"I understand. I also need so strength to protect the important people in my life right now," Wise said, deciding to go along with it.
[Yes, it's best that you've co to terms with it, Host.]
Wise continued preparing breakfast in the kitchen. Not long after, Belle, who had woken up, ca downstairs with so difficulty.
Her movents were light, her steps so small it seed taking even slightly larger ones would hurt.
"Belle? Why are you down here? You should be resting today."
Wise, who was about to bring breakfast upstairs, set down what he was holding when he saw Belle and went to support her.
She leaned into Wise's embrace, her face bright with a happy smile.
"It's fine, I'm not very tired right now. It's just still a little painful," Belle said.
"Alright, then co eat sothing first. If you don't get proper nutrition, your body won't be able to handle it."
"Mm-hm."
Belle nodded, her eyes still on Wise. Just as she was about to walk into the first-floor room with Wise's support, he picked her up by the waist.
He effortlessly carried her to the sofa. It was then Belle realized again that Wise was not only handso but also a man who could easily solo a High-level Ethereal and possessed remarkable stamina.
Belle settled onto the sofa, eating and watching TV alongside Wise. It was such an ordinary scene, but today, she yearned to make it a little different.
While eating, Belle suddenly freed one hand and placed it on Wise's lower abdon. Even through his clothing, she could feel the firm definition of his abs.
"Belle, focus on eating."
"Oh, yes, yes, I understand."
Noting Wise's slightly altered tone and his gaze that seed to want to 'devour' her, Belle imdiately thought of sothing both frightening and shy.
She no longer dared to provoke Wise, withdrawing her small hand and concentrating on her al. The atmosphere had shifted subtly between them.
However, Wise glanced at Belle next to him, hesitated for a mont, and finally, unable to resist, asked, "Belle, yesterday when you suggested we didn't use protection, what exactly were you thinking?"
Hearing this, Belle stopped eating. She swallowed the food in her mouth, then glanced at Wise with a guilty conscience.
"Well, I know it was reckless, but I had considered the consequences, and I knew what would happen if I really got pregnant... but don't worry, I'll take dicine later, and if I really get pregnant, we can certainly find a way to deal with it."
Belle's voice beca less confident towards the end, growing weaker and weaker, but Wise heard everything clearly.
He imdiately let out an angry shout, interrupting what Belle was about to say next.
"What stupid things are you talking about?!"
"Eh, heh~"
As Belle said this, she playfully leaned in and kissed Wise. He almost instinctively pushed her down onto the sofa.
"Uh, wait, wait a minute, no, I can't do it today!"
Belle was startled. Although she didn't want to refuse Wise, the pain in her body hadn't completely faded. Wise simply gave her a few kisses and lightly touched her breast for a mont before letting go.
"Alright."
Sadly, there was nothing he could do, and he heard a phew of relief coming from her. But just then, Wise's phone suddenly rang. He picked it up, and Belle also curiously leaned over.
The ssage was from Anby, which was unexpected yet reasonable given their recent interactions.
Anby's ssage was an invitation for Wise to go out and have fun together. Though not explicitly stated, it was definitely an invitation for a date.
Seeing this, Wise imdiately thought of Belle, whose body was still a bit uncomfortable. He imdiately wanted to reply and refuse, but before he could finish typing, Belle stopped him with her hand.
"Hm? Belle, what's wrong?" Wise asked.
He initially thought that his reply to Anby's ssage had made Belle jealous, but it clearly wasn't the case because he knew Belle isn't that petty.
The truth is often more unpredictable, and Belle's next words left Wise slightly stunned.
"Brother, if you want to go, you can go. It's okay. Anby is a very good girl, and I don't want you to disappoint her."
Belle's words truly surprised Wise. He hadn't expected her to be so understanding.
"Belle? Are you serious?"
Wise had already planned to decline Anby's invitation, but instead, Belle wanted him to go on a date with Anby.
'Does Belle have so special kink?'
Wise didn't dare to dwell on it, and Belle, seeing Wise's strange expression, imdiately guessed that she had been misunderstood.
She imdiately blushed and scolded him with a hint of annoyance.
"Brother, what are you thinking?!"
"Nothing, nothing…" Wise said, dismissing her with a wave of his hand.
"Forget it. It's useless to talk to you. Give your phone. I'll reply to the ssage."
Hearing Belle's words, Wise obediently handed her his phone. Belle then replied to Anby's ssage right in front of Wise.
The content was roughly that because Belle was feeling unwell and couldn't go out, she wanted to invite Anby over and cook her sothing delicious. A clever excuse to bring Anby closer.
After sending the ssage, Belle imdiately returned the phone to Wise.
As for her motivation?
In Belle's mind, she had arrived late and never had the intention or courage to be with Wise.
Anby was already a step ahead, bravely taking his first kiss in his mory. She was an innocent and pure good girl. As a friend, Belle didn't want to hurt her, yet she still used improper ans to secure Wise first ti.
Now she had to face the consequences of her actions.
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