The Maid In The Reverse Harem Game Wants To Quit - Chapter 122
Translator: Nabi
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Chapter 122
After Story — If You Had Loved Me (2)
As someone who had always been skeptical of love, Otis couldn’t easily trust even his own lover. Time and time again, he wanted to affirm their love, and sometimes, he even wanted to create situations to test it. He wanted to see with his own eyes that Irene desired him as intensely as he desired her.
What made him happy was seeing Irene’s occasional feelings of unease and jealousy.
“I heard you attended Madam Henrietta’s party today. Did you enjoy the party?”
“Can I be happy when you’re not around? I just wanted to come back quickly. You know very well that I don’t really like places like that.”
“Though the ladies there must surely be beautiful.”
Although Irene wasn’t talkative, he was skilled at grasping the essence of her thoughts in those short sentences, but he could sense what she meant even more so now.
Otis smiled slowly and gently embraced his lover.
“My love, were you worried that I might be captivated by them?”
“No, it’s not like that.”
“Then, why do you speak of their beauty as if you were jealous? I’ve always told you that there’s no one more attractive to me than you.”
Irene hesitated for a moment at those words before burying her face in Otis’s embrace.
“I’m not envious of them. It’s just that I thought you might find them more attractive, and… I didn’t want you to see me as insignificant…”
As he listened to her sincere words in a soft voice, he felt a thrill coursing through his entire body. The joy and fulfillment of that moment could never be replaced by anything else.
Irene had been worried that Otis, who had just returned from seeing women adorned in silk and jewels, might be disappointed by her plain clothes and makeup-free face. Fearing that he might no longer desire her, she fell into the delusion that he might not want her anymore because she was inadequate.
The misery she felt, that tragic thought, was terribly poignant. It felt like some kind of confession that she wanted him.
Unable to overcome her embarrassment, Irene burying her face in Otis’s embrace was irresistibly endearing.
At the same time, the appearance of Iren Irene, who was unable to overcome her embarrassment, burying her face in his embrace, was irresistibly endearing.
If he hadn’t tightly pulled the reins of reason, he would undoubtedly have pressed her against the wall and kissed her.
The veins on the back of his hand trembled as he held Irene.
“I have never considered you as insignificant, just like you have never looked down on the boy abandoned by his own mother.”
“…You’ve always been and will always be the Young Master to me.”
“And you have always been the one I desired the most.”
Irene didn’t respond to his words.
Was it because of embarrassment? Or did she think his words were nothing but just sweet talk? She had often shown an expression of uncertainty when it came to responding to his love confessions before, so Otis didn’t dwell on it too much.
He was simply overcome with the breathtakingly intense pleasure that Irene feared that he might have changed his mind.
‘Irene wants me, too.’
The joy of realizing that the person he loved, like his life itself, also desired him was incredibly stimulating and intense. Otis was mesmerized by the taste of Irene’s insecurity he saw for the first time.
So, he wanted her to become a little more anxious. He wished she would cling to him a bit more like a child. If she begged him not to leave, not to abandon her, it would have been the most ecstatic thing he could imagine.
‘Just as I crumbled for you, I wish you would crumble for me too.’
Despite the fact that it was an immature desire, Otis had already lost control. He had been willing to confine Irene, even if it meant being scorned by her, so there was nothing he wouldn’t do.
So, for the first time, he offered a paper flower to someone other than Irene.
“You’re not folding the napkin well, let me show you. If you take it slowly, you’ll get the hang of it in no time.”
“It’s too difficult. How can you do it so well, Young Master? I don’t think I can fold it like you, no matter how much I try.”
“If it’s difficult, you can come to me anytime, Louise. I’ll teach you again as many times as you need.”
As she accepted the paper rose he offered and smiled brightly, saying it was really beautiful, some passing servants seemed to pause without even realizing it.
‘Idiots.’
The habit of men who couldn’t resist pretty women made him nauseous. In truth, it wasn’t just men who drool over beautiful looks, and Otis found such behavior repulsive regardless of gender.
After all, what was so special about these superficial appearances?
‘I’d rather understand those who appreciate jewelry.’
Jewelry was expensive, but at least it held value.
However, what worth would a pretty shell have? It would vanish in a blaze if it were burned. No, even without fire, it would naturally fade over time.
‘It seems like instincts have taken over their minds. It’s disgusting and repulsive.’
Even the foolish ones wagging their tails at Louise and Louise herself, who laughed heartily when treated with a little affection, didn’t appeal to him at all. It was strange that while Irene was always lovely to look at, other people became increasingly repulsive to him as time went on, on the contrary.
If it hadn’t been for the goal to make Irene jealous, he wouldn’t have done something like this. Otis smiled fondly at Louise while discreetly glancing towards the greenhouse.
‘Now, it’s time for Ireneia to pass by…’
Considering Irene’s schedule, she should be passing by this place around this time.
How long had he waited?
Thankfully, the wait hadn’t been in vain, as he saw Irene approaching from a distance. No matter how far away she was, Otis could recognize her. Only the person he loved could walk with such tranquility and stillness.
As their distance narrowed, his heart pounded heavily. He intentionally reached out to Louise and smoothed her hair, wanting to make sure it wouldn’t look like they were simply engaging in casual conversation.
‘Will Irene get angry? I hope she won’t cry.’
If he were to compare Irene, she was like a calm and peaceful sea—a sea perfect for sailing, with no typhoons or storms. Because of that, Otis wondered what kind of reaction she would have when she saw this scene.
Spotting Irene approaching, Louise smiled broadly and waved her hand.
“Oh, Miss Irene!”
“…Yes, Miss Louise. Is it break time?”
“No, I was trying to fold the napkins, but it was too difficult. The Second Master helped me a lot! Look, aren’t they so pretty?”
As she moved closer to Irene, Louise showed her some of the things Otis had folded. Having yet to learn about the relationship between Irene and Otis, she spoke without any hesitation.
“He gave me this flower and said I can ask for help anytime. He seems really kind!”
“Of course. The Second Master is really kind.”
Irene responded kindly to Louise before turning her head to him.
The moment their eyes met, Otis’s heart sank.
“…Irene.”
“Have a good time. I have something to attend to, so I’ll leave now.”
After saying that, Irene passed by them with a slow and steady pace, showing no significant difference from her usual demeanor. She seemed to behave as if she had just listened to Louise’s conversation for a moment.
The problem was that it wasn’t a fabricated appearance at all.
The moment their eyes met, Otis witnessed Irene’s expression devoid of any emotion. She didn’t show jealousy, anger, sadness, or even shock.
As if she had always expected him to react that way.
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Translator’s Note: Hello, it’s Nabi! I’m the translator of this novel ପ( ๑•ᴗ•๑ )ଓ♡ If you like the novel and would like to support me, please feel free to click the button below to go to my kofi~! Thank you so much for always supporting the novels I work on, even if you don’t buy me a coffee, I really do appreciate it a lot. ❤︎
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