Predatory Marriage (Web Novel)

Chapter 127. Trying To Evade Him (2)

Translator: Atlas / Editor: Regan

Instantly, tears welled in her eyes and Leah bit her lip hard. She wanted to hug him and sob uncontrollably. But that was just an impulse. Really, she shouldnt even rest her head on his chest.

But…it seemed like it was all right to lean into that warmth for a moment. A feeling of contentment filled her body. Emotions she had buried resurfaced again. At this moment, she was in the safest place in the world. No one could intimidate her here. She could enjoy total peace.

Ishakan embraced her silently, holding her icy body in his arms until it melted in his warmth.

“Youve lost a lot of weight since I last saw you.”

He covered her cheek with his hand, but she turned her head away as a cold breeze blew against her warmed body. The cold air made her regain her composure, and she slowly parted her lips.

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“Go back.”

She still didnt make eye contact. She couldnt look at him. She was sure if she did, she couldnt hide her feelings. But Ishakan paid no attention to her.

“I dont want to,” he said, smiling. He ran a hand through her hair and murmured, “Are you choosing Byun Gyeongbaek?”

She felt a tingling in her mouth. The wordno was on the tip of her tongue. Tilting his head to the side, Ishakan shook her lightly.

“Im leaving tomorrow, dont you have anything to say about it?”

“…From the beginning…” Leah lifted her head. “There was never anything between us.”

“……”

His eyes narrowed. Leah looked into those eyes, the most beautiful color she had ever seen in her life. She imagined the golden sand of the desert as she spoke.

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“Its enough that weve enjoyed each others company so far.” Her comment was as hurtful as a dagger. “Or do you want me to pay you for s3x? The Kurkans didnt seem so poor.”