“Though Walter does lack some diplomacy, I believe I raised him fairly well. His father left us, and his mother left without a word; he’s done well just not turning out twisted, don’t you think?”
“I agree.”
“I’ve worked hard to ensure he doesn’t hear ‘you were raised without parents.’ Young ones are susceptible to straying, but I’m grateful he turned out so well on his own.”
“You must’ve had a hard time, Duke. Your efforts must’ve been crucial in Walter’s upbringing. The fact that one was raised without parents is, honestly, a wound.”
“……!”
Only then did Arnolt realize the mistake he had made.
Odette, who also grew up without a mother and only had a nominal father, was right there! And here he was rambling about Walter’s parental situation!
“Old age does make one’s mouth unruly…!”
For a moment, he had the urge to slap himself, but managed to hold back thanks to years of experience; he knew he could lose a tooth or two.
Arnolt felt sweat trickling down his spine as he swallowed dryly.
“That…that being said, I wasn’t talking about you, understand? You’ve also turned out very well and are quite impressive.”
“Of course. I don’t take it badly. You weren’t disparaging me, were you?”
Odette was so kind that she didn’t even look slightly displeased despite the potentially offensive situation.
“I grew up without the care of my parents, so…I’ve always wanted to build a loving home someday. To give everything to my child that I wanted to receive but didn’t.”
Finally, she got to the point.
“So, when I fell in love with Walter, I thought I should build a home with him.”
“……!”
“Of course, I’m nowhere near a match for Walter. I was quite worried that you might disapprove of me, thus opposing our marriage. But after talking to you today, I don’t think I have to worry anymore.”
Smiling, Odette looked truly happy.
Because of this, Arnolt found himself at a loss for words.
By this point, it would have been inconsistent for Valter to protest the marriage, considering he had already spoken in its favor.
Moreover, Odette’s argument was cunningly articulated.
The problem was that Valter had been praised for all he was worth, and the issue of Odette’s lack of parental guidance had also come into play.
In this context, any misstep in words could be interpreted as, ‘Valter’s incompetence is just an excuse, and the real opposition is because Odette grew up without parents.’
Arnoldt Ertman finally realized he’d been caught in Odette’s trap.
‘She deliberately steered the conversation this way!’
She was indeed a clever girl.
Moreover, she was thoughtful enough to wrap up the conversation without damaging Arnoldt’s dignity.
‘Ha, but neither Valter nor Odette is going to give in.’
If she thought her slight uniqueness and her somewhat charming acts would win him over to this marriage, she was sorely mistaken.
He was not that easily swayed.
What did she take Arnoldt Ertman for, after all he’d been through?
Stiffening his face, Arnoldt pulled back the curtain at the window.
‘It’s been a while since the carriage arrived; the lights should be out by now.’
There was a reason, of course, for why he hadn’t yet gone to sleep.
Just because Arnoldt didn’t go out didn’t mean he was completely cut off from the outside. He’d sent someone to keep an eye on things.
And he’d told him to come when the lights were out.
Knock, knock.
‘He’s here!’
The sound of discreet knocking came, and the door gently opened.
It was Muller, Arnoldt’s aide, who had come with him from Ertman Castle to the capital.
And Muller received the greatest hospitality he’d experienced in nearly 30 years as he took a seat.
“Well, come in. So, how are things outside?”
“As you expected, sir. Very harmonious, you know. Welcoming the new mistress, some are a bit surprised…”
However, Muller’s response was somewhat shaky.
No, more like slightly embarrassed, perhaps.
Muller hesitated, scratching the back of his head, before opening his mouth awkwardly.
“Ahem, well… the two seemed quite passionate?”
“What? Didn’t I tell you? There’s a chance it’s all an act—”
“No one acts out love that intensely, sir.”
“What… What did you say?!”
Frustrated, Muller finally raised his voice.
“Listening to the maids gossip was already quite something, your lordship should just believe it!”
They are utterly aflame with love!
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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