The Side Character's Obsession
Copyright© 2026 by HMaster
Chapter 14: Dinner?
It was around dinner time, and Austin had already told Valerie that he wouldn’t be able to join her, given he had work.
However, since he finished early, he took the box of chocolates and was advancing towards the common hall.
Thanks to Sebastian he doesn’t need to worry about proper arrangements of the documents since the butler said he would take care of it.
Austin was making his way through the corridor, advancing towards the main building where the common hall was located.
However, en route, he was stopped by a face which he didn’t want to see,
“Austin!”
“Hey, Rhea.” She was just leaving the main building and nearly crashed into him.
Naturally, until he could, he had to maintain a facade with everyone; that’s why he didn’t outright ignore her.
However, now that he exchanged greetings, he was about to leave when suddenly the pink head asked, “Chocolates? Can I take one?”
She extended her hand but Austin instantly retracted the box and told her, “It’s a gift for Val.” He smilingly said.
Rhea’s eyes widened slowly, “Oh ... I am so sorry. You know how much I love sweet things. Anyways, I am very happy to see you two getting along.”
Austin glanced behind her before he smiled again and this time, in a warmer tone, he said, “Well it’s all because of you that I was able to realize my feelings for her.”
They exchanged a few more words before Austin took his leave.
Although he promised Valerie that he wouldn’t talk to this girl ... he had to.
‘Haah, I will apologize to her.’
Reaching the dining hall, he looked around.
Everyone has their friends and lovers surrounding them. And the only person who sat in the corner, all alone and silent was the girl he was searching for.
Sometimes Austin felt bad for Valerie that no one was willing to talk to her ... and until recently he also used to ignore her.
How lonely she must have felt to see the man she loves fawning over another woman and ignoring her.
... Austin used to even make fun of the fact that no one wanted to eat with Valerie.
With those thoughts, when Austin reached her, he rested the chocolate box on the table, and after sitting beside her, he hugged the girl.
“M-M-My lord...?” Valerie was shocked beyond belief as she felt herself being surrounded by a warmth that she dearly missed. However, this was too sudden!
The cold expression she previously wore melted completely as Austin embraced her close to him, feeling the guilt from his heart slowly receding, but it was still not enough.
“I have hurt you a lot, no?”
Valerie didn’t know what had happened so suddenly, but hearing his voice, she knew he was thinking about their past.
Despite the embarrassment and shock, she rested her hands on his back and said,
“It’s all okay now, Austin. I have already forgiven you.”
Austin slowly parted away from her and told her, “If you forgive me so easily, then I will get the freedom to make more mistakes and just say a simple apology.”
Valerie tilted her head adorably and asked, “Then ... what should I do?”
Austin raised his brows mischievously before telling her, “Be angrier, sweetheart.”
Valerie blushed hearing that, remembering she said something similar during the training.
She clutched his sleeve and told him, “I-It wasn’t me ... just my split personality ... trust me, my lord.”
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