The Circumstances of Being Chosen as the Villainess’s Favorite - Chapter 193

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Special Side Story Episode 6

Before they knew it, winter had fully arrived.

The entire world was painted pure white with snow that had fallen overnight, but winter’s cold air couldn’t penetrate Claudius’ Townhouse at all.

Normally, Lady Claudius would have been bustling around the townhouse all morning long.

However, today she was curled up in front of the fireplace, nodding off drowsily.

The warm heat radiating from the fireplace, the crackling sound of sparks flying.

All of it felt pleasant.

But the most pleasant thing of all was…

“Larit.”

That gentle voice calling Larite’s name.

She felt strong arms pulling her body into an embrace.

Larite, drowsy with sleep and half-conscious with her eyes closed, leaned against Dietrich’s chest and murmured.

“Dietrich, you’re here?”

At her question, she heard a low chuckle from above her head.

“What’s gotten into Larit, taking a nap at this hour?”

“Strangely… I’m so sleepy.”

“Then sleep more.”

She felt the hands embracing her body gently patting her shoulder.

Drowsiness washed over her once again.

Larite fell into a deep sleep.

* * *

“…rit.”

“…”

“Larit!”

Gasp.

Startled, Larite’s eyelids flew open.

Evangeline sat across from her, looking at Larite with a pouty expression.

“What’s this? You’re sleepy even when you’re with me?”

“Oh, Eva.”

Larite smiled awkwardly.

Since the autumn festival, Evangeline had been officially dating the Crown Prince.

Even so, Evangeline hadn’t forgotten her loyalty to Larite.

Despite being in the early stages of romance when she should be lovey-dovey with Endymion, she would occasionally visit Larite…

“I’m hurt. Is being with me that boring?”

Evangeline pouted and grumbled.

Larite felt sorry and didn’t know what to do.

“I’m sorry. I’ve been so sleepy lately.”

“…Sleepy?”

Suddenly Evangeline tilted her head.

Larite had once been thoroughly educated as the heir to a family, and even now showed impeccable conduct as Lady Claudius.

Sincere, capable, diligent, and well-mannered.

For such a Larite to commit this rudeness, unable to overcome drowsiness.

“I guess it’s because it’s winter.”

Larite answered with a troubled expression.

Hmm.

‘Even if she’s affected by the seasons, isn’t it strange to nod off like a sick chicken like that?’

Evangeline narrowed her eyes and suddenly glanced across at Larite’s plate.

A pie that had barely been touched remained intact.

“Aren’t you going to eat more pie?”

“I don’t have an appetite.”

Larite had even put down her fork.

Even though it was the apple pie made by Claudius Townhouse’s chef, which she usually particularly enjoyed.

Evangeline’s eyes narrowed even more.

‘Something’s strange about this?’

Larite continued as if making excuses.

“It’s not that I’m trying to be neglectful toward you, Eva, I’m really just tired lately. Maybe because it’s cold…”

Just then.

A candy jar sitting on the dresser came into Evangeline’s view.

The yellow candies filling the jar were…

‘Lemon candies?’

They were lemon candies famous for their sour taste.

But as far as Evangeline remembered, Larite wasn’t particularly fond of sour flavors.

Evangeline tilted her head and looked back at Larite.

“Larit, what’s with the lemon candies?”

“Oh, I’ve been feeling a bit nauseous lately.”

Larite reached out and picked up the candy jar.

“When I keep a candy in my mouth, my stomach seems to settle down.”

“…Is that so?”

What? Feeling nauseous?

Craving sour things lately?

Evangeline’s expression became ambiguous at the sudden sense of unease.

Meanwhile, Larite took out a candy with an innocent face and offered it to Evangeline.

“Would you like one?”

“No, I’m fine.”

Evangeline shook her head.

At that response, Larite shrugged and unwrapped the candy to put it in her mouth.

At the same time, Larite’s expression became noticeably more comfortable.

Evangeline, who had been staring intently at such a Larite, suddenly felt a woman’s intuition flash through her mind.

‘Oh, could it be?’

Is what I’m thinking correct?

But what if I’m just jumping to conclusions?

After hesitating for a moment, Evangeline carefully called out to Larite.

“You know, Larit.”

“Yes?”

Larite, who had been rolling the candy around in her mouth, met Evangeline’s gaze.

Evangeline continued carefully.

“I have something I’m curious about, don’t take it strangely.”

“What is it that you’re being like this?”

“By any chance… how’s your menstruation?”

Menstruation?

Larite tilted her head.

“Menstruation, this time…”

Larite, who had been answering without much thought, suddenly paused.

Come to think of it, it had already been a month since her period was delayed.

Since it would sometimes be delayed when she was particularly sensitive, she hadn’t paid much attention to it…

‘But there hasn’t been anything like that lately, has there?’

On the contrary, since marrying Dietrich, Larite had always been in a peaceful state.

Then.

The two women, without either taking the lead, locked eyes with each other.

A subtle silence flowed.

“….”

“….”

A moment later.

Evangeline opened her mouth with a suspicious voice.

“Sh-should we call a doctor first?”

* * *

And so the Claudius family physician came to visit.

“You’ve been sleeping more lately, and craving sour foods.”

The physician listened to Larite’s symptoms with a serious expression, then examined Larite.

While Evangeline waited anxiously for what would follow….

The doctor opened his mouth.

“Congratulations. You’re pregnant.”

“Is, is that really true?!”

At those words, Evangeline was even more surprised than Larite.

Evangeline jumped up from her spot, then immediately showed a face filled with joy.

“I’m, then I’m getting a niece or nephew?!”

“Eva, calm down a little….”

A flustered Larite called out to Evangeline.

But it was completely useless.

Evangeline’s face as she whirled around to look at Larite was already completely flushed with excitement.

Her bright blue eyes were already sparkling like stars.

“My goodness, I’m getting a niece or nephew!”

Evangeline suddenly grasped Larite’s hands in both of hers.

“I’d prefer a child who resembles Larit rather than my brother, of course.”

“E-Eva?”

“Will it be a girl or a boy? Of course, I’d be thrilled with either one! And….”

Evangeline continued chattering away without pause.

Evangeline being so happy for her as if it were her own affair was both adorable and touching.

Larite found herself smiling without realizing it.

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“Since you’re still in early pregnancy, it would be best to rest as much as possible.”

The physician left after giving that advice.

“Lie down for now, Larit.”

“Pardon?”

“The physician said to rest. You mustn’t overexert yourself.”

Evangeline was already starting to make a fuss.

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