“Sister-in-law.”

“Cain—”

I noticed her face. All the unfavorable feelings appeared to have vanished. I didn’t know whether or not I could possibly be delighted to only see her face on this method.

“Are you about to depart?”

“I obtained a name that my costume for Cadeline’s birthday banquet this weekend was full.”

Concurrently, their locations have been equivalent.

“Are you going to the costume retailer? Then I could accompany you.”

“Sure?”

“I used to be on my means out the door after I obtained information that the clothes I had purchased have been full.”

Cain advisable deliberately that they go in the identical wagon. I wished to spend much more time together with her. However when she and I met alone within the carriage, I used to be speechless.

The bond between the 2 people that met final evening in secret is meaningless. There was full stillness all through the carriage. Cain inquired about her bodily state after musing. I used to be involved that the occasions of final evening might go away a mark.

“Are you starting to really feel higher?”

“Yeah I’m alright. And yesterday—”

“Flowers have been current within the backyard.”

It was eerie. I feared that she might request that she neglect what transpired yesterday. Cain didn’t wish to. Even on this method, I couldn’t break the connection I had fashioned.

“Sure? Flowers?”

“Are you conversant with the floral language of the Undeum?”

“No… I don’t actually learn about flowers that a lot—”

“Is that this true? The language of Undeum’s flowers is—”

Cain launched the story of a flower deliberately to divert the topic. The carriage got here in entrance of the dressing room as Cain was prepared to talk the language of flowers. He repeated the floral language of Undeum, which he had been unable to convey to Berlia.

“Happiness that comes from persistence.”

* * *

Berlia entered the room. She accepted the supply from Cain. I’ve lured a number of blonde women into my room earlier than, however right now was distinctive. Though she had the identical blonde hair, she was a real ‘Berlia’ and never a reproduction.

“Cain, I—”

“Do you wish to inform me to neglect all the pieces that occurred?”

Her eyes flickered with nervousness. Persevering with a romantic reference to the youthful sibling of her partner could also be absurd for an harmless girl.

“I’ve no intention of returning.”

Nevertheless, Berlia’s response was surprising.

“Then might I inquire what occurred that night?”

“That… evening?”

“The day you sought solace in your chamber.”

“Sure?!”

She might have felt lonely as a result of his brother’s icy disposition. If I might fill that vacuum, if I might alleviate her loneliness even little, I might.

“Are you dissatisfied along with your husband in mattress?”

“That’s—”

Cain wished a connection together with her, even when it was merely bodily.

“Proper. As Cain is conscious, we’re virtually a show couple. This affiliation… It’s simply that.”

Any cause would suffice.

“Really. I don’t know what I’m speaking about in entrance of my partner’s brother.”

The moment he heard her subsequent phrases, although, Cain’s countenance modified. He didn’t need Berlia to see him because the youthful brother of her husband. Equally to how I seek advice from her as ‘Berlia’ fairly than ‘sister-in-law’, I wished her to seek advice from me as ‘Cain’.

“Don’t see me in that method.”

“Sure? A— ah!”

Cain carried Berlia to her mattress whereas whispering in her ear.

“For the subsequent three months, Berlia, please deal with me as me and never as your brother.”

Cain had an affair with Berlia the identical day. Cain was unable to sleep in Berlia’s room final evening, and Berlia was unable to get up with Cain this morning.

“Sleep effectively, Cain.”

After the encounter, Berlia spoke these remarks earlier than leaving. Cain, who was left alone within the room, felt the heat of Berlia’s fading presence near him. The seat she left vacant was chilly.

Cain was livid for the reason that connection was confined to 3 months, when he believed he could be content material with even 1 / 4 of it.

* * *

“Madam, the Imperial Palace has despatched you an invite to the feast.”

An invite from the Imperial Palace has come. It met expectations. There have been two invites from the Imperial Palace in all. The Duke and Duchess Hildayden(T/N: I’m assuming the invitation for the Duke and Duchess is already a single invitation) , along with one other particular person, Cain Hildayden.

It is going to occur in a single week.

Berlia went to Cain to increase the invitation. It was time for him to enter his non-public examine. As Berlia headed to his examine, she recalled the occasions of the earlier night.

He was actually courteous. A lot in order that I believed he had given me his coronary heart. It was lucky that Berlia was incorrect. So long as Cain continues to be good to me, it makes little distinction whether or not his kindness is real or solely an phantasm.

Berlia inhaled deeply as she stood in entrance of his examine and took just a few steps again. hammering. I used to be nervous.

Knock. Knock.

A knock was heard. Cain’s voice indicated that entry from the within was permitted. Berlia pushed open the door and caught her head out.

“Cain, are you busy?”

“No. Simply now, I used to be studying a guide. Do you will have something to say?”

He closed the guide that he was studying and checked out Beria. his face, Berlia recalled in her thoughts the occasions of the earlier night.

‘Why do you proceed to suppose this manner?’

She inquired of Cain, making an attempt to neglect the final evening they’d a passionate connection,

“A banquet is being hosted on the Imperial Palace. Simply now, the invitation got here. Are you conscious?”

“Imperial Palace? Oh, and I additionally heard the information.”

“If in case you have a journey companion… have you ever determined who it is likely to be?”

It was a problem of bravery and asking for Berlia. If yesterday’s conduct was any indication, it appeared like he would settle for the invitation to the banquet.

“Not but.”

“Then if you happen to don’t thoughts… would you wish to go together with me—”

Already within the midst of the speak, Berlia was involved that he wouldn’t settle for her supply, so her speech obtained extra garbled.

“As a associate?”

Cain stood and approached Berlia with a query.

“Initially, it could be applicable for me to go together with my partner, however as you might be conscious, he’s presently in Candell, and it’s tough for me to attend a banquet on my own—”

Berlia moved down to flee his look as his face grew nearer and nearer.

“You might be too close to.”

Though we had already kissed a number of instances, she was uncomfortable as his face abruptly approached. Cain, nonetheless, didn’t stop his method. Whether or not it have been this manner, I didn’t know if he would contact me. Berlia retreated with humiliation.

‘Ah—’

In her rear was a wall. No house remained for Berlia to withdraw. Cain halted in entrance of Berlia and responded.

“I prefer it.”

“Sure?”

Beria questioned whether or not she had rightly understood. Was it correct that Cain mentioned he could be her associate on the banquet?

“I’ll accompany you to the banquet, Berlia.”

Cain nodded his head. Berlia regarded him with a giant grin.

“Many thanks, Cain!”

This grin jogged my memory of the smile I had three and a half years earlier, when Cain handed Berlia a necklace.

‘In the event you grin like this, received’t others assume that you simply’re happy that I’m accompanying you?’

“I feared embarrassment since I’m a Duchess and attended a dinner sponsored by the Imperial Palace with no companion, however I’m extraordinarily delighted.”

She is probably going happy since she is not going to be ashamed.

Whatever the trigger, Cain was happy to see her grin after a prolonged absence. It’s been some time since I’ve seen Berlia’s constructive aspect. Since buying Hildayden’s surname, it has been tough to find the image I had beforehand envisioned in Berlia.

Furthermore, since yesterday evening, my reference to Berlia appears to have thawed considerably. Is it not now like a lover? Though she had by no means appreciated me, Cain wished to take pleasure in this phantasm for a time.

Berlia’s face was underneath Cain’s eyes. He lowered his head as he smiled.

“Ca… Cain?”

Cain’s lips dropped as they brushed Berlia’s brow. Adopted by the eyes. Cain kissed Berlia’s face and lowered his head gently.

“…!”

The lips of Cain halted at her neck. Berlia stared perplexedly on the entrance of the examine. Fortunately, the door was shut.

“Hooh.”

Berlia moaned as she sensed Cain’s breath approaching.

Chu~

I might really feel his tongue lapping at my throat. Berlia twitched and shook. Nevertheless, Cain’s acts merely foreshadowed future occasions.

Berlia was additionally conscious. She didn’t refuse, although. No, I didn’t wish to decline.

Cain prolonged one hand and tugged the shoulder of Berlia’s indoor costume downward. Her shoulders have been naked and white. Cain brushed his lips on her shoulder and gave her a brief kiss.

The motion was actually considerate. It was the identical as yesterday. It was like doing it to a lover. Berlia actually hoped that he would develop affection for her.

‘I’m probably not certain if he’s going to—’

Possibly he’ll take pleasure in it.

Berlia prolonged her hand and grasped Cain’s shoulder. She felt the tightness of his muscle tissue in his fingers.

Cain unzipped the costume by inserting his hand behind Berlia’s again. The girl heard a little bit crackling sound. The garment draped from the top of the shoulder down farther. Her higher chest was uncovered.

By decreasing the zipper, her pristine white physique was uncovered. Cain ran his index finger down the girl’s again.