Dear Contract Husband, I Didn't Know You Were Like This? - Chapter 67
In the past, Tristan didn’t marry, but in this life, if the curse is lifted, he can live as an adult, not a boy.
Though there may be no one approaching him now since he’s married, it will be different after the divorce.
He’s handsome, has a good body and personality, so people will flock to him.
‘Since I’m just a contract wife, it’s only polite to act in a way that doesn’t make his real wife uncomfortable.’
It would be better to broach the subject with Tristan in advance.
Even if not today, it’s obvious Tristan will meet many people once we get to the capital.
“Tristan, speaking of going to the capital.”
“Yes.”
“If you find someone you like, please let me know.”
Tristan was speechless at the unexpected request.
“Then I will try not to appear too close to you in front of that person.”
“…Why?”
Tristan asked back.
Maya explained her reasoning step by step.
“We are in a contract marriage, and we will eventually get divorced. What if you meet someone you truly love then? It’s best to prepare for the future in advance.”
She had always wanted to learn from Tristan’s consideration.
‘This was a good act of consideration.’
Maya felt proud inside.
‘Tristan will like it too.’
Tristan, of course, did not like it.
He deeply etched the fact that he was the only one with feelings into his bones as he gently took Maya’s hand.
“Maya, people don’t even know yet that we’re married….”
He whispered in her ear.
“I feel hurt that you’re thinking about divorcing me already.”
His voice, lower than usual, tickled her eardrum.
“Am I that unpleasant to you?”
Maya shook her head hastily.
“No, there’s no way I could dislike you, Tristan!”
Should he see this as a good starting point, given there seems to be some human affection at least?
They say strong denial means affirmation, should it be interpreted that way?
Tristan, narrowing his eyes, smiled brightly.
“Then that’s a relief.”
“Please don’t misunderstand.”
Maya was flustered with Tristan. Usually, he would quickly cheer her up, but this time he didn’t.
It’s just, he felt a tiny bit mischievous.
“Maya, during our marriage, I won’t be interested in anyone else.”
Let’s start here.
“So don’t think that I will find another woman.”
Starting with slowly etching his intentions in her mind.
“You are the only one who will be by my side.”
Tristan knew Maya, and yet at the same time didn’t.
He wasn’t sure how Maya would react once she caught on to the depth of his feelings.
So until he knew Maya better…
Until he was certain that Maya’s feelings were similar to his own…
He decided to keep trying.
“Maya, I have a question too.”
“Yes.”
“Well… That statement doesn’t apply solely to me, does it?”
There were already people around who loved Maya.
There was no guarantee that more people wouldn’t fall for her.
“Me?”
The person in question hadn’t even considered it.
“Hmm, I’ve never met such a person….”
There were some who approached her to spar, but most would shake their heads once they realized Maya’s skill.
These were people who had grown up with pride in their abilities.
Most of them left, feeling humiliated that Maya, a woman and a descendant of Pendragon, could defeat them.
Of course, there were a few who grew to have feelings for Maya, but none were generous enough to take on the debts of House Pendragon.
Moreover, most of the weaklings were scared off by Kendrick, who was always by Maya’s side.
The biggest problem, however, was Maya’s lack of perception.
If a person’s abilities had a total capacity, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Maya had invested almost all of hers into physical abilities, leaving her quite dense in other areas.
Even after her regression, she had only developed a slight sense of awareness.
“Um….”
Maya couldn’t speak for a long time.
It was an emotion she had never experienced before, so she couldn’t answer easily.
What kind of feeling is it for a person to love another person?
‘Will it ever come to me?’
She had never seen or felt proper love before.
“You don’t have to tell me right away.”
It was Tristan, not Maya, who broke the ongoing silence first.
“But if you do feel it, please let me know.”
Tristan smiled at Maya.
“Whoever it may be.”
And he deeply hoped that the person Maya would speak of would be him.
