Chapter 184

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“Annie.”

As she raised her gaze, she saw the lips forming a seductive curve above the sharp jawline.

“I always respect Annie’s opinion. If you want, you can go. For Annie’s dream.”

The voice was a little shaky, but the meaning was clear. And then, he stared at Annie with calm eyes.

Annie noticed the faint conflict in it. She asked, clutching the hem of his robe.

“Then what about Sir Ejed? You don’t think you’ll miss me?”

“I’ll definitely miss you. But, I… I can wait as much as I can.”

Annie looked at him and crunched her forehead. The man who has endured so long promises to wait again.

It was a somewhat guessed/expected direction, but Annie was not happy. Her heart felt lightened, let alone clogged.

She murmured, raising her hand in the air for nothing.

“I guess I should go without the ring. They say I can’t even wear a ring there.”

Ejed always believed Annie’s words. The same was true even for statements of unknown origin.

At last, Ejed’s face hardened a little. He loved seeing Annie wearing the ring as a gift.

When he dined with her, he would mostly look at Annie’s face, but he would move his gaze to the ring and smile with delight.

But what if she takes the ring off? No matter how they were foreigners, they would have the same eyes, so they wouldn’t help but recognize a woman like Annie.

Anxiety grew rapidly like a snowstorm. At least if she wears a ring it will prevent men with the fact that she’s dating him, but if that’s not the case, wouldn’t it be a big deal?

Ejed flapped his lips as if he had something to say. Enjoying the escalating reaction, Annie continued to add.

“Also, the weather is so hot there. I should wear a dress as thin as possible to avoid the heat.

Sir Ejed may not know it, but I suffer from the heat more than others. And then… ..”

“Don’t go.”

His strong arms wrapped around her back and strength entered. At that moment, Annie’s heart was relieved.

Contrary to Annie’s playful expression, Ejed was very serious. He was more serious than when he was in front of a national event.

She could see the blue tendon wriggling around his neck.

“I don’t want you to go. Just stay here at Porcaus. I’ll just send Demela.”

“…… Look at that. You can say that properly.”

Annie liked the moment when Ejed clearly expressed his intentions. Rather than caring only for her, she wanted him to find his complete happiness.

That was Annie’s joy and happiness of her Annie. She looked up at the silly man and lifted her toes.

But she couldn’t even reach her lover’s lips, who was so tall. It was like this even when she’s wearing shoes. Annie was drenched in a strange sense of defeat.

At that moment, Ejed quickly lowered his head and covered her little lips with his, and with one hand wrapped Annie’s back of the head and the other around her slender waist.

The long kiss continued until the snow began to fall little by little.

After a while, the two looked at each other with flushed faces, Annie whispered as she wrapped his cheeks around.

“Because I also want to make the man I love happy. Don’t hide it from me, and be greedy.”

“……”

Ejed looked at Annie, longing for something from her. The emotion in his eyes was very deep and intense.

However, Ejed did not readily express his intentions. That would make Annie even more difficult than it is now.

Annie said ‘the man she loved’ as if she was determined.

“I will be with Sir Ejed in Porcause. And I want to start tomorrow morning with Sir Ejed.”

The surprised red eyes were pretty and made her smile continue. The snow that fell on her head and face were cold, yet a feeling of heat enveloped her whole body.

It’s definitely something that’s hard to do with a bare mind. But she had to. She couldn’t keep this silly man waiting any longer.

There is no perfect person or love in the world. That’s why she was able to happily fill in the gaps that the other person lacked.

That’s the definition of love by Annie. She wanted to do that. That’s how she wanted to be happy.

Her little hand wrapped around his cheek, as red as Ejed’s pupil. The man’s overwhelming joy spreads in the palm of her hand.

Annie said vigorously.

“If possible, every morning.”

“Annie, that means…….”

“Please be with me for the rest of my life.”

“…..”

“I want to marry you.”

He stared blankly at her, like someone dreaming. Only a small breath escaped from the gaping lips.

Annie slowly lowered her hand and smiled with her eyes folded. The person who she made this amazing choice is the man he loves.

“I’ll make you happy. Even more than now.”

“I….. I, I’ll do that. I will definitely do that.”

Although it was a rash promise, the sincerity was stronger than ever. Ejed, as if dissatisfied with himself, bit his lip and then stared at Annie.

But Annie smiled brightly as if she was okay with it. As the snow that covered the mansion at noon shines, there was such a pure and bright smile.

Ejed let out a trembling breath and hugged Annie tightly. Feeling the same joy in his arms, Annie slowly closed her eyes.

She was not afraid to live in darkness or lose her sight all her life. If this man is together with her, she will never regret it.

This love was the happiest and luckiest love of her life.

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