My five ghostly husbands-Chapter 211 Don’t break my trust

She licked her lips instinctively, and that’s when it hit her—his taste was still there.

A faint, lingering sweetness.

Something soft, something warm.

Her fingers twitched, her body still buzzing from the sensation.

Karl’s eyes slowly opened, dazed, confused. His baby blue gaze locked onto hers, unreadable, his lips still slightly parted as if he hadn’t fully processed what had just happened.

The night air felt thicker, heavier, charged with something Ruby didn’t know how to name.

She had kissed Karl.

Not by accident.

Not as a joke.

But because in that moment, she had wanted to.

Sh*t.

What now?

Ruby swallowed, guilt twisting in her chest as she struggled to meet Karl’s gaze. Her voice was quiet, uncertain.

"I... I’m sorry, Karl. I didn’t mean to..."

She trailed off, unable to find the right words.

Karl blinked at her slowly, his expression unreadable for a moment. Then, as if realizing something, his cheeks turned red.

He puffed out his chest slightly, trying to act like his usual dramatic self, but the blush betrayed him.

"Stupid wife! How dare you kiss me!" he huffed, crossing his arms. His voice lacked its usual sharpness—it was softer, almost hesitant.

Ruby stared at him, unsure of what to say.

Karl pointed at her, narrowing his blue eyes. "Now you have to take responsibility! You can’t divorce me! And you have to pamper me!"

His demand was firm, yet his ears burned red, and his gaze flickered away before returning to hers.

She felt her heart pounding, an unfamiliar warmth creeping into her chest.

She had kissed him.

And instead of pushing her away, instead of scolding her, he... wanted her to stay.

She didn’t know how to respond. Her lips parted slightly, but no words came out.

Then, finally, she nodded.

"...Okay."

For now, she would go with the flow of life.

Hearing her quiet acceptance, Karl suddenly hugged her.

His arms wrapped around her tightly, as if holding onto something precious, something fragile.

His voice was softer this time, lacking its usual playful arrogance.

"Remember this," he whispered. "Don’t break my trust."

Karl had always been loud, dramatic, and full of mischief, but behind all of that was a heart that had long since built its walls.

A heart that had learned the hard way..never trust too easily.

He wasn’t the type to open up, to let anyone too close.

Not after his own family had sold him off like a mere object, trading him away to Ruby’s aunt as if his existence was nothing more than a contract.

That betrayal had cut deep, so deep that no matter how much he smiled, how much he joked...he had never truly let himself believe in warmth again.

His trust wasn’t something freely given.

But tonight, he had given it to Ruby.

And if she ever broke that trust...

He would never give it again.

Without knowing why, Ruby slowly lifted her arms and hugged him back.

"I won’t," she murmured.

She didn’t understand what this feeling was.

But one thing was certain—she didn’t want to lose it.

"Alright, stupid wife!" Karl suddenly pushed her away, breaking the hug with a teasing grin on his face. His blue eyes sparkled mischievously as he smirked. "Now, kiss me again."

A slow, deep smirk appeared on Ruby’s lips as she stepped forward.

"Aren’t you too needy, baby Karl?" she teased, her voice smooth as she walked closer, her red eyes glinting in the moonlight.

"Hmph!" Karl lifted his chin dramatically. "Kiss me, or I’ll ask that caring customer for a kis—"

He didn’t even get to finish.

Ruby grabbed him by the collar and leaned down, crashing her lips onto his.

His eyes widened in shock before fluttering shut as she took control, her lips moving against his with a heated urgency.

She licked his lips, coaxing them open before sliding her tongue inside, tasting him, devouring his sweetness with every stroke.

Karl clung to her robes, completely caught up in the moment, his body melting under her touch.

By the time she finally pulled away, both were breathing heavily, their faces flushed.

Karl’s cheeks were burning red, his lips slightly swollen, his breath coming out in soft pants.

And then just like that he snapped out of it, quickly regaining his usual arrogance.

"Don’t tell anyone about our affair at home, alright?" he warned, pointing a finger at her.

Ruby raised an eyebrow, wrapping her fingers around his hand, pulling it down as she grinned.

"But you’re my husband, Karl," she reminded him, tilting her head. "It can’t really be called an affair, right?"

"Still no," Karl huffed, pouting cutely as he turned his face away. fгeewebnovёl.com

"Why not?"

"Hmph! Because I don’t want to!" he declared stubbornly, crossing his arms.

Ruby chuckled as they walked side by side, their bickering filling the night air as Karl continued his dramatic complaints.

But behind them, hidden in the shadows, a figure came out.

His jaw clenched tightly, his fists curled at his sides.

His eyes burned red with jealousy, watching them leave.

His gaze locked onto Ruby, then Karl.

His heart twisted, something dark bubbling inside him.

He had seen enough.

**

"You both are back?" Julian let them inside, his mossy green eyes scanning them carefully. But the moment he noticed Karl’s swollen lips, his brows furrowed with concern. His lips tightened in a straight line as he stepped closer.

"Goodness... what happened to your lips, Karl?" His voice was full of genuine worry, his gaze shifting between Karl’s face and Ruby, as if trying to piece something together.

Karl froze for a second, then coughed awkwardly. "Eh... eh... it’s... it’s a mosquito! Yes, yes! A mosquito bit me there on the way!"

He nodded rapidly, too rapidly, as if saying it with enough confidence would make it true.

Ruby, who had been standing beside him, turned to him with a disbelieving stare.

Really? A mosquito?

Karl glared at her in warning, as if daring her to expose him.

Julian, however, wasn’t convinced. His frown deepened. "What kind of mosquito bites lips?" he muttered under his breath, still studying Karl’s face.

"It bit you really badly, Brother Karl!" Julian sighed, his concern only growing. "What if it was a dangerous mosquito? I heard some diseases can spread from mosquito bites!"

Karl stiffened. "I-It’s fine! I—"

—To be continued...🪄

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