The Duke Only Needs My Child (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 22
At that moment, the presence of several people was felt not far away. Footsteps were approaching.
Soon, clergy appeared from the corridor.
Among them, all dressed in identical vestments and thus appearing quite similar, a middle-aged man at their center stood out distinctly.
He was an unremarkable-looking middle-aged man at first glance, with ordinary black hair and peculiar green eyes, yet an aura emanated from him that dared no one to approach.
Upon spotting Blair and Herdin, he strode over and offered a greeting first.
“To meet the two of you like this—how fortunate.”
Pope Gerard Lumiel.
The surname “Lumiel” was granted exclusively to popes, testifying to his life’s journey.
Born in the red-light district, commonly deemed the filthiest place imaginable, he had risen to become the pope—the man closest to God.
He never forgot his humble beginnings and lived by protecting the weak, embodying the saying, “God dwells in the lowest places of the world.”
Thanks to this, he enjoyed immense popularity and was revered and respected by all—even Katrina trusted and relied on his words.
Though some whispered he merely clung to power, others praised his wisdom for turning the emperor into an ally rather than an enemy.
Regardless of others’ opinions, to Blair, he was the savior who rescued her after she suffered grave injuries in the fire accident, and she had always carried gratitude toward him.
Blair and Herdin bowed respectfully to Gerard together.
“We are honored to see Your Holiness.”
After Being Cheated On, She Picked Up a Treasure (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: The husband I married on a whim had been secretly in love with me for a long time.
On the day when Jun Shao finally obtained the imperial decree for her marriage, Lan Qu, the person she had admired for six years, defied the decree and ran away.
Her gentleness and devotion, her promise of a lifetime together, were all disregarded by him. Instead, he dreamed of entering the palace to serve the Emperor’s sister as a sixth-rank attendant.
News of this incident spread throughout the capital, and the alleys in front of and behind the Lan mansion were crowded with people who came to watch the commotion.
Jun Shao should have been embarrassed and angry.
But someone stepped in to protect her dignity.
The figure was in a miserable state, yet still possessed an undeniable elegance and handsomeness.
The young lord struggled to climb the wall of the Lan mansion and shouted to her, “If he won’t marry you, I will!”
So, Jun Shao took advantage of the situation and married the person.
She thought the young lord did it to save the Lan family from the crime of defying the imperial decree, but never imagined that from beginning to end, what he coveted was her.
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After the wedding, Jun Shao felt like she was living in a dream.
Her Wife-master was as beautiful as a fairy in a painting, skilled in the six arts, well-versed in poetry and literature, capable of being gentle and attentive, and also grand and dignified. Most importantly, she was the only one in his heart and eyes.
Jun Shao didn’t know how Lan Shiwu, as a illegitimate son without a father and blessed with beauty, had managed to preserve his purity, recklessly escape, and use his last ounce of strength to ruin his own reputation, all because of his love for her, just to stand before her.
She could only see him gazing at her with eyes full of love, and when she bestowed a name upon him, his eyes shone like stars.
“You have come to me like a weary bird perching on a branch. I shall call you A Qi.”
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1. “The part where he plays with his fingers because he’s nervous is so adorable! 😭 I felt nervous too, like I was waiting for a test score. But I was so happy that his efforts were finally appreciated and praised. Keep up the good work, Blair! ❤
I really want to see Herdin accepting his love for Blairrrrr!!
Please give us something😭
I think the scandal she wants to happen is gonna start soon, atleast as per ML. isnt it?
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It was the first time anyone had complimented her since Esmeralda’s death. Throu
I thought Ivan is the older brother? Am I mistaken
Agnes defended Blair, saying an eleven-year-old child wouldn’t have the capacity
Its a bit annoying when characters in these novels expect children to be mature like adults, they forget that they are literal children
Blair couldn’t hide her nervousness, fidgeting with her fingers as she waited fo
Her childhood wasn’t easy; fear and insecurity were a constant part of it. I hope that little by little, she will make progress.
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cillaa cillaa
The description of the pope’s aura is very palpable, it makes you shiver when you imagine how authoritative he is, the author is really good at making his character feel alive
Atenas Ureta
Last chapter I was worried thinking what happened to the ferret, I’m glad his safe and growing!
Sayra Fahur
I can see why Blair did not think about a name for her child hahaha
yllaya
Herdin making some move to make Blair more closer. Sneaky boy
Mariel Soto
Love blair even more haha pipi is a silly name but cute