The Black-haired Noblewoman, Who Disguised Herself, Seems To Have Been Doted On While Serving As The Caretaker For The Duke Who Dislikes Women - Episode 4

Following Mr. Steve, I descended into the basement. Praying that I wouldn’t run into anyone, my heart felt like it was about to leap out of my mouth. Fortunately, I didn’t encounter any other servants.

“…So? Where is your room? Can you show me?”

Steve turned to me and whispered softly. I nodded slightly and slipped past him. Then, when I reached the front of my room, I turned back to him before opening the door.

“Th-this is the place, but it’s very small and shabby, so… um…”

“Yeah. It’s fine, it’s fine. Come on, let’s hurry.”

Steve, who interrupted my words, reached out, grabbed the doorknob, and opened the door. Then, with a strong push on my back, he shoved me inside the room. My heart raced at his forceful gesture. To swallow my anxiety, I cleared my throat.

Steve also slipped his body inside, closed the door behind him with his back hand, looked at me, and chuckled, “Heh.”

For a while, we silently stare at each other. There are no signs of Steve taking out the so-called souvenir. …What should I do? Is it okay to rush him? Anyway, I want to get out of this room quickly. If the Everly family comes back now…

I thought it might be rude, but I felt I had no choice but to remind Mr. Steve.

“Um, um, Mr. Steve… I’m sorry, but I have to get back quickly…”

“Hey, Michelle. You know… when you look closely, you really have a cute face.”

Huh…?

Suddenly, I was told something I never expected, and for a moment, my mind went completely blank. Steve-sama grinned at me.

“I’ve thought so since the first time I saw you. You look kind of dirty and have soot on your cheeks, but if you were cleaned up and tidied, you’d probably look amazing. …Poor thing. Being bullied like this every day. Right?”

Saying that, Steve extended his hand and gently caressed my cheek. At that moment, a shiver ran down my spine, and goosebumps spread all over my body.

“M-Master Steve…?”

“Oh, Michelle. I wonder just how beautiful the real you is. You must be so much more beautiful than Padma. I wish you could wash yourself clean and show me your natural self. But, of course, that’s impossible. So, Michelle…”

Steve stepped forward, closing the distance between us in an instant, saying that. My heart pounded so hard it felt like it was going to burst, and I was too terrified to make a sound.

Before I knew it, his expression had completely changed from his usual gentle demeanor. His eyes were bloodshot, his nostrils flared grotesquely as he panted heavily, and his smile was tense with a prickly sense of urgency, like a snake just before it strikes its prey.

“…Hey, let’s keep this a secret between just the two of us. Then, from now on, I’ll always protect you. I’ll bring you as much money and food as you want. In return… okay…?”

Sweat slowly oozed all over my body, and my teeth chattered. I steeled myself and mustered all my strength, somehow managing to take a step back with one foot.

But in that moment, Steve suddenly pulled my waist tightly towards him and then forcefully pushed me onto the bed behind us.

“Hi…!! N-no…!!”

Tears suddenly overflowed from my eyes due to fear and despair. I wanted to scream, “Someone, help me…!” but my throat spasmed and I couldn’t make a sound.

Steve, who is on top of me, is looking down at me, breathing heavily.

“Ah… Michelle…! I-it’s okay, the pain is only at the beginning. It’ll be over soon…!”

Saying that, he buried his face in my neck, slid his hand inside my dress, and gently caressed my leg.

No…………!!

Despite having my arms pinned to the bed with great force, I struggled desperately. As I kicked my legs, Steve placed his foot on top of mine, restraining my movements.

It was at that moment.

“Ahhh!! W-What is this…! What are you all doing…!!”