“It is unheard of for the future Duchess to appear lacking in the North. Moreover, if Lady Theresa needs anything, Lord Marquis himself has given strict orders not to spare any support.”
In Lady Lee’s firm tone, traces of Jayna could be seen.
Theresa thought that perhaps such a characteristic might be common among the people of the North.
Though they might seem cold on the surface, they displayed almost infinite affection and interest to their own people.
“I underestimated it. I’ll check if there’s anything you need and let you know.”
When Theresa agreed to do so, Lady Lee seemed a bit flustered this time, as if taken aback.
She took out a thick cloak and draped it over Theresa’s shoulders.
“If my words were too harsh, please forgive me. I heard that conversations here in the capital are not conducted in such a manner… I apologize.”
“Oh no, it’s okay.”
Theresa felt rather sorry for Lady Lee, who apologized several times for no apparent fault.
In retrospect, Lady Lee hadn’t done anything wrong. The social circles, while appearing elegant on the surface, operated ruthlessly beneath with a logic driven by power.
“Maximilian had reasons for paying attention to my clothes and jewelry that day.”
At that time, his insistence was burdensome and upsetting, but as she stepped back, the overall flow became clearer.
A few months ago, attending a party in a splendid outfit thanks to Jayna, she realized how differently people treated her.
“In a way, maybe I’ve been too stubborn.”
Complicated thoughts filled her mind.
While grooming the macaw and contemplating various thoughts, she inadvertently arrived at the agreed-upon location.
It was in front of a small, seemingly worn-out greenhouse.
“Since that day, it’s the first time.”
A few days ago, after revealing her breakdown at the sponsorship, Theresa found it uncomfortable to face Maximilian.
As the maid opened the door, a creaking sound echoed.
“The Marquis is waiting inside.”
Theresa entered the greenhouse.
It was a small greenhouse where you could see the entire interior at a glance. Clean glass was inserted between the old ones, suggesting recent renovations.
“Oh, you’re here?”
Maximilian, standing in the middle with a piece of paper in his hand, turned around. Maximilian’s face, slightly reminiscent, was casually dressed unlike usual.
“I thought we could have tea together.”
No matter how you looked at it, this wasn’t a place to have tea. Calling his fiancée to a place almost indistinguishable from ruins, what could he possibly be up to?
“Ah… I just wanted you to see this place first. I hope it didn’t make you uncomfortable.”
“No, not at all.”
Maximilian, still glancing around, seemed uncomfortable.
Theresa deliberately looked around and asked, “But why did you call me here?”
Maximilian, with a slightly tense expression, handed her the paper he was holding. “This is… I happened to come across it. I thought it might be helpful.”
It was a small garden plan she had made during her childhood. Back when she wanted to get close to Maximilian and took it with her, claiming it was her future plan during their awkward relationship.
“We have time, and there’s vacant land, so I thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea to try creating it.”
Although old and faded, it was well-preserved, with almost no wrinkles. The paper was filled with crooked writing and drawings.
The vivid memories of flipping through a plant dictionary with colored pencils, drawing and jotting down flowers and trees, came alive in Theresa’s mind.
“Of course, it’s not an obligation!”
Maximilian, standing in front of Theresa, silently looking at the plan, didn’t know what to do. He almost wished she would get angry.
“I gave this before we became close…”
A few days ago, Maximilian was deeply shocked to see Theresa breaking down. He had thought he was the only one hurt by the breakup. Theresa, with a light heart, had mistakenly assumed she could start a new life. However, she, too, was enduring each day without recovering.
Realizing this, Maximilian couldn’t bear the thought that he might be the cause of her suffering.
“If you don’t like it…”
“Thank you.”
Theresa’s voice, full of moisture, made Maximilian raise his head. “To think… I never knew you kept this.” He never imagined she would remember and cherish it.
It was nothing short of a treasure, containing the tastes of the young Theresa who hadn’t cared about anyone’s opinion yet.
Carefully folding the paper and putting it in her arms, Theresa said, “I want to try this.”
It might not be possible to create it exactly as it was. Young Theresa wanted to grow everything as long as it was pretty, without considering the characteristics of the plants. Nevertheless, she still wanted to give it a try.
It wasn’t Theresa who lived for someone else, but she wanted to try executing the plan she had made for herself at least once.
“Thank you so much for finding this.”
“Huh? No, it’s not that great.”
Theresa sincerely thanked Maximilian. Since deciding to part ways with him, it was the first time she felt such warm emotions.
Theresa once again touched the plan with her hand and murmured.
“How did you find this?”
“Oh. I kept everything you gave me separately…”
Maximilian started to speak but then closed his mouth. His face turned red with embarrassment. Theresa, with wide-open eyes, asked again.
“Do you have all the gifts I gave you?”
After rolling his eyes, Maximilian finally confessed.
“Yeah…”
Theresa, who thought he must have thrown everything away, looked at Maximilian in surprise at the unexpected answer.
She couldn’t help but burst into laughter at his blushing face.
Theresa reached out and gently brushed off the fallen leaves on Maximilian’s shoulder.
Then, she smiled kindly at his surprised violet eyes.
“You see, can you show me next time?”
“Uh… Yeah.”
Maximilian responded dazedly to her words.
She just seemed to sparkle a bit more than usual.
Turning away from him, Theresa began to inspect every corner of the greenhouse.
She carefully checked what needed fixing, what to change, and how to make improvements.
Maximilian followed her retreating figure.
Thump.
He raised his hand to his chest.
Is it an illusion that it feels like his heart is beating unusually fast?
Top Celebrity Younger Brother Bears Her Child (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: Forced to live stream romance with a top celebrity in a female-dominant world.
Yan Jin transmigrated into a brothel, with a fellow transmigrated junior beside her.
Hearing the obscene words coming from outside, the unfortunate junior covered his ears tightly, his cheeks flushed red, and whispered to comfort her, “Don’t worry, I will definitely help you escape.”
“Don’t worry, I will definitely defend your chastity.” Yan Jin looked at the flawless and delicate features of the unfortunate junior and gently comforted, “Because we have transmigrated into a female-dominant world.”
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Top celebrity Yu Shu suddenly fell into a coma during a concert.
Research scientist Yan Jin fainted in the lab after working overtime.
Two people with no connection were rushed to the same hospital.
Three days later, neither of them had woken up.
Suddenly, the entire nation discovered that a live streaming app had been forcibly installed on their phones.
Upon opening it, they heard the two discussing how to escape from the brothel.
The entire internet was in an uproar.
After the two successfully escaped from the brothel, Yu Shu’s fan group rushed to make a banner and sent it to the hospital overnight.
“Big sister bravely took action to defend the chastity of our idol!”
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When Yu Shu was diagnosed with pregnancy, Yan Jin stared at his belly for a long time.
Covering his stomach, he muttered gloomily, “If you don’t like it, I’ll go get an abortion.”
“It’s not that I don’t like it.” Yan Jin hugged Yu Shu and said softly, “I just feel like I’m not human.”
Yu Shu comforted Yan Jin, “I was already an adult when we got together.”
Yan Jin hesitated, “But you won’t be of legal marriageable age even after giving birth to the child.”
At the same time, a flood of bullet comments appeared in the live streaming room that the two couldn’t see.
[Although it’s inappropriate, I also want a young and handsome boyfriend to have my child.]
①Male pregnancy (highlighted)
The female lead is five years older than the male lead, and the male lead is already an adult when he appears.
