Chapter 325
Chapter 325
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Translator: crow
Chapter Title: Eternal Bonds in the Bath
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“C-Camellia…? Can we rest just a little, haa… just a bit and pick up later…?”
“Are you tired already? At first, you were the one taking the lead so eagerly. But after climaxing four times… now you’re starting to feel worn out, right?”
“N-No, that’s not it…”
“Pfft…”
She really was adorable.
Since I’d started caressing Rozalin, she’d already climaxed four times.
Twice from just my tongue teasing her, and twice more while I kissed her the same way she’d kissed me.
And I hadn’t given her a single break in between, so of course she was exhausted by now.
Even so, she was trying not to show any signs of fatigue—classic Rozalin.
She probably figured that if she acted worn out here, I’d call it a night and let her rest.
She’d always been the type to hide her struggles, but tonight, she seemed even more eager than usual to spend this intimate time with me.
It made me so happy.
“Mother, shall we get out of bed for now? It’s too damp to just sit here and rest…”
“Oh… yeah… sorry.”
“No, it’s fine. I helped make the bed all wet too, didn’t I? Don’t you remember what you did to me at the start?”
“Hehe… true enough.”
We climbed out of the soaked bed and headed straight out of the room.
After all, I wanted to spend the whole night with Rozalin—until the sun rose, until we collapsed from exhaustion—mingling our bodies and sharing our love.
Stopping wasn’t even an option.
This was just a way to give her a brief breather.
“Hehe… this looks nice, doesn’t it?”
“Right? The tub isn’t huge, but I thought it’d be perfect for something like this.”
After leaving the bed, we made our way to the bathroom.
The tub was big enough for five or six people, but just the right size for two—cozy and intimate.
I’d seated Rozalin in a chair while I finished preparing, and the result was quite romantic.
“The petals are pretty, and… you added bath salts too?”
“Hehe, not too much—just enough. What do you think? I went with bubbles only instead of colored ones; it seemed nicer that way.”
“Yeah, I like it. It’s beautiful.”
The water was filled with soft bubbles from the bath salts, scattered with flower petals on top.
I knew she’d be happy even without all this effort.
But tonight, I wanted to make our time together as joyful as possible.
Seeing the delight in her eyes when she entered made it all worthwhile—and I was thrilled to give her such a good time.
“Mother, you go in first.”
“Hm?”
“I’ve got a bit more to prepare. Relax in the warm water for now.”
“Okay.”
I helped her into the tub, then stepped out briefly to grab the rest of my preparations.
White wine in one hand, and a small gift in the other.
The gift might not be needed right away, but still.
“Oh, you brought wine?”
“Yes, I thought you’d like it. Something light like white wine seems better than anything too strong, right?”
“Hehe, come join me quick, Camellia. I’ve been waiting since earlier.”
I slipped off my negligee on the way back in, bringing only the wine.
I’d hidden the gift near where I’d left the negligee.
“Whew… so warm and nice.”
“Glad you like it. Makes me happy too.”
“Hurry up and get in.”
“Sure, just let me open the wine first.”
“Glasses? You only brought the bottle?”
“Straight from the bottle. It’s not like there’s a ton left… and glasses in the bath could be risky.”
Wine wasn’t really meant to be drunk like this.
But I’d brought just the bottle on purpose.
“Haa… so warm. Perfect temperature, and the bubbles are so soft.”
Sliding into the tub felt heavenly.
The bubbles were gentle, the petals carried a lovely scent, and it was all quite enjoyable.
But the best part was Rozalin’s skin against mine.
“Thanks to my daughter, I get to have such a wonderful time. I’m so happy.”
“I’m thrilled to share this with you too, Mother. Seeing you happy, feeling your skin against mine… it makes me so content.”
“Yeah. Me too, sweetie.”
Our fingers intertwined as we pressed our bodies closer, casually intimate.
I took a couple sips from the wine bottle by the tub’s edge, then naturally leaned in for a kiss.
Rozalin accepted it just as casually.
“Mmm… haa, nngh… phew…”
“Tasty, right?”
“…Yeah. Delicious.”
As we kissed, I passed the wine from my mouth to hers, and she swallowed it down with audible gulps. Her cheeks flushed a deep red.
She was used to kissing me by now.
Still, she always got a little shy with these intimate touches, showing the cutest reactions.
She’d try to play up her mature allure sometimes, but Rozalin was Rozalin through and through.
She felt more like a lover or mother to me during everyday moments—like when she helped me through tough, tiring days—rather than during our physical closeness.
And that support meant the world to me; I was so grateful.
“Being here with you like this… it’s amazing, Camellia.”
“I love it too.”
“I’d be so happy if we could sneak away like this more often, just the two of us.”
“I’ll make it happen. I’ll have to keep my other lovers satisfied enough to allow trips like this with you.”
“Hehe, true. My greedy girl has six others besides me. You’ll have to work hard.”
“Yeah. And there’s so much more ahead.”
“Hehe… still, you’re my beloved daughter. I can endure it.”
“Thank you.”
“And I’m your principal wife, right? I was first. I can wait—for you, Camellia.”
“…Thank you so much.”
…What can I say? She was still the mature one.
It was surreal that the same woman who’d just squirted on the bed while climaxing was now speaking to me in such a gentle tone.
And knowing she showed all these sides because of me filled me with joy.
“…Camellia.”
“Yes, Mother?”
“We’ll always be family, won’t we?”
“Of course. Always family—from now until after this trip, back in the earldom. Even when I change from Camellia Leonhardt to bearing the Rose name. I’ll always be your family.”
“Hehe…”
“Your daughter, your wife… your most precious person, forever.”
“…Yeah, thank you.”
In the warm, bubbly tub, I hugged her tightly from behind, whispering those words.
I couldn’t see her face clearly from this angle.
But her reddened ears were enough to reassure me and spark joy.
Feeling this happy over something as simple as flushed ears proved how deeply I loved her.
I’d feel bliss with my other lovers during similar moments, conversations, touches.
But this… this was ours alone.
Every action in this modest, humble house—so different from the grand southern mansion or the earldom’s vast annex.
Every story we shared, bodies close.
All of it, right here, was just for Rozalin and me—our private memories.
“To think that tiny, cute little girl has grown into this.”
“Thanks to you, Mother.”
“Hehe, was I a good mother to you, Camellia? I worried a lot since it was my first time.”
“You’re the best mother I’ve ever had—even with three in total. No one loved me like you, no one as beautiful, kind, cute, sexy… lovable…”
“Huh?”
“Hehe.”
“…Don’t tease me too much.”
She was blushing a little, but no one matched her as a mother.
My birth mother passed soon after I was born. The first stepmother fled. But Rozalin stayed, loving and cherishing me, always by my side.
Stepmother or not, I had to acknowledge her as my mom.
I’d just fallen for her in… other ways too.
How could I not see the woman who’d mothered me as such?
Well, maybe I shouldn’t say that, considering I’d confessed, kidnapped, bedded, and teased her sexually…
“Mother.”
“Yes, Camellia?”
“…I love you. Truly.”
I whispered it softly into her ear.
It was a familiar phrase by now, always sincere—but this time, it came from deeper within.
I pulled her closer in my embrace.
“I’m so happy my daughter can receive this love.”
As she spoke, Rozalin suddenly slipped from my arms.
She turned to face me.
Unlike on the bed, she wore nothing—not even the negligee—so her pale naked body was fully exposed.
Petals clung to her hips above the water.
Her breasts weren’t enormous, but beautifully shaped—more pretty than erotic.
Water dripped from her lovely face and hair.
Just seeing her like this made my heart pound.
“I’m truly happy to be your mother, Camellia. Without you, I’d never have known such joy, such moments.”
She gazed at me, her voice calm and steady, like she was sharing her honest heart.
“I love you… so, so much.”
“…”
“Even as a child, starting at the academy, or after graduation—I’d never been loved like this. Thanks to you, I feel this loved, this happy. It’s overwhelming.”
She slowly raised her eyes to meet mine.
Her signature green eyes sparkled far brighter than when we’d first met.
“Meeting you… it’s made me truly happy. You too, right?”
“Yes. Of course.”
“Hehe… I’m glad.”
With those soft words, she drew closer.
Slowly parting the water until she was right against me, arms around my shoulders, hand gently on the back of my head.
“…Mom loves you. So very much, Camellia.”
Her lips met mine.
Not a light kiss.
Our mouths joined, tongues intertwined, breaths and saliva exchanged.
The sounds of rippling water, droplets splashing outside the tub, and our kissing echoed softly in the bathroom.
“Phew…”
“Haa…”
“Haa… you love Mom too, right, my sweet girl?”
Her lips glistened with saliva—mine or hers, I couldn’t tell—as she asked.
Under the bright light, her sparkling eyes and soaked black hair were breathtaking.
The Rozalin I’d known since childhood was incomparably beautiful now, and my heart raced wildly.
…She was too perfect for words. Nothing else came to mind.
Lost in her beauty, seconds stretched—one into three, three into five, five into ten… maybe thirty in total.
Finally, meeting her eyes, I spoke.
“Yes. I love you.”
As I said it, I pulled her close this time.
I couldn’t deny she was my mother, but every glance made her seem more lover than parent.
It was impossible to see someone this stunning as just a mom.
Maybe that’s why.
“But you’re so beautiful, Mother… it’s hard to decide.”
“Hm? Decide what?”
“Whether to kiss you again… or move to the next step. I’m torn.”
“…Why not both…?”
Oh. Right.
Hearing that from my mother, how could I go wrong?
I kissed her naturally, my hands wandering downward.
And thanks to Mom’s advice, we spent until the next morning in utter bliss—too happy for sleep.