Chapter 49

Zara's POV
Hearing this, Cindy hesitated for a moment, but then her face gradually calmed down. “Well, if you’re married, then I apologize if I didn’t believe it,” he said, finally accepting the reality.
With Leo’s explanation, relief began to flow through me. However, what happened next made me feel a little left out. Leo and Cindy began to chat with each other as if we weren’t there. I stood next to them, and even though I wanted to join in the conversation, I couldn’t steal their attention.
I felt a little confused and anxious. **Why are they talking without me?** A feeling of alienation washed over me as I watched the two of them share such intimate moments. As a wife, I wanted to be a part of Leo’s life, including his interactions with his family.
As I waited for them, I tried to act calm and comforted, but feelings of exhaustion and doubt began to gnaw at my mind. **Am I good enough to be a part of this family?** What if Cindy doesn’t like me? This all felt so new and scary.
Leo turned to me and smiled as if sensing the tension I felt. He gestured for me to come closer, and when I did, he held out his hand to me. “Zara, introduce this to Cindy,” he said excitedly as if to reintroduce us.
Seeing Leo trying to build a relationship during this difficult time gave me new energy. I knew that our relationship as a couple needed to be built on trust and communication, and I had to try to be a part of that dynamic with Cindy.
As the three of us started talking, I could feel the layers of tension slowly disappearing. Cindy, although wary, started to smile at me. We talked about our marriage and how we met, and we started to get to know each other a little better.
Although the day started off tense, I could feel a new sense of hope. Today, I had not only found love in Leo, but I was also working towards a good relationship with my new family. The anxiety slowly faded, replaced by curiosity and hope for a better future as a family.
After Cindy moved in with us, the atmosphere in the house became a little different. Although she was nice and professional, I caught a look in her eyes that seemed to dislike me. It made me feel uneasy. Could it be that it was just me? Or was there something deeper that I couldn’t understand?
That night, I had quite severe menstrual pain. I knew that Leo wanted intimate togetherness, but I felt inadequate and uncomfortable serving him. With some anxiety, I apologized to him, explaining my situation. Leo understood and gently kissed my forehead, giving me the support I needed. “It’s okay, Zara. Your health is more important,” he said as he adjusted our positions in bed.
I decided to go to bed early, hoping that the pain would subside soon. However, as I tried to rest, I couldn’t avoid the sounds from outside the room. Given the limits of our privacy as a married couple, I felt curious and tried not to be distracted.
Unintentionally, I overheard a conversation between Leo and Cindy from the next room. Their voices were quite clear, and there was one question from Cindy that made me shocked. “Why did you marry a human?” she asked, her voice full of confusion.
Leo seemed to be silent for a moment, not giving an answer. This made me even more curious and worried. **What does he mean, ‘human’? Is it possible that they are not human?**
Every word added another layer of confusion to my mind. Did they feel like I wasn’t part of their habits or lives, just because I decided to marry Leo? Did they have a different view of what love and relationships really meant?
Listening to this conversation brought back the uncomfortable feelings that had been there from the beginning. Was I worthy of being considered a part of their lives? And if so, how could I make them accept me?
As I lay in bed, the ache in my stomach began to fade, but as my mind continued to spin with negative thoughts, I felt a loss of confidence. It was important for me to be acknowledged and accepted. I wanted to have a good relationship with Cindy and Leo, but what if the first impression of me continued to overshadow everything?
In the end, I decided to wait until morning, hoping to have a chance to talk to Leo about last night’s conversation. Maybe there would be an answer that would enlighten my mind and dispel the doubts that were bothering me. All I could do was communicate openly and honestly so that our relationship would grow stronger.
The next morning, when Leo came out of the room, I prepared to ask him about what I had heard. Deep in my heart, I hoped that I could overcome this uncertainty and build a stronger relationship with Leo and Cindy. My feelings mattered, and I didn’t want those doubts to get in the way of the happiness I had found in my marriage.
The morning came and the house felt calmer after the tense night. Cindy got ready for work, greeting us with a polite smile, but the tension was still there. Despite her kindness, I still felt like there was a wall between us.
After Cindy left, I decided to pluck up the courage to speak to Leo. “Leo, I overheard your conversation with Cindy last night,” I said cautiously. “She mentioned something about marrying a ‘human.’ Does she mean she thinks I’m not human? Like a werewolf, or… a human from another planet?”
Leo stared at me for a moment, seemingly confused by my question. “Oh, it was just casual conversation, Zara. I thought she was joking,” he replied with a smile. “Cindy just likes to make weird jokes. It’s not something you need to take too seriously.”