had an expressionless face, the mole around his mouth was not visible, so my eyes kept focusing on the mole without realizing it.

“Is there something on my face?”

“…No.”

Ian put down the spoon and wiped his mouth with a shy face. In the meantime, I quickly grabbed the spoon. Even if I liked him, I was embarrassed that he fed me himself.

“I can eat by myself.”

“Hm, is that so?”

Of course, my strength had not come back. This was also a different reaction than usual. No matter how difficult the rut was, I was never so weak that I couldn’t eat on my own.

However, just as he worried, I couldn’t even hold a spoon properly and put my hand down.

“As expected, I’m a little anxious.”

“…My strength will gradually come back.”

Feeling good yet burdensome, happy but somehow anxious, I refused his consideration and ate the soup on my own, albeit slowly.

“…Mmm.”

I wanted him to sit on the sofa at a reasonable distance and read his papers, but Ian stayed firmly by my side.

Why wasn’t he moving away? I guess this was also because of the limited obsession?

Confused but unable to hide my joy, I smiled while eating the soup. He just stared at the soup bowl until it was all empty, then checked the empty bowl and gestured.

The maid waiting in the bedroom moved the dishes away with quick movements and served the tea.

“Can you move around for a bit after drinking the tea?”

“…Where?”

It occurred to me that this was his request. There must be a reason why he was being so nice. However, the request made me ecstatic that I was willing to grant it.

I held the tea cup and savored the scent of the tea. It was the same tea he often drank.

“Because I was busy, I left all the work to my subordinates. I’m sorry I only found out now.”

“Uh… I don’t quite understand what you’re talking about.”

“I’m thinking of changing your residence. I’ve ordered it for a while, but it seems like it’s finally settled.”

“…What?”

I was quite surprised by his words. In fact, I didn’t really care about the annex right now. Of course, it was inconvenient because it was far from the main building, but that was it.

“When you finish drinking, come with me.”

“Yes…”

I counted the days in my mind as I watched him still hovering by my side. After confirming that it was the third day after the rut together, I glanced at him.

Would I no longer be able to see him after moving out of the annex?

The reason I couldn’t obediently accept his kindness, which was more than usual, was because I was afraid of the end of his limited obsession.

A bitter feeling lingered over me as I was forced to taste the sweet fruit and then drink the bitter liquor.

“…What’s wrong?”

“What?”

“Are you worried that it might be an annex like the one now?”

“N-No. It can’t be.”

“Then why are you showing such a sad face?”

“…….”

I was a little taken aback because I didn’t expect him to even care about my expression. I couldn’t answer, but he spoke first.

“We should have had tea after going.”

“…….”

“I’m sorry, but let’s go now.”

“Yes.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Ian took the teacup I was holding. One maid took the tea cup away and another came carrying a robe.

“You’re wearing indoor clothes, so it would be better to wear a robe.”

I unconsciously nodded my head at Ian’s words. Then his low-sinking eyes softened. He put a robe on me and then grabbed my waist.

“Huh?”

He lifted me up with ease and took his steps without delay.

“I, I can walk!”

I was embarrassed that I had to go to the new annex like this. But he walked out without answering, like he hadn’t heard me.

While going out the door from the narrow annex, the expressions of all the employees I encountered were the same. Expressions of astonishment like seeing something they shouldn’t have passed quickly.

I didn’t realize it when I was inside, but the weather was quite hot. The road from early summer to summer was green and fresh.

Ian walked quickly while holding me, showing there was no problem at all. I thought he was a man who only knew how to walk gracefully, but I unconsciously wrapped my arms around his neck as he walked at a fairly fast pace.

At that moment, his pheromones smelled sweet.

The annex we arrived at was not far from Nicola’s annex. In other words, it was a large annex that was close to the main building and had up to two floors.

The antique exterior was beautiful, but the interior was even better. It had a good amount of sunlight streaming in as well, making the atmosphere warm and well-ventilated. It felt even cool.

While still carrying me, he headed straight to the second floor. It was as large as the first floor and had a private parlor, a study, and two bedrooms.

As I entered the large bedroom, I saw a connected room. There seemed to be a dressing room and bathroom there.

The bed was much wider and larger than the one in the previous annex, and was decorated with purple bedding.

Ian carefully set me down there.

The golden eyes that met mine at that moment were sparkling and hot like sunlight.

Without realizing it, I prayed to God. Please don’t let his eyes change. I prayed so earnestly that it would not just be a limited obsession, but a lifelong obsession.

“…Do you like it?”

He asked with concern in his voice, as he looked at me. I looked around and tried to get up.

“If there’s a place you want to go, tell me.”

He carried me again. Then we went out to the balcony attached to the second floor bedroom. The main building was visible directly across from me, and the well-maintained garden below caught my eye.

This time, I wrapped my arms around his neck a little more naturally.

“It looks like the garden hasn’t been cleaned up yet, but now that it’s summer, a lot of flowers will be blooming.”

“…I think it’ll be pretty.”

“If you need anything, tell Henry. I’ll get you anything.”

“Thank you at least for your words.”

He turned his head at an angle at my words. I couldn’t even breathe, as if I was caught in the golden eye that came to me at close range. Then his expression became a little grim.

“I’m not the type of person who says empty words.”

“…Ah.”