The Male Lead’s Fake Sister

tly.
If only he hadn’t whispered words to her so closely.

If only he hadn’t asked her if she would throw him away or not…..

-You also know that not all chains are necessarily visible, sister.

All of sudden, Tidwell’s words crossed her mind.

Upon recalling that, Ravia raised her body in fear, and at the same time, the carriage stopped.

She felt as though the silence that filled the carriage ensued for an eternity.
Until the sound of the carriage door opening broke that silence.

The man with his back against the moonlight gently opened his mouth.

“Oh, you were awake?”

That voice that reminds one of the abyss.

“I didn’t mean to wake you up.
It seems like I wasn’t careful enough.”

At his words, Ravia felt as if an invisible chain grabbed Ravia’s ankle and dragged her down.
As if forcing her to find out what’s beneath that abyss.

And so, Ravia had no choice but to recall the question she had been keeping to herself all this time.

The question she has never been able to ask because the thought of it alone was suffocating.

Tidwell, you.

Why are you….

“…How can it be your fault that the carriage shook during the ride?”

However, it was impossible for her to ask that question when she herself cannot even properly say it in her head.

Eventually, Ravia closed her eyes.

What’s more, if she was able to ask him that question, it felt like they would never be able to go back to what they used to be.
For that reason, she wasn’t able to build up the courage to do so.

“By the way, were you able to escort Laricia without fail?”

Ravia went down from the carriage and changed the topic.
After all, she had something more important to deal with.

It was the meeting of Leticia and Tidwell.

In the novel, there was an unusual atmosphere around them when they first met by chance, but their first meeting this time was planned by Ravia.

There were a lot of variables that might’ve changed how it went.

That’s why Ravia had to check whether or not Tidwell was charmed by Leticia.

Will Leticia be able to steal Tidwell’s attention as Ravia wished?

But Tidwell stayed silent for a moment before he replied.

“Sister, you seem to like Laricia a lot.”

Does that mean you like Leticia as well?

Unfortunately, she wasn’t able to confirm because it was dark and his back was against the light.

It would’ve been nice if I was able to see his expression, though.

Ravia thought regretfully.
Therefore, she tried to unravel his feelings toward her while they were walking to the mansion.

“Didn’t we talk about this last time? You said you like Laricia’s aria too, didn’t you?”

“Ah, that’s why…”

“Yes, that’s why I wanted to introduce her to you.”

“I see.
I’m glad you remember it.”

At his unmistakable cheerful voice, Ravia turned her head to Tidwell.

Unlike before, she was able to see Tidwell’s expression clearly now that they were inside the mansion.

A slightly flushed complexion was evident on his face.
It was an expression filled with joy.

“I had a good time thanks to you.
She is a very energetic person.”

It seems you like her.
That’s a relief.

Ravia smiled without realizing it.

“That’s right.
She’s so lovely, just like a child.”

“She’s a lot more similar to a bird than a child.
Her gestures are elegant, too.”

“Whenever she speaks, it sounds as if she’s singing, right?”

“That must be why she can’t hide her profession even if she wanted to.”

Haha.
Ravia laughed merrily as she climbed up the stairs.

It was mentioned in the novel that Leticia had a unique voice and a lively personality, and that she always sounded as though she’s singing.

‘All is good as long as Tidwell likes Leticia’

Now that she has confirmed his feelings toward her, it seemed as though the confusion and fear she felt a while ago was a lie as her steps became even lighter.

She wasn’t able to realize it, but when she was able to successfully hand her burden over to someone else, she felt relieved.

Ravia was always wary of Tidwell’s interest in her, and was always reluctant to verify Tidwell’s feelings toward her.

Unknowingly, she felt a sense of relief knowing that Tidwell’s interest had shifted to another person.

And that made her recall the question she had always been afraid to ask.
It was about what Tidwell thought of her.

‘Tidwell.’

Why do you ask me not to throw you away?

Why do you want me to sprain my ankle?

Why do you always look at me like that…

Ravia stopped her stride and looked down at Tidwell, who was following her from behind.
Tidwell walked up to her with a gentle smile and expression as if wondering what she was doing.

As if it was natural, he kissed the back of her hand and smiled with his eyes bent.

Ravia’s fingertips touched his cheek.

A familiar warmth and a familiar scent.

Was it because I was relieved? Or was it because the scent was not magnolia, but dark flower?

Ravia opened her mouth as if possessed.

“Tidwell.”

“Please say it.”

“Will you go to my room?”

It was an extremely impulsive question.

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e/n: Crow Tit has been changed to Crow instead because it sounds better.
Don’t you think so, too?