The moment Balter became aware of that fact, it felt as if a small arrow had pierced his heart. The numbness that started from one place simultaneously spread throughout his body. His eyelids subtly folded.
“It’s more than okay. Whenever you want.”
Contrasting the sweet atmosphere emitted by the others, Lexion Duke, left alone on the opposite side of Edith and Balter, felt like he was being cornered for the first time in his life. Even when facing three armed knights with a total of ten subordinates, he didn’t feel this kind of fear.
‘Why did I do such a thing…’
Since a few days ago, he had been feeling self-reproach, thinking that if he hadn’t used the Lexion family name to violate Leah, things wouldn’t have turned out like this.
Although their relationship was already twisted, he wanted to apologize to Edith.
Balter, who never bowed his head to most of the empire’s major aristocrats, let alone Agnas 14th, lowered his head.
“I apologize for being intrusive during the pregnancy of Lexion’s child and for the rudeness I committed.”
Franz’s apology wasn’t just empty words. He thought it was natural for Edith not to trust him. If that was the case, as expected of Lexion, he would write it down and sign it, and all she had to do was believe it.
Now that she knew she held not only his great-grandchild but also Leah’s grandson, Franz couldn’t keep his head held high.
“If those are the conditions you desire, I’ll grant them all. Please speak comfortably.”
When the words Franz had been waiting for came out of the duke’s mouth, Edith spoke with a slightly trembling voice.
“The child… might suffer. I’m worried that, like Lady Leah, they might inherit a lot of magic and become terminally ill or, like this person, experience a magic outburst, lose their memory, or even die.”
While she had abundant medical knowledge, she was a layman when it came to magic and spells. Despite feeling regret, that was the reason she visited the duke’s residence.
“The duke is the one who knows Lexion’s magic best, so I hope you can take measures. It doesn’t mean I entrust everything about the child to the family, though.”
The duke understood what Edith was concerned about when she added those words.
“Don’t worry unnecessarily. The rumors circulating are not true. Lexion doesn’t teach children how to suppress magic, and there is no abuse like the rumors suggest.”
When the three ladies strongly agreed, Edith’s complexion brightened ever so slightly.
“I will also promise to do my best to ensure Lexion’s magic doesn’t have a negative impact on the child. Although it doesn’t mean I entrust everything to the family after losing Leah, I can confidently assure that I’ve thoroughly researched that aspect since her loss.”
Edith sighed in relief, gently rubbing her belly. Without realizing it, her opposite hand under the table grabbed Balter’s hand, which had become cold due to tension.
Balter, smiling faintly, reassured her with a touch, now relieved from the tension.
“Now that you’ve said that, I will consider putting my name on the family register more positively. Now, let me state my conditions…”
Listening to Balter confidently lay out his conditions, Cassius thought to himself.
“This guy would have become a tyrant if I hadn’t taught him swordsmanship. It would have suited his disposition quite well.”
Having concluded the negotiations, the group returned to the Fortrian residence in the early dawn. In Edith’s hand was the blue necklace that had been lent to her by Lexion Duke.
“It’s fascinating that there’s a voice inside that can only be heard through Lexion’s magic.”
She also wanted to hear the voice of Lady Leah, which was embedded in it. Edith was planning to borrow some magic from Balter, who was climbing the stairs alongside her.
However, he was looking at her with a meaningful smile.
“Edith, by the way, there seems to be a problem that needs to be addressed.”
“…?”
“You lied to Benjamin about whose child you have.”
“It’s Isaac’s child.”
As Edith recalled the words she had uttered, her face contorted in shock. Just as she had feared, Balter looked thoroughly satisfied.
When the male lead is punished by carrying the female lead’s child and having periods like a woman
“I’ve given birth to two children for you, yet you still think about him.
Was I nothing but his substitute to you from beginning to end?”
Synopsis:
Meng Huan, a scumbag who has dated countless girlfriends, transmigrates to a female-dominated country.
Day 1: Whether it’s female dominance or not doesn’t matter. The beauties here are passionate and amorous. Isn’t it easier to date them than in modern times?
Day 2: After a night, Meng Huan discovers the differences in the female-dominated world. Men here actually have chastity locks and menstrual cycles. This hinders his ability to perform, damn it!
Day 3: What’s wrong with sleeping around? I don’t want you to marry me. I’m meant to be a playboy. I don’t care about male virtues… What? You want to drown me in a pig cage? Marry, I’ll marry!
Day N: Meng Huan inexplicably vomits and receives the shocking news of his life… He’s pregnant.
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