My Maid is Cute Chapter 19 : Eaten (Patreon)

The day after the ring theft incident, several servants and maids working at the mansion apologized to Rebecca. They seemed truly remorseful for ignoring and harassing her. However, a contributing factor to the incident was Rebecca’s lack of interaction with the mansion’s staff and her failure to report the harassment to her superiors, choosing instead to ignore it. Rebecca reflected on this as well and accepted their apologies.

However, to be honest, she didn't have the time to dwell on their apologies.

This was because her work had become increasingly busy. Penelope, along with her accomplices and collaborators, had been caught and, of course, dismissed from the Count’s service, leading to a further reduction in staff. The mansion was already understaffed, but the loss of labor due to the incident made the remaining servants and maids scream in distress. Rebecca, too, found herself chased by grueling work every day.

"I can't take it anymore, I'm tired, I want to rest..."

Carrie muttered wearily while carrying laundry. Walking beside her carrying laundry as well, Rebecca spoke encouragingly.

"Carrie, let's take a short break once we hang this laundry."

"Ugh... but we still have dishwashing left..."

"I'll help you with that."

When Rebecca said that, Carrie shook her head weakly.

"...No, it's okay. I'll manage somehow."

"But..."

"Rebecca, you still have to clean Milady’s room, right? Go on ahead."

At Carrie’s words, Rebecca added worriedly.

"But if it's just a little..."

"It’s fine. Besides, if you don't go, Rebecca—"

Interrupting Carrie’s words, a voice came from behind.

"Becca!"

Turning around, they saw Wendy running toward them, her footsteps pattering.

Rebecca and Carrie looked at each other and smiled wryly.

***

The ring theft incident had an unexpected side effect.

Wendy started leaving her room on her own.

Christopher had officially appointed Rebecca as Wendy’s exclusive maid. However, in reality, the workload throughout the mansion was so overwhelming that it became difficult for her to stay in Wendy’s room for long periods. After hurriedly finishing cleaning Wendy’s room and tending to her needs, she had to rush to her next task immediately. As a result, her interaction with Wendy had significantly decreased compared to before.

Having less time with Rebecca, Wendy gradually accumulated dissatisfaction. And surprisingly, she finally started coming out of her room on her own to find Rebecca. Even though she had refused to go outside so vehemently until now.

Previously, Wendy seemed afraid of the eyes of the people in the mansion, but...

"I feel like I'm over it somehow."

Saying that, she began to boldly walk around the mansion in search of Rebecca.

Naturally, the surrounding servants feared Wendy, and most would scream or avert their eyes when they saw her. However, Wendy seemed to only have eyes for Rebecca and no longer cared about them.

As this continued, the servants also gradually got used to Wendy’s presence. While no brave soul dared to speak to her, the number of people who made blatantly disgusted faces upon seeing Wendy had clearly decreased recently.

"Good afternoon, Milady."

Carrie, who was frightened at first, greeted her, seemingly quite accustomed to Wendy now. Ignoring Carrie, Wendy turned her face away abruptly, grabbed Rebecca’s apron, and spoke.

"Come to my room, quickly."

"Milady. Please wait a little longer. I still have work—"

"Quickly! Quickly!"

"I will come as soon as I hang this laundry."

"Do that later! Just come quickly!"

"Please wait a moment."

Seeing Wendy throwing a tantrum and Rebecca gently soothing her, Carrie smiled.

***

"Milady is adorable, isn't she?"

After returning Wendy to her room, Rebecca went out to the garden to hang the laundry. Carrie, who was hanging laundry with her, said this, and Rebecca smiled and nodded.

"Yes."

Carrie continued with a wry smile.

"At first, I was swayed by the rumors and was really scared... but aside from the cursed marks, she's a cute girl."

Carrie exhaled slightly and muttered.

"She would surely be quite a beauty when she grows up. Then, she would be very popular and could choose anyone she wanted to marry. It’s a waste."

"...You're right."

Rebecca nodded in agreement. Indeed, even though Wendy was still young, she possessed a dazzling beauty. If she grew up like this, she would become a woman who would turn heads everywhere.

However—

"If only she didn't have those marks."

At Carrie’s words, Rebecca’s expression darkened, and she looked down.

***

"Geez, you're late!"

Parting ways with Carrie who went to work in the kitchen, Rebecca visited Wendy’s room, only to be greeted by an angry Wendy.

"I told you to come quickly!"

"I am terribly sorry..."

When Rebecca bowed and apologized, Wendy puffed out her cheeks.

"Lately, you are always late!"

"My work just wouldn't end..."

"You were chatting happily with that maid called Carrie, weren't you!"

Because Wendy glared at her with a sharp gaze, Rebecca bowed her head again to cover her awkwardness.

"I apologize."

After apologizing, she raised her head to find Wendy still looking up at her angrily. Rebecca smiled gently, crouched down, and met Wendy’s eyes.

"Did you want to chat with me soon?"

"......"

"I wanted to chat with you too, Milady. Very much."

At Rebecca’s words, Wendy’s mouth relaxed. Smiling, Rebecca tilted her head and continued.

"Milady, what did you read today?"

At Rebecca’s question, Wendy pursed her lips. Then, she spoke immediately.

"...A new book. A knight goes on an adventure to save a princess. He fights monsters..."

"Oh, that sounds interesting. I want to read it too."

When Rebecca said that, Wendy’s face lit up, and she ran toward the bed. She grabbed the book lying on the bed and returned immediately.

"This one! Try reading it!"

"Yes. I'd love to."

Rebecca accepted the book and, flipping through it, continued.

"I will read it tonight right away."

"Yeah!"

Wendy nodded energetically, and Rebecca laughed.

Wendy smiled back at Rebecca and suddenly took Rebecca’s hand.

"Hey, Becca."

"Yes?"

"Come here."

Wendy pulled her hand. Her mood seemed completely restored.

"Sit here."

"Yes?"

Ordered by Wendy to sit on the sofa, Rebecca tilted her head.

"Um, Milady. I have cleaning to—"

"Just do it, for a little bit."

Told so by Wendy, Rebecca sat down on the sofa with a puzzled look.

The moment Rebecca sat on the sofa, Wendy climbed onto her lap.

"Eh, um, Milady?"

"Sorry, but just for a little bit."

Hugging Rebecca’s body tightly, Wendy whispered.

"I know your work is busy. But—"

Feeling the child-like body heat and sweet scent, Rebecca was flustered. Ignoring Rebecca’s reaction, Wendy continued.

"I want you all to myself. My Becca. Just for now is fine, let me do this..."

At Wendy’s small voice, Rebecca’s chest tightened.

"You get lonely easily, don't you, Milady?"

Simultaneously with those words, Rebecca gently hugged Wendy’s small body.

"I am not lonely! I am just a little angry because you don't come here often!"

Wendy raised her voice, sounding angry again. Rebecca replied with a laugh.

"Isn't that what being lonely means?"

Wendy shifted in Rebecca’s arms. Hugging Wendy, Rebecca chuckled involuntarily.

The next moment,

"——Ouch."

A slight pain ran through her neck.

She didn't understand what happened, but a split second later, she realized Wendy had bitten her neck. Flustered, Rebecca raised her voice.

"W-What are you doing!?"

"——I got annoyed."

Lick, lick. Wendy licked the place she had bitten. The sensation sent a shiver down her spine. What is this? A strange feeling washed over her, and she felt the strength draining from her body. While Rebecca was confused, Wendy spoke matter-of-factly.

"Because you laughed at me."

"No, but still, biting is..."

When Rebecca protested, Wendy finally pulled away. She gazed at Rebecca’s reddened neck and smiled with satisfaction.

"Besides, Becca's body is soft, it makes me want to eat you."

"...Excuse me?"

"I want to lick more."

This time, Wendy took Rebecca’s hand and put her finger in her mouth. Like that night before, she gently bit and licked Rebecca’s finger. A glimpse of a cute red tongue was visible. Wendy looked up at Rebecca while licking her finger. At that gaze, she felt her heart race this time. Rebecca hurriedly pulled her hand back and spoke.

"Milady! Anything more is prohibited!"

When Rebecca said that sternly, Wendy frowned sulkily.

"Why?"

"W-Why, you ask... anyway, it's not allowed!!"

"——Do you dislike being eaten by me, Becca?"

"I-It's not that I dislike it—"

Not knowing how to answer, Rebecca fell silent.

At that moment, Wendy brought her lips close to Rebecca’s ear. And then, she whispered.

"I am having so much fun."

Her body jolted at that whisper. Though shaken, Rebecca quickly lowered Wendy from her lap and stood up.

"Really, that's enough now!"

Saying it almost like a shout, she directed a firm gaze at Wendy.

"Milady, I am going to clean. Please, really stop this."

At Rebecca’s firm refusal, Wendy pursed her lips as if sulking, but nodded.

Hurriedly, Rebecca began cleaning. Watching the maid moving about noisily, unable to hide her agitation, Wendy muttered,

"I wonder where should I eat next..."

Fortunately or unfortunately, it didn't reach Rebecca’s ears.