I blushed and yelled at her, "What are you doing? Why are you undressing in front of me?"
"I'm only changing my clothes like you asked," Lea looked at me with a confused expression.
"You're crazy," I yelled at her and walked away without looking back. My heart was beating fast after I gazed at such magnificent scenery, but my heart still belongs to Nia.
I thought it was normal to have desires for our pair-bonds. I never liked pair-bonds or destiny like that.
Lea has high compatibility with me, and Nia doesn't. I already marked Lea as my pair, so it's normal for me to feel desire for her.
It's not my real feelings—just my instinct as her Alpha. This bond forces me to have these feelings and desires.
They're not real. I don't like this bond between Alpha and Omega. This pair-bond only chains me like a prisoner.
Alphas say they love their Omegas, but for me, it's bullshit. No love comes from a pair-bond between Alpha and Omega.
My feelings for Nia are real because I didn't rely on instinct like an animal when I fell in love with her.
Nia thinks Rico is her destined pair. I can't force her to love me, so I'll watch from afar and be there when she needs me the most.
I'm not wrong—this marriage happened without my consent, and I'm lucky. At least it gives me a reason to see Nia.
While I waited for Lea to come down, I saw Nia's Instago post. She had already uploaded a new picture with Rico.
Nia looked so happy in the photo, and Rico had his arm wrapped around her waist. It made me jealous, and I clenched my fists tightly.
I can't accept it, but I respect her happiness. Living in this world alone is not easy. My unrequited love will last forever.
While I was deep in thought, Leanna came downstairs, stunning me for a moment before I regained my composure. Lea didn't wear heavy makeup and chose the simplest dress in her walk-in wardrobe.
Her beauty was even more radiant with light makeup. I hurried to my car and acted like nothing had happened. I didn't want to be near Lea because she used to behave so intimately around me, and it disgusted me.
Only Nia has the right to touch me freely. Lea doesn't share the same privilege. Even when we sat in the car, Lea remained silent and didn't speak to me.
Lea's sudden change in behavior felt unfamiliar. She wasn't like her usual self. She suddenly seemed different—even her aura had changed.
I never imagined that Lea could give off such a powerful presence. I never believed the rumors about her being a Beast Omega.
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(End of Hugo's POV)
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Even though I didn't look at the guy sitting next to me, I could feel that he kept stealing glances at me.
What is wrong with this guy? Why do I feel like he has some feelings for me? But that's impossible. He's no different from my boss.
(Why does this guy keep stealing glances at me? Is something wrong with my makeup? I don't think so—I'm wearing light makeup.)
(Why is your face as red as a tomato? Does he have a fever? But he's still thinking about meeting his beloved girl. He's so dedicated to Nia.
No one's ever done that for me before. In my previous life, my love was unrequited. And after I transmigrated to this world, I got a husband who looks like my unrequited love and even has the same name.
But my husband loves someone else. My life is unlucky. I really have no luck with guys.)
I don't want to think about love anymore. I know I'm cursed when it comes to love. I don't need it. I've had enough.
I admit I used to be a fool who believed I could one day have the guy I loved. But reality has woken me up again and again—it's never going to happen.
I'm tired of chasing him from behind. I'm tired of waiting for him to love me. I'm tired of hoping he'll look back at me.
My heart is tired. My body is tired. For now, I want to live without thinking about love. I'm not the same me as before.
I'll prove that I can live alone—even without a man by my side. If men only hurt me again and again, then I don't need one at all.
I was so lost in thought that I didn't notice Hugo kept looking at me with a strange expression.
Soon after, we arrived at our destination. Hugo parked the car, and we walked together into the restaurant.
There were so many couples inside. This was Nia's favorite place to have dinner with Rico.
We entered a private room, and I saw no one there, so I assumed Nia was still on her way.
Hugo sat down beside me but left a large space between us. I sat near the window and didn't care at all.
I turned to look out the window instead of talking to Hugo. After all, he hates me, so why talk?
Hugo never shows up late when meeting Nia. He always arrives early. He doesn't like to make her wait.
He ordered the food without asking me what I wanted. Hugo never cared about the original Lea, so it's no surprise he doesn't know what I like. Who cares?
Hugo glanced at the girl beside him, and his confusion deepened—Lea hadn't spoken a word to him, as if they were strangers.
"Why are you so quiet, Lea?"
Hugo asked with a cold tone, but his face was full of curiosity.
I turned my gaze to Hugo and rolled my eyes.
"Is it wrong if I don't talk to you? You said I was annoying when I talked too much. But now that I'm quiet, you ask me why?
Mr. Redrich, you're so funny," I said jokingly, but no smile escaped my lips.
Hugo was stunned when I called him "Mr. Redrich." I'd never used such a formal name before.
I also never called him by his name. I always used 'honey' or 'darling,' but now I called him 'Mr. Redrich.'
"What's wrong with you?" Hugo asked, cold and expressionless.
"What's wrong with me? It's not me who's being strange here—it's you, Mr. Redrich.
You're the one who said I'm annoying, and now that I'm doing what you like, you're mad instead.
What do you want? I came here not to fight with you," I said calmly.
Hugo didn't realize his mistake, and his heart didn't want to admit he had said that.
"Don't lie to me. I never said you were annoying," Hugo said uncomfortably.
"I never lied to you." I was angry. I picked up my phone and played the recording from that moment.
The real Lea had a unique hobby—she liked to record Hugo's words when they talked. Even though he never said anything kind, she was happy just to hear his voice.
Even though his words hurt her, the real Lea never stopped loving a scumbag like Hugo.
It makes me angry. The real Lea was as stupid as I was. Maybe that's why I transmigrated to this world. My heart is full of pain I can't describe.
These are the real Lea's feelings flowing through me. They're not mine, but I still feel the pain deep in my heart. I don't want to feel this anymore.
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