ATHO Chapter 33

Chapter 33 – Deep Kisses

Chapter 4: Liberation from the Past, Part 2

Novel Title: 嫌われ者の俺はやり直しの世界で義弟達にごまをする (As the Hated One, I Flatter My Stepbrothers in a World Where I Get a Second Chance)

Author：赤牙 (Akakiba)

Art：古澤エノ (Furusawa Eno)

Translator: K (@kin0monogatari)

Protagonists: シャルル (Charles -MC), リエン (Lien -ML1) & ジェイド (Jade -ML2)

*Please read at freenovels.net, the original site of translation. TQ*

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“Charles, you’re my precious family. So don’t hesitate to rely on me.”

You said the same thing in the first life.

If we were family, why did you betray me?

Why didn’t you show up after I was saddled with debt?

You don’t know how much I suffered back then…

Even now, aren’t you trying to drag me down?

Unable to suppress my rising emotions, I crushed the document in my hand.

―――Real families wish for one another’s happiness. Jade and Lien have always supported me, offering kindness and warmth.

Even without shared blood, they are my true family!

“That’s not… true.”

“Huh? Charles? What are you saying?”

“Jade and Lien would never do that! They’re my precious family! Uncle　Lyle… you are not my family.”

I spat the words out in a rush. Uncle stared at me in stunned silence. Shoving the paper back at him, I turned to leave, but he grabbed my wrist tightly.

“Hey, what do you think you’re saying, Charles? Are you abandoning me? Trying to be happy on your own?”

“That’s not…!”

“Then why won’t you help me? If your late mother could see you now, she’d be heartbroken. What a heartless son she raised!”

“―――! Mother… wouldn’t say something like that!”  

I firmly denied my uncle’s words that insulted my late mother. He only smirked faintly in response.  

“Listen, Charles. Helping me is also for your late mother’s sake. Unlike you, she cared about me. If she were here, she’d surely advise you to save me.”  

“…”  

The words stuck in my throat. I didn’t want to hear another word from him and took a step back.  

“Running away? Even if you do, the bond between us won’t change. We’re family, bound by blood. Don’t think you can escape that fate.”  

Unable to bear his words any longer, I turned and fled.  

Behind me, I could hear his mocking laughter as I ran to the carriage.  

All the way back, the memories of my uncle’s face and words swirled relentlessly in my mind.  

This unbreakable connection with my uncle, whether in the first life or the second, seemed inescapable.  

Was it the blood running through my veins?  

The sight of him in tattered clothes overlapped with the image of myself failing to protect the family.  

If this is how things are, would the destiny of the Wahlman family remain unchanged as long as I exist?  

Drowning in anxiety, the carriage eventually arrived back at the manor.  

As I stepped inside, I saw Lien.  

“Oh, Nii-sama, you were out? Welcome back!”  

His warm smile and gentle voice made me instinctively run to him and embrace him.  

I buried my face in his chest, rubbing my forehead against him.  

“Nii-sama?! What’s wrong?”  

“Lien… sorry. Just let me stay like this for a while…”  

“Ah… alright. But people might see us here. Let’s go to my room.”  

“…Okay.”  

Before I realized it, tears were streaming down my face. Lien took my hand and led me to his room as I sniffled and cried.  

“Here, Nii-sama. You can lean on me as much as you want here.”  

Once in the room, Lien spread his arms wide in invitation. I immediately dove into his chest.  

As he hugged me tightly, my heart gradually calmed.  

While soothing me like a child, Lien gently stroked my head and back, guiding me to the sofa. His fingers brushed against my cheek.  

“Did something difficult happen?”  

When I nodded repeatedly, his fingers wiped away my tears. As I lifted my face, I was met with his soft smile.  

I wanted him to touch me more… more…  

And then—  

“Aren’t we kissing today?”  

When my unintentional words slipped out, Lien’s eyes widened slightly before he smiled warmly.  

“Then let’s kiss, Nii-sama.”  

“Okay.”  

Lien tilted my chin up, and his lips enveloped mine. The moment they touched, a sense of warmth and fulfillment spread through my heart.  

As I moved to chase his lips, he met me with repeated kisses.  

“Hehe. Let’s keep kissing until you feel all better, Nii-sama.”  

I nodded vigorously, and Lien’s smile grew even softer.  

For some reason, embarrassment didn’t cross my mind today.  

The sadness that had filled my heart softened with every kiss from Lien.  

“Mmph… ah…”  

As our lips brushed several times, Lien’s tongue slowly slipped into my mouth. I was startled but didn’t find it unpleasant.  

When I accepted his tongue, I instinctively moved mine to meet his, as though my body knew what would feel good.  

“Nii-sama, you’re really good at this.”  

“Am I…?”  

“Yes. I wonder who might have taught you without me knowing.”  

“…?”  

When I looked at him, confused, Lien chuckled softly and resumed showering me with kisses.  

Each time our tongues entwined, wet, soft sounds filled the air.  

Somehow, the mix of embarrassment and exhilaration erased the guilt I felt toward my uncle.  

“Nii-sama, you’re so adorable.”  

“…Sorry. I’m acting strange today…”  

“I like you even when you’re like this.”  

Lien’s eyes softened with a tender smile, overflowing with affection.  

“Lien…”  

“Charles, my Nii-sama…”  

We gazed at each other, and our lips met again. Lien seemed to enjoy our entwining kisses, creating more sounds as he playfully deepened them.  

Caught up in his kisses, I swallowed the mingling saliva to keep it from spilling.  

Lien’s hand, resting on my back, began to slowly stroke down toward my waist. The sensation tickled, causing me to let out a small noise.  

“Ah…”  

His hand moved lower, tracing the inside of my thigh. When he touched there, my body jerked in response. I tried to stop him, but he silenced me with a sudden, passionate kiss.  

“Mmph… mm…”  

His hand continued its exploration as his lips kept me distracted until—  

“Lien, I’m coming in. I have something to discuss about today’s documents from the trading company…”  

The door opened.  

Without knocking, Jade entered Lien’s room and froze at the sight of us. My eyes met Jade’s, and I pressed against Lien’s chest to signal him. Only then did Lien notice Jade’s presence.  

“…What exactly are you two doing?”  

“Ah, um, Jade, this is…”  

“I was just comforting Charles, that’s all. And really, Jade, if you’re going to come in, at least knock first!”  

I slipped out of Lien’s arms. Even though we’re brothers, being seen kissing was undeniably embarrassing. Jade, however, marched toward us with a frown and sat beside me.  

“Did something upsetting happen again? Is that why you were kissing Lien?”  

Grasping my hand, Jade leaned in close.  

“Uh… well, yes. I’ve been going through a lot…”  

“You can rely on me too, Nii-san. I’ll comfort you even better than Lien.”  

As he said this, Jade placed kisses on my forehead, cheeks, and finally my lips.  

“Charles Nii-san, I want to hear your answer.”  

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*Translator’s Note: Charles, Lien likes to see you cry. Bet he’s gonna like it if you cry in bed too. Lol. -K

*GLOSSARY: 

• Nii-san/Nii-sama/Onii-san = (Big/Elder) Brother

☝🏻I’ll be using these throughout my translation. Jade would call Charles ‘Nii-san’ while Lien would call him ‘Nii-sama’.

Next update: 2025.09.26

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