The attendants gasped in surprise at seeing Idel bowing down before the children. The observing commoners were no different.
It was an unprecedented sight for a noble to kneel before commoners. Especially, she wasn’t just any noble, but the noble Duchess from the top noble family, the Duke’s house.
Only Caeron watched her actions with a soft gaze. He stopped an attendant who was about to approach, and gently shook his head.
“What’s your name?”
Ignoring the reactions around her, Idel gently locked eyes with the little girl holding the garland and asked.
“Jo, Joy.”
The child, her face red, barely answered. Her heart throbbed as the angel she had only dreamed of appeared right in front of her.
“That’s a good name that brings joy just by hearing it.”
At the angel’s compliment, Joy felt her usually common and disliked name seemed noble and special.
“Will you let me wear the garland you made, Joy?”
The child was stunned by the transparent jewellike green eyes looking at her.
When the angel closed her eyes and smiled, the child came to her senses and, with trembling hands, raised the garland.
The angel’s hair seemed as smooth as flowing honey. Carefully, she placed the garland on it and laid it down.
When the angel, now wearing the garland, smiled brightly at her, the child felt overwhelmed with emotion and tears welled up in her eyes.
“Thank you. It’s a gift that fits right into my heart.”
Idel, wearing the garland, softly stroked the child’s head and gently wrapped her small body in a hug.
After receiving the remaining gift, the bouquet, she stood up expressing sincere gratitude to the children of the orphanage.
“Mother Superior… She’s definitely an angel. She’s the Duchess!”
Looking at the departing Duchess, the child shouted out in certainty.
“My! The Duchess is indeed beautiful, both her face and her heart.”
Everyone was deeply moved by the sight of the highranking Duchess lowering herself to be kind to the children.
Until the Duke and Duchess boarded and disappeared, the commoners sent fervent applause from their seats.
[This is the time separator]The anchor of the Naupolion was raised.
Having received a warm welcome from the commoners at the pier and boarded the ship, Idel was in a specially prepared cabin.
Her face was full of pleasant warmth as she smelled the fragrance of the bouquet while wearing the garland. She looked like a child who enjoyed her gift.
“You seem to like the gift.”
“Yes… I didn’t expect such a welcome.”
She nodded with bright eyes.
“It’s my first time seeing the commoners love someone like this.”
He could feel her warmth from the expressions of the commoners he met today, including the children at the orphanage.
Rumors had already spread that the new Duchess of Elyos Duchy had taken over the administration. Gregory had done a great job so far, but Idel was more meticulous.
She didn’t miss not only the big picture but also the small parts that needed careful consideration. Thanks to her, the lives of the commoners became even more abundant.
“It shows how competent my Duchess is.”
At Caeron’s words, Idel blushed and smiled, bowing her head. His compliment tickled her heart.
The feeling of recognition from others felt as though her heart was being filled up. With the satisfaction welling up deep within her, Idel’s face relaxed softly.
Caeron, resting his head on his chin, gently gazed at her face.
When she first arrived at the port, the affectionate gazes of the people of the domain were unfamiliar, and she seemed pitiful as she secretly felt tense.
She, who had never been loved by anyone, tried hard to remain composed, but….. The trembling of her small hand held in his was fully felt.
But she changed with the sincere love offered by the orphanage children.
Before letting go of the hand she held to approach the children… The emotion in her eyes that he briefly caught was solid trust.
The impression of her confronting the sincerity of the orphanage child with her own sincerity was impressive.
That unfamiliar and intense scene, which could not be found in his life, approached him and embedded deeply.
The eyes of Caeron looking at her were deeply dyed. His eyes, filled with a strange attachment and desire for possession, slowly took in the woman in front of him.
What if the unwavering love and belief in her eyes were directed towards him……
Just the imagination made his entire body shiver. He clenched his hand for a moment, then soon released it.
Contrary to the turmoil of emotion that seemed to explode at any moment, Caeron’s expression looked calm.
Idel, who could not know his complicated inner feelings, smiled shyly and cautiously opened her mouth.
“I… want to do better in the future.”
The wreath made by the children was not delicate. Unlike the clumsy wreath, there was no gap in her face shining with a firm will.
“So that the people of the domain can be happier.”
‘Happiness’…….
It was a word that gave him a distant and unfamiliar feeling. It must have been the same for this woman who had lived holding shadows.
But even then, she who willingly pledged the happiness of others seemed foolish but…… also lovely at the same time.
“That’s good. You’re remarkable.”
As if praising a good child, Caeron gently brushed the head of her wearing the wreath.
Feeling like he was teasing her again, Idel emphasized again with a sullen expression.
“I mean it. As the Duchess…… I want to work harder.”
“I’m looking forward to it. You’ll do well. But…… please don’t forget just one thing.”
The hand stroking her hair slid down, brushed past her ear, and touched her cheek. As he gently stroked her soft skin, Idel’s face blushed.
“Not only the people of the domain… the Duke is also included in those the Duchess should take care of.”
At his secretive, blazing gaze meeting her eyes steadily, Idel’s eyes began to tremble slightly.
“I look forward to your effort tonight as well.”
For a moment, Idel wanted to believe it was because of the churning in her chest hitting her stomach.
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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