Seven Minutes in Heaven のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 51 - チャプター 60

Third PersonThe day was well spent—for the first time in their shared lives, they stayed altogether with no one thinking about work, talking about school, or even complaining about outdoor stress. The three of them are just there…bonding like any normal family with normal life would.Today, they will return to their common grounds: work and school. Reigna, though, remained at home.“I’ll bring the little brat to school.” Carlisle spoke, snaking an arm from behind Reigna as she fixed herself in front of the full body mirror. “Do you want to come? I’ll make sure there’s no paparazzi.” He whispered, lips slightly touching the shell of her ear.Since yesterday, they fell into a silent conclusion that their relationship has been deeper than they ever acknowledged, but, despite it all, neither of them could actually put a name on what they are.Reigna smiled, placing a hand over his. “I would love to, but I promised Venice to see her before we clock in to work.” She gently rubbed his knuc

Reigna“Princess, let me do it myself.”“No.” Stubborn, I kept the files close to my chest, preventing him to taking it. “This is my job, Carlisle. Besides, it’s just photocopying this and giving it to the Sales department. How bad could it be?” I smiled.He stared at me, then heaved a deep breath before tucking a few strands of my hair at the back of my ear. “They will definitely make you uncomfortable outside. You’re just too stubborn to listen to me.”“I know you worry, but you don’t have to do everything yourself.” I leaned to his touch as his hand lingered on my cheek. “You keep on convincing me to not go to work, or keep on insisting for me to do nothing and stay in your office all day. That’s not what a boss should do, silly.”Defeated, he pulled away. “If anyone offends you, remember their names and report it to me.”I can’t help but chuckle. “Okay.” I lied, then I kissed his cheek to catch him off-guard so I could quickly slip away and leave his office, ready to start my day

ReignaAfter coming to terms with my new life, today was supposed to be a normal day—just another morning where I pretended that everything was fine. That the whispers in the office didn’t bother me. That the weight of Carlisle’s carefully guarded emotions didn’t make my chest ache. That I wasn’t still struggling to find my footing in a world that seemed determined to push me out.I stirred my coffee absently, staring at the cup without really seeing it. The break room was unusually empty, a rare moment of solitude in a place that never truly stopped buzzing. A part of me wished Venice were here—her bluntness would’ve been grounding, a reminder that I wasn’t completely alone in this. But she had been sent to a branch office today, leaving me to fend for myself.The sound of approaching footsteps had me straightening instinctively, schooling my features into something unreadable. I didn’t need to turn to know someone was watching me—I could feel their gaze, heavy and expectant."Enjoy

CarlisleThe morning light spilled through the curtains, casting a soft glow over the penthouse. The city outside was already alive, the faint hum of traffic a distant backdrop to the quiet within. I had been awake for hours, my mind restless, my body tense. Sleep had never come easily for me, but last night, it had been damn near impossible. Not with Reigna so close, her presence a constant reminder of the storm circling us.I sat at the dining table, flipping through the morning paper, though my eyes barely skimmed the words. My focus kept drifting back to the woman still asleep in my bed—our bed. She hadn’t protested when I told her to stay. Hadn’t argued or insisted on going back to her room. Instead, she had simply curled up under the blankets, exhaustion claiming her before she could think twice about it.A part of me wanted to check on her, to make sure she was still there. But I forced myself to stay put, fingers tightening around the coffee mug in my hands.“Sir?”I looked u

Reigna“Mommy, I don’t really hate this, but why are you always h-”“-Happy to see him draw a family portrait.” Lucy cut off, chuckling nervously as she covered Erwin’s mouth. “That’s what he wanted to say, hehe.”I smiled, nodding at her given that I understand her—Erwin was supposed to ask why I’m always home, after all.Three days had passed since Axle showed up at the penthouse, and I hadn’t seen or heard from him since. Not that I expected him to stay quiet for long—he was stubborn like that, always believing he had a right to my life just because he was once a part of it. But right now, I had more important things to focus on.I leaned against the counter in the penthouse kitchen, staring into my untouched cup of coffee, the rich aroma doing little to soothe the tension knotting my shoulders. Carlisle was at work, and for the first time in days, I finally had a moment to breathe.Except, I wasn’t breathing. Not properly, at least. My mind kept circling back to the things I could