The guest house wasn’t small, it was at least bigger than a three bedroom apartment back on earth.
With a sweep of his bloodline sense, he immediately found Claire and her son. They were in one of the rooms, which especially made for cultivation.
Claire was watching her son, Kevin, do breathing exercises but her mind was somewhere else.
“What are you thinking about so deeply?”
“Ah!” The sudden voice startled her and her cry broke Kevin’s focus.
“Uncle?” Kevin blinked and looked at her mother strangely. “He doesn’t look like an uncle.”
He was about to say big brother but then realized what kind of relationship he had with his mother and felt awkward.
“Well, you can call me by my name, Max.” He said.
“Is that alright?” Kevin looked at her mother, who had already told him to not call anyone older than him by their names.
Claire nodded, “Yeah. Since he wants you to address him by his name, you can.”
Saying this, she added, “Alright. You continue your breathing exercises. I’ll go talk to him.”
“Okay, mom.” Kevin nodded, and closed his eyes.
The duo then left the room and arrived in the living room.
Claire appeared nervous and shy. She kept her gaze down as she asked, “Um, should I bring you something to drink? There is fruit juice and some great tea.”
“No, it’s alright. Tell me, are you comfortable living here for some time?” He asked,
Claire didn’t answer and instead asked, “Sir Max, can you please first tell me what’s going on? You only told me that my son and I could be in danger if we stayed at our home.”
Claire was astonished when she heard how he had almost killed a peak Five Star Mage who was almost as strong as an Early-Stage King Mage, and her gaze became even more submissive.
Then she heard how all the noble families and even the Royal family wanted him and how he would have been kidnapped by now if he didn’t come to the Fuller family, she became anxious.
“…because they already know I have some relationship with you, if you had remained at your home, they might’ve kidnapped you to force me out. That’s why I asked you to come with me.”
Max wasn’t relieved to hear this. Instead, he frowned because he realized the bit of charm he had used on her when he met her at her door was the cause of this.
Of course, he wasn’t some saint and if needed, he could also force someone like he had done with Amara and to a certain extent with Belen. This, however, didn’t mean he was comfortable with it.
Although he had tried to acclimate himself to the rules of this magic world the best he could, deep down he was still someone who lived on earth, in a society where free will was a right.
This was also why he had been trying to find excuses to free Belen from her slavery oath and hadn’t treated either her or Amara badly.
Maybe this was also the reason why, other than the benefits of having sex with him, that they became so attached to him in such a short time and despite their past.
‘The only thing I can do now is take care of her properly.’ He sighed as Claire continued.
“But I also feel grateful to you because if it was someone else, they wouldn’t have cared about us enough to try to save us.”
Claire took a deep breath and said two words with utmost seriousness.
“…Marry me.”
“Huh?”
Max’s eyes opened wide and even his mouth fell open. He was completely and truly stunned.
Claire’s heart shook when she saw his reaction. She closed her eyes so she wouldn’t have to see his face when he answered and said.
“I said, marry me.”
“I heard you.” Max said, almost stuttering. Even though he had several women, he hadn’t thought about marriage even for a second. So, when he heard her, he naturally was stunned.
“I’m awaiting your answer.” Claire said.
Max had recovered his senses now. So, he noticed the tremble in her voice, her loud heartbeat, her clenched hands, and with her bloodline sense, he also noticed the cold sweat on her back.
The longer he kept quiet, the harder it was becoming to her to keep her composure.
“Can I ask you something before I give you my answer?” He asked.
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