Page 42 of The Rancher's Unloved Wife

Summerine finished the entire bowl in seconds and was embarrassed when she accidentally let loose a burp after the last spoonful of porridge. "I'm s-sorry—-"

But her husband only leaned forward...and Summerine stopped breathing at the feel of his thumb wiping the corner of her mouth.

"You missed something."

Then he should have told her that,she thought miserably,instead of nearly giving her a heart attack.

"I'm sorry," her husband said as he straightened back in his seat.

Why was he—-

"The doctor says you should take things easy for the next couple of days," he said solemnly. "I'll do my best not to accidentally excite you with my touch."

—-so good at reading her stupidly expressive face?

"Do you want anything else before I go?"

You,she wished she could say.I want you to say I'll also be the ONLY woman in your life.

But how could she when she was terrified of how he would answer her?

"I'm on your side, Summerine."

"I want to believe that," she whispered.

"But you don't."

"I u-used to," she said jerkily, "b-but—-"

"That asshole you're in love with fed you lies about me?"

"I..." Summerine's fists clenched against her lap. "I r-really didn't cheat on you—-"

Ryu's expression turned brooding. "I guess we're on the same boat again. Because I also want to believe you...but I don't."

Reward

SUMMERINE WOKE UP THEnext morning and was greeted by the unexpected sight of her husbandstillin bed...watching her.

"Oh...hi..."

His gorgeous face softened. "Ohayo."

She should probably tell him that wasn't what she said, but...how could she when it had earned her the most dazzling smile, and...oh.

He had leaned close to cover her mouth with the sweetest kiss, and when he pulled away, all she could do was stare at him.

"That's how you should greet me every morning from now on."

Every...morning?

He then pressed a hand on her forehead. "Your fever's broken."

"I feel better," she admitted.

"But you still need to take it easy in the next couple of days," he cautioned.

Was he saying he wanted her to skip school?

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