I Became the Male Lead’s Adopted Daughter

"Y-You want my hand?"

"Just give it here for now."

Ferio clicked his tongue lightly.

Varia flinched, then hesitated for a long time before finally, cautiously, extending her hand.

A much smaller hand rested atop a larger one. A sharp shiver ran through Varia's whole body.

Ferio's hand was large and thick.

"You have big hands," Varia said without thinking. Her own hand felt like a baby’s in comparison.

Curious, Varia moved her fingers slightly.

The palm that brushed her fingertips was solid and rough. The calluses she’d seen on Leonia’s hand were nothing in comparison.

But it was also very warm.

"But... why my hand...?"

Just as Varia was about to ask why he’d requested her hand in the first place, she looked up.