Goodbye, Overtime! This Reincarnated Villainess Is Living for Her New Big Brother Volume 1 [Complete] by Chidori Hama

Author:Chidori Hama
Language: eng
Format: epub

Mina was right by my side when I knocked on the door of Alexei’s office, where I suspected he was still hard at work considering the time. Ivan opened it almost immediately, and I hesitated, unsure what to say. He didn’t seem surprised to see me and simply smiled.

“Your Grace, her ladyship is here,” he said.

Alexei, who’d been half-sprawled over the document he was reading, raised his face, as though he’d been hit by lightning. From the way he looked at me as he stood up, I could tell he was holding his breath.

“I... Mmm, I’m sorry, brother. Could we talk?” I said, clutching my hands together, trying not to fidget. I found it hard to meet his eyes, so I focused my attention on my hands.

“Yes... Yes, of course.”

Relief washed over me when I heard Alexei say that.

Forli seemed to have left already, as I didn’t see him in the room; only the same three men as yesterday were here. Mina pushed me forward, and I stumbled closer to Alexei.

“I, well, I came to apologize.”

Now that I’d said that much, I wouldn’t waver. A proper adult knew how to apologize swiftly and efficiently whenever an issue arose. The more one waited to do so, the more hurt they’d cause!

While I genuinely thought that, I still couldn’t lift my face. I believed Alexei’s obsession with me meant he’d forgive me, but I couldn’t stop thinking about worst-case scenarios. If he was truly disappointed in me, I’d die.

“What I said earlier...was uncalled for,” I continued. “I knew that you were only worried about me, yet I said something horrible to you. Please forgive me.”

Alexei was speechless, for a time.

Eventually, he cleared his throat and said, “I also gave it more thought. Afterward, that is. I might have been too hasty to judge Lady Cherny. You’re a smart girl, Ekaterina. I’m sure that, even when spending time with a lady from another social class, you’ll make the most out of that experience and broaden your horizons. I should have taken that into account. Therefore, you have nothing to apologize for.”

Oh?

“It also occurred to me that, since I couldn’t organize your debut in high society, Lady Cherny is the first friend you’ve made. Or, rather, I had to be told to realize that. I... I’ve never been very good at picking up on others’ emotions. I’m aware of it, but...”

I can’t believe it! He understood my feelings!

I also could hardly stand how adorable he looked, confessing his insecurities to me. I threw my arms around him.

“Thank you, brother! I love you so much!”

Alexei didn’t move a muscle, as stock still as an ice statue. I, on the other hand, was more excited than ever, relief replacing all the stress I’d been feeling.

“I’m so lucky to have such a kind older brother!” I exclaimed. “I promise to answer your trust by becoming a perfect young lady! I’ll work hard and make sure my conduct and my studies befit our noble house! I’ll also be

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