Rehabilitating the Villainess

Chapter 82: Silence (1)

I heard light footsteps near the door, indicating that Shael was walking in front of it.

However, she wasn’t opening the door, so it was clear that she was nervous. The reason for that was most likely due to the ring I had placed in the letter I had given to her.

It wasn't the same ring I had bought at the accessory shop in the past; this one had a golden jewel that softly shimmered in the light. So, even someone like Shael would have understood the significance of that ring, and the letter itself also conveyed a message about marriage.

Knock! Knock!

Shael knocked on the door; then without even waiting for permission, she opened it and entered the room. 

Upon entering she looked at me blankly, as if she wanted to say something.

Examining Shael's hand, I noticed the ring, which was yet to adorn her finger. So I remarked while looking at the ring, “It may be difficult to get married right away, but it is something that will happen eventually.”

I had to say that despite giving her a ring. Although I felt sorry for Shael, but it was also true that it was too early for such a joyous occasion. I had to resolve everything related to Clie first.

For now, I decided to express my honest feelings to Shael, who appeared uneasy, even though I knew she might express dissatisfaction. 

Contrary to my thoughts, Shael nodded as if she understood, and said, “Then, take the ring back.”

In contrast to her previous childish fights, Shael approached me in a more mature manner. The distance was so close that we could feel our breath. 

Then, Shael pulled my arm, and I reluctantly got up from my seat to follow her. 

Her destination was the bed.

“Go to sleep.”

“There are things we haven’t finished yet…”

Shael cut me off with a glare. 

Helpless, I threw myself onto the bed, and Shael lay down next to me.

“What the hell is this?”

“…”

I didn't even hear her response. When I checked on Shael, she was already asleep with her eyes closed.

‘Was she that sleepy?’

I was immediately convinced of the fact. It was actually quite normal for Shael, who usually slept early, especially considering the events of the day.

I wasn't sleepy yet, but Shael was sleeping while holding my shoulder, and I didn't want to wake her. 

Reluctantly, I closed my eyes, quietly hugging Shael, and easily fell asleep.

***

My eyes opened early in the morning, before the sun was yet to rise.

Shael, who slept a lot, was still asleep. 

After looking at Shael's face and waking up my hazy mind, I carefully stood up from the bed so as not to disturb her.

I needed to check the documents; even though I wanted to spend time with Shael, I had to attend to paperwork while she slept.

Leaving the room, I glanced at the documents on the desk in the living room. 

‘It’s time to work…’

Documents gradually diminished over time, and usually, I would handle them without complaint.

But boredom crept in, as I kept thinking about wanting to see Shael.

At that moment, the door opened.

Kikiiik!

Shael opened the door and came out. Despite just waking up, she looked at me with a clear gaze.

“What are you doing?”

“What? I'm handling the Baslett family’s papers.”

“…”

Shael glared at me with dissatisfied eyes, expressing a discontent I couldn't understand.

“Hmmph!”

“Eh?”

Shael gave a short snort and went back into the room, clearly dissatisfied. 

I continued to work on the documents, contemplating the possible reasons for her dissatisfaction. Strangely, I subconsciously rose from the chair.

I wanted to speak with Shael.

Knock! Knock!

As I knocked on the door, I heard the sound of Shael moving inside the room. 

Eventually, Shael's voice came through the door.

“What?”

“May I come in? I’ll work on the papers later…”

“No, go work on them now.”

I was immediately convinced. 

Shael was expressing her displeasure because I hadn’t spent time with her and had gone straight to checking the documents upon waking up.

She didn’t directly verbalize her displeasure. Perhaps she thought it would make her appear weak if she admitted it aloud.

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