Reborn as a Mind-Reading Empress
Chapter 150: It Just Felt a Bit Hot

Chapter 150: It Just Felt a Bit Hot

’When I was young, I used to fear death a lot. But now, why is it so different?’ she wondered why she could think of her death and easily accept it. Was it because she had already experienced it once?

Arabella rose and walked to the edge of the balcony and stared at the scenery. Her back turned to Ferdinand. But she could still feel his eyes on her.

"Do you dislike the idea of being with me forever?" Ferdinand asked in a melancholic voice.

[Right. She had no choice but to marry me. Why would she want to live with me much more than a normal human’s life?]

She glanced at Ferdinand. He had downturned lips, his shoulders sagged, and his eyes were cast down.

’He’s depressed now. What should I say to cheer him up?’

"It’s not like that. I just recalled Esmeralda and I thought it would be sad and lonely to keep longing for someone who’s already gone," Arabella quickly replied.

[That’s true. But I don’t think I would be able to forget Arabella even if I sleep for several thousand years.]

Ferdinand heaved a deep sigh.

[If I didn’t meet her, I would have been fine living alone all my life. I would have been fine just dying anytime too. But after meeting her just that one time, it was as if everything fell into place and I knew she was the one for me. And I wanted her no matter what. Despite the fact that I had been trying to die, I suddenly wanted to live just for the chance to be with her. It was such a weird feeling but I couldn’t stop myself from remembering and longing for her all the time.]

Arabella turned away and watched the scenery again to hide the blush on her face.

’He likes me this much?!’ she tried to calm her heart which was suddenly beating wild. Now that she’s actually listening to his thoughts without her previous biases clouding her heart and mind, hearing Ferdinand think about her like this was actually overwhelming.

[I was so happy when I finally got to marry her. But having a relationship is a lot more complicated than I thought. If Raymond didn’t begin giving me lessons, I wouldn’t have known there was so much I have to consider for my wife to accept me and be happy too. And yet, here she is already speaking about life and death when our time together had just begun. I don’t want to ever part with her.]

Arabella heard him rise and the sound of his footsteps was directed to her. She froze when Ferdinand wrapped her in his arms from behind.

It felt so warm and firm. How many times did she long to be embraced like this in her past life?

Ferdinand’s strong arms and sturdy body felt so secure. Arabella closed her eyes and reveled in his warmth.

"I missed you," Ferdinand said in a low voice as he embraced her a bit tighter.

"You missed me? We have been together this whole week though," Arabella wanted to get a peek at his expression but he buried his face in the crook of her neck and inhaled her hair.

She involuntarily shivered and hoped he didn’t notice.

"We never had the chance to be alone like this though since we were both too busy. I miss you even just after a few days or even hours of not being with you," Ferdinand complained.

"Eh? Even just a few hours?" Arabella blinked repeatedly. She almost thought she doesn’t understand. But she does. She did miss him very much as well when it was her who was in love with him.

"Yes. So I can’t even imagine living without you for the rest of my life. If I wasn’t able to protect you and you pass away before me, I’d rather follow you to the next life. I will follow you wherever you go," Ferdinand said as he held her even tighter.

Arabella was touched. But she couldn’t have him thinking this way.

"Ferdinand, how can I have children with you if your mindset is like this? If one of us perishes for whatever reason, the remaining one has to continue living to raise and guide our children," Arabella scolded.

"Children?" Ferdinand blinked repeatedly.

[She wants to have children with me? She said ’CHILDREN’. So not just one but several.]

’That wasn’t the point though,’ Arabella felt his heartbeat race.

"Then, I just have to make sure none of us dies so we can raise our children together," Ferdinand kissed her on the cheek. "We have to die of old age together."

"You are so greedy."

"Yes. I’ve finally found someone I want to keep by my side for the rest of my life so I have to be greedy now," Ferdinand said and gave her another peck on the cheek.

’This playboy! How can he say such words like it’s nothing?!’ Arabella blushed deeply and Ferdinand didn’t understand why.

"Your face is red. Are you alright? Did I hold you too tight?"

"I’m fine. It just felt a bit hot," Arabella reasoned.

"Do you have a fever? Should I call the physician?" Ferdinand even checked her temperature.

"I’m fine. More importantly, don’t you still have work to do?"

"I’ve finished most of it. I want to spend a bit more time with you. Can’t I?"

[I really miss her so much. I have been holding back the past few days because I was ashamed to meet her without getting things done first. But now that I had set things up so Safiro would get their needs immediately and be able to recover more quickly, I thought it was fine to be with my wife now. Or was it too soon? Should I have waited until everything was resolved? The trial would be tomorrow but everything was already set and prepared.]

’Right. He had been working hard. He deserves a bit of rest too.’

"You can. Just a bit though since we will head to Safiro again tomorrow," Arabella responded and her husband was elated.

They enjoyed the scenery below the palace and watched the sunset together.

They had dinner together too to share a bit more time together. And once he walked her to her room, Ferdinand kissed her goodnight before leaving reluctantly.