Bonita, awakened by the chirping birds outside the Duke’s garden window, turned her body slightly to see Aria breathing in various colors of sleep.
“Mom.”
Bonita whispered softly.
“Mom, are you sleeping?”
“Mmm…”
Aria, who had been asleep for a long time, blinked her drowsy eyes.
The golden eyelashes, reflecting the sunlight, fluttered like threads woven from real gold. Aria’s blue eyes, which were full of drowsiness, briefly relaxed and then widened upon seeing Bonita’s face, who was holding back her laughter.
“Are you awake?”
“Yeah.”
Aria, who had been lost in thought for a moment, soon realized something and brightened up with a radiant smile. Bonita, lying down, immediately pulled Aria towards her.
Chuuk!
Bonita blushed at the kissing sound coming from her forehead and smiled. Aria, who had her face brought closer, shouted in an excited tone.
“Our daughter, happy birthday!”
The moment Bonita heard those words, her heart pounded as if it would burst. It was the first heartfelt birthday wish she received in seven years since her birth.
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“Miss, happy birthday.”
“Congratulations, Miss!”
“Happy birthday!”
Holding Aria’s hand and going down to the dining room, Bonita received congratulatory greetings from all the servants they encountered. Bonita’s steps were livelier than usual.
“Grandma!”
“Hmm! Happy birthday.”
Catherine also offered straightforward congratulations today without beating around the bush. Bonita hugged Catherine with a wide smile.
“Thank you!”
“T-Thank you for what? It’s obvious…”
Catherine coughed awkwardly with a reddened face.
“Anyway! Since it’s your birthday, enjoy it to the fullest.”
Bonita nodded vigorously.
Seeing Bonita like that, Catherine couldn’t help but smile. Aria chuckled.
Catherine asked in a slightly sharp tone.
“Why are you so happy?”
“Just everything.”
Despite the provocative question, Aria answered with a bright smile.
“Isn’t that the case for the lady too?”
“…Well.”
Catherine, who tacitly agreed, turned her head quickly. She also hoped that the current bright and peaceful atmosphere would last for a long time.
So, she brought up the idea of making Luke drink alcohol. She feared that if Aria’s true nature, which turned out to be not good, was revealed now, it would be heart-wrenching.
“Ah.”
At that moment, a low voice was heard.
Bonita rushed over.
“Dad, are you awake?”
“Yeah.”
A kind smile appeared on Luke’s lips. He bent down to pat Bonita’s head.
“Sincere congratulations on your birthday, Bonita.”
Unlike the congratulations from others, Luke’s greeting somehow felt awkward.
Bonita blushed in embarrassment and soon burst into bashful laughter.
Luke quickly embraced his daughter.
“Our little princess, shall we go for the first birthday meal now?”
It was a surprisingly affectionate tone.
Aria looked at Luke and Bonita like that. They didn’t resemble each other at all, but the two seemed to get along very well, like a loving mother and daughter.
At that moment, Luke and Aria’s eyes met.
“Ah…”
Aria sighed involuntarily as she looked at Luke, who was avoiding her gaze. However, she quickly suppressed the momentary shake in her expression.
Today is Bonita’s birthday.
Moreover, it is her daughter’s first birthday party in seven years, a celebration for a birthday she didn’t even know about.
On such a day, one cannot ruin it with adult emotions.
⭐⭐⭐
“Wow!”
As soon as they entered the dining room, Bonita exclaimed in surprise.
Upon opening the door, something was written in colorful and large letters.
Bonita could only read the alphabet A among them, but she was already delighted with the atmosphere itself.
Moreover, the food placed on the table made Bonita even happier.
Bonita stuffed her mouth with croissants with crispy layers, sweet eclairs filled with cream, and yogurt with plenty of fruits and jam until her cheeks puffed up.
Luke carefully wiped off the yogurt on Bonita’s lips with a napkin and said.
“We’ve prepared even more fantastic things for lunch later, so just wait a bit.”
Excitedly exploring the hall of the duke while taking a glimpse, Bonita nodded with a face full of anticipation.
At that moment, they heard a knock from a servant.
“What’s going on?”
“Your Grace, Miss’s friends have arrived.”
Hearing that, Bonita quickly stood up from her seat.
Male lead Asks for a Divorce Every Day
It’s not often you come across a plot like this in the female-dominant genre — make sure to check it out!
This is a novel I’m planning to reread as well.
The male lead is strong, skilled in martial arts, and not the usual fragile type you often see in matriarchal novels.
Meanwhile, the female lead is a scientist—rational and logical. Even when she falls for the male lead, she doesn’t let her emotions cloud her decisions.
If you push through the first few chapters, you’ll gradually find the story really intriguing.
It has a mix of mystery, detective elements, and romance.
The author’s writing style is like crafting a puzzle—except they deliberately leave out a few pieces, making it hard to predict what happens next, yet keeping you hooked.
In the end, everything will come together and be explained.
One-sentence summary: Wife, stop playing with beakers and look at me!
In a laboratory accident, research scientist Zhu Wansheng accidentally travels to a matriarchal world. The original owner of the body is an eighteen-year-old only daughter of a wealthy rouge merchant, already married with a handsome young man.
Zhu Wansheng grins: Nice! She always said she was heaven’s favorite granddaughter. After a life of toil in her previous life, she can enjoy blessings in this one.
However, her joy lasts no more than three seconds as bad news arrives: the original owner’s family is about to go bankrupt, and her husband wants a divorce.
Even worse, she’s stuck with a research system full of restrictions.
Zhu Wansheng: ? Is this the destiny of a research dog?
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Faced with this mess, Zhu Wansheng pours herself a bowl of wine to drown her sorrows. In her drunken haze, her husband arrives.
His figure is imposing, holding a long sword, with a dignified air that captivates Zhu Wansheng.
Gu Yingqing, however, looks at the alcohol-reeking Zhu Wansheng with undisguised disgust and coldly asks, “Divorce or not?” The intoxicated Zhu Wansheng mumbles vaguely, “I think… it’s not… it’s not… impossible!”
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The next day, after sobering up, Zhu Wansheng is full of energy, rolling up her sleeves ready to make a big move. As for yesterday? She has no memory of it.
Zhu Wansheng is ambitious; a research dog fears nothing!
Upgrading rouge, extracting fragrances, producing perfumes, researching lipsticks… all shall bow to the power of modern technology!
The original owner’s dying rouge shop is revitalized. Her mother is pleased and with a wave of her hand, passes on the family business to her. As she takes control and her experimental results gain popularity, it’s the pinnacle of her life…
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But there are always those who can’t stand to see her doing well. Jealousy, scheming, assassination attempts – they want nothing less than her life.
The person who has always kept his distance from her suddenly holds her tightly in his arms, eyes full of concern.
She is unharmed, but he falls into a pool of blood…
Zhu Wansheng feels guilty, “I can grant you one wish.”
Gu Yingqing tentatively circles his arms around her, carefully resting his head in the crook of her neck, pleading softly, “I regret it. Can we not divorce?”
Zhu Wansheng: ? When did I agree to a divorce?
[Small Theater]
The newly developed rouge is beautifully packaged, and Zhu Wansheng is eager to try it.
Gu Yingqing suddenly appears: “My lady, may I apply it for you?”
Cool fingertips lightly brush her lips. His Adam’s apple bobs as he leans in for a light bite.
Zhu Wansheng: ?
Gu Yingqing: It smells so good, I wanted to taste it…
On a warm spring day, Zhu Wansheng tries a new perfume: “Spring Night.” Gu Yingqing corners her against a wall.
Warm breath lingers on her neck.
“My lady, from now on, may I test the fragrances for you?”
[Humorous female scientist vs scheming live-in son-in-law male lead]
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