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Sage's mouth fell silent at the sudden announcement of the wedding being postponed.

A feeling of embarrassment crossed my mind as I looked into the pretty eyes that were holding me.

It was a face that seemed to have a lot to ask about what had happened with Grandma and Grandpa in the garden.

But, unable to ask the question, my half-opened lips eventually closed.

I could guess what kind of imagination was filling that head, so I tried to keep the corners of my mouth from rising.

"Sage. What are you thinking?"

"I think my ears are defective."

His fine eyebrows furrowed.

I took a step closer to Sage.

Even though he was confused, he bent down when I reached out my hand.

As I gently wrapped my shoulder and met his gaze, a faint sense of relief rose within the walls that had been filled with anxiety.

But, as if trying to figure out my intentions, the persistent gaze did not go away.

I smiled broadly.

"Judging from your expression, you heard me correctly. Don't worry about your ears being deaf."

"...I never told you to go and be persuaded."

"Now that I think about it, I think I took marriage too lightly. There's still plenty of time, so let's both take our time and think about it."

"until when?"

"I don't know about that. Oh, Sage, you should take this opportunity to consider everything. That's what I intend to do."

It may seem like I'm speaking too coldly... ... but I thought it would be better for both of us to make it clear like this.

"Please, Irene."

"Isn't Lord Muhela coming to the banquet too? Shouldn't we as adults have a conversation? Our marriage is not a small matter."

It was a marriage between families representing each region.

When I finished speaking firmly without changing my opinion, Sage nodded as if he had lost.

"If that's what you want."

"Thank you, Sage."

When I lifted my heel slightly and kissed him, his eyes opened wide. His blank, relaxed face was something to behold.

As I was about to part my lips and walk away, his arm that was lightly wrapping around my waist felt stronger.

As I approached her, unable to resist the slight pulling force, our lips met once again.

I tried to close my eyes slightly at the soft touch that was in perfect contact, but for a moment I felt an eerie sensation.

"ah."

Sage, who had been absentmindedly absentminded, turned his gaze to one place with a displeased expression.

What is this? Who is watching?

There was no one else who would openly express such displeasure except his family.

And this pheromone is clearly.......

It was Kaid.

I was about to fall down in a hurry, when Sage, who had been smiling with her lips raised, gently wrapped her arms around my cheek and blocked my view.