Thought It Was 'The End', Only to Return to a Changed Genre - Chapter 92
Shane tilted his head and said,
“You wouldn’t wake up no matter what I did.”
“…What did you do…?”
“You like potato cream soup, right? Let’s eat before it gets cold.”
Shane smoothly changed the subject and placed a spoon in front of Adeline.
‘Honestly, he probably didn’t do anything….’
Despite sleeping in his arms every night, nothing out of the ordinary happened. Even if she had slept soundly, without taking any medication, she would have woken up if anything had happened.
When Adeline looked at him suspiciously, Shane said,
“Want me to feed you?”
“No, I’ll eat by myself. You eat too.”
“Too bad.”
Despite his words, Shane only smiled cheerfully. And he watched her as if waiting to eat himself until she started eating.
Adeline obediently picked up the spoon.
The warm potato cream soup tasted as creamy and savory as it smelled. As the hot soup went down her throat, she felt her whole body come alive.
“Mmm, this is so good….”
“You seem to be in a great mood today.”
“I was reborn today, Shane.”
“Really? Should we consider today your second birthday?”
“I almost want to.”
Adeline picked up a morning roll. She spread butter inside the split roll, noticing Shane staring at her without eating a bite himself.
‘Maybe because the world is so beautiful, he looks exceptionally handsome today….’
It was like looking at something dazzling, making her squint as she had when facing the morning sunlight.
Her vision felt like it dropped by about 0.2. Looking directly at the light was bad for the eyes.
Why did even the veins on the back of his hand look pretty? His long fingers had surprisingly prominent knuckles, giving a rough impression. His sharp, city-man features contrasted with his rough, calloused hands. Isn’t this crazy…?
Adeline munched on her roll as she continued to observe Shane.
Beneath long lashes, his sapphire-blue eyes gleamed. His sharp, straight nose, deep-set eyes, strong facial features, and delicate yet defined lines came together in perfect harmony.
Shane’s beauty was not just about his physical appearance—he had a unique aura. The hidden depths beneath his calm exterior made it hard to look away.
It was easy to understand why people were captivated by him.
Anyone would desire this beautiful person.
‘He was angelic even as a child. It’s no wonder.’
If he smiled with those eyes intentionally, no one could resist. Adeline handed him a buttered roll she had cut in half.
“Don’t just look— eat some too.”
“I already ate.”
“How can I eat all this alone? And what time did you wake up to have already eaten?”
You even put a wet towel on my eyes early in the morning…
Shane replied,
“I got up early, had breakfast, and worked out. I need to burn off some pent-up energy to sleep next to you.”
“…”
“But sure, I’ll eat this.”
Shane took the bread Adeline offered straight into his mouth. Adeline was startled and tried to pull her hand away, but he held her wrist.
Shane swallowed the bread in one bite and licked his lips with his tongue.
“Take your time and eat, Adeline.”
“…”
“Once you’re done, we have to go to the palace, but if you’re tired, we can rest.”
“I can stay home alone…”
You crazy pervert… Who eats bread like that? I thought you were going to bite my fingers off…
Adeline pressed her face with the back of her hand to hide her blushing cheeks.
“No, I’ll go too. I want to see Genevieve. She must have been scared when I suddenly cried. I need to comfort her.”
“What about me?”
Shane pouted.
“Huh?”
“I was scared too. Won’t you comfort me?”
“…How should I comfort you?”
She almost bit her tongue.
Shane propped his chin on his hand and lowered his voice, almost whining. He smiling softly.
“You must be in a really good mood, Adeline.”
“Yes…”
“I’d like to know why… but I don’t want to ruin your mood.”
“…”
“Touch me.”
“Huh? W-Where?!”
“…I meant, pat my head.”
“…”
“What did you think I meant?”
“Head…”
Adeline put down her spoon.
Shane opened his arms wide and smiled. Seeing such a big man with an expectant look, waiting for a hug, was endearing… was she crazy to think that?
Adeline stood up and hugged Shane’s head to her chest.
Shane opened his eyes wide, then closed them with a short laugh.
Such a simple thing to ease his heart… Adeline reflected, stroking his glossy hair.
