Housewife Gone Wild

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My heart skipped a beat. I wondered if it was just my imagination, but Edward seemed to mind his background.

In Clusia’s long history, the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children in wealthy families had always been significant. It was like an ingrained sense of superiority that could greatly influence a person’s life.

“He did mention it, but I didn’t press for details,” I confessed, unable to keep lying any longer.

Edward let out a self–deprecating laugh. “In my family, with our old traditions of scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants, I was only allowed to go into business. Do you think that’s funny?”

I was genuinely surprised. ‘Wow, so that’s actually a thing. Is Ryan in politics because he’s the legitimate grandson?‘ I wondered.

“I think no matter what you do, if you can reach the top, that’s seriously impressive. Not everyone has the kind of talent to make a real mark,” I said, feeling a bit more confident—maybe because I could sense Edward doubting himself–though I was a little nervous.

“Really?” Edward turned to look at me. “You don’t think I’m only ever meant to be a profit–chasing businessman like those people out there think?”

“Those people out there only badmouth you because they can’t measure up to you,” I said, raising an eyebrow with a little scoff.

In my view, only people with lousy character would go out of their way to badmouth others. If someone’s truly secure and content, why would they bother talking down about others?

Edward seemed comforted by my words, a relaxed smile tugged at the corners of his eyes and lips.

“Looks like you’ve got a real knack for comforting people,” Edward said, stepping closer and gazing down at me. “You’re right. The ones gossiping behind my back just can’t measure up to me. Still, their words do get under my skin.”

keep those rumors out of your mind, then I guess it’s perfectly normal for someone like me to let them get to me,”

darker, a fiery passion flickering there,

my head. ‘Am I really just throwing

since I really opened up to anyone about how I feel. Tonight, I’m genuinely happy,” Edward said, his voice

couldn’t help but freeze for

nearby, closing his eyes. “I used to be both arrogant and insecure, so I ended

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‘Is this some kind of trick question?‘

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not easy to get close to, and you come off as pretty aloof

open, fixing on me. “That

really know you. We haven’t known each other that long, so I probably shouldn’t

just because we don’t know each

“That’s right,” I said.

how would you see me then?” Edward

thinking, but honestly, that kind of idea just

“Mr. Jennings…” I hesitated.

call me Edward,” he cut

and after taking a steadying breath, I said, “You know about me and Ryan. After being with the nephew, I just can’t get involved with the uncle. That’s crossing a line. If people ever talked

his gaze dropping as he fell silent in thought. It was obvious–this was a gap that just couldn’t

here,

and his voice went

avoided his gaze and nodded. “Yes. There’s really no need for us to get to know each other better.

suddenly growing rapid. “You have no idea what

at