He quickly made an excuse before the Duke could accuse him of murder.
“Ah! It was just my opinion, of course… uh! I should ask the young lady first, right? Ha. Ha. Haha.”
“Hmm.”
The Duke stroked his chin. His sharp gaze turned towards Bonita. The way his eyes softened upon meeting hers was almost miraculous.
“Bonita, what do you think?”
“……Me?”
“Won’t you give your father the opportunity to share this wonderful gift with you?”
‘Good heavens.’
It was like watching a scene where a cruel murderer sweetly talks to his puppy with a lisp, saying, “Isn’t our Jjocco so good? Want some food? Such a darling.”
Of course… of course…! There were tales that the Duke wagged his tail like a dog around his wife when she was alive. However, Ed, who had joined the Ducal household five years ago, had never witnessed this spectacle, so the shock was greater.
Meanwhile, Bonita was gradually opening her heart to Luke’s consistent behavior.
The reason Bonita was wary of Luke was not only his appearance but also his initially hostile reaction towards Aria.
But Bonita, too, was curious about this ‘father’ figure that appeared in her changed environment. Like most children brought up in repression, she was just cautious about showing it.
Bonita glanced at Luke with her round eyes, then quickly turned her head to look at Aria.
“Bonita?”
“Can mother be there too?”
Luke froze for a moment at the word ‘mother’. But he didn’t want to correct her and lose any points he had gained.
He reluctantly agreed.
“Of course. Anything you want is fine.”
“Then… okay!”
At the child’s permission, Luke sighed in relief, feeling a weight lift off his chest.
Upon the Duke’s command, the servants became busy. Most of the maids and servants were pleased as if it were their own affair that the Duke and the new little Duchess were going to have tea together.
“Looks like the young lady is finally opening her heart to the Duke!”
“The Duke has been looking so distressed lately. He really wanted to go to the floor where the young lady stays.”
“It’s been seven years since they met. It’s natural. But really, it’s great news.”
The maids, while chattering, busily set up a table and a large parasol in the garden, ensuring the precious young lady’s skin wouldn’t be harmed by the sun.
However, when the Duke and the Duchess came out to the garden, the maids, who had been chirping like sparrows, looked at the group with strange expressions.
The reason was, of course, the blonde beauty holding Bonita.
They whispered among themselves.
“Is that woman Aria?”
“I’m seeing her for the first time.”
“She used to work beside the former lady.”
“The young lady seems to follow her like a mother.”
Indeed, as they said, Bonita clung to Aria like a baby kangaroo.
The younger maids glanced at each other.
“It’s not uncommon in noble families, right? The previous lady passed away six years ago anyway.”
“But the young lady called her ‘mother,’ you know? Normally, they call a nanny just a nanny. Unless it’s a remarriage.”
“Hmm. That’s true…”
“Wait. Now that I think about it, wasn’t Aria from a noble family?”
“Have you heard of the Hiltons?”
“Probably a baronial family. They all died from the plague about seven years ago, right?”
“Oh, I remember hearing about that when I was young.”
The three fell silent for a moment.
Though they didn’t speak it, their imaginations were likely similar.
Of course, their thoughts and the atmosphere among the three were entirely different from the reality, especially the Duke’s side, who was unaware of Aria’s truth.
“Bonita, shall I feed you?”
“Ye, yes!”
“Here, ah”
“Ah”
Luke watched the affectionate mother and daughter with a displeased expression, particularly looking at Aria.
He unconsciously tapped his foot. The sound was almost inaudible, but the keen Bonita quickly noticed Luke’s irritation and flinched.
Seeing Bonita’s reaction, Aria stared intently at Luke. He felt her gaze and wore a perplexed expression.
“Why are you looking at me like that?”
“It seems like something is bothering you?”
“Well, of course”
Luke, about to retort, suddenly noticed a second pair of eyes fixed on him.
” No, it seems Miss Aria has quite the imagination.”
He quickly changed his stance.
Aria, having read his psychology, smirked mischievously.
Luke narrowed his eyes, feeling a sense of déjà vu.
“You seem completely different. I never knew you had such a personality.”
“People change when there’s a catalyst.”
Aria added with a meaningful expression.
“You could even be a completely different person.”
“Nonsense.”
“Have you never heard of such magic, Your Grace?”
“No.”
He coldly snapped back, his expression even more rigid than before.
‘Tsk.’
Luke clicked his tongue internally.
How many had approached him like this since Elodie’s death? Those claiming to know ways to resurrect her, the fake priests, were the least of his worries.
Male lead is a clingy little husband
One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
Introduction:
One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.
One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.
As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.
From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.
But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.
Mini scene 1:
One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.
Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”
Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”
Mini scene 2:
After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.
Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”
Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.
[Reading Guide]
1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.
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