Warning: This novel is the same author as ‘My Body Has Been Possessed by Someone’. I can tell you for sure that the male characters in this novel are definitely crazy. The same goes with the plot. So, if you’re uncomfortable with the possibility of abuse, incest, etc, it’s your clue to stop reading immediately.
“Don’t go!”
Finally, the dimensional gate opened. At last, she could return to her original world.
“Don’t go, Dana.”
But her feet wouldn’t move.
It was the moment she had been waiting for. Finally, she had a chance to return to her real body.
“Please, don’t leave.”
Because of this man, she just couldn’t turn away.
“Raios.”
Dana gave a bitter smile.
“Let me go. You promised to let me go.”
“No, I can’t. I just can’t.”
Raios’s cheek muscles twitched in pain.
“If you go now, it’ll be a forever goodbye. You won’t exist in my world anymore.”
“Raios.”
“The thought of you not being on this earth, under this sky, it feels like I’ll go crazy. It’s too painful…”
Soon, tears welled up in Raios’s black eyes.
“I can’t breathe, Dana.”
Drip. A single tear fell from his cheek.
She wanted to wipe away that tear. But… The dimensional gate is closing fast.
So she must go now. To the real world, to her real body.
Yes. This isn’t my body.
Was it a twist of fate? It had been three years since she possessed the body of a woman with a name similar to hers.
Danae Windsor. The lady of the Windsor ducal family. For three years living in this body, she met many people, experienced a lot, and—
“Don’t leave me behind, Dana.”
She found a man she loves.
“Please stay by my side. Please.”
Dana soothed the clinging man with a forced smile. “Raios, there’s nothing left for me to do in this world. So, I must go now…”
“It doesn’t matter!” Raios grabbed her, crying out in a surge of emotion. “I’ve never loved anyone but you in my life. You are my only love. How am I supposed to live without you!”
Me too. You’re my only love too.
Dana swallowed those words because she could not be held responsible. She didn’t want to give up her life as Yeon Dana. Yes, it’s my life. How can I just give it up?
When she was Yeon Dana, she lived fiercely. She even achieved everything she aimed for. So, how could she really abandon such a life? But…
“I know it’s shameless. If the dimensional gate closes now, it won’t open again for another 100 years. I know, but…” Raios swallowed hard, tears streaming down. “I can’t live without you, Dana.”
His appearance was so pitiable. Dana felt her heart being torn apart. Could she really leave Raios, who was begging her like this? And still live happily in her world?
It was then.
“Sister Dana!”
A woman rushed into the temple. It was Danae Windsor’s cousin, Allice.
“Sister, don’t go!” Allice gasped and wailed. “Sister, please, please don’t go! I beg you, okay?”
It wasn’t just Allice.
“Don’t leave, Dana!”
Even her uncle…
“Don’t go, Dana! How can you leave us behind!”
“…Uncle. Allice.”
“I consider you family. How can you leave your family behind? Please, stay in this world, okay?”
How did they know to come here? She hadn’t told anyone about the location of the dimensional gate…
“Dana.”
Then, Danae’s cousin, Rumie, also entered the temple.
“Do you really have to go?”
“Brother Rumie.”
“Can’t you stay in this world, please? I’ll be very sad if you go…”
Hearing Rumie’s words, Dana smiled sadly.
Those who knew she was a possessor but still accepted her. Dana truly loved all of them, but…
“I’m sorry. I have to go. This isn’t my world.”
That’s that, and this is this. Sad as it may be, it was time to part.
“Take care, everyone. I—”
At that moment, her words were cut off. It was because Raios kneeled with both knees as if he was collapsing!
“Raios!”
“Dana, don’t leave me.”
“Raios, get up, quickly!”
“Don’t go. Life without you is as good as death to me. Please don’t kill me. Please, please.”
Dana sighed deeply, shutting her eyes tightly. Ah, really…
“…Get up.”
She couldn’t do this. Really, she couldn’t do this anymore. Seeing the people she loves in pain and crying. She couldn’t bear it.
“I won’t go.”
Raios’s head snapped up.
“What?”
“You didn’t hear wrong. So, get up—”
“Dana!”
In the next moment, Raios stood up. He frantically kissed her forehead, the bridge of her nose, and her cheeks.
“Dana, Dana, Dana!”
At that moment, Dana made up her mind. Yes, I’ll stay. She couldn’t hurt the people she loves. So, let’s live in this world. Let’s give up her life as Yeon Dana.
“There’s a condition,” Dana said, turning away from the fading dimensional gate. “Raios, you remember what I told you? I come from a world where monogamy is the norm.”
“Of course. I remember everything you’ve said.”
“I can’t tolerate having multiple wives like other men in this world. Can you swear to that?”
“I swear to God.”
Raios cupped her cheeks with both hands, smiling as brightly as the sun.
“You’re the only one for me.”
His gaze was so fervent, so endearing. It felt like the whole world was theirs. The air was so sweet. This moment felt like everything.
“I love you, Dana.”
“I love you too.”
That day, Dana gave up on returning to her original world. It was an event from three years ago.
* * *
It was three years later.
[Raios, the Crown Prince, and His New Lover]
What’s this? Dana frowned. Among the letters she received, there was a very strange one.
Who sent this? The sender was anonymous, and the envelope contained a nonsensical statement.
[Raios, the Crown Prince, and His New Lover]?
Dana chuckled. A new lover of her fiancé? Impossible. Even in this world, there seem to be prank letters. Or maybe it’s a scheme by someone. Well, people are the same everywhere.
Three years have passed. After struggling at the dimensional gate and eventually choosing the people she loved, it’s been three years. Over the last three years, she has lived happily. Dana was very satisfied with this life. Although there were uncomfortable moments occasionally…
“Danae Windsor.”
Yes, just like right now.
Dana held her breath and slowly turned to the side. When did he come close?
Right beside her was a man, brushing back his platinum hair, holding a whiskey glass as he looked down at her. Meeting his green eyes, strength involuntarily surged through her nape. This man was one of the most difficult people in this world.
Yes. Except for moments like now, most of the time, I’m happy…
His name is Viego Windsor. The real brother of ‘Danae,’ the body possessed by Dana. And he was one of the family members who disapproved of her taking over Danae’s body.
“Yes, Brother.”
He glanced down at the table. “What’s that?”
“Huh?”
“That letter.”
“Oh, this? Seems like someone sent a prank letter.”
“Why don’t you check it out?”
“Huh?” I was taken aback.
Why would he interfere? He’s someone who never talks about personal matters.
Looking up at him with surprise, he replied firmly. “Check that letter.” His voice was laced with the warmth of whiskey.
That was strange. Whiskey? It was the first time she had seen her brother drink alcohol during work…
“Yes, I will. After work is done—”
“Let’s stop for today.”
“Huh?”
With that, Brother Viego left the office.
…Really? Stopping already?
Dana helped Viego, the Duke of Windsor, with his work once a week. After discovering she was much better at math than the people of this world, he started using her for tasks that required numbers. Though it was just menial work, stopping now? That workaholic, tough brother?
Well, good for me.
Dana hummed a tune and tore open the envelope. Then, she stopped abruptly. Inside the envelope was a photograph.
“…”
In the black and white photo, Raios was kissing a woman. A woman with long, straight hair was seen from the back.
It’s… not me?
Not her…? Because she, Danae, has curly hair…
Then who is this?
With trembling hands, Dana exhaled a shattered breath and slowly turned to the next page. There was a message card.
[If you go to Raios Geranze’s office now.]
[You can witness the scene of infidelity.]
* * *
Dana immediately went to Raios’s office.
“Lady Danae Windsor, what brings you here?” The startled guard blocked the way.
With a panting, I spoke, “I came to see Raios.”
“His Highness is not here right now!”
“What do you mean?”
“His Highness! Is not! Inside right now!”
What? Why is he speaking so loudly? No, more importantly. Why is he lying?
“Then who are you guarding right now?”
“…”
“You’re supposed to be guarding the crown prince, aren’t you?”
As the guard was speechless, Dana forcefully pushed him aside and stormed in. And then,
“…”
She witnessed it with her own eyes.
oh no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!