Under the Oak Tree: Season 1 -3-

by Suji Kim

When Maxi saw his affectionate expression, she was momentarily overwhelmed with the urge to climb onto his lap and shower him with kisses. She wanted to caress the sharp outlines of his masculine face, to sit on his firm lap, and bury her face in his broad chest to breathe in his scent.

“You are the only family I have,” he said with a sigh.

“But I’m going to give you everything you want. I’m going to make you think being married to me is better than being married to any other nobleman or royalty.” “I-I… already feel that way, so…” Maxi blurted abruptly, unable to listen to him any longer.

“Sometimes, I want you so much that it hurts,” he muttered in a choked voice as he lowered her onto the bed.

“Your adorable antics are happening more frequently these days. I’m a happy man.”