Chapter 254

EP.254 Adeline Hates Her Sister #2

That night.

Adeline, who received my message saying I missed her, hugged me tightly as soon as she arrived at the laboratory.

Her forehead was dotted with cold sweat.

Seeing her exhausted breathing, it seemed like she had run all the way here as soon as she got out of the taxi.

“I love you… Jihyuk, I love you…”

Adeline suddenly confessed her love.

I silently rested my chin gently on top of her head.

I also made sure to slightly distance my body.

As if I was really tired but felt relieved seeing Adeline.

In response to this action, Adeline’s hand gripping my clothes tightened.

“Why aren’t you saying anything to me…?”

“…I love you, Adeline.”

“Please give me a kiss on the lips… You used to do that when we met…”

“Not right now.”

“Why not! Do it quickly!”

She let out a squeal.

I let out a weak smile and said,

“It’s impossible to kiss in this position.”

“Ah…”

Adeline, realizing her mistake, pulled her face away from my chest.

Then, looking up at me, she closed her eyes and slightly pouted her lips.

Once, then twice, and finally a third time.

I kissed Adeline’s lips with affection and gently stroked her from the top of her head to her temple.

“Is that enough now?”

“More…”

“More here? Please hold back.”

“Why should I hold back…? We’re lovers, aren’t we…?”

“I’m not in the mood for that.”

At those words, Adeline’s eyes widened.

She made a shocked face and then started to pout.

She wiped her eyes with her tiny hands and apologized.

“You must have been really tired…? I’m sorry…!”

“Adeline, you haven’t done anything wrong. Don’t cry.”

“I… told Dr. Cash that as long as Jihyuk is happy, it’s okay…! That was wrong too… but even so, I was afraid of your reaction, so I didn’t contact you until now… I’m such a stupid fool…!”

I hugged Adeline, who was blaming herself, warmly again.

“Adeline, you’re not a stupid fool. You’re my safe haven.”

“…Waaah…!”

As I spoke with a slightly sad tone, she started to cry loudly.

Her T-shirt was soaked in an instant.

You cry a lot. You have a lot of other fluids too, which is nice.

Silently comforting Adeline, I picked her up and carried her to the doctor’s lounge.

She needs a good nap.

From now on, I’ll start acting, so when she wakes up, let her secretly spy on me.

Then, when we get back home, I’ll see Silvia’s reaction to the warm meal I prepared and get angry.

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“Ugh…”

My eyes are blurry. Probably because my tears have dried up.

Adeline, lying down, carefully removed the sleep from her eyes and sat up.

How long did I sleep? Since Jihyuk’s soft voice was like a lullaby, it must have been a long time.

Adeline pulled the fluffy blanket up to her chin and grabbed the milk on the bedside table, gulping it down.

It was cold, but still delicious.

After licking the milk off her lips, Adeline got out of bed.

Then, she very carefully opened the door a little.

Through the crack, she saw Jihyuk working hard on something.

It looked like a weapon, and from the long handle, it seemed like a hammer he would use.

But something was off. Unlike his usual self, he was shaking one leg and biting his nails.

He also dropped the welder or pulled his hand away in pain, as if he had been burned.

Making frequent mistakes, he seemed to realize it wasn’t working and put the welder down as if throwing it.

Then, he placed his elbows on the workbench, clasped his hands, and began to pray.

“Holy Rosario, please save my sinful and flawed soul with your sacred light. Have mercy on this humble servant who has not lived according to your mother’s heart. Holy Rosario, please save my sinful and flawed…”

Jihyuk repeated the prayer several times.

So earnest that his voice and clasped hands were visibly trembling.

Adeline’s tear ducts were stimulated, and tears started to flow again.

To leave Jihyuk, who was suffering so much, alone under the pretext of being afraid of his reaction… She deeply regretted it.

Adeline watched Jihyuk pray for a full hour before she couldn’t take it anymore and opened the door.

Then, she ran towards Jihyuk, who turned his head in surprise, and pulled his head into her embrace.

She wanted to comfort him and pray together.

“I have committed a sin.”

Jihyuk’s words as he held Adeline’s waist tightly.

Adeline was grateful to Jihyuk, who had sacrificed himself to free someone from agony for the greater good.

But she was sad.

Because he himself was suffering from a direct hit.

If even his devout faith couldn’t free him from his troubles, it meant the burden on his heart was significant.

She wished she could turn back time.

If only she had endured a bit more when the demons appeared, maybe they could have handled it somehow…

If only she had held out until Silvia met a man…

She should have firmly told the doctor no and looked for another way.

She had agreed out of concern for the demons’ strange movements, not wanting Silvia to suffer.

What she thought was the best choice at the time had led to a disastrous outcome.

“Jihyuk, it’s not your fault at all… The sin is mine…”

“Please tell me I acted for the greater good…”

“Jihyuk, you acted for the greater good… You did something that couldn’t be done with an ordinary mindset… Don’t blame yourself…”

Adeline, pressing her lips to Jihyuk’s forehead, thought.

When given a choice, she should have panicked less and thought more carefully.

There’s always a better choice in any situation, but she always acts first and regrets later.

Most people are like that. And she was no different.

The way to overcome it is… to face the consequences of your choices head-on and push through.

But how could she dare to give advice to Jihyuk, who had forcibly charged Silvia’s device because of her choice?

She desperately hoped Jihyuk would overcome this situation.

She hoped he could cast off his suffering with her.

Holding Jihyuk like that, Adeline felt truly happy at his next words.

“No matter what happens, I will only love Adeline. That much is clear.”

Even in this situation, worrying about her… He’s definitely a fool.

She too would only love Jihyuk.

She would spend her life happily with him, her first and last love.

“Me too… I will only love Jihyuk…”

This was the first time she had expended so much emotional energy in her relationship with Jihyuk.

Not even oil massages or sex had drained her this much.

Today was really… a mentally exhausting day.

For both her and Jihyuk.

But she also felt good.

Because it seemed like Jihyuk was relying on her.

He had always shown a mature side, but now the roles were completely reversed.

That made her feel proud.

But she didn’t show it. She knew how pathetic it would be to show joy in such a situation.

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“Go inside.”

Jihyuk’s choked voice.

Adeline fidgeted with her hands and replied.

“Yes…”

“I’m really fine now. Don’t worry too much, see you tomorrow.”

“…..”

“What’s wrong?”

“No, nothing…”

It’s good that Jihyuk is fine, but his lack of awareness is a problem.

Isn’t a goodbye kiss before parting common sense?

But since he’s been through a lot, let’s let it slide today.

Thinking that, Adeline unbuckled her seatbelt, and as Jihyuk from the driver’s seat approached and kissed her forehead, she bowed her head deeply.

His lack of awareness is canceled.

By the way, today’s kiss felt different.

Maybe it’s because a big storm has passed.

Remembering what happened at the laboratory, she quickly became sad again.

Adeline, with teary eyes, stroked Jihyuk’s hand.

“Call me when you get home… Please…”

“Yes.”

Jihyuk nodded silently, his eyes full of worry.

It seems he’s scared to be alone.

Adeline grabbed Jihyuk’s hand and asked.

“Hey… Can I stay with you today?”

“No. I think you should focus on repairing your relationship with Silvia first.”

“But…”

“Silvia was very upset after… that incident. She kept apologizing to me and said she was sorry to you, even crying.”

“Really…?”

“Yes. Silvia must have suffered more than I did. Comfort her.”

Look at that big heart.

How could I not love him?

“I will…”

After sharing a deep goodbye kiss with Jihyuk, Adeline pulled herself together and went home.

Entering the front door with the password, she was greeted by Silvia in comfortable clothes.

“Are you back?”

“Yes, sister.”

Adeline couldn’t help but frown.

Because Silvia’s complexion looked good.

Not completely fine, but it seemed like she had cast off her mental burden.

“Is Jihyuk okay?”

“Yes… More or less. How about you?”

“At first, my heart ached a lot… but now I’m fine. Time heals, I guess.”

Ah… So time passed and she just got better.

Is that a relief?

“And Jihyuk also comforted me…”

“Comforted… you?”

“Yes. He completely understood my feelings.”

Understood… That was just pretending to understand.

Jihyuk was mentally exhausted, praying sincerely for an hour without rest.

Silvia should know this fact…

“Ah, and… Thank you so much for allowing all this, Adeline.”

“…Is the device fully charged?”

“After the promised time, it charged up to 89%. Here, I’ll show you.”

Silvia extended her wrist to show Adeline the charge level.

89%… That’s right.

Silvia had been with Jihyuk for over eight hours.

When she has sexual relations with Jihyuk, unless she experiences a big orgasm, it takes that long to reach 100%.

So Silvia must have felt similar, or less, pleasure…

‘I really hate this…’

Silvia, excited by Jihyuk’s touch, letting out high-pitched moans.

Imagining that situation was truly horrifying.

Adeline vented her frustration internally.

Even putting aside the thoughts she just had, she really hated the slight blush on Silvia’s cheeks.

Moreover, Jihyuk couldn’t even smile properly and was struggling, while Silvia had a faint smile on her face.

No matter how good it feels to be charged, shouldn’t she be more considerate!

Did she let her guard down just because I allowed it?

Another disappointing point.

Jihyuk was worried about Silvia and told me to comfort her.

He gave up his time with me for Silvia.

But looking at her now… It seems there’s no need to comfort her.

Seeing Adeline’s unusual expression, Silvia apologized sheepishly.

“I’m sorry… I got carried away because now I can protect the Earth… I’m sorry. I really want to apologize.”

A sincere apology.

Adeline’s heart softened a bit.

“There won’t be anything like this in the future, right?”

“…Uh… Yes. In the future… There won’t be anything like this.”

A hesitant answer. Adeline’s eyes widened.

What… What is that hesitation!

Why are you avoiding my eyes while making a promise!

Could it be that she has developed feelings for Jihyuk because of this incident?

From liking him as a colleague to liking him as a man?

‘I did that too!’

The situation is different, but I also started seeing Jihyuk as a man after liking him as a colleague!

And Jihyuk is someone you can’t help but… no, can’t help but love!

The way Silvia blushed earlier, and the way her voice softened when talking about him.

It’s highly likely that Silvia has fallen deeply for Jihyuk’s charm!

No! A graceful and beautiful woman like her shouldn’t like Jihyuk!

My heart aches.

Before, I might have been disappointed or upset, but not now.

For the first time, I hate Silvia.

My insides are boiling again.

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