Because She Had A Time Limit, She Became The Villain’s Daughter-in-law - Chapter 154

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Side Story 2. Olivia, Neo, and the Baby
Laria and I once went on a long journey, leaving Calaudin and Olivia behind. Not long after returning from that trip, I discovered I was pregnant.
At that time, Evan and Calaudin summoned every renowned physician in the Empire.
“So it’s really healthy, right? There’s nothing to worry about?”
Every doctor who was called gave the same opinion—both Laria and the child were perfectly healthy.
“Both mother and baby are completely fine.”
And all the somewhat famous physicians trailed off their words while looking at Evan.
“Rather, the problem might be on this side….”
Evan, with his intimidating appearance, massive frame, and stoic expression, had tears glistening in his eyes throughout the entire examination as he gripped Laria’s hand tightly.
“What should I do… Laria.”
“Why, why?”
“I’m so, so happy that we’re having a child, I could die from joy… but I’m so worried about you.”
“What’s there to worry about? The experts said everything is very healthy and all is well.”
“Still… your body will change, and giving birth is said to be incredibly painful…. Most of all, what if something happened to you….”
After that, the entire Count’s Manor began to revolve around Laria.
First, Lisa ordered maternity clothes made from the finest materials for each month in advance.
Morand began interviewing nursemaids, insisting that he needed to secure the best person beforehand. Calaudin immediately took over all of Laria and Evan’s duties.
“Laria, you must not overexert yourself. Keep resting. And Evan, you continue to attend to Laria’s side.”
So Calaudin’s Office remained lit late into the night once again.
The moment Olivia heard the news of Laria’s pregnancy, she sent all sorts of baby gifts. Along with a letter saying that whether it was a boy or girl, she was buying everything pretty and wonderful.
[I know half of it will be difficult to deal with, but I bought them because I wanted to. Aren’t I the type of person who buys whatever I please? I’ll visit slowly. It’s not good for prenatal care if I see you too often during pregnancy.]
She truly did not come to the Capital until Laria was at full term. However, as Laria’s delivery approached, she eventually made her way up to the Count’s Manor.
Originally, she had tried not to come during the pregnancy as much as possible, worried that it might affect the child’s character.
But Laria had no female family members close to her paternal side. Besides, if an emergency arose during childbirth, the two men would surely panic and be of no help whatsoever. Therefore, as an adult woman from a household with childbirth experience, she had to look after Laria.
While staying at the Count’s Manor, Olivia happened to encounter a black cat with a rather dull expression.
“Meow….”
She brought the cat along and fell into contemplation.
“What should I name it….”
The cat ate its special premium treats with a peaceful expression.
“I hope people will be bewildered when I call out its name.”
Just like when she had named the parrot Lucifer and taught it to speak.
‘Since there’s one demon’s name, I wish there were an angel’s name as well….’
In her heart, she wanted to give it the name Gabriel and teach it to say, “I am the incarnation of an angel who has come to purify you all. Kneel before me at once.” But of course, the cat could not speak.
“Meow….”
“There’s no helping it.”
Olivia sighed deeply and stroked the cat’s fur.
“It’s not quite what I wanted, but I’ll have to name it Puppy.”
“Meow?”
“If I call this cat ‘Puppy,’ everyone will doubt their own eyes, won’t they?”
“Meow!!!!!”
“Everyone will look at you one more time, wondering, ‘Is that really a cat, or could it be a dog?'”
“Meooooooow!”
Neo yowled fiercely, but Olivia laughed with delight and clapped her hands.
“Looks like you approve, my little puppy.”
Olivia immediately summoned one of the maids to verify her impeccable naming sense.
“Mary, go buy some toys for our little puppy.”
“L-little puppy…?”
Poor Mary stood bewildered, her confused gaze flickering toward the cat that Olivia was stroking.
“Get all sorts of them. And if our little puppy doesn’t like a single one, be prepared for the consequences.”
Neo, pleased with this delightful declaration, instinctively adopted an arrogant expression and struck the table with her paw—thwack.
“I-I’m terribly sorry!”
Mary cried out, bowing deeply.
“Please, tell me whether I should buy cat toys or dog toys!”
Olivia burst into hearty laughter, thoroughly satisfied. Watching her, Neo’s eyes gleamed with intrigue. When Olivia had first given her the name “little puppy,” I thought this human had lost her mind—but seeing the maid tremble was genuinely entertaining.
‘Oh, she’s quite extraordinary.’
Sven had been an excellent servant, but he never provided such amusing entertainment. Laria and Evan were endearing, certainly, but they felt like independent children I’d raised—leaving a slightly bitter aftertaste.
‘As the old saying goes, you can’t control your children’s lives….’
In any case, their lives hadn’t followed the melodramatic story I’d anticipated; instead, they’d reached the utterly predictable conclusion of a happy ending.
Unaware of Neo’s thoughts, Olivia spoke with genuine excitement for the first time in ages.
“Your appearance is rather plain, but after seeing how you struck that table just now, you seem quite clever? Let me test whether you can truly be a good partner for me.”
She picked Neo up and rose with triumphant confidence. Now she wanted to toy with someone of even higher status than a maid.

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