The children seemed to have sensed that something was off.
Caught in an awkward situation, Alicia quickly opened her mouth.
“Edward, you didn’t ask Eric this, did you?”
“Yes.”
“Oh my God.”
She felt a dizzying sense of embarrassment.
“Edward, you shouldn’t ask such things. They’re very private.”
“I know. I don’t like interfering in your love life, but I was worried.”
“Worried? About what?”
“If he’s not doing anything because he doesn’t like you, that would be problematic.”
Edward crossed his arms and pouted.
“It’s disappointing, you know? You’re attractive, and if you both don’t want to not do it, then why does his attitude seem indifferent?”
“…”
“I thought you were holding him back, but now I think you must be struggling too… Alicia?”
Edward looked up, expecting an outburst, but Alicia remained quiet.
Alicia was gazing out the window, halfcovering her reddening face.
“Alicia, why’s your face like that?”
“Huh? No, it’s nothing. Isn’t it hot?”
“Not really?”
“Is it?”
Alicia tried to calm herself and asked Edward.
“So?”
“Huh?”
“Keep talking.”
“Ah. Anyway, so, yeah. The important thing is that he likes you.”
“Huh?”
“He really likes you a lot. So, I guess I felt relieved.”
At that, Alicia looked at the softly smiling Edward with a complicated expression.
She didn’t believe everything Edward said was Eric’s sincere thoughts.
After all, he couldn’t have told his younger brother otherwise.
Still, despite all that, the fact that he said he liked her kept poking at a corner of Alicia’s heart.
Just then, the carriage arrived at the Lancaster Earl’s estate and stopped.
While waiting for the coachman to open the door, it opened more quickly than expected, and someone poked their head in.
“Alicia, come on in.”
“…Chase?”
“Yes, it’s me.”
Alicia smiled warmly at his bright, friendly smile. “Chase, what happened? When did you get here?”
“Come down first.”
Chase extended his hand, and Alicia took it and got down from the carriage.
“You didn’t mention coming in your last letter, so why…ah?”
Before Alicia could finish, Chase pulled her into an embrace.
“Chase?”
“I missed you.”
“Uh—”
Alicia was late to respond, so Chase pushed her away slightly and asked, somewhat hurt.
“What is it? Why aren’t you responding? Didn’t you miss me?”
“What are you talking about, Chase. Of course, I’ve missed you too.”
“Really?”
Chase hugged Alicia even tighter.
“Ha. I really missed you.”
Still hugging Alicia, Chase smiled brightly as if truly happy.
(This is a time separator.)
“What happened? When did you return from the Valua Empire?”
“This morning. Am I not the first person you see?”
“Really? Sorry for making you wait.”
“It’s okay. I waited until you came. So, we finally met.”
Grinning, Chase spoke and Alicia smiled brightly.
“It’s been a while, big brother Chase.”
“Oh, Edward. What’s this? You’ve grown so tall?”
“Really? That’s good.”
“Shall we go inside instead of standing out here?”
As if it was his own home, Chase spoke familiarly and put his arm around Alicia’s shoulder.
“Oh, right. Edward. I left your gift in the reception room.”
“Wow, I’m excited.”
Before Chase and Alicia, Edward ran inside first.
Following Edward, the two also moved their steps.
(This is a time separator.)
“When are you leaving?”
“At least one month for now.”
“You’re staying quite a while?”
“Yes. Plans might change, or I might not go back at all.”
“Really? Will new orders come?”
“Maybe.”
Chase grinned.
“But you were really happy to go as an envoy to Valua. Can you already return?”
“If something more important comes up, it can’t be helped.”
“Something more important?”
“Let’s talk about you instead.”
Pulling his chair close to Alicia, Chase sat down.
“You’re engaged when I’m not here? You should have at least told me.”
“That was— it happened rather quickly.”
Alicia stammered and laughed.
Although they often exchanged letters, she only mentioned being engaged; she couldn’t write in detail despite their close relationship.
“We’ve only met twice and you’re engaged? It was really hasty.”
“How did you know?”
“Emma said so.”
“Ah.”
Nodding her head, Alicia added as if making an excuse.
“But we haven’t had the engagement ceremony. Father hasn’t returned yet.”
“So, I haven’t missed your engagement ceremony.”
“Yep. That’s right.”
Looking somewhat awkward, Alicia was scrutinized by Chase, who then asked seriously.
“Are you sure you know what kind of person this Earl Russell, your fiancé, is?”
“Are you talking about the rumors?”
At Alicia’s question, Chase shrugged his shoulders.
“Don’t take it the wrong way. I’m just worried.”
“It’s just a baseless rumor. You’ll see if you meet him.”
“Really? When will you introduce me?”
“Uh? Uh. Well.”
“You’re saying that makes me want to meet him soon.”
Chase grinned.
“Speaking of which, how about tomorrow?”
Male lead is reincarnated to save his wife
I’ve also read this one twice already. The female lead is kinda soft and gets embarrassed easily—not really my type, but the plot is definitely worth reading. Hurry up and read it, y’all!
Intro
When Shen Yuan encountered Su Jin again in his previous life, she had already become the Prime Minister of the current dynasty. As for him, the former top young master of the capital, he had long since fallen into the abyss, becoming a singer on a pleasure boat.
After a song ended, he was redeemed and sent to the Su Residence.
Su Jin respected and cherished him, gave him a roof over his head, and bestowed him with warmth. Shen Yuan fell deeper and deeper, but before he could express his feelings, Su Jin passed away.
Shen Yuan died to follow her in death, but instead, he returned to when he was fifteen years old.
At that time, he was not yet engaged, and Su Jin was just a poor scholar.
Shen Yuan gritted his teeth, casting aside all his pride, and thought of ways to coax and entice her every day.
The colder and more indifferent Su Jin was towards him, the more proactive Shen Yuan became.
He was not afraid of being mocked by the world, only wanting to marry his Wife-master early, to hold her hand and never let go for a lifetime.
[Note: This story will not specifically point out the male lead’s reincarnation time point; it’s all in the details. Whenever you feel that the male lead is acting strangely, he has most likely been reincarnated.]
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