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A low whisper tickled my ears.
Lakis who had drawn close to me at some point was holding me. His hair which covered his forehead slightly, his straight nose beneath it, and his gracefully curved lips were all transmitted to me very clearly.
His throat had recovered somewhat so he now spoke briefly without writing it down. Of course, there was still some roughness to his voice so the stuff he said was usually limited to situations like this, where he couldnβt use a pen or paper.
Lakis held me with one arm and gently lowered me to the floor.
βUh…thank you.β
It felt a little awkward for some reason, but I thanked him first.
Lakis quietly stared at me, then his eyes crinkled as he gave a thin smile. It was an enchanting smile capable of bewitching people. It also gave me a slightly different sense of danger from when I fought him some nights ago.
That feeling soared when Lakis began to tidy up my hair which had gotten a little messed up because of what just happened. Whether it was his eyes looking down at me, his hands slowly moving in my hair, or even his Adamβs apple above his shirt, it felt like they were all leaking pheromones.
Then when I met his eyes for the second time, I suddenly had a thought that didnβt match the situation at all.
βIf he acted like this to Anne-Marie in the novel, wouldnβt the male lead actually be Lakis Avalon…?β
At that thought, I felt a little sorry for the son of a bit…I mean, for the brute Lakis Avalon who didnβt know love in the novel.
Knock, Knock!
βYuri unni.β
Right then, someone called at the door. It was a very rare for someone to come looking for me so early in the morning. But the voice I heard at the door sounded familiar.
Lakisβ eyes seemed to grow cold for a moment when it moved to the entrance. He quickly erased such signs from his face but the look in eyes seemed to be because he was annoyed at being disturbed. However, he soon went back to looking harmless and took a step back.
I immediately walked to the entrance. When I opened the door, the bright morning sunlight poured in.
βHello, Yuri unni. Good morning.β
Standing at the door, was a girl in a white dress and a cute flower ribbon in her glossy silver hair.
It was Hestia who I last saw at the festival. As expected, her adorable features were just like her elder sisterβs. However, Anne-Marie was a little more expressive while Hestia had a calm and mature atmosphere unlike that of a child.
βHello. I see you got up early, Hestia.β
βWhen you’re an adult, you naturally lose your morning sleep.β
Even now, Hestia was replying like a grown-up. But obviously, she didnβt know that referring to herself as an adult when she was only 12 years old made her seem more like a child.
But honestly, I didnβt hate this sort of conversation with the little girl.
βNot quite. Not all adults lose their morning sleep.β
βReally?β
βYeah. Personally, I sleep in when I donβt have to go out.β
βThen Iβll correct myself. Iβm an adult without morning sleep so itβs normal for me to be up at this time.β
In the end, I just curled my lips and smiled at her.
βSo what brings you here so early?β
βWeβre out of eggs at home. May I borrow just two?β
Hestiaβs reason for coming was to run an errand for Anne-Marie. This was not the first time.
Unlike me who had regular work hours, Anne-Marie often came home late because of the situation at the clinic. So when she couldnβt do grocery shopping in the evening and there was something missing the next morning, they would come borrow ingredients from me.
Itβs not like our relationship was so bad I couldnβt lend them simple eggs. Plus Anne-Marie usually made stuff for me, like the pastry from last time.
So I readily nodded at Hestia.
βCome in and give me a second.β
βIβm right next door though.β
βStill.β
After I said it, I remembered Lakis was inside and paused. However, I couldnβt leave a child out alone in the cold morning air.
βAlright then. Please excuse my intrusion.β
But when I entered the house with Hestia, Lakis was not on the couch. Maybe he went to the bathroom? But either ways, this was good. However, when I entered the kitchen to get eggs, the back view of the man standing ahead caught my attention.
I stopped for a moment.
The sight of the villain holding the pot ladle under the morning sun was something that went together much better than I expected. It didnβt feel out of place at all.
βSo he was still in the kitchen?β
Oddly enough, Lakis was making my familiar little kitchen feel like a sacred place. He wore a white shirt, his blonde hair looked naturally untidy, and his handsome face shone brilliantly under the sunlight.
βNo wait, why is it sparkling like that?β
I thought, slightly puzzled.
Lakis sensed my presence and turned around. Then he explained.
βThere was a burning smell.β
βOh, is that so?β
His physical condition was certainly much better than before, and he didnβt look uncomfortable in the kitchen. When I approached, Lakis shook his head to stop me. Then he slightly pushed me away as if telling me to leave this to him.
So I left the kitchen with eggs, feeling dazed for a moment.
βThank you, Yuri unni.β
I put the eggs into a small basket so they wouldnβt mistakenly break. Then Hestia bowed deeply to thank me. As I looked at her small head, my mouth opened.
βHestia, do you want candy?β
β…!β
Once I asked that, the atmosphere around Hestia changed. But she replied maturely:
βIf you eat too much candy, your teeth will decay. Above all, Iβm not a kid who likes candy.β
βThen…β
βBut, it is bad to refuse someoneβs kindness so I will gladly take it if you give me.β
Before I could even finish, Hestia quickly followed up in a clever voice.
Well, I knew this would happen, so I quietly reached into my pocket. Hestia still had a dignified expression like a precocious child, but her eyes were twinkling as she followed my hand.
βOh. I guess this is all I have today.β
But when Hestia saw my hand the next moment, light faded from her eyes.
Ah, sheβs disappointed now.
If Hestia had animal ears like Leo, I wonder if I they would be drooping right now.
βThank you, Unni.β
Hestia swiftly put her disappointment away and politely took the candy from me. She was really a respectful child. I had no idea if it was because of her parentβs education or Anne-Marieβs education.
βHm, wait, thereβs something else in my pocket.β
I looked at Hestia and pretended to dig through my pocket. Then I held out both hands like I found what was hiding.
βThis is your favorite, isnβt it?β
β…!β
Hestiaβs eyes lit up with sparkles again. Honestly, I purposely acted like I didnβt have her favorite candy to see this expression. Although, even I know this was a bad habit. Anne-Marie was definitely a top contender but when Hestia was like this, she also looked exactly like Coco.
βIβll give you both of them. Have a nice day.β
I said while petting Hestiaβs head.
Then Hestia took the candy with her face obviously much brighter than before.
βHave a nice day too, Unni.β
As I watched Hestia leave, I thought I definitely have to buy more of her favorite candy tomorrow.
βOh, the kitchen.β
Then I remembered Lakis who I left a while ago and turned around.
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When Yuri entered the kitchen moments later, she found Lakis standing at the table and putting down a cup of water.
Because the scene just looked so natural, she once again paused before stepping into the kitchen.
βYou did all this, Mr. Lakis?β
There was already a completed dish on the table. Lakis calmly nodded at her question. Led by his gaze, Yuri unconsciously moved to the table and took a seat.
[Eat before it gets cold.]
Apparently, it was too much for him to talk continuously. Lakis was holding up the paper he had brought in at some point. It seemed he had written down what he wanted to say while Yuri was dealing with Hestia.
Yuri looked over the dish Lakis made.
It was certainly the dish she made halfway through, but it looked like something completely different. What Lakis made looked just like food sold in restaurants.
For now, Yuri did as Lakis said and tasted it. After which she was very surprised.
It was delicious.
Not only that, it was very delicious.
βStrange. All the ingredients should from my house?β
βMr. Lakis, youβre good at cooking?β
Because it was something so unexpected, she couldnβt help but be surprised.
βThis is delicious.β
At that, Lakisβ eyes curved as he grinned. He looked just like a satisfied cat.
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- Forget My Husband, I’ll Go Make Money – Side Story 21 - December 14, 2024
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Thanks for the chapter! π
Oh my god, just love each other already, haha!
I love it. Thank you!
for once, no food poisoning for you, mr lakis~ (lol)
also, ig i have to reread this again (or ive been reading to many krn webtoons) but I thought/was convinced the whole time that lakis had black hair lmaoooo ^^;;;;
thank you for the new ch!
Itβs a year late for the reply but the rules of manhwa is that if there ML have black hair the MC/FL will have either blonde or other color hair.. If the ML is blonde then one of the character will have black hair.. Either FL or 2nd ML lol
Lmao no more food poisoning Lakis skills cook everyday!
NOW KITHHHH ππ€£π€£
Uh….
thank you for the chapter <3
Very curious why this Lakis is so different from the novel…
It’s because they have a different aura
Probably because Yuri is actually his type. He did find her beautiful when he first saw her whist he found Anne-Marie suspicious to begin with. Also I think he only became obsess with Anne-Marie due to her healing power. With Yuri, he doesn’t know her powers and he still like her.
I was wondering whether it’s because of that bug/parasite thing that stuck to Lakis that might be Yuki’s lost emotions? In the original version, there’s no Yuki so maybe the bug was slightly different, maybe not so chatty? Haha. Then it would result in a different Lakis? Hope everything gets explained soon!!
Their power dynamic is different. Where Anne Marie would naturally be submissive towards him due to his domineering attitude, this would subconsciously encline him to push just to see how far he could go before she pushed.
Yuri could give no two fucks about that and pushed back almost immediately, she also been rather physically forward several times.
Make him house husband so he can cook for yuri everyday βΊ
Awww~ He turns into such a big softie for Yuri.
Iβve been reading This is an Obvious Fraudulent Marriage too (the webtoon) and Del is good at cooking too. I guess when youβre handsome, a bit yan, and whipped for the mc you have to be good at cooking too. π
Here i was thinking that Hestia would mention Leo and then Lakis would hear, like oop lol. But uwaahhhh this ship, I love this. The image was natural cuz hes your husbando.
Thank you for the update.
Thanks for the new chapter!
A man who can cook and acts like a puppy. Definitely husband material. Just adopt him Yuri!
I wonder why this lakis and the original lakis is different~
Thank you for this translation.
Gawd I love these two dorks so much. Their such perfectly paired for each other. Murder hobos in the dark but cute and sweet innocent kids when together.
I hope he teaches her how to cook. That could have some sweet moments in his lessons. Pulse the humor if him pulling a reverse on the old plot where the heroine tames the Ml through food. Instead the villain tames the maiden through his cooking.
Husband material π
Thx for the chappie~ π
“When I approached, Lakis shook his head to stop me. Then he slightly pushed me away as if telling me to leave this to him.”
I wonder if I was the only one to read and picture that in my head like “Lakis shook his head to stop me (as in “please no!!”). Then he slightly pushed me away as if telling me to leave this to him (as in “go play outside and don’t get close to the pot, please”).”
XD
I swear I imagine it like that and had to read twice.
thanks!
-squints at lakis- hm hmmm! lol cunning man, cunning! our female lead’s really gets reminded of coco lol
these two are so cute! damn it, just get married already!!
thanks for the chapter~
i just KNOW lakis was tired of yuris… unfortunate cooking so he decided to do it himself lol, thanks for the chapter!!!
oh how cute is lakys! Is he really the villain of the book? xd
thank so much Ruby <3
is he good at cooking or is she just terrible at it tho? lol
Thanks for chap
Pretty sure lakris took the opportunity when she was out of kitchen to cook completely mainly bcuz he didn’t want to eat her food anymore and lol hestia is funny huh,
Wasn’t yuri supposed to lack the sense of taste? Her cooking was bad because she couldn’t tell the taste apart right?
Lakis can be a househusband and Yuti can be the working mum!!! π
Yuri has two dogs and a cat… Lol π thank you for the update!!!
diras tres perros y un gato
Thank you! Κβ’α΄₯β’ΚοΎβ‘
thank u !!
thank you so much for the new chapter! your translations are always amazing (:
Get a man like himmm
I really hope this novel manga came up so i could see all puppy like , satisfied cat, docile appearance, enchanting beauty and all kinds of beauty trap Lakis is using on Yuri ~~
Cute
Just get married already! π
When i heard him say “i smelled something burning” i misread it as “be more careful with my poison please, it almost ranked up during your absence.” xD
Thank you for the chapter and the treat! (^_^)/
Geezes stop being so damn fluffable!!! What the heckin heck!! Coco β¦ Everyone is coco!!!!
Theory what if the villain in the novel was milliam after he killed the real Lakis like when he got healed by Anne Marie and wanted to get revenge he got killed for real and was replaced my milliam