My Second Engagement: Loved by the Duke’s Son and Thanked for My Healing Magic ~ My Selfish Sister Took My Fiancé, but Gave Him Back Because She Didn’t Want Him Anymore~ - Episode 19

“The healing magic session is over for today.”

“Lady Relele, thank you for your hard work.”

I successfully used healing magic without any problems.

Last time, I felt unwell after casting magic. Since I had to use magic multiple times today, I was a little worried.

But in the end, I finished without any discomfort and felt completely fine.

“You seemed less energetic than usual today. Is something wrong?”

“I was a bit worried about something, but it’s all fine now. Sorry for making you worry.”

“I see…”

Julite—or rather, Juju—still looked concerned.

Maybe I had been overthinking things, but I still felt bad for making him worry.

If I told him that I felt unwell after casting magic last time, it might cause problems for the healing center’s future.

Especially since Julite always worries so much about me.

“Oh, right! The healing center will be closed starting tomorrow. How about we go out somewhere?”

“G-Go out…?”

“Yes. We haven’t gone anywhere together since our engagement. I’ve been wanting to take you somewhere for a while now.”

Julite is a very busy person.

Even though he already spends so much time at the healing center, he’s still thinking about taking me out.

I felt a little concerned, but at the same time, I was happy to go out with him.

“I’d love to go out! But do you have time? Are you pushing yourself too hard?”

“Haha, if it means I get to spend time with you, Lady Relele, I’ll finish my work as fast as possible.”

Even with his disguised face, Juju stared directly at me.

Right now, I was Relele, meaning I looked like a man.

“Is there anywhere you’d like to go?”

It seemed like Julite had already made up his mind.

I liked how he took the lead, and I was happy to rely on him.

But the problem was… I had almost never walked around the capital, so I had no idea where to go.

“Octopus-shaped sausages…”

“Huh?”

“Ah…”

I accidentally said it out loud.

My true desires just slipped out of my mouth.

“Do you want to eat octopus-shaped sausages?”

“Uh… yes. I actually love them…”

I’m so sorry!

As a duchess, I should have said I liked something more refined.

But I couldn’t resist my cravings.

I was selfish like that.

However…

“I see. You should have told me sooner.”

“Huh? Is it really okay for me to like octopus-shaped sausages?”

“Of course. I’ll make sure they’re added to tomorrow’s dinner menu.”

“Whoa!! Thank you so much!!!”

I was so happy that I blurted out my gratitude.

Julite smiled kindly.

“Haha, your honesty is adorable, Lady Relele.”

“Ah… ahh… I-I’m sorry.”

Julite leaned in close, his face just inches from my ear.

Then, he whispered softly.

“I want to know more about you, Reina. Please don’t hold back—tell me anything.”

“Y-Yes…”

It felt like my whole body was melting into him…

I probably wouldn’t be able to sleep tonight.

♢♢♢

Julite had been in an extremely sweet and affectionate mood lately.

And now, I was so excited about our trip to the capital today that I couldn’t sleep.

Lack of sleep.

I had to at least stay awake until tonight.

“Are you okay? You look really sleepy.”

“I… I was too excited about today and couldn’t sleep…”

I ate breakfast while half-asleep.

I was so drowsy that I didn’t even think before answering his question.

It wasn’t until I sipped my tea that I realized what I had just said.

“Ah… oh no… what have I done…!”

“Haha, even when you’re dazed, you’re cute.”

“C-Cute?! That’s rude! I’m sorry for my behavior!”

“It’s fine. You can just be yourself around me.”

But there’s a limit to everything.

In the Falrune family, I had spent years suppressing my emotions and enduring everything.

Now, at the duke’s mansion, everyone was so kind that I sometimes let my guard down and spoke my true feelings.

I needed to stay focused.

Otherwise, I’d become completely spoiled.

I quickly drank my tea to wake myself up.

“Phew… So, where are we going today?”

“Well, I have a friend who runs a restaurant. How about we eat there?”

“I’ll make sure I’m hungry by then.”

“Before that, I want to take you somewhere else. But that’s a surprise for when we get there.”

“I’m looking forward to it.”

After breakfast, I finished getting ready and headed to the garden.

Julite was already waiting by the carriage.

“Sorry for making you wait.”

“It’s fine. I enjoy relaxing in the sunlight like this. Now, please, after you.”

“You’re too kind…”

He held out his hand, and I took it.

Even when stepping into the carriage, he carefully guided me so I wouldn’t get hurt.

The inside of the carriage was spacious, yet Julite sat right next to me, so close that we were practically touching.

I just hoped my heart could survive until we arrived at our destination.