Marianne looked out the window and silently clenched her fist. A lady in a carriage, an old man pulling a cart with milk, a boy selling newspapers. The familiar scenery disoriented her vision.
She had taken pride in performing her role splendidly so far. Christoph was currently the most successful lawyer in the capital, and she had done her best as Mrs. Schneider.
At couples gatherings, she stood by his side, smiling beautifully like a flower, and hosted tea time for the wives of business partners.
That was not all. When the time came, she was busy preparing for parties, enduring boring hours at events hosted by various organizations. Supporting arts and charity organizations went without saying.
But there was no life for Marianne there. Only the life of Mrs. Schneider existed.
At first, that alone made her happy. She loved Christoph, and he loved Marianne in return. No, at least she believed that he loved her.
But the countless expectations blossomed and were repeatedly dashed, and she had to learn to resign herself to despair gradually.
You shouldn’t be upset if he doesn’t express his feelings because of his blunt nature. Everyone knows that he’s busy, Marianne. So, you shouldn’t nag him for not spending time with you. You must endure.
After many painful times, she confronted the truth she did not want to admit. Christoph did not love her. He just needed a plausible wife.
So, it didn’t matter if the person by his side wasn’t Marianne. Anyone could suffice as long as they performed the role of Mrs. Schneider excellently.
Yet Marianne knew that Christoph would not let her go easily.
He was a prestigious lawyer and the grandson of Count Schneider. A highpride man who had never experienced failure in his life.
He would never allow Marianne to leave a blemish called divorce in his life. So, she decided to run away.
She would no longer allow someone else to shake and control her life. The experience of turning expectations into despair was more than enough.
“We’re here, ma’am.”
The car that had been roaming the city finally came to a complete stop in front of a luxurious department store. The driver, Gunter, glanced at her through the rearview mirror.
Marianne got out of the car more slowly than usual, so as not to betray her trembling heart.
“Isn’t the bag too big? Shall I carry it?”
At Karin’s voice, Marianne unwittingly gripped the handle of the bag tightly. Her voice was tinged with an unexpectedly tense hue.
“It’s fine, Karin. I saw a catalog this morning, and big bags like this are in fashion this spring.”
“Really?”
Karin looked around, tilting her head. Elegant ladies were gracefully moving in glamorous dresses, but none of them carried a bag as big as Marianne’s.
But Karin’s doubt disappeared without a trace soon enough. After all, understanding the tastes of the ladies was beyond her.
“Which store are you going to first?”
“Shall we take a look at the new dresses first?”
“Yes, Mrs. Schneider.”
Karin took the lead skillfully. Marianne slowly moved her steps, following behind. Gunter was following the two women before she knew it.
“Oh, hello, Mrs. Schneider. It’s been a long time since you’ve come. We have some new dresses that just came out this week, would you like me to show you?”
Listening to the staff’s explanation of the new dresses, Marianne’s mind was half elsewhere.
The plan she had rehearsed in her mind several times was theoretically perfect. The problem was whether it could be perfect in reality too.
“Come again, Mrs. Schneider.”
The shop assistant bowed as low as possible to Marianne, who had spent much more money than usual and left.
Marianne, with a flick of her head, stealthily tucked her fan between the displayed clothes. Then, she leisurely looked around and moved on.
Carin matched her step beside her, and Günter followed one step behind, carrying loads in both hands.
Marianne knew that the success of her plan depended on how well she could elude Günter and Carin.
When she thought the time was right, she glanced at Carin and lowered her voice.
“Carin, I want to stop by the lounge for a moment.”
The lounge was a place where weary ladies could rest while shopping. Behind the lounge, a women’s restroom was also available for urgent needs.
Carin, sensing the meaning of her words, hastened her steps, saying, “Yes, Mrs. Schneider.”
“I will wait here, ma’am.”
Upon arriving at the lounge, Günter stood at the entrance, still carrying the loads. Marianne, heading into the lounge, exclaimed, “Oh my!” with a troubled expression.
Carin, who had been following her, also stopped in her tracks.
“What’s the matter, ma’am?”
“Oh dear, what to do. I think I left my fan in the shop.”
“I’ll go and get it.”
Günter was already stepping out, but Marianne hurriedly shook her head. She looked at Carin and spoke in an apologetic tone.
Male lead says he’s pregnant — and it’s female lead’s child
Something seems a bit off about this world.
Wang Zhao thought as she watched a pregnant man walking towards her…
Intro
Female lead finds herself in a world where the men who possess the ability to bear children.
As she navigates this unfamiliar reality, she is caught off guard by the sudden appearance of her boyfriend, who reveals that he is pregnant.
Is this truly her boyfriend?
Why can’t she recall any details about their time together?
She begins to doubt whether the child her boyfriend is carrying is even hers.
Is there a hidden reason behind her amnesia, or could it be a side effect of her sudden arrival in this strange new world?
Just when it seems the protagonist’s life couldn’t become any more entangled, her ex-boyfriend makes an unexpected appearance, raising questions about the protagonist’s past.
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