Ah, at this point, Nelia felt she couldn’t deny it.
That she had been deeply entwined with this man since the moment she was unconscious.
[This is the time separator]Duke Hart looked around the quiet room after Nelia left.
The silence was a familiar scene, as if nothing had happened.
But the silence that was once familiar took on a strange vitality after Nelia’s arrival.
The entire mansion seemed to be this way. The illusion that the large mansion had become quite colorful just because of the influence of one person.
Nelia breathed life and energy into the desolate space and simultaneously brought warmth.
Whenever he saw Nelia, a corner of his heart felt warm.
And Duke Hart realized that his choice was not wrong.
His initial emotions towards Nelia were mere curiosity. But gradually, that curiosity turned into interest, and then expectations.
Such a person would understand him, he thought.
Nelia responded to such audacious expectations.
After all, she saw him transformed into a snake and said she would stay beside him.
Nelia faced him so calmly, making all the worries that she might scream and run away, that she might look at him with contempt, seem insignificant.
Nelia wouldn’t know. That fact alone was a tremendous comfort.
The warmth that bloomed deep in his chest was something he hadn’t felt since a very young age.
This was what it felt like for the heart to warm, for the tight nerves to relax.
It had been a long time since his cold skin and even his heart had frozen over.
So he grew greedy. The warmth he felt for the first time in a while was so cozy and comfortable that he did not want to let it go.
A faint smile hung on the lips of the man looking out of the window at the darkening world outside.
[This is the time separator]Since she agreed to the Duke’s request, she had to stay at the Duke’s mansion.
When Nelia returned home, she told her family about it.
“I…… plan to move into the Duke’s mansion.”
Clatter.
The sound of our parents’ spoons hitting the dining table reverberated. Layton, too, furrowed his brows and turned his gaze.
And then, he opened the gates of hell.
“What are you talking about? You’re going to hunker down at Duke Hart’s mansion?”
“I’m not hunkering down; I’m staying there.”
“So why would you stay at the Duke’s mansion when you have a perfectly good house?”
Layton asked as if it was unthinkable. Lily added her piece.
“Right, Nelia. What are you talking about all of a sudden?”
Nelia recited the reasons she had prepared.
“He has difficulties moving, so it would be good if I stay at the mansion.”
“I did hear that the Duke has been unable to go to the palace recently… Is it that bad?”
“Yes.”
Lily neatly placed the spoon she had dropped back next to her plate.
“Helping Duke Hart is a good thing, but I’m a bit worried.”
“Right. If rumors spread, it might completely ruin your marriage prospects, Nelia…”
Worry crept onto Sean’s face.
Working by the side of Duke Hart, who was respected throughout the empire, was undoubtedly an honor, but living in his mansion was another story.
“Why worry? There are rampant rumors that the Duke is homosexual.”
Layton waved his hand nonchalantly.
“Rather, I’m worried that girl might cause an accident.”
Nelia glared at Layton.
‘Who’s worried about who……!’
However, Nelia was not worried as she had received assurance from the Duke regarding the rumors.
‘Nelia. As I’ve said, the mansion’s servants have served the Hart family for a long time, and they are very tightlipped. There’s no chance such a rumor would spread, so don’t worry.’
Nelia summarized what the Duke had said to her family.
“As long as we keep the servants’ mouths shut, there won’t be any rumors.”
“I see… Well, that’s true.”
Sean nodded in agreement.
Nelia added more to reassure her parents.
“Duke Hart is a good person. I can’t ignore his plea when I see how much he’s suffering right now. I want to help the Duke as much as I can.”
It seemed Lily and Sean were relieved to see Nelia’s assertiveness for the first time.
“Lily, Nelia has said so much, we should understand.”
“Yes, you’re right. Nelia, don’t push yourself too hard.”
They wrapped up the conversation on a warm note, and the meal ended peacefully.
Our parents rose first, saying they had a party in the evening. As Nelia was about to rise, Layton’s voice stopped her.
“Hey.”
Despite having a name, Layton often referred to himself as ‘hey’.
Even though they lived in a fantasy world where people could turn into snakes, it felt very real at times like this.
“What.”
“I told you before that I knew a secret about Duke Hart.”
“So?”
“I’ll tell you as your brother.”
Layton said as if he was doing her a favor.
He had been looking pleased lately. He had been worried about the aftermath of Crown Prince Carlos for a while, but now it seemed he felt safe.
“I’m not interested.”
“Hey, just listen when I’m telling you.”
Nelia frowned. Layton was babbling about things she wasn’t even curious about.
“They say Duke Hart is secretly taking a drug unknown to people.”
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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