"Don't you remember? How could you forget that she made you do this when you used to come to my home for milk? Didn't she say something like this, threatening you to stay away from me?" Susan asked, remembering that Fuyu himself had told her this when Nula spoke those words to the young Fuyu.

"Oh yeah, true. I remember that," Fuyu said with realization.

"So, don't you think her behavior is weird? I mean, she's trying to control you or something. I understand she is your mother and wants what's best for you and Lara, but don't you feel she dotes on you too much? I mean..." Susan said with a completely serious expression, deep in thought. After hearing her words, Fuyu remained silent for a moment before replying.

"Oh, you mean that thing about her restricting me from being near Lara? Just like she made me stay away from you that time?" Fuyu asked with a plain expression.

"Yes, yes. Not only that, I'm sure she was going to scold Lara behind your back even if she said she wouldn't pressure her, especially if you weren't there. Just like what she did to me—not only stopping you from coming near me but also scolding me in front of others." Susan felt she was discovering something dark about Nula that she hadn't known before. "Wait a second, does that mean her tears weren't for slapping Lara hard, but because Lara kissed Fuyu, whom she cherished dearly since childhood?" Susan's thoughts went deeper, creating a sense of fear inside her regarding Nula. Although she wasn't sure if this was true, the fear was real.

"Oh, come on, Aunt. You're thinking too much; it's nothing like that. Even if it is, it's not going to stop me from loving you, is it?" Fuyu asked with a smile as he touched Susan's face. Susan looked at him, her eyes locked on his, before she broke the tension that was building.

"I'm not here talking about these unserious things; I'm being serious. Something isn't right," Susan said, breaking the eye contact.

"Yes, I am also serious. So what if Mother stopped or restricted me from doing that? Have I ever stopped loving you or going near you, even after her restrictions?" Fuyu asked again as Susan remained silent, thinking. "That's true, but we have been doing this behind her back, and I'm afraid neither you nor I would have the power to do it openly in front of her. It would be disastrous if Nula saw or learned this secret of ours." Susan thought. She had learned from Fuyu, as he always shared everything with her when he was a kid, that Nula was still making him suckle her nipples when no one was there and even offered him to do this herself after scolding Susan in front of everyone for doing the same. This had aroused Susan's suspicion at the time, but she didn't think much of it then, only feeling a bit bad. Now, it was not sadness she was feeling but a terrible fear of something worse.

"It's not like I don't love Fuyu—I only know how much I do—but I never restricted him from anything, unlike Nula. It might create trouble in the future," Susan thought as she again looked at Fuyu's face without saying anything.

"Oh, come on, Aunt, no need to be so silent. It's nothing to worry about. And don't worry, even if Mother completely stops me, I won't stop loving you. Alright?" Fuyu asked as he looked at her before kissing her cheek. Susan didn't say anything. "Hmm." Seeing her not say anything else, Fuyu kissed her on the lips. Susan couldn't stop it until she finally returned the kiss with a tight, sweet, juicy kiss, wrapping her arms around Fuyu's neck and squeezing her body against him as they exchanged saliva.

"Hah...hah...I guess I really am thinking a bit too much," Susan said with a smile after feeling relaxed from the satisfying kiss.

"Yes, I guess. Probably I haven't given you proper attention before, right? That's why you are thinking these things." Fuyu said. Susan smiled at his words before they separated. Susan told him not to say anything to Manu yet, as it might cause trouble for him. Then, she went to Nula. Nula asked her what took her so long and what she talked about with Fuyu. Susan replied with:

"I asked him whether he truly loves Lara and is thinking about marriage or something. Who knows, he might have lied to you, no?"

"Oh really, that's true. So what did he tell you?"

"Well, he said he loves her as a sister and doesn't want to marry her," Susan explained as Nula heard this silently.

"I see. Where is he now?" Nula asked. Susan said she didn't know, as he hadn't told her. After a few more exchanges, Nula went to do the chores, with Susan helping her. They had just returned from the waterfall after taking a bath before this incident happened.

Fuyu had gone to Lara and Katty to explain what happened. Although Fuyu knew Lara might not like hearing this, he told her everything. She really didn't like what Nula told her—to stay away from him. But Fuyu told her to continue how they were before, just be a bit distant in front of Nula. Lara wanted to create trouble for Fuyu, but in the end, she agreed.

"How dare Mother say something like that to her own daughter? I told her I love Fuyu, and she wants him to stay away from me. I will show you something else, Mother, hmph. She herself is enjoying Fuyu and wants me to stay away. Such a hypocrite," Lara's mind was racing with several thoughts, some bad, some good.

As time went by, at lunchtime, Fuyu went to the field to bring Manu back for lunch. He met Manu and talked about the Kuri issue—the lack of funds for his marriage.

"I can understand, but how are we going to collect that much Kuri even after months if I don't join the military to earn the extra money? Brother, it's making me very worried. I don't want to ruin this chance to marry my love. Fuck... but Mother is making trouble for me by not letting me join the military. What should I do? I don't want to remain unmarried or see Rani marry someone else. But I saw a hope—Mother told me that if Sister Lara marries someone, we would get enough money for me to marry. Ah... Sister Lara isn't ready to marry anyone. What should I do? Fuyu, tell me. I am going to die if I don't marry Rani or see her marry someone else," Manu said, very sad, depressed, and angry at Lara for not helping her brother in need.

"Hmm... don't worry. We will find a way. Let's go home for lunch," Fuyu said. They came back home, and along the way, Manu kept lamenting his sadness.

"Fuyu," Susan's voice came as she told him that Lyra, Diana's mother, had called him. When Susan went to the waterfall area with the others, Diana herself came and found Susan and talked with her in private before ending the conversation with the message for Fuyu. Susan forgot to tell this to Fuyu when they returned because something unexpected happened there.

"What... so finally she recalled me," Fuyu thought with a smile, and without hesitation, he went there. When he reached there and knocked at the door, Diana's voice came from inside before the door opened. Fuyu saw the red-headed, hot-headed girl standing in front of him.

"Ah, hi big sister," Fuyu said with a calm expression and a faint smile. Diana's eyes narrowed a bit as she didn't say a word for a second before a voice came from inside—it was Diana's husband. "Who is it?"

"Huh... that... Fuyu." Diana came to her senses as her mind searched for a few seconds before she jolted back to reality. She gestured for him to come inside before retreating back to where her husband was.

"Who?" Nelash asked in confusion, as he didn't remember the name. He was at work but just came here to eat his lunch. After finishing his lunch, he would leave for work again. He sat on the ground waiting for his lunch to be served when Fuyu knocked at the door.

"Fuyu, don't you remember? Aunt Nula's son," Diana said as she brought Fuyu in front of him.

"Ahh, I see. Aunt Nula's son... Woah, young man, how are you doing? I'm really feeling very bad that your father is no more. But don't worry, boy, I'm here," Nelash said this as he remembered Rana's might when he learned Nula's son was there. They talked friendly with each other as Fuyu was trying to be normal. After a long discussion about his father, Nelash finally came to this:

"By the way, what brings you here? Are you here for milk?" Nelash asked, and Fuyu was a bit concerned about what to say, as he had been called and had not come of his own wish.

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