IELNDMH - Chapter 5 < My Heart Felt Like It Was Going To Explode >

 IELNDMH - Chapter 5 < My Heart Felt Like It Was Going To Explode >

I Ended Up Living Up Next Door With My Ex-Husband

"I'm definitely going to divorce you." 

Rebecca's attitude was extremely relaxed. Her indifferent expression remained the same. She seemed like a person who didn't even have any emotions left in her. Whether it's love or obsession. At that time, she thought that Rebecca's prediction that she would refuse a divorce no matter how hard she tried was completely wrong.

 "Ah, but there is a condition." 

Well then. A new, irritated sigh escaped Cedric's lips. 

"If you're saying something as absurd as saying you can't get a divorce until you give up all of the Grand Duke's assets, then stop. I'm sick of repeating the same story." 

"Oh, that's enough. Your name is the Grand Duke of Twins, and you will give me a mansion and living expenses as alimony. Will you do that much?" 

It was a refreshing look on his face as if he had absolutely no interest in all his possessions. Cedric blinked his eyes slowly, hiding his confusion.

 "... If that's all you really want." 

"Yes, alimony is determined gradually. Let's start by talking about the terms of divorce. If my terms are accepted, I will sign the divorce papers right away."

 "What on earth is that great condition?" 

Cedric was now truly curious. At his question, the corners of Rebecca's mouth, which had always had an indifferent expression, slightly rose. 

"Please keep our divorce a secret from everyone, including your employees, for six months after the divorce." 

Cedric's dark eyebrows slowly wrinkled. 

"Is that really a condition?"

 "It's nothing like that. I don't even know that someone's life is at stake." 

Rebecca muttered softly like someone overcome with anxiety. However, Cedric did not think again about her words, 'My life was at stake'. He didn't even have time to do that. This was because it was overwhelming just to guess what Rebecca's intentions were when she put forth unknown conditions. 

'Is this woman serious?'

 A habitual suspicion arose. First, it was necessary to check whether Rebecca's words were true. As soon as a good thought occurred to him, Cedric's mouth slowly curved up again. 

"If we keep our divorce a secret for half a year, I guess you'll have to stay in my castle for that time." 

"That's the way it is. You don't like it?" 

"At all. I've been patient for 5 years, but if you give me a divorce, it'll be about half a year." 

That was sincere. 

"But if we get divorced, I think it will be difficult to stay in the same mansion. So... "

Cedric blinked his blue eyes slowly. 

"How would you like to stay in the 'Mansion of Darkness' in the meantime?" 

"If it is the dark mansion... Are you talking about the empty mansion right next to this one?" 

"Yes." 

Cedric sneered leisurely. This will also be the end of her play to hide her dark intentions. She was Rebecca, who had a hard time withstanding even a minute without being in the same building as Cedric. She stays away from him for half a year in a dark mansion? 

'It would be difficult for her to endure even with her outstanding acting skills!'

This time, he would be able to know her true intentions. The moment he saw Rebecca's frown slowly frowning, he thought that his prediction was not wrong.

"Is everything organized over there?"

"Organize?" 

"I heard it was an empty mansion for a long time." 

"Of course it's fine." 

"Is the fireplace working properly?" 

"It works." 

"There are no rats or bats, right?" 

Cedric answered sincerely, saying, 'It probably won't come out', but he was confused about the situation. 

Rebecca nodded her head only after carefully asking the question.

"Do you prepare my meals as well as you do now? I like it. A divorce contract, let's do it." 

She had the same attitude as if she had come to sign a contract on a house. Is that all? 

She said she liked it and raised the corners of her mouth with a smile. Cedric was speechless for a moment. 

"... Are you serious now?" 

The words that he had been keeping inside all this time came out without his knowing. This woman, she won't go crazy staying there. On the contrary, I was almost worried about Cedric. However, Rebecca actually had an extremely resolute attitude. 

"Sure. I think that would be more convenient and better."

"..."

"Can I sign the divorce papers right now? It would be better to move the luggage right away tomorrow morning, right?" 

Rebecca asked, taking her fountain pen out of a small drawer under her table. It was as if she was ready to leave for the dark mansion at any moment.

Cedric stared at Rebecca blankly and finally came to his senses. He needs time to prepare a separate confidentiality. agreement. 

"I will prepare it along with the divorce papers, so it would be better to do it all at once." 

"Oh, that's right. Really."

Rebecca's face showed regret as she touched her fountain pen every time. Cedric found her somehow unfamiliar. 

"Let's sign together in the glass garden two days later at 3 p.m." 

"Is it so." 

Rebecca's obedient answer almost made Cedric burst into laughter. Typically, their conversation began with Rebecca's obsessive demands, followed by Cedric's rejection and disregard, and the pattern repeated endlessly. At times like that, he felt like he was waging an endless battle with the sticky swamp that kept dragging down his ankles. Cedric was so sick of that repetition. But the conversation flows so easily. 

When what he expected to be difficult ended up being easier than expected, je felt both defeated and anxious. 

'It can't end like this. I'm sure she's trying to convince me again....'

It was at that time that Cedric lifted his teacup, lost in thought. 

"Hoahm."

Rebecca smiled slightly when Cedric's eyes met hers. 

"Oh, I'm sorry. After taking a bath, I fell asleep. Hmm... But you know, Cedric." 

As expected, there was no way Rebecca would end the conversation like this. 

'I should have left right away instead of just sitting there idly!'

It was a time when Cedric was feeling slight regret. 

"Are you not going?" 

Rebecca asked, blinking her red eyes. 

"I also told you my conditions regarding your business. Thanks to you, a conclusion has been reached. We also set a date to sign the divorce. I think I've said everything that needs to be said." 

"..." 

"And now... Normally, I would have already fallen asleep."

It was as if she was displeased with her schedule being interrupted. The first congratulatory message he received from Rebecca. In addition, the eyes and tone of voice make her look at him like an uninvited guest. 

Cedric tried to shake off his embarrassed feelings and stood up. 

"You were rude. Okay then." 

"Is it so. Goodbye, Cedric." 

Rebecca also stood up without hesitation and said goodbye... 

Bye? 

She always begged him not to go, but when Cedric eventually left, she was left alone which caused her rampage. But now, Rebecca was even walking calmly behind him as she headed toward her bedroom door as if to see him off. 

'Why are you suddenly doing something you never did before?!'

Everything was too refreshing to be Rebecca's actions. It was at that time that Cedric, unable to overcome the awkwardness, turned his head again. Rebecca, who had greeted him calmly, lost her balance and began to sway. 

"Then I'll see you on the appointed day... uh? Ugh!" 

She must have accidentally stepped on the straps of her gown, not knowing that they were long. 

"Ugh?!" 

Immediately, Rebecca was literally on the verge of collapsing to the floor. 

"Rebecca!" 

Cedric ran in front of Rebecca without even realizing it. Fortunately, her body soon landed in Cedric's arms. 

".... Ha." 

That was when I finally breathed a sigh of relief. I felt an unfamiliar touch on Cedric's strong abs. Eventually, he realized what it was and his body gradually began to harden.

Cedric didn't notice me falling or pushed me away. How many seconds had we been frozen with our bodies pressed against each other? 

Tuk.

To make matters worse, the strap of the gown fell to the floor and I felt the gown, which was barely fastened, slowly open. It was obvious that if I continued to move like this, my bare skin would be exposed through the gown. 

'Ha, I feel like I'm going to die of embarrassment.'

The cool yet sophisticated scent emanating from Cedric's body gradually began to seep into the tip of my nose. I opened my eyes to focus my increasingly distant mind. But what came into view was the thick veins bulging at the nape of his neck.

'... I'm going crazy, really.'

I tried to act arrogant with the intention of getting out of his waiting mood for 5 minutes, but...

Cedric was an absolutely wonderful man who made my heart beat just by looking at him. Besides, isn't he the person I've always Ive dreamed of while reading novels? 

It was very difficult to stay sane in this situation where I was in close contact with such a man. Cedric's abs, which I could feel through the thin gown, were as hard as a rock, and I could hear a heartbeat similar to my own from his chest, where my ear was in contact.

 As I felt it, the breath on the tip of my nose gradually became hotter.

"Rebecca." 

A low, charming voice rang out. As I slowly raised my head, my gaze met Cedric's blue eyes. Hair that sparkles as black as the night sky and thick eyebrows. Mysterious blue eyes. A high nose bridge and a sharp jawline that looks like a cut. Even the lips with a light red tint. 

The fatally sexy man was looking down at me. I felt like my heart was going to explode. And my eyes kept focusing on Cedric's lips, and it was driving me crazy. It was at that time, when I looked at his beautiful face with my eyes wide open, as if mesmerized.

 "In the end, did you plan to catch me off guard and then tempt me again?" 

Cedric, who was looking down at me, spoke in a low tone. Is it possible for this man to have such a handsome face, such a perfect body, and such a good voice?

'No matter how much it's in a novel, this is against the law.'

It was around this time that I began to gradually understand Rebecca's obsession with spending the night with Cedric. 

"The method chosen to prevent divorce is this kind of temptation. It's disappointing that there isn't even the slightest change." 

I barely came to my senses when I heard his voice like a bitter winter wind. Cedric became colder as Rebecca clung to him. I couldn't let him misunderstand me like this.

"Don't misunderstand. I will divorce you as planned." 

At the same time, Cedric's eyebrows arched high. He was silent for a while as if he had a lot to think about. How much time has passed? 

Cedric's hand holding me began to gain strength little by little.

 "Alright... Now I know your Intentions. You're smarter than I thought."

Cedric continued to spit out unintelligible words and twisted one corner of his mouth.

"Yes, even if you divorce, 'that' won't be erased." 

"What on earth are you talking about?"

 "You who are aiming for it know better what I mean." 

"....?"

 "If we were to spend the night together even now, even after our divorce, I would..." 

Cedric spoke slowly and gently lifted my chin. The moment I made eye contact with his blue gaze, I felt his entire body freeze in the coldness.

 "Because I won't be able to bear a single day without you." 

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