My Ex-Boyfriend Gave Birth to My Child? What Does That Mean? - Chapter 61

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Novels. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————

My Ex-Boyfriend Had My Child—What Does That Mean? Episode 61
“Master, we need to verify the account books for the Jewelry Shop’s settlement. Will you visit in person again this time?”
I hesitated at her words.
I’d normally go myself, but with Leon? To the Jewelry Shop?
That wouldn’t do. Just as I was about to refuse, Leon said something ominous.
“Lucian talks about the Jewelry Shop often, but I’ve never visited it myself.”
He smiled thinly, his gaze on me. His persistent eyes pressed for an answer, and I spoke with barely suppressed tears.
“…I’ll go in person today too.”
“Ah, then I have no choice but to escort my lady.”
Leon accepted my words immediately.
It was the moment our schedule for today was decided.
* * *
Lucian truly loved the Jewelry Shop. The staff loved him just as much, so I usually visited with him.
But today it was just us two.
Lucian had grown completely close to his cousins who came to the Capital, so lately he didn’t play with me much.
Today he was planning an outing with Rita. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t feel disappointed, but it was also true that my body felt relieved to have a moment to breathe.
I could have a date like this instead.
“We’ve arrived, Master.”
Since Cyril wasn’t accompanying us today, the coachman opened the door himself.
I grasped the hand Leon had extended and leaned out of the carriage.
Receiving his Escorting felt somehow overwhelming with emotion.
Everything was different from my past life, where I’d always had to carry everything alone. By my side now was someone who thought of what I needed first.
“Company Owner, welcome. We’ve been expecting you.”
“Margo, has there been anything unusual at the shop?”
“Not at all—everything’s been running smoothly as always. Shall we review the Account Books right away?”
“I’ll browse the shop first, then we’ll head to the third floor.”
“Then I’ll have the Account Books ready.”
I nodded and sent Margo off, then entered the shop with Leon.
I’d decorated the Jewelry Shop myself with Rita in its early days. Watching the number of customers grow each time I visited this familiar place was one of my small joys.
But today that felt somehow excessive…
“There’s quite a variety of items.”
“That’s our shop’s greatest advantage. We have experienced artisans with excellent skill and ideas.”
“…And quite a lot of people.”
“Usually not this many…”
I swallowed a sigh as I watched the crowd that had entered the shop following us.
More beautiful than the jewelry gleaming with brilliance was the man here—I understood why people were drawn to him.
I couldn’t have helped but stare. Leon, towering a head above most people and standing with such perfect posture, looked like a figure from ancient myth even just standing still.
When you saw those bright blue eyes glinting beneath dark, heavy lashes up close, it felt like your eyesight itself improved. Truly, it was a rare feast for the eyes that the world could hardly afford!
But the problem was that the place he shone was my very business!
‘How could business possibly prosper when there’s someone more beautiful than the gems themselves…!’
Whether Leon knew or didn’t know the silent scream in my heart, he calmly browsed the merchandise.
He slowly looked over fans, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, and various other items until he stopped before something. It was the Ribbon Flower Hair Ornament that had been trending first and whose sales had begun to falter recently.
Among the pile of Ribbons, he picked one where olive and blue flowed together in soft layers, then held it gently above my hair with a soft smile.
“It suits you well.”
“Does it?”
“I’ll buy this one.”
“But surely…”
I barely stopped myself from saying there was no need to buy it.
It was because I noticed the eyes of everyone in the shop focusing on the Ribbon the moment he spoke.
This man.
He’s actually doing business…!
Leon approached the register slowly and paid for the Ribbon with unhurried movements. It was both ridiculous and somewhat frightening how people parted to create a path wherever he moved.
He truly was a man overflowing with talent—even his skill at tying the Ribbon into the hair that Rita had so carefully arranged was excellent.
Each time his gentle fingertips brushed across my hair, a subtle warmth spread across my cheeks.
He gazed at me with satisfied eyes, then extended his hand to take mine. And so I was drawn along by his hand, moving slowly toward the upper levels of the shop.
From behind us, I heard people whispering.
“…This Ribbon’s actually quite nice?”
“I guess I should get a Ribbon too!”
“And the price isn’t too steep…”
I squeezed my eyes shut.
What in the world is this man not capable of?
Leon didn’t stop there—he led me up to the second floor.
As I followed his footsteps, my mind was consumed by a single thought:
‘I want to go home……’
Nothing but home. That was all I could think of.
My energy had been completely drained. To recharge, I needed to get back there and shut myself away in my room immediately.
Being the center of attention was genuinely exhausting!
I climbed the stairs with the attitude of seeing just how far this would go.
Leon Voltaine unerringly located the item with the most remaining stock on the second floor.
He confidently picked up a Ribbon Flower Hair Ornament.
“This would be perfect to wear the next time we go to see a play. It would stand out beautifully at a ball or a flower festival.”
He murmured casually as he made his way to the second-floor register and spoke to the clerk, who stood there with a blank expression.
“Wrap it in a paper bag for me, would you?”
For the record, we had never once gone to see a play together. Neither of us was particularly fond of balls, so we rarely showed our faces unless absolutely necessary. A flower festival? There was no need to even mention that.
That smooth-talking man……!
He was absolutely infuriating—and yet charming!
The Ribbon Flower Hair Ornament had brilliance as its chief advantage, but precisely because of that, it was difficult to wear in everyday life, which meant it hadn’t been selling well.
But people who had shifted their perception based on Leon’s words began drifting quietly toward the hair ornament display we’d just left.
Cautious browsing swiftly became a commotion.
“I picked this one up first!”
“Miss, if I may say so, I think that blue shade would suit you far better?”
“But I prefer this one!”
I didn’t usually enjoy disturbances, but this kind of commotion was a good sign. When people heard the two of them arguing, they’d grow curious and make their way up to the second floor as well.
If the quarrel grew too heated, our skilled clerks would handle it.
I wanted to say something to my past self for the foolishness of wanting to spend all day locked away at home with Leon.
Yes, this man truly was capable of everything. Keeping him at home would be a waste of his talents!
When Margo saw us ascending to the third floor, she carefully opened her mouth, completely unaware of the commotion unfolding below.
“Company Owner, I’ve arranged the documents inside. But this person……?”
“He’s coming with me. He’s going to be my husband, so there’s no need to hide anything.”
“……! Your Grace, Duke Voltaine.”
Learning Leon’s true identity, Margo’s face went pale and she offered him a respectful bow. Whether she was startled to see the formidable Duke, shrouded in both mystery and dark reputation, for the first time, her fingertips trembled slightly.
“Please, come this way. The others have already arrived.”
I nodded and moved toward the firmly closed office of the Argent Merchant Guild on the third floor.

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Novels. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————