My Ex-Boyfriend Gave Birth to My Child? What Does That Mean? - Chapter 64

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My Ex-Boyfriend’s Child—What on Earth Do You Mean? Episode 64
Second Prince Adrian, who had summoned Leon and me to his office, described the courtroom scene he’d witnessed with vivid enthusiasm, chuckling with delight.
“Ah, I wish you two could have seen it! That fellow, strutting about in confidence with my brother’s backing, nearly went down on his knees in the end.”
The second prince slapped his knee and burst out laughing.
“And the best part? My brother’s men didn’t give him a chance to even kneel and beg for forgiveness—the moment the verdict came down, they dragged him out without pause!”
After laughing for a while, Adrian gestured meaningfully at Leon and me as we sat side by side on the sofa across from his desk, wiggling his finger at us.
“My brother’s supporters witnessed the whole pathetic display with their own eyes. Ha ha!”
Only then did I understand why Adrian was in such a good mood today.
“It seems the Crown Prince was quite desperate. His response was truly the worst possible.”
The first prince had clearly provided extraordinary protection and benefits to the nobles who supported him up until now.
But today, the first prince Raul had abandoned that noble in public, even subjecting him to physical humiliation.
“Well, Count Geese was indeed rather harsh. But what does it matter? Quite a few of my brother’s supporters must be making a killing themselves. I’m confident there are more than one or two who saw Count Geese’s pathetic state and imagined it as their own future. Ah, the High Priest was absolutely determined to side with my brother, and I was nearly bursting—but now I’m in such a refreshingly good mood.”
“You talk too much.”
Leon cut Adrian off.
“Just tell us the results.”
“When will you ever lighten up? Miss Otreha must have a difficult time with you.”
I responded to Adrian’s remark.
“He’s quite charming, actually.”
At my words, Leon tilted his head up proudly and looked at Adrian. Adrian made a disgusted sound and visibly shuddered.
“That’s repulsive—I can’t bear to watch!”
“So, what became of Count Geese?”
“Count Geese has been confined. His collection rights were naturally stripped away!”
Adrian, clapping his hands together lightly, continued speaking, his voice still tinged with laughter.
“Until his eldest son comes of age and can renew his Oath of Allegiance, a royal guardian appointed by the Crown will govern Geese Territory.”
“You planted your four people there, didn’t you?”
“Of course! I’m not a fool. I have at least that much ability. Ah, I really can’t wait!”
The second prince’s eyes gleamed with the excitement and joy of something just beginning.
“Count Geese was dragged to the Capital by nothing more than a casual notice from the Temple, so he wouldn’t have even thought to deal with his records. What’s hidden inside will remain a mystery until we open that gift box.”
I nodded.
“From here on, I’ll leave it to you. It’s a bit too dangerous for us to touch.”
“Right, that’s how it should be! I do need some work left for myself. Ha ha, I wonder—did Count Geese embezzle only for his own benefit?”
“Wait, Your Highness! I’d prefer not to hear the rest of this!”
“Mark my words—a considerable sum has undoubtedly gone to my brother!”
“Ugh.”
I looked up at Leon with resentful eyes. How had I ended up as a confidant to royal secrets? It was all this man’s fault!
Upon receiving my glare, Leon laughed and reached out to pinch my cheek.
“Husband and wife are one body, as they say.”
Adrian, watching us, chuckled and spoke up.
“I can’t stand the sight of you two! Now get out!”
Without hesitation, Leon escorted me to my feet. As we left the prince’s office, Adrian’s cheerful voice rang out behind us.
“If I need anything else in the future, don’t hesitate to help! In fact, I’d be happy to have you do this two, three more times!”
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I summoned my sister-in-law to the Otreha House office to inform her of the situation.
The moment Rosalie Otreha heard that Count Geese had fallen, she wept openly with joy.
“He’s truly been confined? He can never threaten Evening again?”
“It’s over now, sister. He won’t dare come near the Otreha name ever again.”
Rosalie, tears streaming down her face, finally broke down sobbing. As she buried her face in her hands and wept, warm afternoon sunlight streamed through the office windows—as if announcing that a long winter had finally ended.
I took my sister’s hand. Even as she wept openly, she gripped my hand in return, and her concern for me never wavered.
“Miss, I’m truly grateful, but won’t this become a political burden for you?”
“I think it will be fine. After all, the initial accusation came from the Temple in Geese Territory, and the evidence was submitted under the name of the Merchant Guild.”
“But the Duke was the one who arrested Count Geese….”
“Who would criticize the King for asking his favorite nephew to deliver a message? There’s nothing to worry about.”
“Then thank goodness…!”
My own feelings were complicated.
I felt sorry that my sister had married into our household, yet at the same time, it was ironic that it was fortunate for me.
If the nephew strategy had failed, I would have had no choice but to destroy my father’s house completely.
I opened my mouth carefully, not wanting my sister to forget the other matters in her joy.
“Evening is safe now, but that doesn’t mean everything is resolved.”
“Of course not, you’re right. But today, I simply want to celebrate purely. Thank you so much, miss. This is all thanks to you!”
My sister spoke through tears of emotion.
“I will repay this debt, I promise you. If there is anything you need, please don’t hesitate to ask.”
“In truth, you’ve already done something truly extraordinary for me.”
“Have I?”
“You brought me ‘that,’ didn’t you?”
“Oh.”
At my words, Rosalie’s cheeks flushed slightly. She looked as though she couldn’t quite believe what she had done.
Yes, stealing the Family Seal was no small feat.
“I was truly not in my right mind at the time…….”
“You can trust me when I say it was help of an almost unbelievable magnitude.”
“Is that so?”
Her eyes, glistening with tears, curved softly at the corners.
“If I’ve been of even the smallest help to you, then I am truly grateful. Because you have shown me a kindness I could never repay…….”
We clasped hands and laughed together.
My own heart swelled with a warmth of kinship that I hadn’t felt in a very long time.
I spoke to Rosalie.
“Now dry those tears! You can’t possibly meet the children with red-rimmed eyes, can you? Madame Fonten’s lesson should be ending soon, so if you prepare some refreshments and wait, that should do nicely. If you wouldn’t mind, would you go down to the kitchen first to check everything is ready? And we absolutely cannot forget the gift for Madame Fonten.”
“Of course, miss! I’ll see to it at once.”
Rosalie carefully dried her eyes and, beaming with joy, opened the door herself and stepped out of my office.
“My goodness.”
Just then, Rosalie’s voice rose in surprise.
She had come face to face with Peron, who had been standing before the door.
The boy, awkwardly hiding the gesture of his hand mid-knock, smiled composedly.
“Rosalie. The kitchen is prepared with refreshments. At my master’s special instruction, today’s menu is Rose Pie and milk—Miss Evening’s favorites.”
Upon hearing Peron’s words, Rosalie beamed.
“That’s right! Today is a day that calls for celebration on her behalf. Irina, how thoughtful of you…….”
Rosalie inclined her head slightly to me and slowly withdrew from before my office. The sound of her cheerful footsteps growing fainter filled my heart with satisfaction.
Having seen Rosalie off, Peron carefully closed the door and stepped inside my office.
I turned to my pupil.
“What is it?”
“It’s…….”
The boy spoke with caution, his posture perfectly composed despite the anxiety in his expression.
“There appears to be something rather unusual about Emil. I believe you should come and see for yourself.”
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I’ll admit it.
I was beginning to face some difficulty in dealing with Emil.

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