I scratched the back of my hand under the table. Not just my hand, but my whole body was itchy. My throat had been prickling like an ant bite, but I suppressed it.
“You must have heard some strange rumors.”
“Yes, you were there too, Earl Dylan. Of course, I’ll give you a chance to confess as well.”
“What? You’re crazy…”
“Didn’t you assault and then expel two married women from your territory?”
Calmly, I recited the accusations. Despite appearing calm, my insides churned like they were bitten by a snake.
Arnold Dylan gasped, obviously affected by the overly detailed description.
“Ah, what were their names? Daisy and…”
“Shut your mouth!”
Arnold, in desperation, shouted. His voice couldn’t hide his anxiety.
Seeing his reaction, I knew Emily had gathered correct information. A relaxed smile appeared on my lips.
As the situation took an unexpected turn, Helena bit her lip, breathing heavily. Baron Lancaster watched me with great interest.
“Don’t blur the issue. We’re discussing the theft you committed.”
“Right, Grand Dame. We were talking about theft.”
I smiled brightly, agreeing with Helena.
“The day Craig let it go, but the theft you committed, Grand Dame, isn’t something to overlook. You received the Manhaw mansion from Renald Ashwood in exchange for transferring the right to collect taxes.”
“Strange. I’m hearing this for the first time.”
“Is that so? Everyone seems to have a bit of a memory problem today.”
I pinched my hand hard under the table, hidden from view. I had to do it because my body was so itchy.
Recalling the contents of the report, I ignored the burning sensation in my throat.
“What will it take for you to remember, I wonder. Oh, should I call the mistresses you’ve hidden in that mansion as witnesses?”
“You, you…!”
Helena’s eyes widened to their utmost. Cordelia drove the point home.
“Anyway, your taste is quite consistent, Grand Dame. Blond hair and blue eyes. Weren’t the maids you invited to the castle similar?”
“That’s an interesting statement, Countess.”
At that moment, Baron Lancaster, who had been observing the situation, spoke up.
“Of course, you have reliable evidence for all this, right?”
“Of course, Baron. How else would I bring these three to trial?”
At the mention of a trial, everyone in the room held their breath. Being put on trial is a disgrace for any noble.
“Abrams must be set right with justice. Naturally, Craig deeply desires this too.”
And I had more than enough evidence.
Based on the report Leonard had passed on, I instructed the servants to gather more detailed evidence.
I always knew there would come a time to use it, though I hadn’t expected it to be this soon.
“I’ll have you tried for this fabricated evidence!”
“Please pass me the letter.”
I extended my hand towards Helena, who trembled as if unable to believe this reality.
“Shall we start the trial then? I’m fine with that.”
Helena’s lips twitched nervously. The upper hand was clearly mine now. Even Arnold remained silent.
‘It’s so itchy, so itchy.’
I clenched my teeth. Any sign of weakness would invite Helena to pounce again.
The reason for this unbearable itchiness was clear.
Peanuts.
I have a severe allergy to all nuts, especially peanuts.
After a near-death experience in my childhood, I’ve never touched them again.
Everyone in the castle, including the servants, knew this, but the reason for my consuming the food was obvious.
Then the dining room door burst open.
“Craig!”
Helena’s expression instantly brightened. She greeted him as if seeing a savior.
“Come in. I was just about to tell you. This girl, secretly embezzling money behind our backs…”
“Why is your face like that?”
Leonard didn’t spare Helena a glance. He strode up to my side.
“The letter.”
“What?”
“Grand Dame has my letter.”
I felt as if ants were devouring my body, but my eyes never left Helena.
Her fiery gaze made Helena flinch, then she reluctantly handed the letter to Leonard.
“Yes! Craig, read this letter!”
“What’s this letter about?”
After scanning the letter, Leonard nonchalantly dropped it on the table.
“Send it.”
“What?”
“Send it. Doesn’t Abrams have even a hundred thousand ringitts in the vault?”
“You’re insane…! In your right mind? Why should we send money to Basquez?”
“Craig. Why are you taking her side?”
Helena and Lily were infuriated by his unexpected response, while Leonard leaned back arrogantly.
“What’s a trifle sum like that?”
“A trifle sum? Craig, you don’t understand. A hundred thousand ringitts is not a small amount.”
“So, are you saying we don’t have it, or we do?”
Leonard surveyed the room with an irritating air.
Even though he sided with me, his demeanor was aggravating.
“Ha. Craig.”
Helena gritted her teeth, forcing a smile.
“It’s not that we don’t have the money, it’s that it’s needed for important expenses.”
“Important expenses? Good then. It’s important for your brother-in-law to attend the academy.”
“Craig!”
“Huuk.”
I’ve truly reached my limit. I can’t endure any longer with sheer willpower. My body noticeably staggered, and Leonard quickly grabbed my shoulder.
“What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?”
“Leave me alone. More importantly, Craig, about sending the money to Basquez. No matter how I think about it…”
Helena frowned, blathering on with her usual demeanor.
“Kuk.”
I took a deep breath, but no air seemed to enter my throat.
Desperately, I grabbed Leonard’s sleeve. He looked visibly alarmed and yelled at the nearby servants.
“What’s happening… What are you waiting for? Call the physician, now!”
“Pea… nuts.”
“What?”
I gathered all my strength to pull on his shoulder and whispered in his ear.
“Pea, peanuts.”
“Peanuts, why?”
“Oh dear! How careless. She must have picked up peanuts somewhere. That’s why I always say to be careful.”
Helena clicked her tongue, folding her arms as she looked at me.
I felt Leonard shaking me roughly. He was shouting, but none of his words reached my ears.
Sadly, that’s where my memory ended.
Male lead says he’s pregnant — and it’s female lead’s child
Something seems a bit off about this world.
Wang Zhao thought as she watched a pregnant man walking towards her…
Intro
Female lead finds herself in a world where the men who possess the ability to bear children.
As she navigates this unfamiliar reality, she is caught off guard by the sudden appearance of her boyfriend, who reveals that he is pregnant.
Is this truly her boyfriend?
Why can’t she recall any details about their time together?
She begins to doubt whether the child her boyfriend is carrying is even hers.
Is there a hidden reason behind her amnesia, or could it be a side effect of her sudden arrival in this strange new world?
Just when it seems the protagonist’s life couldn’t become any more entangled, her ex-boyfriend makes an unexpected appearance, raising questions about the protagonist’s past.
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