Sedric followed Jen out of interest, and Todd chose to follow him of his own free will. Lady Saint was without question, and even Dia, despite the Countess’s coercion, ultimately accepted Jen’s offer of her own volition.
So, everyone deeply connected to Jen Baker had their reasons. But what about Deborah Johnson?
‘What does she think of Jen Baker and Dia Blythe’s relationship?’
Did Lady Saint explain it properly? That it’s a contract marriage for revenge.
‘Hardly.’
She must know that their marriage isn’t one of romantic love. In their world, love marriages are rare, and given their exceptional backgrounds.
‘She must think it’s just a typical political marriage.’
But what if she knew the truth? That it’s not just a political marriage. If she knew that Jen Baker bought Dia Blythe’s title and life with money and has no intention of loving his wife, would Deborah, who adhered to a widow’s mourning for only three months, nod and smile?
‘She would be uncomfortable.’
Sedric wondered if Deborah, like this, was really the person Jen needed. Despite Lady Saint’s strong recommendation and testimonies from others, it didn’t seem right.
But Jen, known for his accurate judgment of people, wouldn’t let her go.
‘Maybe Deborah Johnson has some extraordinary aspect I hadn’t thought of. But it was that Deborah.’
Not just any Deborah, but the one Jen Baker was afraid to forget.
‘A person Jen Baker can’t afford to lose.’
Sedric smiled at Deborah before him. It seemed like a simple, kind smile.
But Deborah was uncertain about this man, Sedric. His smiling face seemed like the kindest person in the world, but that might not be the case.
‘I’ve seen it.’
In Dia’s story, Sedric was the second most frequently appearing character after Jen.
‘Not as often as others, but more than many.’
Every time he appeared, Sedric was always smiling and kind, unlike the disdainful governess, close maid, or indifferent servants.
‘He was the one who comforted Dia the most when she was lonely.’
By that measure, Sedric should be a nice and kind person. However, his behavior was different when a woman claiming to be pregnant with Jen’s child appeared.
[Madam, if you’re anxious, remember why you became Mrs. Baker. This incident doesn’t change the fact that you’re the lady of the Baker house.]It sounded considerate, but Dia felt it as a threat: ‘We’ve made a deal. Keep your end of it.’
‘I think so too. There was probably that intention.’
Sedric’s words further cornered Dia.
‘It may not have been the final straw for Dia to run away, but it certainly pushed her.’
But it’s hard to call Sedric a bad person. Except for that moment, he was always kind.
So, the bottom line: the man before her is neither simply good nor plainly strange.
‘But one thing’s for sure – he’s Jen’s man.’
Sedric Learford is definitely one of Jen’s. He found the runaway Dia, leaving no doubt.
So, Deborah needed to be more cautious with him than with other servants. Whatever she said to him would likely reach Jen’s ears.
Deborah smiled at Sedric, her eyes crinkling as if the smile had spread to them. Sensing her mood, Sedric slowly blinked and said,
“Then it must feel strange for me to call you ‘Miss Deborah’ as well.”
In fact, Sedric was aware that such a form of address was unusual. Being a butler, he knew as much. But he had no other choice.
If he called her by her old surname, Deborah, still dressing in black, would correct him that her surname was ‘Johnson,’ and he would have to agree.
And calling her simply ‘Deborah’ seemed like it wouldn’t sit well with Jen.
‘Pitiful me, having to be so careful even with a title.’
Deborah, unaware of Sedric’s dilemma, kindly responded,
“No, it’s fine. You can call me Deborah.”
“Haha. Then I shall continue to call you Miss Deborah, with all due respect.”
“Oh my, such flattering words are too much, even as a courtesy.”
“Courtesy? It’s genuine. Since Miss Deborah has won our master’s favor.”
With a sly smile, Sedric placed his hand on his chest and slightly bowed towards Deborah, saying,
“Please let me know if you face any inconvenience in your life here.”
“I should be the one thanking you for your concern. I must be of help to this household, but I have many worries.”
“What worries! You will surely be of great help to this house.”
“I’ll strive to meet those expectations.”
Amid Deborah’s modest, soft laughter, Sedric quietly thought,
‘This person doesn’t seem like the type I had in mind.’
Combining what Lady Saint’s maid and the villagers said, this woman was stubborn yet kind-hearted. Soft-hearted but able to raise her voice for her people. Yet Sedric felt a quiet warning inside.
It won’t be easy.
He pleasantly welcomed this sign of potential trouble. If he had wanted a smooth-sailing life, he wouldn’t have followed Jen Baker.
Male lead is reincarnated to save his wife
I’ve also read this one twice already. The female lead is kinda soft and gets embarrassed easily—not really my type, but the plot is definitely worth reading. Hurry up and read it, y’all!
Intro
When Shen Yuan encountered Su Jin again in his previous life, she had already become the Prime Minister of the current dynasty. As for him, the former top young master of the capital, he had long since fallen into the abyss, becoming a singer on a pleasure boat.
After a song ended, he was redeemed and sent to the Su Residence.
Su Jin respected and cherished him, gave him a roof over his head, and bestowed him with warmth. Shen Yuan fell deeper and deeper, but before he could express his feelings, Su Jin passed away.
Shen Yuan died to follow her in death, but instead, he returned to when he was fifteen years old.
At that time, he was not yet engaged, and Su Jin was just a poor scholar.
Shen Yuan gritted his teeth, casting aside all his pride, and thought of ways to coax and entice her every day.
The colder and more indifferent Su Jin was towards him, the more proactive Shen Yuan became.
He was not afraid of being mocked by the world, only wanting to marry his Wife-master early, to hold her hand and never let go for a lifetime.
[Note: This story will not specifically point out the male lead’s reincarnation time point; it’s all in the details. Whenever you feel that the male lead is acting strangely, he has most likely been reincarnated.]
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