Miss Pendleton (Update to C.222 END) - Chapter 49
Sitting in the chair directly opposite the door, legs resting comfortably on the oak desk, leisurely smoking a cigarette. He cast a cold gaze at his niece who suddenly appeared.
“Didn’t you learn how to knock?”
Miss Pendleton silently approached the desk. She stood right in front of it and bent her knees slightly in a curtsy.
“Forgive my rudeness. I came to see you because I have something to ask.”
“I also had something to say to you, fortunately. If it’s not urgent, I’ll speak first.”
Miss Pendleton nodded, but Gerald seemed uninterested in her opinion as he glanced to the side. He placed his cigar on the ashtray and lowered his legs. Then he leisurely rested both arms on the armrests of the chair.
“Tomorrow, Tom will attend the Lance family’s ball. There, accept that friend’s proposal.”
Miss Pendleton bit her lip.
“You’ve declined enough. You’ve sufficiently maintained your dignity as a lady. No one will say you hastily accepted as soon as a marriage offer came. Now, marry Price and start a family.”
“Uncle, I gave you my answer on this matter last time. I refused and I have the freedom to refuse, and you have no right to force me. Even if you promised me to Mr. Price, it wasn’t with my consent, so it can’t influence my decision.”
Gerald frowned one eyebrow.
“Did you hear from Miss Jensen?”
“I don’t think that’s very important in the current situation, Uncle.”
The uncle’s other eyebrow furrowed as well. He stubbed out his cigar. Then he looked Miss Pendleton up and down. Miss Pendleton endured his contemptuous gaze. He clicked his tongue.
“The problem was that you grew up too pretty.”
The Villainous Demon Lord Laid an Egg for Her (Female-Dominated)
Several months after transmigrating into a book, Yu Wu found herself facing the demon lord Li You, who could no longer conceal his dragon horns. With one hand on her aching waist and the other gripping a sharp sword, she stared at him.
The demon lord’s eyes were red with fury:
“This is all your doing! Today, I won’t rest until I kill you!”
Yu Wu rubbed her temples. Putting aside the taboo against bloodshed during pregnancy, wasn’t it this very man who willingly walked into her trap that day?!
Warnings:
- Male pregnancy.
- Height ratios are set to mirror typical male-female height proportions.
- Characters include a foot-loving demon lord and an eldest daughter from an immortal family’s concubine lineage.
It’s progressing a bit slowly, but nicely… I hope there won’t be unnecessary distances between them due to misunderstandings.
I think this trip to Bath will be good to Laura. Meeting these women will inspire her to be more confident. I just hope her ex and Mr. Dalton don’t ruin it.
Each chapter leaves me in suspense for the future. Although the readers are given assurance from Laura’s feelings since the carriage kiss, I can’t help but doubt the next steps for this couple! Ian’s feeling are deep and tumultuous like waves against a cliff. I can only hope that when the two finally meet, he will remain level headed.