Thought It Was ‘The End’, Only to Return to a Changed Genre - Chapter 217

Adeline swallowed her tears as she noticed the vivid red marks and bite impressions around her collarbone and neck.

While they didn’t hurt much, they looked terrible.

It seemed Shane had mastered the art of leaving marks without causing pain. Even when he couldn’t hold back and nibbled her skin, he would immediately stop if Adeline so much as winced.

The problem was that these marks were in very noticeable spots.

Tomorrow, she was scheduled to have her dress tailored and would have to meet Rachel and Emma. While she might be able to cover them up from Emma, avoiding Rachel’s sharp eyes was nearly impossible.

“I told you not to leave marks.”

“I couldn’t help it. I liked it too much.”

How ridiculous.

Adeline scoffed.

She vividly remembered locking eyes with Shane just before he bit her neck. He had clearly noticed her intention to say no and had promptly sunk his teeth in before she could.

The one who had lacked control wasn’t Shane—it was Adeline herself.

Even as she thought, I shouldn’t let this happen, she couldn’t bring herself to stop him. Of course, Shane had probably anticipated her reaction all along.

Shane hugged Adeline from behind, gathering her long hair to one side before kissing her exposed neck.

“Sorry. Are you mad?”

“And yet you’re doing it again! Again!”

“Hahaha.”

Who was he trying to fool?

Did he think that sweet words and kisses could make her let everything slide?

Adeline, bristling, grabbed Shane’s head and pretended to pull at his hair. Concerned she might actually hurt him, she switched to pulling at his ears instead.

Even as she tugged his ears like a monkey, Shane just kept smiling. What on earth was so amusing?

“Rachel’s going to tease me about it. She’ll ask if I enjoy it that much.”

“Be confident, Adeline. Just tell her the truth.”

“And what would I even say?”

“Tell her that you do.”

“……”

“What’s there to be embarrassed about?”

What’s embarrassing is that you’re like this.

Of course, Adeline loved Shane, but sharing every detail of their married life with the world was a completely different matter. Rachel, always sly, would grin and ask, “Do you still like it that much?”

At the same time, Rachel had a knack for selling her dresses—especially those with designs that covered the neck and shoulders.

“If you hate that I wear clothes revealing my neck and shoulders so much, then stop biting and just say something!”

“It’s not that I hate it.”

Shane ran his hand over Adeline’s collarbone and shoulders.

The elegant curve of her shoulders and her long, graceful neck—like that of a deer—were among Adeline’s many charms.

“Beautiful things should be shown off, not hidden.”

“Then why do you do this?”

Shane was an overly affectionate husband, not some obsessive, overbearing male lead from another genre. Sure, he might have a striking face and strong features like those male leads, but he didn’t act like he wanted to devour someone whole.

“I just can’t help it. You’re so beautiful that I feel like I could eat you up.”

“……”

Adeline was stunned.

Did I marry a clingy husband or a cannibal?!

“I’ll do my best to hold back.”

“Please do. I want to live a long life…”

How hard had she fought to reclaim this life? She had only just started to enjoy hobbies and leisure.

‘What a thrilling life I have.’

How fun…

Adeline sniffled, swallowing her fear.

Adeline was a textbook introvert, drained by external activities.

Not only was it tiring to be mindful of others’ gazes, but Shane’s habit of picking her up wherever she went doubled the burden.

Shane insisted he did it because he could, but knowing he was busy, Adeline couldn’t help but feel guilty when he came to get her every time. On the rare occasions she told him not to come, he would visibly sulk.

“I wonder if this could be separation anxiety.”

When Adeline sought advice, Jeff made a disgusted face and teased her.

“…Yeah, sure. He’s got a little bit of that going on.”

“If you’re apart for more than two days, he might start throwing up.”

“……”

“That was a joke, Adeline. Your husband’s a human being, not a dog.”

Even if Shane didn’t throw up, Jeff’s words made her think his aide might.

When Adeline told Shane about the conversation, he laughed and said,

“Maybe not vomiting, but I’d probably get annoyed.”

“……”

“Don’t feel pressured, Adeline. I’m not trying to restrict you. You can go wherever you want—of course.”

“I know.”