Chapter 10: I Want To Stay Like This Forever.

Chapter 10: I Want To Stay Like This Forever.

I grabbed Sashas shoulder and urged her to continue.

What do you mean? Please elaborate.

I managed to meet the slave trader who first found Cassadin a few years ago.

And then?

He said that when he first discovered Cassadin, he was unconscious on the floor, wearing expensive clothing. So he thought that the boy was a son of a noble family.

Really?

Yes. He claims that his first impression was so memorable that he even remembers where he found him. I dont think he was lying.

Hearing Sashas report, all of Cassadins actions that I had observed for the past few days played in my mind. Like how he knew how to read or how his mannerisms were unfit for a slave.

He claimed these things were to increase his value as merchandise, but those things couldnt be acquired just by learning. Not if one was born a noble, that is.

I slowly closed my eyes. If he wasnt a slave, then does that mean he was originally a noble?

I dont have a family. They all died a long time ago.

Just what sort of life has he lived until now?

I should treat him nicer from now on.

Maybe then his caution towards me would ease off, and he would one day open up about his past from his own mouth.

I took out a few gems from my jewelry box and placed them in Sashas hand.

Good work, Sasha. Take these.

Miss.

All I did was give her compensation for her work, but Sasha shook her head, tears welling up in her eyes.

Why? Is this too little? Do you want more?

No, Miss. I didnt do this expecting a reward.

Sasha rubbed her reddened eyes with her sleeve and continued speaking.

Just being able to help you is enough for me, Miss.

Ive been worried lately because Miss doesnt seem like the Miss I used to know. Im sorry. What Im saying right now Please forgive my rudeness just now.

My eyes widened when I heard what she said. Had I really changed that much from my past life?

Well, it wasnt strange that I would change after coming back alive from the brink of death, but who knew the first one to notice would be Sasha?

Sasha had her eyes closed tightly, prepared to be scolded.The source of this content nov(el)bi((n))

Sasha. Thank you.

What?

When I thanked her instead, it was now Sashas turn to look surprised.

Ive been going through some tough times recently. It isnt strange for you to think that way. It means you were that worried about me, right?

Miss.

Take the day off to rest. Youve done well. And

I picked up the entire jewelry box and handed it to Sasha.

Id like you to take these.

Sashas mouth dropped open.

Miss! This is!

My arms are hurting.

Sasha hesitated but accepted the jewelry box after what I said. I patted Sashas shoulder as she looked down at the jewelry box with a troubled face.

Well, off you go now. My lovely Sasha.

I smiled at her, and Sasha bowed to me at a 90-degree angle before exiting the room. When I saw her face for the last time, just before she left the room, I saw a single tear streaming down her cheek.

Cute thing.

If I had at least one proper maid to serve me in my previous life while living at Damians duchy, then maybe things would have ended differently. But he didnt allow me to bring even one maid with me.

I was a bird trapped in Damians cage. It was just an endless repetition of healing him when he was injured, then healing him again. He neglected me, but he still tried to utilize my healing abilities by any means necessary.

Moreover, he whispered those fake, sweet words to me only when I was healing him. That snake. An abandoned fianc was the perfect prey for those below himnothing more, nothing less.

What were your parents like?

I asked him one time, and Cassadin answered,

My parents were very good people. My father was gentle, and my mother was stronger than anyone else I knew.

I see. Did you have any siblings?

It was just me.

After saying that, Cassadin quickly changed the subject. He didnt tell me how his family had died.

So they were good people, just like you.

So I didnt ask him either.

Father told me that Cassadin was now officially documented as part of our family. And he warned me to be cautious so that his history as a slave wouldnt be revealed. I, of course, told him I would.

The days of peace continued. During the day, I visited various places with Cassadin. And wherever we went, the peoples eyes followed us.

Good heavens

Look at that handsome face.

Am I really looking at a humans face? Hes like a living sculpture of God.

People would drop what they were doing and praise Cassadins appearance. Nobody even had the slightest suspicion that he used to be a slave. After being washed and put in fine clothing, he looked like a noble down to the bone.

But despite the many eyes watching him, Cassadin didnt take a moment to even glance at the others. He just gazed at me covertly, and when our eyes met occasionally, his eyes would curl, and hed smile.

Its nice to come out with you like this, Sister.

Me too. Do you want or need anything? Tell me anything.

I dont need anything like that I just want to stay like this forever with you, Sister.

Cassadin gently took my hand and answered. Then, pulling it up, he kissed the back of my hand.

And the way he gazed deep into my eyes as his lips curled up gently could not be seen as a look directed to a sister, but rather as a man looking at a woman he desired.

It was truly laughable. The way he was acting, and even his gaze. But every time Cassadin did that, I just smiled back with an innocent expression.

A kind, naive, and affectionate sister. As long as I looked like that in his eyes, that was enough.

Cassadin.

I called out Cassadins name as I fed him a piece of cotton candy we had bought from a stall. Cassadin smiled as he took the cotton candy I had given him.

By the way, the Crown Princes birthday banquet is a week away.

Our family is invited every year when an event is held in the palace. But my father said he couldnt go this time because he would be patrolling the land. So I decided to attend instead.

Suddenly, the smile that had been imprinted on Cassadins face disappeared.

After a moment of contemplation, he returned to his smiling face and pulled my waist towards him. As I looked up at him, he smiled brightly like an angel and asked,

Please take me with you.

Why?

There will be many other people going to the palace, and I worry about sending you alone. And

?

What if someone else tries to take you away from me?

He added, pulling my waist even harder. As a result, I dropped the cotton candy I was holding on the ground.

Ah, Im sorry, Sister.

It was only then that he let go of his hold on my waist with a small ah. I patted his back and laughed.

Thanks for telling me first. I was planning to go with you anyway.

Sister.

And dont worry about someone else trying to take me away.

You dont know, Sister. You dont know how charming you are.

When was he going to stop saying that pointless flattery? Its already been several weeks since I brought Cassadin home, but he was still testing me.

Cassadin.

Yes, Sister.

Im going to do whatever you want. But only if you will stop testing me.

Hearing that, the smile completely disappeared from Cassadins face and was replaced with surprise.