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The man, dressed in a sharp black suit, had a completely blank expression. He was coolly dealing with the fawning host. The half of his face I could see was a little pale. He was tall, but with a leanness that you coul dn’t ignore. The suit, while making him look distinguished, also seemed to hang on him with a kind of weary
grace.
He wasn’t well. I was almost certain of it.
But he held the child securely, his other hand gently supporting the restless boy’s back. He was an experien
ced father.
It was baffling. Just the sight of his back, half–turned to me, made me stare, unable to look away.
Perhaps my gaze was too intense. The little boy, perched on his father’s shoulder, turned his head first and
noticed me.
It had been days, and he probably didn’t remember me, but just like that night, once his eyes met mine, they didn’t move away. He rested his chin on his father’s shoulder, his arms wrapped around his neck, and watch ed me with that same soft, serious curiosity.
Meeting his gaze, my heart began to hammer in my chest. My vision blurred.
Suddenly, white lines of text scrolled across my eyes-
[Wait… isn’t the villain supposed to be this dark, heartless monster?]
【Since when did he have a kid?)
[And such a beautiful, well–behaved one, too.)
[He guards him like he’s the most precious thing in the world. Won’t even let anyone look.]
[Is that kid really his? Who’s the mother? Who would dare have a baby with him?】
[I wouldn’t be surprised about anyone else, but this guy is genuinely cold–blooded. He sent his own fathe and brother to prison when he was fifteen.]
[His IQ is off the charts and he’s merciless. How could he possibly start a family, let alone raise a child…]
[Wrong, that’s not the point! Hasn’t anyone noticed-)
[Why is our heroine staring so intensely at the villain?!)
