Instead of a definitive answer, Louisa handed him the box with the pearl necklace set. Taking it, Edward draped the necklace around her neck, asking,
“Why? Don’t you really like them?”
“No, I really like both the dress and the accessories.”
“Then what’s the problem?”
Edward pressed on. Louisa opened her mouth to speak but then closed it.
Should she tell him?
She pondered for a moment.
‘It would only weigh on his mind…’
But keeping the truth from him felt like a disservice to her husband.
Considering his reaction today and the fact that he’d been carrying the gifts in his car, it seemed he had put a lot of thought into her present.
Uncharacteristically, Edward asked several times if she liked the gifts, his behavior endearing yet somewhat pitiful.
‘But he came all this way today. Maybe it’s okay now.’
Above all, Louisa didn’t want to part with any misunderstandings lingering between them.
After much thought, she made a decision.
“…I was told that I dressed up for the party to look for another partner.”
At her words, Edward’s hand, which was putting the necklace around her neck, froze.
“That’s why I’ve always dressed modestly since then. To show I had no such intention.”
Having said that, Louisa exhaled deeply.
She had said it. Finally.
She had voiced the thoughts that had been festering inside her. It was incredibly liberating.
However, Edward’s face lost all traces of amusement.
“…Who said such nonsense?”
“I don’t remember. I try to forget such things.”
In truth, those cutting words were not easily forgotten.
She remembered the dress she wore that day, the back of the man who spat out those hurtful words, the pattern of the carpet underfoot, and even the scent of his cologne. The memories were all too vivid.
But there was no need to delve into those details.
“Why didn’t you tell me?”
Edward asked. The answer was obvious.
“How could I tell someone who’s too busy to come? I just had to behave properly.”
Louisa said with a resigned smile.
Looking at her, Edward felt a tightening in his chest.
Louisa, who had repeatedly asked him to accompany her to parties.
Him, foolishly refusing without even trying to understand her reasons.
He regretted it deeply.
He should have asked why she wanted him there at least once.
He clenched his heart.
He should have asked sooner if everything was really okay.
Straightening his posture and pulling his jaw tight, Edward extended his arm to her, despite the strained look on his face.
“Let’s go.”
Louisa looked up at him.
“Let’s go back to the party. I’ll announce to everyone that I’m happily married to this man.”
But Louisa shook her head.
“No. What if that affects your prospects of remarriage?”
“Frozen hell—”
Edward, irritated by her teasing, blurted out a harsh word. Realizing who he was talking to, he calmed down and spoke softly.
“Showing that our relationship is strong helps stabilize my company. I’ve told you before.”
He quickly cited his previous lie. However, Louisa didn’t just accept it.
“That was more about how divorce rumors would harm the company. Maintaining the status quo is enough—”
“No. It’s my company. I know best. So come with me.”
He cut off her words and took her hand, then placed her delicate hand firmly on his forearm and began to walk.
Without giving her a chance to argue, Louisa followed him, resigning herself to the situation.
He noticed his wife’s steps quicken to match his brisk pace. He soon slowed down.
Today’s goal was a circuit around the Glory Palace.
Male lead is a clingy little husband
One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
Introduction:
One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.
One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.
As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.
From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.
But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.
Mini scene 1:
One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.
Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”
Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”
Mini scene 2:
After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.
Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”
Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.
[Reading Guide]
1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.
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