Chapter 223 222. Unexpected.

In a cosy wooden house.

A handsome white-haired man sat on a couch with his eyes closed as he pondered something—at least, he seemed to be pondering something.

'I didn't want Katharine to misunderstand something and....' I stopped my thoughts there because I felt like if it continued, it was quite likely to come true, and I didn't want that to happen. No, she can't become like Katline; if she too becomes like this, then it would be too troublesome.

Except for Faye, I hadn't ever even tried to seduce women in this life, hmm...if I think of it like that then she is the first woman, who I had to put in some effort.... I don't think I actually put in any effort, anyway, and I never thought Katline would come to like me. How the hell, no, where the hell did it go wrong? Did I do anything to seduce her, unknowingly?

'Hopefully, Katharine doesn't turn out like Katline...' That was also the reason I didn't stay with her for long; though I might have been overthinking, I thought she would misunderstand something and come to like me.

"Here." A sweet woman's voice sounded. I opened my eyes and saw Katline placing mugs on the table with her a*s facing me. She was wearing black bum shorts and baggy off shoulder t-shirt.

"God have mercy." I mumbled with a sigh at her efforts.

"Hm? What was that?" Katline asked without turning to face me. Though I couldn't see her face, I knew she had a bright smile and shade of red on her face, and it definitely doesn't take this long to place a mug on the table.

"It is a good place for 150 AP." I said and glanced around at house, though small it was very cozy. Since it was something the system, Eunomia, made, I wanted her to be physically present with me in a house like this, and though I don't know much about being a father, I can definitely show her love. Though I can try to do the same through the system, but being present in the moment physically hits different.

'She too must have wanted to live in a house like this.....' I thought as I remembered how it she must be feeling to be all alone in a space dedicated only for her, it is quite painful to be like that, I know from experience of course.

'Wait a bit longer; when I find a way in and out of your space, I'll try to bring you here, or I will go there myself, and we can spend as much time with me as possible. Of course, I will make it so that you can summon anyone you wish to.' I determined myself.

"Hehehe." Katline laughed cutely, sat on my lap and made herself comfortable, and I jolted out of my trance at her actions.

'What is she doing....' I sighed inwardly and leaned forward on her back, hugged her from behind.

"Haaa..." I sighed but didn't reject her. because it is said that physical contact with humans is good for mental and emotional health. But suddenly Katline shuddered. I glanced at her and noticed that I had just sighed at her ears! Then I pulled her waist closer and leaned more forward, hoping to get a proper view of the look on her face.

"Ah...." She moaned softly and closed her mouth with her hands. I froze when I heard her moan and questioned myself if my actions were seductive from her perspective and, yes, it was.

"Sorry, I did it unintentionally." I apologised and softened my hug around her waist.

"N-no, y-you d-don't have to, i-if I f-f-found it uncomfortable, I would have said so." Katline replied blushing violently.

"Hm~ is that so." I said, placed my hands near her belly button, pulled her closer, and tightened the hug because it felt like she liked it, as if proving my point...

"Mmm...." Her back arched as her chest rose up. I didn't know what to think—wasn't this reaction a bit too much? It's only a hug, and it was only her waist…. right? I moved my hand up and soon felt her actual belly button. I froze and abruptly pulled out my hands because, by the logic of her belly button being above where I had previously placed my hands, meant that my hands were on her... ahem,

".... I know you may think of it like an excuse, but I definitely thought my hands were on your belly button." I explained myself.

"....." Katline had placed her right hand on her mouth as she leaned forward with her elbow resting on her thighs.

"...." I too didn't say anything, and this time, a lot more carefully, I moved my hands and hugged her from behind. Why? because I was comfortable.

"...." Katline gradually placed her left hand on my hands, which were around her waist, and leaned back to rest her head on my shoulder.

DING-DONG

A classic doorbell sounded in the cosy house, and Katline jerked slightly. Since my hands were still around her waist, she couldn't move much, so I loosened the hug on my own cord. She glanced at the door and glanced back at my face back and forth for a few seconds. Without getting up, she leaned to the side, and I felt her soft lips on mine. My eyes widened, even though I kind of expected it, and I expected it on the cheek.

"Coming." She yelled and rushed towards the door with rosy cheeks.

CLUNK

"....well, that was kinda unexpected...." I mumbled in a buzz-like voice.

"Welcome, Katharine." Katline's voice sounded.

"Are you alright?" I then heard Katline's worried voice, and a "fhump" sound sounded, it seemed like they were sharing a hug.

'Should I show myself? I should right? Since she'll see me anyway.' I thought and calmly stood up before walking towards them.

"....are you alright?" I asked without any expression on my face; since Katharine had closed her eyes, she didn't see me walk in front of her. Her eyes widened in surprise as she flinched and jerked back at my voice, and when her gaze landed on me, she made a gaping expression. Since I didn't know how to react to such an expression, I stood still.

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