We're in a Contract Marriage, But I've Imprinted

Chapter 5

Translator: Effe

Editor: Yonnee

It was as if, indeed, I was possessed by something when I approached them.

Because theyre the same age as me.

When I heard the story from Mother, my nephew was 3 years older than me and my niece was the same age as me.

Since I lived without ever seeing their faces until now, wouldnt I be able to get along like a friend even if I couldnt suddenly become their aunt? What if we could be best friends rather than awkward family members?

Then it seemed that I could have a good life here without breaking Mothers words.

Thats true. Its fun just imagining it.

I remember bursting into laughter as I ran down the stairs.

The employees were not always present in the annex. When needed, they would come over from the main mansion to the annex to clean or give food, and once theyre done, theyd disappear. I didnt really wonder why, but I found out later.

No one wanted to attend to us mother and daughter. Not to mention the handmaids, but even the maidservants and attendants looked down on us mother and daughter and were reluctant.

It would have been the same as not only from the counts family, but also any noble family. What kind of employee would want to take care of my mother, an omega who was not recognized as a second wife, and me, an illegitimate child of unknown origin.

I came outside in no time and walked toward the pond with a trembling heart. As I passed through the lush greenery, like when I was living in the mountains, a song flowed without my knowledge.

Humming a song, I walked along stepping on the shadows of the trees. I jumped across the shadows of the garden trees in a row like crossing a stepping stone bridge.

The white clouds drifting in the clear blue sky above the trees looked like the white swan boat I had seen earlier.

The cumulus clouds and the verdant greenery beneath them were like the idyllic scenery I had seen when I lived in the mountains and only occasionally came down to a nearby village.

This must have been a mansion for nobles, but it looked just like that village, so I couldnt take my eyes off the sky.

So I didnt notice that the laughter that I heard before stopped at some point and the surroundings became quiet.

It was only after stepping on a rustling thin twig that I lowered my head that I had raised as high as I could.

Then, I was able to immediately meet the three pairs of eyes that were getting off the boat.

I didnt know that the road next to the garden trees was a straight line towards them.

Intoxicated by the trees and the sky, I confidently approached them.

Of course, I came out because I wanted to be friends with them, but I couldnt hide my embarrassment because I didnt mean to face them so suddenly.

The two pairs of eyes that met mine were extremely cold. It was different from what I had imagined, so I was intimidated. Blinking, I didnt know what to do.

But Monica, my niece, smiled and started talking to me.

Aunt. Did you know what this place is?

I heard that she was the same age as me, but judging from what she said, she looked more like an older sister than me. No, only the appearance was a child, but the words were fluent, as if an adult was speaking.

I didnt know it well at the time, but the nuance of that word was not welcome. Without knowing that this is a euphemistic and arrogant question.

I shyly replied.

I came here because I wanted to play together

Even if she was a niece, I could not comfortably speak casually, so my words became silent as if they were about to disappear.

Hearing my words, Monica burst into laughter. In contrast to her, my nephew, Alex, did not hide his displeasure.

Ha! What did you just say?

He was only three years older than me, but his voice, manner of speaking, and sense of intimidation made him feel like an adult man.

Suddenly, my eyes fluttered. I definitely didnt come here expecting a reaction like this.

The gazes of the surrounding employees were also very stinging, so when I lowered my head, a very sweet scent flowed out from somewhere.

Whats that?

What kind of scent was this?

Was it the scent of dessert that fills the table?

Or was it the scent of flowers filling the surroundings?

The head that was going down naturally followed the scent. Even with a shaky gaze, I persistently searched for it.

Then I saw a boy sitting in an elegant pose between my two relatives.

He was looking at me with a nonchalant face. It looked like he had no interest in me, but why was it so unfortunate?

Looking back now, I could finally figure out why.

If I dare to express it romantically

Yes. It must have been love at first sight.

I do not wish to put any deeper meaning behind it.

However, unlike his nonchalant expression, the boy kept an eye on me that it looked persistent. Mysterious or longing for affection, the golden eyes shone brightly.

It wasnt the warm spring sunlight like today, but the golden eyes that seemed like I was facing cold metal, were so mysterious that I couldnt take my eyes off them.

Out of the blue, I was starkly reminded of the wide choker that Mother had made for me. Recalling the frightening voice that told me not to let anyone know that I was an omega, I belatedly took my eyes off the boy and patted my neck.

It was a reflex defensive move.

Then Monica asked in a kind voice. Like the fierce glaring earlier never happened.

Aunt. Have you ever been on a boat like that?

Monica was obviously speaking nicely to me, but she sounded oddly sneering. However, as a child, there was no way I could figure out his intentions.

No,

Then, would you like to ride?

I nodded my head. I was also curious about the swan-shaped boat.

Seeing the three of them having fun together on the boat, I came to see them, and the question seemed kind enough.

Wouldnt it be possible for us to become friends if we play together?

Feeling a weak anticipation and hope, I smiled brightly as I became unknowingly happy.

Jessie, what are you doing? Aunt wants to ride it. Come on, take her.

Monica ordered the handmaid standing next to her. I looked at Monica with a confused face.

Didnt she suggest that we ride it together?

Then Alex asked in an annoyed tone.

What are you doing?

Brother. Its the first time Aunt has seen something like this, so isnt it natural that shes curious? Even though shes an illegitimate aunt, shes pitiful.

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