Mother-in-Law Refuses to Regress! (7 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 28
On a rare weekend evening when everyone had gathered for dinner, Guinevere looked at the bewildered-looking children and asked,
“Why are you like this?”
William stared awkwardly at the servant bustling about serving the meal and finally spoke.
“No… I just wonder why that person keeps moving around…”
They had always eaten quietly without attendants before, so this felt extremely awkward. William received the answer he wanted from elsewhere.
“Pass me the salt, would you?”
Siod, seated opposite Guinevere at the head of the table, spoke, and the servant gracefully handed him the salt on a silver tray.
Larisa, who had been chewing vigorously with her mouth full of meat, paused at the sight. Somehow, the atmosphere now felt too formal for haphazard eating.
“David is doing his job.”
“David?”
“Well, you know, a good master ought to at least remember the names of their hired staff.”
William stared blankly at Siod. If one had to pick the person dining with the most aristocratic demeanor, it would undoubtedly be this man.
“Professor, why are you sitting there?”
“I’m Larisa’s private tutor, aren’t I?”
“I mean, why are you sitting in that seat specifically?”
“Oh.”
Siod openly expressed his surprise. Traditionally, the seat opposite the head of the table was reserved for the lady of the house, enabling both hosts to attend to guests evenly during banquets. Siod had assumed William knew nothing of such etiquette.
“Then, William, why don’t you tell me where you think I should sit?”
This time, William was left speechless. If Siod was here in his capacity as Larisa’s tutor, he should rightly sit beside Larisa—and that was precisely where William was seated.
“Just sit wherever you like.”
At William’s curt tone, Siod gave a soft chuckle.
“Lara, eat comfortably. You’re still a child, so you don’t need to worry about table manners yet.”
Larisa, who had been sitting motionless with her cheeks stuffed full of meat, resumed chewing at Siod’s words. Watching the children eat heartily again, Guinevere turned to Hedel.
“Is the tower progressing well?”
“Yes. It should be completed within a month.”
“That’s fast.”
Could a thirty-story tower really be built so quickly? Guinevere eyed him doubtfully, and Hedel continued his explanation.
“We’re making maximum use of mages. They magically shape the stone at the quarry, teleport it to the wasteland, and then levitate each block into place following the laborers’ instructions. Since it’s Master’s orders, nobody dares complain and everyone works diligently. Even the chief architect is thoroughly energized and driving them hard.”
“You seem to be doing well. I’ll come take a look.”
“Everyone will be delighted to see you.”
William, who had been listening quietly, asked cautiously,
“Um, Mother… are we moving somewhere suddenly?”
“What?”
All eyes suddenly turned to him, and William flinched. Had he asked something foolish?
“Move? No, of course not.”
Guinevere quickly denied it, frowning slightly.
“We’ll continue living here. Only the mages will be sent away.”
“Oh, I see.”
Relieved, William silently exhaled. If they moved, he wouldn’t be able to see Larisa every weekend—and he couldn’t just drop out of the academy.
Having swallowed all her meat, Larisa asked softly,
“Why are the mages being sent away?”
Had they done something terribly wrong? Seeing Larisa carefully watching for reactions, Guinevere sighed.
“I phrased it poorly—it’s not that we’re sending them away. We’re preparing a better research facility for them.”
I see. Larisa rose from her seat more at ease, stepping onto her chair to reach some fruit far away. Instantly, David approached and said,
“Allow me, young lady.”
David placed the fruit Larisa wanted into a dish neatly and smiled.
“Please let me know if there’s anything else you’d like.”
“Oh! Yes.”
Larisa’s cheeks flushed with embarrassment. When she first arrived at the manor, she often had dinner alone with William at this vast table—but now it was full of people, complete with servants attending them. It felt strangely unreal, as if she’d truly become a noble young lady.
“Once the mages leave, the manor will return to normal, and life will be easier for all of you.”
At Guinevere’s words, William froze. Seeing her son struggle to decipher her intent, Guinevere’s heart ached.
“The manor has been rather chaotic lately. Once it’s cleaned up, feel free to invite your friends over freely.”
“I don’t really have any friends.”
“…”
Guinevere felt as if her heart were being torn apart. Oblivious to his mother’s distress, William calmly continued eating. Siod silently sighed and changed the topic.
“How about you, Lara? Have you made many friends?”
“Yes!”
You don’t have any friends either… Siod felt a pang of pain just looking at Larisa’s bright, smiling face. Forcing a smile, he said,
“Then shall I write invitation letters to all your friends tomorrow?”
“Huh?”
Larisa was startled.
“Once the cleaning is done, we’ll host a party to invite your friends—to ask them to be kind to you, Lara.”
“Uh…”
Larisa frantically wriggled her legs, scrambling for something to say. She was certain no one would come even if she sent invitations—after nearly a week, she still hadn’t made a single friend.
“Well…”
“Since you’ll want them to stay late, you’ll need to invite their parents too. You should write neatly.”
Their parents as well? Facing imminent exposure of her friendless state, Larisa answered gloomily,
“Okay…”
Of course, Siod had already thought this through. Children might decline an invitation, but no parent could refuse one bearing Guinevere’s seal. Even if the children refused, their parents would drag them along anyway. Heh heh heh—Siod gave a sinister smile.
*
“Is this really going to help?”
Guinevere felt uneasy. If she could, she’d hide the children somewhere and raise them in a greenhouse, keeping them safe within her embrace forever.
But then she couldn’t fulfill her promise to Marina. Marina’s wish for Larisa’s happiness included freedom.
“Yes. It’s a method you never tried in your past life. If you openly show your affection for Larisa, no one will dare attack her lightly.”
Would that truly work? As Guinevere stood lost in thought with a blank expression, Siod approached and fastened a diamond necklace—adorned with exquisite craftsmanship—around her neck.
“What’s this?”
“A gift.”
Though Guinevere’s plain black gown lacked any ornamentation, her striking features suited elaborate adornments remarkably well. Sensing something unusual from the necklace, she tilted her head.
“I feel something strange.”
“I personally enchanted it with a defensive spell. It’ll block any attack once.”
“Then you should give it to William instead…”
Siod cut her off.
“Can’t you just accept it for once?”
His expression was unusually serious. Guinevere quietly met his gaze, then quickly looked away—those eyes were too alluring. If she kept staring, she might fall under his spell again.
“Do you think he’d even accept something like this? He’d probably take it as an insult. Don’t worry—I’ve already bound my familiar to William. In a pinch, he can share half my power.”
Guinevere was puzzled. Familiars required sharing a mage’s consciousness, lifespan, and a portion of their power, making them notoriously difficult to maintain—hence they were usually kept close at hand. Yet she had never once seen Siod’s familiar.
“He’s currently sticking close to William at the academy.”
“Can it really be sustained over such a distance?”
“Yes.”
“And it can share half your power?”
“Yes.”
She couldn’t even guess what kind of creature it was. To share such a high level of consciousness, it must be highly intelligent—and no ordinary animal could possibly withstand half a dragon’s power.
“What is it?”
“A Sylph.”
“A spirit of the wind?”
Guinevere was astonished. Tales of dragons commanding spirits belonged only in fairy tales.
While even a transcendent being like Guinevere could sense a dragon’s existence through magical currents alone, this was the first she’d heard that spirits truly existed.
Excited, Guinevere snorted and said,
“Show me!”
“I just told you—it’s with William right now…”
“Then this weekend! Show me!”
“Alright.”
Siod inwardly pondered. She was so adorable he wanted to ruffle her hair—but that wouldn’t do. Guinevere’s eyes sparkled as she asked,
“Can I see others too? Undine or Ifrit?”
“I’d have to sever my bond with the Sylph… but there’s no one better than her for secretly guarding William. Once everyone’s safe, I’ll show you.”
“Oh.”
Her excitement faded. Guinevere sighed inwardly. She still couldn’t curb her habit of losing herself over anything magic-related—even in a situation where her children were in danger.
Siod suddenly asked the now-gloomy Guinevere,
“Bera. What are you thinking about?”
“Is William safe?”
“Yes. I’m here, aren’t I?”
Guinevere truly felt fortunate to have Siod by her side. Now she just needed to protect Larisa properly. In her past life, Larisa had died from poison. This time, she would prevent that at all costs.
“Are you sure? If I show affection for Larisa, others really won’t bully her?”
“That’s what I’m saying. Children who seem neglected by their parents are always the first targets.”
Then she would display her affection as openly as possible—so no one would even dare think of poisoning Larisa. No one would lay a finger on her children.
Taking a deep breath, Guinevere extended her hand. Siod naturally took it, escorting her as the hosts made their entrance to the party.
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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