Reincarnated Villainess Does Not Want Revenge - Chapter 103
Translated by: ShinigamiTori
The Reincarnated Villainess’ Wish 2
I couldn’t comprehend Risel-sama’s words right away.
“I’m sorry for liking you!”
?
I was too upset now to know what that meant and was just plain confused.
“Risel-sama…. What do you mean….?”
Risel-sama remained with his head down, tears still flowing down his cheeks. It was so painful to see him like that.
I wanted to wipe away his tears, but the feeling of rejection I felt from him prevented me from doing so.
It was a completely new feeling for me.
Risel-sama always accepted me no matter what. Even when I contemplated distancing myself out of courtesy, he consistently showered me with kindness.
However, the current Risel-sama is different.
He was genuinely expressing remorse to me.
“I should never have liked you.”
“…. Eh?”
I really didn’t understand.
Perhaps if I calmed down and thought about it, I could have come up with the answer.
Unable to believe Risel-sama’s words, it seems I lost even my ability to judge.
Seeing me like that, Risel-sama gave a faint smile, one filled with deep sadness.
“Because I’m… the child of the people who caused your past unhappiness.”
“…. Ah….”
That’s right.
He is the child of King Gray and Queen Tia.
The ones who had once wronged Rosemary and led to her execution.
“I had a feeling, especially when I received your message for Duke Rose, that there might be some connection between you and Lady Rosemary. I never thought Marie would be the actual person herself. Since then, I’ve been hoping it was just a misunderstanding. But reality is cruel.”
Tears flow again from his sapphire eyes.
“I’ve fallen in love with you more than ever, but you’re the one person I shouldn’t love the most.”
“Risel-sama!”
I wanted to shout, “That’s not true!”
But the words were stopped by Risel-sama’s hand.
He reaches out his hand near my mouth to restrain my words. Hands that never touch. Despite him being so close to me, it felt incredibly distant.
“The sins of my father and mother are also my own. I wanted to make you happier than anyone else. But the more I think about you, the more I realize I’ll bring nothing but unhappiness for you…”
No.
That’s not true.
I shook my head frantically to express the feelings that I couldn’t put into words.
“Such a kind soul you are, Marie. My beloved Marie…! Please forgive me for falling in love with you. My feelings for you are genuine. If I could, I would have loved you and only you.”
Stop.
“But I’m not suitable. I’m not qualified to make you happy.”
Please.
“… I will definitely prove Lady Rosemary’s innocence and reveal it to the entire kingdom. Please forgive me for being able to do no more than this to atone for my sins.”
No. I don’t want to hear those words.
“… Can I make one last selfish request?”
Risel-sama.
“I truly… loved you. Marie…”
Stop it.
“Stop it!”
I desperately held onto Risel-sama.
Unbeknownst to me, tears were rolling down from my eyes.
“I don’t want to hear those words!”
“Mari?”
“I am… Marie! I am not Rosemary!”
“But you….”
“I am Marie! I am, I am…!”
My heart is in pain.
Has Risel-sama always endured these painful feelings?
Being unable to respond with love to the one you hold dear.
These overwhelming feelings of love that spill over uncontrollably.
Finding even the painful emotions dear.
“I love you, Risel-sama!”
So, please don’t leave me.
Please touch me and smile like you always do.
“Don’t pull away from me because I’m Rosemary, please…”
I didn’t bother stopping my tears from pouring and, without any shame, I hugged Risel-sama and gazed upwards at him.
If things continued like this, I had a feeling that Risel-sama would never appear in front of me again.
If I let go of this hand now,
His position would become that of a king, and I would just be a mere baron’s daughter.
I would never see him again.
“….”
Risel-sama’s body doesn’t move.
He didn’t say a word or respond to anything.
I was about to be crushed by anxiety.
“… Really…?”
A raspy voice could be faintly heard.
“Really…. me….?”
“….Yes….”
“Am I dreaming?”
“No. This is reality. I truly love Risel-sama.”
I feel Risel-sama’s touch on my body. Gently, he embraces me.
“No… I’m probably just having a convenient dream… There’s no way something this happy could happen.”
“That’s not true. The warmth you can feel right now is all real.”
He hugs me with more vigor.
“Marie….. Marie…..!”
His voice, trembling with joy, calls out to me.
I hugged Risel-sama in return, my body overflowing with joy at the fact that my feelings were accepted.
“Is it okay if I express my feelings to you? That I still like you. That I love you.”
“Yes. Please tell me. I won’t hide it anymore either.”
As I raise my face, Risel-sama’s hands gently touch my cheeks. His eyes, which had been drenched in sadness a moment ago, were now filled with joy, but he was still looking at me with tears in his eyes.
I also smiled, showing my tear-stained face.
“I love you too, Risel-sama.”
“Me too. I love you, Marie.”
Risel-sama’s face approaches, and his red bangs brush against my cheek.
Without hesitation, his lips touch mine. First on the cheek, and then on the lips.
The first kiss I share with the person I love,
It was a little salty and damp.
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