“You like this, don’t you? As if that even matters.”

“Hahk—hh…!”

The words, half-snarled and bitter, barely reached her ears. The pounding of her own heart had already drowned out everything else.

His c**k pistoned ruthlessly between her burning folds, battering against her cervix with each stroke. She could almost hear the wet sounds of her own arousal splattering around them. Every time he hilted inside her, her b*****s rubbed raw against the glass, sending prickling waves of sensation through her.

“Ah—ngh…!”

When something inside her finally burst, Esina slumped against the window with a broken sob, unable to suppress the pleasure wracking her body. Her shoulders trembled violently.

Herman stared at her tears for a long moment before finally pulling away, his expression unreadable.

“Hah…”

For a while, the only sounds were the rustling of clothes being adjusted and Esina’s quiet sniffles.

“…Esina.”

When he reached out to her on impulse, she flinched away, curling into herself.

“…….”

“Now, wait a moment.”

“…….”

“Wait. No more…….”

At the sight of her shrinking further into herself as she spoke those words, Herman froze in place.

No more. It felt as though she was saying just that.

Esina, who didn’t even know what she had just uttered, panted as she caught her breath.

‘Let me rest for a bit… then we’ll continue…….’

S*x with Herman was always like this, but today, the overwhelming pleasure left her head ringing. It was the kind of lovemaking that made her remember why she had once tried to bring other women to his bed.

But there was one small difference now.

‘I don’t feel like putting another woman in there anymore…….’

There was a time when she wanted to push another woman into his bed—but not now.

Maybe I’ve started wanting to spend a little more time with this trash who holds only me, speaks for my heart, and treats me delicately even while acting wicked.

Little by little, she felt the desire to monopolize him. Even if he might be some kind of libertine when she wasn’t looking.

At least when he was with her—

‘And now that the existence of the illegitimate child has come to light……’

The revelation of a flaw she hadn’t known about ironically gave Esina a strange sense of relief—proof that Herman was truly garbage.

Now, it seemed all that was left was to truly enjoy herself.

From now on, she could continue a married life with this diamond-like trash, far more satisfying than she’d ever expected.

The only problem was her stamina, which gave out after just one round. Lately, her laziness had made it even worse.

Herman touching her again was usually the signal for a second round, and right now, even one more was too much for Esina. Even if they did continue, she wanted to rest a little first.

“…….”

While Herman stood frozen, Esina wobbled toward the bed on trembling legs before collapsing face-first onto it. Then, curling up at the contrast between the heat rising from her body and the cold air around her.

Herman, interpreting this as blatant rejection, flinched and withdrew his fingers. After clenching and unclenching his fists for a while, he slowly opened the door and left.

Lying there, catching her breath, Esina felt her eyes closing on their own as she thought—

‘Huh?’

He’s not going for more?

If this were the usual Herman, he’d never stop at just this. She was sure he’d insist on continuing…….

‘I want more too…’

But that question melted away into her exhausted body. The moment she lay on the bed, fatigue overwhelmed her.

‘Just wait a little, Herman……’

Let’s stay together a bit longer…….

Before she could even voice those words, Esina hugged the soft blanket and fell asleep as if passing out.

**`* * *`**

“I’m sorry, young madam.”

“No. It’s fine.”

“When the master returns, I will make sure to convey that young madam wished to go out.”

“…Alright.”

A few days after that.

Esina sighed and dismissed the maid.

She had lost count of how many times her outings had been rejected. The reason was always the same—unless she went out with Herman, it would still be difficult for her to leave.

‘Why, of all times, has he started wandering outside now?’