Married to the Devil's Son novel Chapter 292

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Euphorion's days became suddenly busy. He was surprised by how much the company of one person could change one's daily life. He found himself not only thinking about himself, but about someone else as well.

Every time he would eat, he would stop and remember that he had a guest who also needed food. Whenever he went out, he didn't just leave. He went to tell Irene that he would be gone for a while, so she would know. If he bought something, he would also think of buying something for her. Otherwise, he felt strange. _{free𝑤ebnovel.com}

It wasn't just all about him anymore. It felt like he had a duty to take care of someone else as well.

Surprisingly, Irene got used to staying in the water kingdom quicker than he thought. She became friends with a few females and went out to spend time with them. She looked happier than when she first arrived, but he knew she still missed her family.

Somehow, he wanted her to leave. Her presence affected him too much. He was getting used to having someone to spend his days with. He found himself looking forward to waking up every morning so he could see her face or hear her laughter, and when she wasn't there with him, he felt lonely.

This was what he had been avoiding. He didn't want to need or want someone. He was fine by himself. Why was this happening to him?

He had been in denial, but the connection was too strong. He knew she was the one. His mate. What an ironic thing? After all those years, the woman he takes from land to annoy the devil would turn out to be the one.

Unable to contain himself, he laughed at his fate. And that wasn't even the worst part. The worst part was that she was originally a witch. She didn't feel the same pull for him as he felt for her. She wasn't bound to him. She could just walk away anytime, and he knew she would.

Irene was still healing. She wasn't looking for love. She wasn't ready to give away her heart yet and get it broken. Was it not the same for him? He didn't want to deal with heartbreak, either, but now it was too late.

He had already bonded with her. Not physically, but emotionally, and there was no way he could escape it. Unlike her.

Tonight, as he sat with her, she was thinking of home. She thought it was time for her to go back. He knew it was only a matter of time before she decided to go back to where she belonged.

"I think it is time for me to go home." She said.

He nodded. Maybe this was for the better.

"You should at least sleep before leaving. You can leave tomorrow morning."

He wanted to bite his own tongue and swallow it. What was he saying? He should let her leave as soon as possible.

She nodded. "Yes, I could use some sleep."

That night after saying good night to her, Euphorion couldn't sleep. His heart felt hollow just thinking of her absence, and the next morning he didn't feel as excited to wake up.

She, on the other hand, was eager to go back home. She already waited for him outside his room. Euphorion took a deep breath, gathering his strength to let her go.

"You are going now?" He said.

She nodded. "Yes."

"I can escort you home."

She shook her head with a smile. "No. I will be fine. You have already done a lot for me and I had a really good time here. Thank you for taking care of me while being here."

Euphorion swallowed the lump in his throat. "I hope you arrive safely and stay happy with your family."

After everything she went through, he wished happiness for her. She deserved it.

He could tell that she healed a little while she was here, and he hoped she would continue in that direction.

"I will. And I will miss being here." She said, looking around. Her eyes seemed to tear up. "You live in a beautiful place. The ocean has a unique breeze and colors that evoke joy and peace."

He realized that she wasn't just happy to go back home, but she was also sad to leave this place. She had made good memories here.

"You are always welcome to visit again." He told her.

He shouldn't have said that. He was causing himself more pain.