Don’T Get Caught By Your Husband! [EN]: Chapter 90

#90. Want to Join Me in the Tub?

May 27, 2024

Escalion felt heavy as he pressed against me.

Belladonna’s head was gradually pushed back until it hit the carriage wall.

With nowhere left to retreat, Belladonna spoke.

“Why… why are you doing this?”

At her soft voice, Escalion tilted his head and said,

“In case you run away again.”

“I’m not running away!”

“I don’t believe you anymore.”

Belladonna squeezed her eyes shut.

‘What is this! In broad daylight! In a carriage returning to Griblatta! What if someone sees or hears us…!’

“What are you thinking that makes you close your eyes like that?”

“…!!”

Belladonna reopened her eyes.

‘Ah, no?’

“It’s not that…”

But before she could explain, he lowered his head and captured her lips.

Belladonna felt breathless as she accepted his kiss.

A wet sound echoed in her ears.

Belladonna felt her body heating up quickly, and she reached out to wrap her arms around his neck.

‘No way, not in a place like this…!’

“We’re departing.”

Graham’s voice came from outside.

The vibration of the carriage lurching forward resonated through her body.

Belladonna tilted her head to deepen the kiss.

The longing between them was so intense that they couldn’t easily break apart.

“…Ugh.”

As the carriage entered the portal, a swaying sensation finally made Escalion release her lips.

Belladonna looked up at him with dazed eyes, feeling a sense of disappointment.

Escalion spoke to Belladonna, his eyes reddened.

“I wondered what you were thinking, but it seems you were thinking the same thing as me.”

“…”

Unable to speak, she only blinked. Escalion’s eyes crinkled as he let out a low chuckle.

“I won’t tease you anymore. It must be dizzying inside the portal.”

Belladonna frowned and pushed away the man still looming over her.

Escalion leaned back, lifting his upper body more easily than she expected.

“Just lie there. You can sleep if you want.”

‘How could I sleep when you’re like this?’

Belladonna leaned her head against the carriage seat, glaring at him playfully as he smirked. Then, she relaxed against the seat, which had begun to shake violently.

Whether it was because of the carriage passing through the portal, the man sitting calmly beside her gazing down with intense eyes, or the thought of Timothy and Tina left in Astanya, she truly felt dizzy.

Belladonna forcibly pushed away the complicated thoughts and closed her eyes.

* * *

Cold…!

“It’s refreshing.”

‘It’s cold!’

Belladonna watched Escalion jump out of the carriage and shivered. ‘Refreshing, really?’

As soon as the carriage passed through the portal and arrived in Griblatta, an enormous chill enveloped her.

The bitter cold seemed to penetrate to the bone, making her head spin.

“Someone, bring Bella some clothes.”

Escalion glanced at Belladonna, who was peering out with a fearful face, and instructed someone.

Soon, a thick coat was placed in his hand.

“Bella, come over here and put this on.”

Belladonna moved outside, where the cold wind was blowing fiercely.

Escalion pulled her out of the carriage and simultaneously helped her into the coat.

Belladonna quickly slipped her arms into the sleeves to survive the cold.

“I didn’t know you were this quick,” Escalion said with a playful tone.

Belladonna clung to him and walked towards Griblatta Castle, visible in the distance.

“My Lady!”

“My Lady!! Have you arrived?”

“Welcome back, My Lady!”

As soon as she stepped into the castle lobby, the servants rushed forward to greet her.

Belladonna felt a surge of joy and smiled brightly at them.

‘I’m so glad! Everyone is the same!’

“M-My Lady…!”

A drawn-out cry came from afar.

She turned her head to see Volf staring at her with an unbelievable expression.

He seemed frozen, but soon he ran towards Belladonna.

“My Lady! Is it really you? Is it true that you have returned to Griblatta? Are you going to stay with our Lord? Are you never going back to Astanya?”

Volf was firing off questions one after another.

Belladonna blinked slowly, overwhelmed by the barrage.

“Volf, don’t bother my wife who just arrived,” Escalion said as he approached, having finished a brief conversation with the knights. He gently pushed aside the teary-eyed Volf with his arm and wrapped it around Belladonna’s shoulder.

‘Oh, if you push him that hard…!’

But Volf, though pushed back, smiled happily, unfazed.

“Ah, I’m sorry, My Lady! I was so happy that I made a mistake. It’s late, so please go up and rest! Shall I have Cindy prepare hot water? I’ll prepare a bath attendant as well.”

“Prepare hot water, but I don’t need a bath attendant.”

“I understand! Then the hot water…”

“To my room.”

Volf’s face lit up at Escalion’s answer.

His eyes sparkled with emotion as he quickly turned and called for Cindy.

Belladonna smiled, watching him go.

Volf was the only one in Griblatta Castle who knew that she and Escalion had almost divorced.

‘So that’s why he’s so happy that I’ve returned…’ she thought, feeling both sorry and grateful.

“Let’s continue the emotional reunion tomorrow,” Escalion said, grabbing Belladonna’s waist and leading her towards the stairs.

Hugging him, almost being dragged along, Belladonna went upstairs.

Escalion naturally took Belladonna into his room and sat her on the bed.

The maids who followed them into the room quickly went into the bathroom and began preparing the bath.

The sound of the faucet turning and water rushing into the tub filled the room.

‘Escalion’s bed…’ Belladonna stroked the familiar texture of the blanket, lowering her gaze.

His scent was deeply embedded in the bed, making her heart flutter.

‘I really came back…’ Belladonna let out a soft breath.

Like returning home after a long journey, she felt relaxed and comfortable, as if she could fall asleep soon.

“What’s taking them so long?” Escalion, standing and waiting for the maids to leave the bathroom, didn’t seem to share her sentiment.

He seemed anxious, running a hand through his hair and pacing the room.

Watching his restlessness, Belladonna felt a strange sense of tension rising again.

He had told Volf he didn’t need a bath attendant, so it seemed he was going to bathe her himself. Then next…

Thinking about what might happen next, her face flushed.

“The bath is ready, Lord.”

“Good job. Get out,” Escalion said curtly. The maids who came out of the bathroom bowed their heads and left the room in a line.

Among them, Cindy winked at Belladonna just before leaving.

‘W-What…!!’ Belladonna’s face turned even redder at her mischievous gesture.

“Bella, take off your clothes,” Escalion said as soon as the maids had left.

‘S-So soon?’

Belladonna was startled and looked up at him. He had already crossed his arms and was quickly removing his top.

‘W-Why is he in such a hurry as soon as we arrive…?’

Belladonna fiddled with the hem of her clothes, hesitating.

“I told you to take them off quickly.”

“I-I’m going to take them off…” Belladonna answered softly, glancing at the closed door.

“Need help?”

“N-No. I’ll do it…”

Belladonna stood up and pulled down her dress.

As she loosened the waist strap and pulled the clothes off her shoulders, the dress fell to the floor with a soft thud.

Belladonna, left wearing a short, thin chemise that reached her thighs, lowered her head, wondering if she should remove that as well.

As she hesitated, Escalion approached and lifted her into his arms.

“…!”

Belladonna was startled and wrapped her arms around his neck.

Without a word, Escalion strode into the bathroom.

As she entered the bathroom filled with hazy air, the hot and humid air enveloped her.

Escalion approached the tub and carefully placed her into the water.

Belladonna slowly immersed herself, starting with her toes.

“Tell me if it’s too hot.”

“It’s perfect.”

“That’s a relief.”

She thought he would join her, but Escalion, after speaking briefly, turned and sat on the bathroom floor.

Belladonna turned to him, puzzled.

“Aren’t you… coming in?”

“You take a comfortable bath.”

“Then why were you in such a hurry?”

“You were cold. I had to get you into hot water quickly since you were shivering.”

He leaned his head against the tub and stretched out his legs.

‘Is that all…?’ She felt her expectations slowly deflate.

Belladonna mumbled, splashing hot water with her palm, feeling deflated.

“If you weren’t going to come in together, you could have just asked for a bath attendant…”

“How can I ask someone else when your body is in that state?”

Belladonna looked down at her thighs, chest, and forearms, still covered with long scars and blue bruises. ‘Ah, so…’

Come to think of it, Escalion only had good intentions to care for her health, but she seemed to have had all sorts of lewd imaginations.

Realizing this, she felt very embarrassed.

Belladonna blushed and bit her lip. ‘I’m crazy…! What on earth was I thinking!’

She was glad that Escalion had his head turned away.

“…”

As she moved slightly in the hot water, she heard the sound of water overflowing the tub and spilling onto the floor.

Belladonna swallowed hard and glanced at the back of Escalion’s head.

“Escalion.”

“…”

“Escalion.”

“What is it?”

He answered after a beat, his voice low and tinged with fatigue.

Belladonna took courage and gently grabbed the hem of his shirt near his shoulder.

“Want to… come in the tub?”

“…”

“We already have the water, so shall we wash together?”

He lowered his head and groaned.

Belladonna spoke even more softly.

“The water is so warm…”

“You really… You know I’m holding back, but you’re doing this on purpose, right?”

Finally, Escalion groaned again and slowly stood up.

He turned to Belladonna.

Seeing his face, red up to his ears, and his deepened golden eyes, she felt her mouth go dry.

Belladonna felt dizzy and looked up at Escalion, who was reaching for his pants button.