𝒪𝓋𝒍xt.𝓬𝞸𝔪
The trip back to Ethan’s home made the handsome young man feel as if he was heading to war.
Chloe and Luna were seated beside him, glaring at the third wheel, who was busy talking with Ethan’s Grandma.
“The moment I saw you, Grandma, I immediately knew that you were the person that Ethan highly loved and respected,” Emma said in a polite manner. “Your beautiful blue eyes, as well as your kind personality, are only a few of the things that Ethan inherited from your genes.”
“Oh my~ you have good eyes, Young Lady.” Agnes chuckled. “For you to see my uncanny resemblance with my Grandson, you are definitely a well-educated lady.”
“I am honored by your praises, Grandma.” Emma smiled sweetly. “How many great-grandchildren do you want? Personally, I want to have three children.”
“Three children is good. The family will be lively with so many kids.”
“I’m happy that we are on the same page, Grandma.”
At that moment, Ethan’s body stiffened.
It was not because he was affected by the words that Emma had said, rather it was because Chloe was affected by the former’s words and pinched his waist as a way to vent her frustration and dissatisfaction.
“What’s the meaning of this?” Chloe whispered. “Since when did you and Emma develop this close of a relationship? Is she the reason you always go to the library? You better come clean or else.”
“I didn’t go to the library to get close to Emma,” Ethan whispered back. “It’s complicated. I’ll tell you when we get back home.”
Luna, who had an exceptionally strong hearing, heard Chloe’s and Ethan’s exchange.
Although she wasn’t as discontented and frustrated as Chloe, she was still very surprised at the sudden turn of events.
Just like her best friend, she didn’t know that Emma and Ethan were this close.
She had been around Ethan the most, so she knew that he hadn’t had much interaction with Emma. This was why she was surprised that the Assistant Librarian had introduced herself as the handsome young man’s concubine.
‘Still, why did she introduce herself as a concubine?’ Luna thought. ‘It was as if she was sure that she would get this position from the start.’
Luna was born as a noble, so she was aware that some nobles had many wives, while some also had concubines.
The status of a wife and a concubine was very different from each other.
The wife had complete control of the household, while the concubine’s main purpose was to only serve as a bed warmer for their Master.
Their status would always be lower than the wives, so Chloe didn’t understand why Emma had introduced herself as such.
‘Is she perhaps one of the girls in the academy who is hoping to become Ethan’s lover?’ Luna thought.
There were many students in the academy who were now actively pursuing Ethan since he had managed to return to the academy. Some of them sent him love letters, while some sent him invitations to visit their families during the Autumn Break.
Clearly, they were all aiming to make him part of their household in the hopes that he would become someone great in the future.
This would increase their influence, rank, as well as pave the way for their family’s lineage. There was also hope that he would strengthen their bloodlines.
Almost all Magical Families are the same. Always striving to recruit powerful Wizards and Witches through marriage. This was why the Magical Academies were the perfect place to scout for future sons and daughters-in-laws.
The angelic beauty looked at the lively and charming young lady, who was talking to Ethan’s Grandma as if they were old friends who hadn’t seen each other for a long time.
This was completely different from Emma’s usual character, who was standoffish and always had a bored expression on her face.
An hour later, they finally arrived at their destination.
Chloe’s parents had informed her in advance that they would be arriving a day late. Fortunately, Luna was with her, and the two of them shared a room.
Ethan’s old home was now renovated, thanks to the gold that he had sent back home. There were now several guest rooms that they could use during their stay.
“I knew she was in trouble the moment she insisted on joining us on this trip,” Chloe huffed as she sat on her bed. “That Emma, what a sly fox she is. Ethan better come clean or else.”
The young lady was still not on board with the idea of Ethan having five wives. However, after talking with Lily and learning the true story of her relationship with Ethan, she grudgingly accepted it.
However, she wasn’t expecting another girl to suddenly appear out of nowhere and declare herself to be Ethan’s concubine.
It was as if the old wound in her heart, which was still recovering, had suddenly reopened, making her feel hurt, angry, and frustrated.
“Let’s just wait for Ethan’s explanation,” Luna replied as she hugged her best friend. “He was just as surprised as we were when Emma made her declaration.”
“I bet she planned all of this,” Chloe pouted. “I think she is trying to pressure Ethan into making her his lover in front of Grandma.”
“Do you really think that way?”
“… I don’t know. I want to say she is just spouting nonsense, but her voice was very confident when she said it. It was as if it was already a done deal.”
“Mmm.” Luna nodded. “It was as if she was stating a fact, instead of making a declaration.”
“That’s right!” Chloe agreed. “It was like her becoming Ethan’s concubine was already set in stone, and there was no one who could do anything about it. That girl, I swear…”
At that moment, the two girls heard a knock on their door.
“Who is it?” Chloe asked as she walked towards the door.
“It’s me, Emma,” Emma replied. “Can I talk to you girls?”
Chloe exchanged glances with Luna and the latter nodded her head.
Although she was still feeling annoyed, Chloe opened the door and was about to glare at Emma.
However, instead of glaring at her, Chloe froze in place and looked at the beautiful young lady in front of her with surprise.
“Who are you?” Chloe asked.
“Emma,” Emma replied with a smile.
Clearly, she was quite amused by Chloe’s current expression.
It made Emma feel as if her frustrations about having to watch Chloe stick to Ethan like glue in the academy had finally borne fruit.
‘So, this is what payback feels like,’ Emma mused. ‘I like this feeling.’
The Assistant Librarian sweetly smiled, making Chloe, who was looking at her, close the door in her face.