When I Quit Being A Wicked Mother-in-law, Everyone Became Obsessed With Me

“D-Do you think I’m that lewd of a person?!”

Unable to contain her embarrassment, Anriche raised her voice.

However,

“They say couples tend to resemble each other.”

Alexei responded with a calm expression.

“Every time I see you, I become more lewd.”

…To say something so embarrassing with such a composed face is quite a talent.

“Seriously, you tortured me so much yesterday…!”

Anriche tried to protest once more, but

“So, do you dislike it?”

“…No, not really.”

In the end, it was she who took a step back.

‘Well, honestly, I do like it.’

Pouting her lips on the outside, Anriche was secretly enjoying feeling Alexei’s chest.

In the meantime,

“What’s this?”

Anriche looked up at Alexei with a teasing gaze.

“Alexei, your heart is racing!”

Alexei must be embarrassed too, right?

Isn’t he?

Feeling a bit aggrieved that she was the only one feeling embarrassed, she tried to tease him.

“Well, of course.”

Alexei met her gaze as if to say, “Is that even a question?”

“It’s rather strange to remain calm with you right in front of me, isn’t it?”

O-Oh?

In that instant, Anriche’s face flushed bright red.

She had definitely intended to tease him…

‘Why am I the one feeling more shy?!’

How unfair!

Anriche buried her face in his embrace, pouting.

His hand gently stroking her hair felt nice.

And then,

Feeling something, Anriche buried her nose in his chest and sniffled.

And then she said,

“It’s really strange.”

“What do you mean?”

“We must have used the same soap.”

Anriche tilted her head as if pondering a great mystery.

“Why does it seem like your body smells even better?”

“…I don’t know.”

At that moment, his eyes darkened.

“I want to check for myself…”

Alexei wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her closer.

In an instant, the distance between them shrank.

A tingling sensation danced at her fingertips.

‘After kissing like that yesterday, he wants to do it again?’

Despite her internal grumbling, Anriche was about to close her eyes.

“Gasp!”

Startled, Alexei called out to her.

“Riche?”

“W-Wait, Alexei! This isn’t the time for this!”

Anriche abruptly sat up.

“We’re late!”

“Excuse me? Late for what?”

“Breakfast!”

Anriche shouted with a look of exasperation.

“We agreed to have breakfast with Mother and the kids on the day of the celebration!”

“…Ah, right.”

Alexei’s face fell in disappointment.

He couldn’t bring himself to ask, “Do we really have to go?” but the discontent was evident on his face.

“Why are you just lying around? Get up!”

Anriche slapped his bare shoulder, making him groan.

“Ugh.”

“Riche, are you uncomfortable?!”

“…My back hurts.”

Anriche shot him a sulky glare.

‘Well, you really should have toned it down yesterday…’

Alexei’s expression turned to that of a scolded puppy as he glanced at Anriche cautiously.

“I-I’m sorry…”

The image of him pushing her to her limits yesterday was nowhere to be found.

After staring at Alexei for a while, Anriche sighed deeply.

“Well, it can’t be helped. But…”

At the same time, a faint smile appeared on her lips.

“…it was nice.”

“Excuse me?”

“It’s nothing.”

Anriche turned her head away defiantly.

‘Last night was really good.’

Well, she wouldn’t tell Alexei that.

With her expression completely transformed, Anriche urged Alexei.

“Anyway, we need to wash up quickly. We don’t have time to waste!”

***

Meanwhile,

Delfina, Elliot, and Lilia were already downstairs in the dining room.

They were there to celebrate the morning of the feast with the family, but…

“Where are Mom and Dad?”

…That was the problem.

Alexei and Anriche still hadn’t come down.

Elliot asked, narrowing his eyes at Delfina.

“No matter how tired they are, it’s unacceptable to sleep in on the morning of a family celebration…”

Seeing both of them being late made her think they must have had a lot of fun yesterday.

‘But still, I’ll have to give them a stern talk when they come down.’

Just as Delfina was preparing for that,

Elliot whined again.

“I wish they’d hurry up. I’m hungry.”