How To Escape From A Devilish Husband (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 117

Pride was a marquess of the Astraks Empire and captain of the Emperor’s royal guard. Above all, he was a Demon Contractor.

Thus, it was impossible to entirely evade blame regarding the Holy Demon War.

In truth, the fact that he hadn’t been imprisoned and was allowed to move freely within the Imperial Palace was an act of mercy close to a miracle.

This leniency owed much to Lin’s efforts.

He had vigorously defended Pride, stating that after luring the Imperial Army into the enemy’s ranks, Pride severed the demon’s power, minimizing the Holy Demon Army’s casualties, and played a crucial role in eliminating both the Emperor and the Crown Prince.

However, not everyone believed Lin’s words.

“Lin says you’ve changed, but… I’m not so sure.”

Belly continued coldly.

“That guy can be recklessly optimistic sometimes.”

Marian added, glaring at him with undisguised loathing in her eyes.

“Exactly. No matter how overwhelmed you might be, the fact that you haven’t even asked about the child once…”

“…Child?”

At that word, Pride turned his head, his expression unreadable.

Marian snapped in an exasperated tone at his reaction.

“Yes. Your child. We’ve been calling it ‘the baby’ for now—it still doesn’t have a name.”

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