The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power: Forget My Sister! Turns Out I Was the Real Saint All Along! Volume 4 by Almond

Author:Almond [ALMOND]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Published: 2024-10-30T00:00:00+00:00

(Edward)

Lina and I took a short breather once we had unpacked our belongings. After commending our servants for a job well done, I dismissed them from our guest room, leaving Lina and me alone at last.

My heart soared. How long has it been since I had some quality time with my beloved wife? I caught my darling Lina’s eye, and she flashed me a smile, moved over to the chair by the window, and began to...embroider.

She worked quietly, eyes glued to her fingers as they placed stitch after stitch after stitch. When she noticed me watching, her eyes crinkled with a gentle apology; she explained that her task was urgent. Her explanation complete, she returned her attention to the delicate fabric.

Well, so much for quality time.

But that was all right. If Lina deemed her work of critical importance, then my role was to support her with patience. Though my hands were idle, my eyes found solace in observing her. Watching Lina was never a chore—it was a privilege. Each moment spent admiring her revealed another layer of her beauty, each detail more enchanting than the last. Indeed, I could happily spend a lifetime just like this, discovering the endless facets of the woman I loved.

She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear—a simple, innocent gesture that meant nothing more than that she wished to keep it from obstructing her work. Yet, oh, how it stirred something deep within me. My breath caught, a soft sigh nearly slipping past my lips, but I quelled the sound—along with the sudden and overpowering urge to sweep her up from that chair, lay her down on the bed, and pin her beneath me. She’s holding a needle in her hand, I reminded myself. Are you trying to hurt her?

And if I did cover her body with mine, what then? Would I be able to rein in my desire, to apologize and retreat if she protested? Or would that wilder, untamed part of me come to the fore?

No, I told myself, struggling to restrain the heat building within. I needed to distract myself, to divert my thoughts before her next innocent gesture shattered my self-control completely. The best course would be to distance myself, at least for now. Some time apart would cool my head and help me regain control.

I crossed the room and crouched beside her, bringing my gaze level with hers so that I might ask her sincerely. “Lina,” I began, my voice steady despite the turmoil inside, “would you mind if I went to pay Teo a visit?”

She glanced up at me and said, “Of course not,” so casually and so gently that it nearly undid me. I thanked her, to which she responded with a laugh sweeter than anything. “For what?” she asked, her eyes twinkling with amusement. I managed a smile, stood up, and made my way to the door, waving a final goodbye before closing it behind me.

Out in the corridor, I let out a heavy sigh. Walking away from Lina, from a rare moment alone together, was a sacrifice, but it was a necessary one.

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