The handsome man with a composed face and calm expression appears at first glance to be at ease. However, I now know well that this is not truly the case.
I grabbed his arm and pulled him to sit beside me. My heart was still in turmoil.
With a small deep breath to calm the commotion, I slowly spoke.
“Reed.”
“Yeah.”
“I know everything.”
A mix of doubt and concern appeared in his eyes. It was the look of someone who had many hidden things.
“About the manor’s taboo. If I confess my love, it leads to confinement; if you do, it leads to death. Right?”
“…Ah.”
He smiled bitterly.
“You’re smart, so I knew you’d figure it out quickly.”
“So, as a reward, confession is not allowed.”
“That’s a pity.”
His reply was too light to be sincere and too subtle to be a joke.
It’s okay. That’s not what’s important right now.
I continued speaking, not taking my…