King Elmerat remained silent for a while. With an expression indicating he had no idea what to say, he stared intently at Cedloy. Gradually, he clutched his forehead with both hands and let out a deep sigh, the nth deep sigh, the count of which was uncertain.
“I can’t understand you. Cedloy, if it’s you, you can find a much better match anytime. Is that all? If you decide to get married, the renowned nobles of El Bleuen will eagerly present eligible suitors. You…”
“No one can replace Maiana, Your Majesty.”
Once again, Elmerat found herself at a loss for words. She looked at Cedloy with an expression of disbelief. Had she ever seen such an unwavering expression before? Except when dealing with state affairs, she had never seen him swear, not once during the long time she kept him close.
Elmerat’s eyes closed tightly. The wrinkles on her forehead explained her anguish.
She knew she couldn’t break his stubbornness with anything, not with threats or anger. So, what should she do? Should she permanently push him away and never look at him again?
She couldn’t do that. Although he was not her biological child, Elmerat was there by Cedloy’s side when the Duchess of the previous generation gave birth to him. The first child of her friend, with a small, red, wrinkled face swaddled in blankets, crying profusely – that child was so lovable.
She actually loved him that much. For Elmerat, Cedloy was already like a son. For a long time.
“If that’s your wish, so be it.”
Cedloy’s lips faintly curled at the king’s words. Valtibay, who was sitting beside her, also looked at her with wide-open eyes, surprised.
“I won’t oppose welcoming Dawson as your wife anymore. It seems pointless to resist, so you might as well ease up on this openly. However, prepare for the wedding as soon as possible. Delaying unnecessarily will result in difficult-to-contain rumors. Also, the wedding must be held in the capital. Invite all the high-ranking nobles from the capital and make it grand.”
“Your Majesty, that…”
“I won’t approve if you can’t accept these conditions. I won’t see you again twice
He left, and the door closed. Elmerat finally sighed, her head bowed.
“Oh my, he’s such a difficult one to handle. I thought he had changed a bit lately, but even if he changes, it’s still like this. Causing trouble like this!”
Valtibay, looking at his wife and the only king of El Bleuen, had a subtle smile. It was a smile mixed with affection and worries about how to deal with the aftermath.
“But you gave your permission.”
“What else could I do? Did you see his expression earlier? If I had refused, he looked like he would give up his position as a duke altogether, even become a commoner!”
“He probably intended to do that.”
“You don’t know because you’re clueless. My son-in-law, the previous Valternminster Duke, turned my father’s mind upside down by trying to marry that wicked woman. If she had accepted, the previous duke would have left.”
Elmerat, who had been catching her breath for a moment, touched her forehead as if she had a headache.
“Raising children is utterly useless, Valtibay. Look at how I raised him. He may not be my child born from my womb, but still!”
Then, Valtibay took her hand and said, “If you gave permission, just stop worrying. In fact, aren’t all our children similar, Your Majesty? They all do as they please.”
Elmerat glared at Valtibay, as if asking if he was calling this comfort.
Having heard the series of news from Cedloy – from the king’s permission to the wedding – Maiana momentarily fainted.
She didn’t actually collapse, but she was in a state close to fainting, with her mind almost gone. That she would marry him, well, that could be considered fortunate.
However, she couldn’t accept the fact that she had to hold a wedding where aristocrats from the capital gathered, including the king and queen.
“I’d rather die, Your Grace. It’s too much of a burden.”
Maiana said seriously.
“Just bear with it a little.”
“What, you want me to die?”
“Whatever.”
He lightly kissed Maiana’s ear. Suddenly, Maiana realized that Cedloy’s state was a bit different from usual, and she pushed him away, asking.
“Your Grace, why are you like this?”
“What?”
“Right now… it seems strange. Like you’ve lost your mind.”
“Would I be in my right mind? I can marry you. Quickly.”
Maiana turned around, looking worried about whether Arianthe in the bedroom might hear. To soothe her concerns would probably take at least three hours.
“Don’t speak so loudly. What if the lady hears you?”
“She’ll find out soon enough. What can’t be said now?”
“Are you joking now? Ugh!”
Before she could finish her sentence, Maiana’s body floated in the air. Cedloy, lifting Maiana as if she were Arianthe, twirled around in place.
“Your Grace!”
“When I heard that you wanted me, I thought I’d do anything for you.”
“When I heard you say that you wanted me, I thought I would do anything for you.”
Top Celebrity Younger Brother Bears Her Child (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: Forced to live stream romance with a top celebrity in a female-dominant world.
Yan Jin transmigrated into a brothel, with a fellow transmigrated junior beside her.
Hearing the obscene words coming from outside, the unfortunate junior covered his ears tightly, his cheeks flushed red, and whispered to comfort her, “Don’t worry, I will definitely help you escape.”
“Don’t worry, I will definitely defend your chastity.” Yan Jin looked at the flawless and delicate features of the unfortunate junior and gently comforted, “Because we have transmigrated into a female-dominant world.”
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Top celebrity Yu Shu suddenly fell into a coma during a concert.
Research scientist Yan Jin fainted in the lab after working overtime.
Two people with no connection were rushed to the same hospital.
Three days later, neither of them had woken up.
Suddenly, the entire nation discovered that a live streaming app had been forcibly installed on their phones.
Upon opening it, they heard the two discussing how to escape from the brothel.
The entire internet was in an uproar.
After the two successfully escaped from the brothel, Yu Shu’s fan group rushed to make a banner and sent it to the hospital overnight.
“Big sister bravely took action to defend the chastity of our idol!”
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When Yu Shu was diagnosed with pregnancy, Yan Jin stared at his belly for a long time.
Covering his stomach, he muttered gloomily, “If you don’t like it, I’ll go get an abortion.”
“It’s not that I don’t like it.” Yan Jin hugged Yu Shu and said softly, “I just feel like I’m not human.”
Yu Shu comforted Yan Jin, “I was already an adult when we got together.”
Yan Jin hesitated, “But you won’t be of legal marriageable age even after giving birth to the child.”
At the same time, a flood of bullet comments appeared in the live streaming room that the two couldn’t see.
[Although it’s inappropriate, I also want a young and handsome boyfriend to have my child.]
①Male pregnancy (highlighted)
The female lead is five years older than the male lead, and the male lead is already an adult when he appears.
