As If I've Never Loved (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 22
The capital at noon, bathed in dazzling sunlight, was a bustling uproar of well-dressed gentlemen in silk hats, elaborately adorned ladies, and carriages racing busily in every direction.
Right in the middle of it all, a flock of pigeons suddenly erupted into the air with a flurry of wings.
It was right after that moment that Eloise, already extremely tense, let out a blood-curdling scream and jumped in fright.
“Kyaaaak!”
If her mother had been there, she surely would have scolded her harshly—but there was nothing to be done about it now.
No matter how much she rubbed her chest to calm herself, her heart still pounded as if about to burst.
‘…W-Where did all these pigeons even come from?’
It was unbelievable, even as she watched it with her own eyes.
There were as many pigeons as people—no, even more—completely filling the entrance to the square. So many birds gathered in one spot!
The pigeons, startled by Eloise’s shriek and stomping feet, fluttered away just far enough before quickly returning as if nothing had happened, pecking busily at the square’s pavement.
Their small, pointed beaks seemed ready to jab her toes at any moment.
‘Ducks are at least somewhat cute. These birds are just… scary.’
But she couldn’t buy the job postings without going into the square. She had to get past this enormous feathered barrier to find work.
Perhaps the only small mercy was that no one was openly mocking her for trembling in fear of the birds.
Of course, that wasn’t because the people of the capital were particularly considerate.
After Being Cheated On, She Picked Up a Treasure (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: The husband I married on a whim had been secretly in love with me for a long time.
On the day when Jun Shao finally obtained the imperial decree for her marriage, Lan Qu, the person she had admired for six years, defied the decree and ran away.
Her gentleness and devotion, her promise of a lifetime together, were all disregarded by him. Instead, he dreamed of entering the palace to serve the Emperor’s sister as a sixth-rank attendant.
News of this incident spread throughout the capital, and the alleys in front of and behind the Lan mansion were crowded with people who came to watch the commotion.
Jun Shao should have been embarrassed and angry.
But someone stepped in to protect her dignity.
The figure was in a miserable state, yet still possessed an undeniable elegance and handsomeness.
The young lord struggled to climb the wall of the Lan mansion and shouted to her, “If he won’t marry you, I will!”
So, Jun Shao took advantage of the situation and married the person.
She thought the young lord did it to save the Lan family from the crime of defying the imperial decree, but never imagined that from beginning to end, what he coveted was her.
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After the wedding, Jun Shao felt like she was living in a dream.
Her Wife-master was as beautiful as a fairy in a painting, skilled in the six arts, well-versed in poetry and literature, capable of being gentle and attentive, and also grand and dignified. Most importantly, she was the only one in his heart and eyes.
Jun Shao didn’t know how Lan Shiwu, as a illegitimate son without a father and blessed with beauty, had managed to preserve his purity, recklessly escape, and use his last ounce of strength to ruin his own reputation, all because of his love for her, just to stand before her.
She could only see him gazing at her with eyes full of love, and when she bestowed a name upon him, his eyes shone like stars.
“You have come to me like a weary bird perching on a branch. I shall call you A Qi.”
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Since childhood, Bianca had never hesitated to openly declare what she wanted.
That’s ok… But she’s soooo annoying and desperate 😒🤨
Bianca, unexpectedly rewarded by her realization, half-closed her blue eyes and
What the actual fuck is wrong with You!! 😒🤨😡 She’s annoying af
‘...Ansel, what on earth are you thinking?’
I’ve BEEN asking that since i started the novel 🤣🤣🤣
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Where is the 100 and 101 chapters 💔💔💔😭😭😭 why it is not here