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"After all, I love you, darling~"
Whether it was desperation clawing at her ribs or a fragile thread of hope wrapping around her mind, hearing the monster speak those words with eyes soaked in affection made the woman's heart stutter violently, as if it had forgotten whether to beat or break.
"W-What are you talking about? Y-You just killed—"
Before she could finish, Aether gently placed his fingers over her lips, silencing her trembling voice.
He leaned closer, his breath brushing her skin as he spoke in a soft, coaxing tone.
"Of course, I killed the man who cheated on you. Tell me, how dare he touch another woman when you loved him so deeply that you were ready to abandon your own pathetic husband for him...."
"In fact, when I heard your story, I couldn't help myself.
I fell in love with you, my dear. Completely, helplessly~"
His fingers traced along her cheek,
