You Are Hot Then You Are Cold

Vol 3 - Side Story 1: One day (3)

As the mansion is getting nearer, his stomach stings. It has improved a lot, he thought it would not happen again, but looks like it has come back. Seeing his grandfather is always not easy for him.

Getting used to it doesn’t mean he isn’t hurt. Karlyle just learns how to endure the situation. And he has now committed the most disappointing thing of his entire life. The pressure is great.

“Lyle.”

When he parks the car in the front yard of the mansion, Ash calls him. Karlyle turns his head. Seeing Ash’s face, his stomach calms down a little.

“Are you okay?”

Letting go of the handle, Karlyle licks his lips. It’s nice to have Ash by his side. But he is afraid that such a good person will be hurt by his grandfather.

“I’m okay. It’s just…”

In Karlyle’s eyes, he used to think that Ash was a person growing up with love. Unlike him, growing up in a beautiful environment, Ash smiles like someone who has only witnessed good things. But now Karlyle knows there’s a reason for Ash’s smile. When Karlyle heard about his childhood, he first understood what it meant to be heartbroken. Karlyle decides from now on, he’ll only show good things to Ash, since Ash has had such a scar. But there’s no doubt that his grandfather will say harsh words.

“As I said before, my grandfather…”

The day he gave Ash the painting, Karlyle told Ash a little about himself. To be honest, he didn’t know what to say. His past is different from that of ordinary people, but at the same time, it’s not particularly special.

So Karlyle only mentioned what he had been taught since childhood. He made a brief mention of his grandfather. His grandfather is a typical model of what aristocrats are.

“He acts like a nobleman, totally different from Marquis Gordon. That kind of manner is no longer suitable in today’s times, but he has a strong tendency to value bloodline…”

Karlyle has never told anyone about his family. It’s difficult to choose words to describe his grandfather to others.

“So are you worried? I’m fine.”

“Still… I’m afraid he is going to say bad things, so I’m worried.”

Putting his concern into words makes his stomach hurt even more. He bites his lips slightly. Worry fills Ash’s face, he reaches out.

“Does it hurt again? Should we go back?”

“No.”

“But what should I do if it hurts so much? Hm? I’m afraid you are going to break.”

The pain goes away for a moment. He feels like he just heard an indescribable sentence. What does Ash mean he is going to break? Although Karlyle has been a little lacking recently, he is a strong Alpha male who has never been sick.

“It’s not like that.”

“That’s why I can’t put my hands on you.”

“Really… I’m fine.”

“Lyle has a tendency to say it’s fine when you are not fine.”

Ash’s hand touches his stomach. Karlyle’s fingers twitch at the gentle hand stroking his stomach to calm him down.

“Ash…”

“You don’t have to worry about me. I’m very strong against personal attacks. Furthermore… we don’t see him often, do we?”

Ash says casually. Ash’s childhood may have been part of the background for his tolerance against those kinds of words. Feeling sad, Karlyle covers the back of Ash’s hand. He wants to say I love you.