"Because I am nice." In the past, Monique had not believed that a noble young master like Levi would fall for a girl like her. But as they got to know each other, she slowly realised that she had a lot of great qualities about her that others did not. If so, him falling for her was not that much of an enigma.
"Because I like you, I can tolerate your family making things difficult for me. However, there is a condition. You must support me. Otherwise, everything I do will be meaningless." Levi stood still, cupping her face and making her look at him. He said in a very serious tone, "Monique, I don't care what other people think. What I seek is your recognition and support. Do you understand?"
"I've always supported you." He would not have known, that if she hadn't told her parents she was sincere about him, they would have never agreed so easily to let her send him off alone.
Her parents did not say anything, but as their daughter, she was well aware of their worries. They wished nothing more than for her to be together with someone she truly liked, and be happy.
She had recognised Levi's sincerity, which was why she strove to obtain her parents approval of him.
Love was something between two people, both sides had to give and take equally.
She had a deep understanding of this principle.
"Well..." Levi lowered his head to kiss her, but Monique dodged his attempt. "There are a lot of people passing by here, we have to be careful. We might be seen by someone I know. If my grandpa catches wind of this, he'll definitely skin you alive."
"I'm not afraid." If he could kiss her, who cared about getting skinned? So he kissed her again, and this time, without giving her a chance to dodge.
After the kiss, Levi felt a smugness inflating within himself. He hugged Monique and said, "Tell me, what kind of magic did you use on me? Even your kiss is enchantingly delicious."
His sweet whispers sent the butterflies in Monique's stomach flapping wildly. She nestled into his arms and said, "You can only say stuff like this to me from now on. If I find out you're talking to other women, I'll skin you alive before my grandpa could."
"What feisty declaration!" Levi smiled. "If it weren't for me, you would never be able to get married. So in the future, you have to be nice to me. Stop being so violent when you speak to me. It will scare me away."
"Levi Brown!" Monique yelled as a warning. If he kept teasing her, she would rather grow old alone than marry him.
"Honestly, it's so hard to find a girl quite like you. It is my utmost blessing to have met you. I will cherish you forever." Levi had never been shy of saying sweet words to her, but he had never spoken this sincerely from the heart before. His entire body was craving to have her by his side.
"Come on now, it's getting late. You'd better go home quickly. Remember to eat proper food, nourish your body once you get home. After all, your injury has not healed yet." Monique wasn't afraid of Levi hurting her, rather she didn't know how to respond to his sudden sincerity and outpour of emotion. She wanted him to go home quickly, but at the same time, she couldn't bear to see him go. As such, despite having the words out of her mouth, her hand didn't let go of his.
"My parents haven't returned to the country yet, and I'm the only one at home. I don't have any food waiting for me at home." Levi looked pitifully at Monique. "Since I don't know how to cook, and the food outside isn't nice, I guess I'll have to starve."
Monique said with pity, "You are an adult. You can at least cook something simple, can't you?"
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