I Abandoned the Male Lead Who Cheated with the Villainess - Chapter 43
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Ivonne’s thoughts drifted to a story she had read before her possession.
Despite her recent trembling in fear, unsure of when an attack might come, she felt no fear in showing her back to Rix.
‘Is it because he saved me from drowning in the sea that day? I feel like I’ve grown closer to Rix.’
However, contrary to Ivonne’s innocent thoughts, the violet eyes of the dark man standing behind her were ominously gleaming. Rix had straightened his previously crouched posture, his towering frame looming behind her as if it could completely engulf and overpower her.
Back, Ivonne, nape, Ivonne, my mark, Ivonne, shoulders, Ivonne, defenseless, Ivonne.
His focus was almost blindly intense.
“…Rix?”
When she heard his slightly roughened breathing from behind, Ivonne became puzzled and turned her head, but Rix wrapped her hair with the towel.
“Ah.”
That made Ivonne face forward again, which was both a relief and a misfortune. Had she seen the dark expression on Rix’s face at that moment, she might have run away from him with all her might.
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- Crown Prince Herix Glacian Questiago
Dinner was very enjoyable. Johann, the department head, had personally cooked all the barbecue. Rix kept filling her plate non-stop, making it hard for her to get up. Johann glared at their colleagues to make sure Ivonne ate well and didn’t get up after having had a tough day.
As a result, Ivonne, who arrived last, was the first to fill her stomach.
That night, when all her colleagues were asleep, Ivonne went out to the beach alone after much deliberation. While leaving the resort, she had many concerns, but the sky that was now densely studded with stars, and the moonlit sea were too tempting.
More than anything, she didn’t want to be trapped in fear any longer, especially not of a potential threat that might or might not be present in the dark room.
Ivonne rechecked the layers of protective barriers around her and slowly walked on the sandy beach, with the waves rolling in.
‘I almost died in the sea, it’s understandable to be scared.’
The starry night sky, resembling salt crystals, still felt overwhelmingly beautiful, a sight that fiercely enticed her.
The sound of the waves seemed louder at night. They were rough when rolling in and tranquil when receding.
‘It’s like a heartbeat.’
She enjoyed the salty and humid breeze brushing her face and hair as it passed.
‘The sea at night has a different charm.’
During the day, Ivonne was captivated by the endlessly stretched horizon, unable to take her eyes off its beauty.
But at night, the stars that looked so distant and without visible boundaries, seemed to blur the world, making it impossible for her to look away.
She gazed endlessly into the far reaches of the night sea, as if trying to comprehend the darkness beyond. Suddenly, something dropped onto her shoulder.
“……?”
“The night sea can be quite chilly.”
The large jacket, which covered down to her thighs, was undoubtedly his. Though Ivonne hadn’t felt cold, she now noticed the night breeze was indeed a bit chilly.
“Thank you.”
She was used to his silence and found comfort in it.
‘Strange.’
Even with close friends, prolonged silence should be uncomfortable, but why did she feel so at ease? It was a different kind of peace from the tension she sometimes felt around Rix.
“Do you like the sea?”
Perhaps it was the deep, sweet tone of Rix’s voice that created this unique atmosphere. He seemed more suited to the night than the day. Ivonne, pretending as if the day’s events hadn’t happened, responded.
“Yes, I love it. It’s almost frustrating and unfair that I’m only seeing its beauty now.”
There was a satisfied sigh from beside her. Ivonne glanced at Rix while pulling up the slipping jacket and saw him, perfectly blending with the night. He smiled smoothly as he looked out at the sea.
“……”
Ivonne felt a creeping tension tightening around her body again, as if the previous comfort was an illusion. She swallowed dryly and gripped the jacket’s collar tighter.
‘Wow, am I really this starved for affection?’
Even though they were alone late at night, under a romantic moonlit seascape, the situation didn’t justify her feelings. And Rix was a man with a deep and dangerous aura, unlike anyone Ivonne had met before.
Not to mention, owing him her life and feeling indebted to his kindness made it strange not to harbor some sort of affection.
‘How, how can my body react this strongly…’
Knowing his handsome face, even his old-fashioned glasses couldn’t hinder her attraction. The languid, slanted, long eyes behind the thick glasses were provocatively alluring. Just stealing glances at his expressionless violet eyes behind those glasses felt thrilling.
‘I’m lucky I’m not looking directly at him.’
Ivonne genuinely thought so.
