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After that day, he visited the main building two or three times a week to have snacks with Brittany, walk in the garden together, or spend time reading books.

Then one day, he became curious.

Why doesn’t the second lady show herself?

According to his father, the second lady was two years younger than Raford.

When he saw girls his age, they often stuck together as sisters, but Brittany never mentioned Iris.

It was as if the existence of Iris Whitley did not exist here.
“Maybe… has she passed away? Now that I think about it, Father hasn’t mentioned Lady Iris since entering the mansion.”

Until we moved to the mansion, Father often spoke about the second lady.

People used to call the second lady ‘the flower of Whitley Duke’s family,’ and I met her once; she was as beautiful as a fairy.

[Dash] “I wanted a daughter like her….”

Father’s dreamlike words came to mind.

If there was such a beautiful and lovely lady, the servants would proudly talk about Iris, but no one mentioned that name.

Perhaps, Raford thought, she might have passed away before Raford entered the mansion, due to illness or an accident.

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Raford saw that girl about a year and a few more months after entering Whitley Duke’s mansion.

Whitley Duke and the duchess, Brittany, emptied the mansion to attend the New Year’s party at the royal palace.

Whitten Kyung, Raford’s father, also accompanied them as a knight, but Mother and Raford stayed at the mansion.

“We’ll have our own party.”

Deciding to have a party with those who remained at the mansion, the adults were busy.

Raford didn’t like crowded and noisy places, so he headed north of the mansion.

In the northern part of the vast Whitley Duke’s estate, there was a dense forest-like area. Occasionally, animals like deer and rabbits would come out. Raford liked spending time there.

Wearing a thick fur coat because of the cold weather, Raford’s eyes were treated to an unbelievable sight.

A girl was sitting under a large tree.

With silver hair shining brightly in the sunlight, eyes as white as snow, a sturdy nose, and lips as red as if filled with juice, the girl looked like a fairy.

On this cold winter day, around the girl wearing only a dress that maids usually wear, two deer and four rabbits were gathered.

The deer and rabbits seemed to huddle close to the girl as if sharing warmth.

‘A fairy…’

He thought she might be a fairy.

Or maybe a race like the legendary forest elves.

Raford stiffened, capturing this fantastical sight with his eyes.

The cautious herbivores were not afraid of the girl’s touch.

With a faint smile, the girl stroked the deer’s neck.

Gulp[Dash]

At the sound of swallowing saliva, the rabbit twitched its ears.

The animals surrounding the girl scattered hastily.

Left alone, the girl opened her eyes wide, fidgeted for a moment, and then noticed Raford.

As their eyes met, Raford felt something large and warm pounding in his heart.

For Raford, the time their eyes met felt incredibly long, but not for the girl.

The girl stood up abruptly, bowed deeply, and ran away.
As the passing girl, Raford unconsciously grabbed her.

The girl’s wrist, exposed to the cold wind for a long time, was surprisingly cold.

“Uh… there…”

Trying to ask her name, Raford was at a loss for words.

Even young Raford could sense fear in the girl’s eyes as she looked up.

“No, there… I won’t harm you…”

The girl bit her lower lip nervously.

“Ah… it… seems cold…”

Raford quickly took off his coat and draped it over the girl’s shoulders.

Although the girl looked very surprised, she soon slightly lowered her head to express gratitude.

Raford wanted to hear the girl’s voice.

“What’s your name? Oh, I’m Raford. Raford Whitten.”

“……. ”

“I want to know your name. Can you tell me?”

Raford couldn’t understand why he was insisting so persistently.

After hesitating for a moment, the girl opened her mouth.

“Iris. Iris Whitley.”

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The second daughter of Whitley Duke’s family, Iris Whitley, was not dead.

She just didn’t receive the treatment of a duke’s child.

After meeting Iris in the forest, Raford learned how Iris was treated in this mansion.

“Absolutely don’t tell anyone about this.”

When Raford persistently questioned, Whitten Kyung said, “You’ll know someday,” and told him about Iris.

For reasons unknown, Iris didn’t receive the treatment as the duke’s daughter.

“There are various speculations, but…”

Father stopped talking.

It seemed he thought it was not the right time to tell Raford, who was still young.

Regardless of how Iris was treated in this mansion, to Raford, Iris was a fairy of the forest.

Every time he went to meet Brittany, Raford’s eyes always wandered to find Iris.

On the fortunate day when he spotted Iris, he felt happy all day. On nights when they exchanged brief conversations if they happened to meet, he couldn’t sleep due to excitement.

The emotions embraced in the boy’s heart swelled, even noticeable to those around him.

Of course, Brittany, who always looked at Raford, was the first to notice.

“I like you, Raford.”

Twelve-year-old Brittany confessed without hesitation.

“I hope you become a knight, win honors, and propose to me. I can wait until then.”

Love affairs between young nobles or commoners and the children of employees sometimes happened.

Most considered it merely a child’s puppy love and laughed it off. The parties involved often naturally sorted out their feelings and relationships as they got older.

The relationship between Brittany and Raford could have ended so well.

If Raford had said,

“I’m sorry, Lady. I already have someone in my heart.”

If he hadn’t coolly rejected her.

If Brittany, in front of Duke Whitley’s court, had said,
“I’m going to die. Raford likes Iris more than me. Does that make sense? I’m going to die!”

If he hadn’t whined.

If the Duke of Globern Whitley had said,

“If Brittany really decides to marry a knight’s child, what should I do? I can’t give my daughter to a knight’s brat!”

If he hadn’t been clumsy and narrow-minded.

Their feelings would have naturally sorted out over time.

But they couldn’t do that, and the result was tragic.

A large hand covered Randy’s field of vision.

Randy snapped out of his reverie.

K’s hand was covering Randy’s eyes.

“Randy, I hope you’re not staring too hotly at my wife.”

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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?

——

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!”

——

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…

——

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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