Taking the hint, the doctor created some distance from Bake, and then opened his mouth again.
“We’ve done everything medically possible, and the treatment has ended safely, so I think it would be best to wait for her recovery now.”
“……”
“Perhaps, a miracle could happen and her condition could improve.”
His last added comment was close to a lie, but the doctor just smiled without letting it show.
Craiton’s support was absolute, and thus it was also important not to offend the sponsor.
And luckily, whether that obvious move worked or not, Bake didn’t grab him by the collar like before.
“Keep an eye on her. Call me immediately if there’s any problem.”
“Understood.”
The doctor bowed until Bake left, and only after a while after he had left, did he straighten up his body.
It was annoying to see a young man, not even half his age, bossing him around, but there was nothing he could do.
There was no choice but to flatter from a powerless position that had neither money nor power.
“Unlucky brat.”
Of course, that didn’t mean he couldn’t curse him behind his back.
The doctor spat out curses several times toward the place where Bake had left, and flinched reflexively when he met a gaze.
The figure who had newly appeared at the spot Bake had left was a face well known to the doctor.
He was serving as the attending physician for the child about to be born.
“How did you come here? His Highness has already left….”
“I confirmed that he left, then came.”
“Huh?”
“A person’s life is more annoying than you think. It’s a real bother.”
Despite the cold voice pouring out, her smile, unlike the voice, was blooming like a flower.
That’s why the doctor couldn’t easily recognize what she was talking about.
“I heard everything from outside. I heard that Liviana is in danger.”
“Ah, that’s….”
“It’s really sad news. It’s a problem if she dies, but it’s also a problem even if she lives. There will be no Duchess who can’t use her legs.”
“……”
“She can’t attend social events, and if the scar is severe, oh my. I really don’t want to think about it.”
Margaret leisurely walked towards Liviana’s bed.
The doctor moved his gaze following Margaret in a daze.
She was smiling but not really smiling.
“Could you please move?”
“Huh?”
“Isn’t it better to lean towards the next Duchess rather than the Duchess who can’t do anything?”
“What do you mean….”
Margaret did not answer any further.
Instead, she just gently stroked her swollen belly.
There was a child who would become the next Duke of Craiton in her belly.
“I’m……”
The doctor hesitated and looked at Liviana lying on the bed.
He knew instinctively what would happen if he left his position, so he couldn’t easily move his feet.
He had been seeing Liviana as her primary physician since she was a child, and the previous Duke and Duchess of Craiton were always very good to him.
However, his hesitation was momentary, and in the end, the doctor turned his back.
It’s a pity for Liviana, but he can’t help it. The living must live.
[This is the time separator]“I still feel regretful about the time we spent together. Seeing you lying down like this makes me feel sorry.”
“……”
“I’m sorry, you can’t speak and I’m the only one talking.”
“……”
“But please endure it a bit. Unlike me, you always said what you wanted to say. There’s no harm in me talking a bit more this time.”
A soft hand slightly touched my cheek.
In my blurry vision, I found Margaret’s face and exhaled a rough breath.
I knew I should be angry at her, but now even that felt meaningless.
I just wanted to feel better as soon as possible.
“You may not have known, but I’ve always been envious of you. What I wanted, you always had it. Even the man I love.”
“……”
“So, actually, when your family was ruined, I was a little happy. I thought we became similar at last. Of course, it was my misunderstanding.”
“……”
“Isn’t it sad? No matter how hard I struggle, nothing changes, yet you always live so elegantly.”
“…….”
“So, please give in just this once. You’ve had your fair share of enjoyment.”
A soft hand slowly descended from my cheek to my throat, gripping it.
“I’m sorry. But I won’t regret it. Just as you loved your daughter, I loved my child too.”
“…….”
“I’ll pay the penalty for killing you and your daughter in hell. So don’t resent me too much. After all, those who live must go on living.”
Killed? Who? Who did she say she just killed?
I struggled to move my lips that wouldn’t open.
But despite my efforts, I couldn’t make a sound even when I moved my lips.
I flailed trying to somehow move my body, but to no avail.
My broken body couldn’t even flicker a finger.
All there was, was the force constricting my neck growing stronger.
This can’t be. My enemy, the murderer of my daughter, is right there. She’s smiling so brightly right in front of my eyes. Why can’t I do anything?
The more I struggled in despair, the deeper Margaret’s smile became.
With the distance suddenly closed, I could see her face more clearly, and I let out a silent scream.
“Thank you. For giving me a chance too.”
Margaret smiled.
It was the brightest smile I’d ever seen on her.
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!”
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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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