Chapter 48

“But... Would you really agree if I didn’t escape?”

He took a deep breath. “Yes. Just don’t let her hurt you. It doesn’t matter if I suffer, just don’t sympathize with her evil.”

Alessa smiled. “It’s a good thing I escaped. I don’t want you to marry her, huh?”

“You do not want it?” He asked.

“Of course. I love you, Elijah! Even if she kills me, just don’t marry—”

Alessa stopped speaking when Elijah kissed her on the lips. At first, she was shocked and her eyes were still wide, but just a few moments ago, she closed them and kissed him back.

Elijah stopped and looked at her. Alessa, on the other hand, seemed to burn out her cheeks because of too much shame.

“You’re blushing.” Elijah smiled as he watched her face.

She avoided looking. “N-no. I didn’t!”

Elijah touched her chin, causing their eyes to meet. A few moments later, he kissed her again.

If earlier he was full of caution, now that method was more impulsive. Her chest