Chapter 101

Chapter 101

“….”

Huht. She barely swallowed her moans that were about to burst out. Zachary dug between her lips, which were open like half-opened petals, without hesitation. A hot, soft tongue was licking and tapping even her teeth.

Intense motion of coveting the inside of her mouth.

It wasn’t just a light kiss… it was an act that fully revealed his possessiveness towards her.

“…Zachary.”

As their lips fell apart, she barely caught her quickened breath and glared at her husband disapprovingly.

“Sorry, I couldn’t stand it.”

After giving her the intense kiss, he whispered like a shy boy as his face turned red. Seeing the somewhat excessive kiss of the Ducal couple, the guests had faces mixed with embarrassment and delight.

“I hereby declare that the two of you have become soul-bound companions.”

The priest, who cleared his throat, declared so. Iellie and Zachary held hands again and bowed deeply to those who attended the wedding. It was an afternoon when Asha’s petals were pouring down like rain.

After that, the reception followed. The Ducal couple, who changed into outfits for the reception, entertained the guests.

‘I made them, but those costumes are really well made.’

Mrs. Transel put on a happy face. She put all of her talents into making the Ducal couple’s outfits, and it turned out great. Perhaps with this, the name of the Transel Dressing Room would have risen significantly.

‘As expected, I think it was a good thing to give her a tiara as a wedding present.’

Meanwhile, Zachary felt a secret joy. Even though Iellie had a peridot bracelet sent by the emperor hanging on her wrist, none of the distinguished guests were even aware of the Emperor’s bracelet.

“Congratulations on your marriage.”

“Congratulations, Duke. And Duchess.”

The Princess and Marquis Rondo greeted Iellie and Zachary. The Princess opened her eyes wide and uttered.

“Come to think of it, you didn’t invite Countess Lauren?”

“Yes. As it was our wedding, we wanted to spend it with our precious people.”

Iellie answered with a smile. Hearing those words, the Princess nodded as if she understood.

“Yes, I think I know how you feel.”

“Princess and Marquis Rondo, I hope you all have a good time.”

The smooth words made the two of them smile. A peaceful yet calm time ensued. Basically, only close friends gathered together, so the atmosphere was comfortable.

The Viscountess smiled at her daughter.

“Our Len has a good expression.”

“That, that’s it…”

She married someone she liked, so who wouldn’t like it? However, she couldn’t bring herself to say it, and Iellie only blushed her face. Viscount Blanchett then grabbed Zachary.

“Duke.”

“Yes, father-in-law.”

As Zachary answered calmly, people swallowed in vain at the title of ‘father-in-law.’

‘To think of His Excellency mentioning the title of father-in-law…’

‘I thought the rumors about the coming-of-age ceremony were exaggerated, but they all seem to be true.’

People cautiously exchanged glances. Meanwhile, Viscount Blanchett said, almost tearing up.

“Although it is a daughter who is lacking, you still have to make my daughter happy. Did you understand?”

“It is a matter of course. I will do it even at the cost of my life.”

People were surprised once again by the Duke’s attitude, talking about his life, and twice when they saw the Duke nod his head with a serious face. Seeing that, Viscountess Blanchett narrowed her eyebrows and stopped her husband.

“Ah, honey. Are you going to act like a fool even at your daughter’s wedding?”

“This is what I have to say! Our Len… Len is getting married…!”

The Viscount was now almost weeping. Oh, it was embarrassing. Iellie licked her lips.

“Hey, Zachary and I have already been married a long time ago.”

Iellie, who couldn’t bear to watch it, opened her mouth with a pitiful expression. The Viscount gazed at his daughter with a very sad face, though Iellie only tilted her head to one side, even crossing her arms.

“I’m already a married woman.”

Hearing his daughter’s harsh words, the Viscount had a very wounded face as he clung to his wife.

“Did you hear? What Len said..!”

“But that was true, right?”

“Honey!”

While the mother and daughter looked at Viscount Blanchett with pitiful looks, Zachary smiled softly.

‘How harmonious they are.’

Every time he saw those families hugging, one side of her heart warmed.

The next moment, the Viscount opened his mouth again.

“Well, I think Iellie will be pretty happy, though, so I’m glad.”

“Yes? what do you mean by that…”

As Zachary asked the Viscount with a bewildered face, he continued his words while narrowing his eyes.

“Did you not know? How much that child likes the Duke…”

“Hey, wait a minute, dad…! What, what are you trying to say?!”

She hurriedly swung her hands around with a face flushed red. She felt like she wanted to shut her father’s mouth right away, but Zachary had already listened to the Viscount’s words.

‘Ah.‘

Iellie, who glanced at Zachary, swallowed her sigh. What should she do? She was so embarrassed that she felt like she was going to die.

“…Did you?”

When he asked Iellie with an extremely happy face, she shut her eyes tightly. She really couldn’t live!

“Uh, that…”

“Did you really?”

Zachary spoke to Iellie in a sweet voice. Oh, what could she do? Her heart was beating fast.

“Len, look at me.”

“I-I don’t want to.”

“Hurry.”

He opened his mouth, wanting to listen to her words. Had there ever been a time when Zachary was so happy? His eyelids lifted gently as the blue eyes gazed straight at her.

Her cheeks turned red.

“…Why are you staring at me like that?”

“I’m just feeling good.”

Ah, really. Don’t say that without any shame… Iellie grumbled into her mouth.

“I’m really happy.”

“….”

However, at this moment, Zachary, who had become extremely honest, just smiled brightly. People watched the Ducal couple as affectionately as a parakeet couple with warm eyes.

She rolled her eyes.

‘…No, am I the only one who is shy!?’

Perhaps it was only Iellie, who was ashamed of it. The next moment Zachary hugged his wife, who was startled and stiffened her shoulder.

“Wha, what…?”

Kiss.

She froze at Zachary’s lips, touching her cheek while the Princess and Marquis Rondo looked excited. Bowing his head, his soft voice reached her ears with a warm breath.

“Len. I… really.”

Zachary’s face also turned red. Even though it was he, who used to have a steel plate on his face, he couldn’t bear to speak it to the end.

“….”

I like you, I love you.

Although he had many words, they seemed to be insufficient to express all of his feelings. Then, Iellie lightly patted Zachary’s arm.

Light green eyes stare up at him.

“…I like you.”

“Huh?”

“I really, truly love you.”

Iellie whispered in a quick voice. Her face turned bright red. Iellie leaned on his arm. What… to be honest, it was a bit embarrassing. Still, being able to see such a happy face was a great deal.

“Thank you.”

Zachary whispered, his ears dyed red. Under the sunny sky, only his face was red.

The reception took the form of a garden party. Elegant music rang out among the blooming Asha flowers. Throughout the reception, Zachary tried to monopolize Iellie. It was embarrassing to watch.

“Lady, will you allow me to do your first dance?”

As soon as the first song was played, he said so to her. Iellie wrinkled the tip of her nose and laughed.

“Your Excellency, I am the organizer of the reception. I have to look around.”

“Still, I know that one dance is not difficult.”

A serious reply came to her playful words. Iellie, who lightly smiled at her, took her husband’s hand.

“Then, just this one song.”

“Great.”

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