Amesaya

There's nothing wrong with Adelaide's life.

There's nothing wrong with being cheated on. After all, half of marriages end in divorce and most end from infidelity.

There's nothing wrong with getting addicted to an otome game. After all, everybody has something they're obsessed with.

There's nothing wrong with reincarnating as the villainess instead of the heroine. After all, the villainess is richer and more powerful.

There's nothing wrong with the villainess chasing after one of the love interests. After all, it's not like he's the canon route.

There's nothing wrong with Ophelia's life.

In My Next Life I'll Win the Heart of the Male Lead

The room falls quiet for a while, as I hold the young girl close, soothing her with my presence.

Sad and sympathetic at the poor girl.

Of course he would, though. Who wouldn't? I really...thought that Beatrix had already crossed her worst bridge, but threatening and holding hostage a little girl like May just to send a message?

I'd like to believe that she only did it because it was me but...

That hardly makes it any better anyway.

"Auntie Diane..." She murmurs into my neck, finally, voice muffled with her unshed tears and just how hard she's burrowed into my shoulder and neck for protection and comfort.

"Mm?" I hum softly, tilting my head slightly to listen to her.

"I...I know it's childish but...b-but..." She whimpers, trembling like a leaf in my arms. "Just for tonight...i-is it okay if I sleep with you? P-please...I don't wanna be alone again...I'm scared-"

Chocolate Dreams