Uchiha Izumi and Ye were close. Especially after the Elder chose them to become Lord Shin's concubines, their bond on this island cut off from the world had become as close as that of sisters.
When Shin brought them here, however, both understood what was about to happen. Along with their happiness, they felt a sense of relief.
After all, whatever happened, each had a companion by her side. That helped them relax considerably and made them less nervous.
Shin Uchiha paid no attention to what was going through the two girls' minds. He had already intended to find time to take them into his bed, but lately he truly hadn't had the chance. Now that they had come to him themselves, he went along with it and granted their wish, sparing them from overthinking and spending every day caught between hope and fear. At the same time, he satisfied his own desires.
After bringing Uchiha Izumi and Ye into the villa, Shin Uchiha did not act immediately. Instead, he released them from his embrace. Looking at the two young maids, who appeared all the more alluring beneath the lights, he suddenly felt like a young wastrel.
Shin Uchiha raised both hands and lifted Izumi's and Ye's chins with his fingers. Their faces were already flushed with shyness, and now their eyes shimmered as though they might burst into tears at any moment.
Looking at them, Shin Uchiha suddenly said, "Izumi, Ye, thank you for everything you've done these past few years. If you hadn't been looking after me, I don't know what a mess my life would have been. It's your quiet hard work in this space that has allowed me to carry on without worries."
Hearing Lord Shin's words, Uchiha Izumi gradually suppressed her shyness. Looking at the