The Circumstances of Being Chosen as the Villainess’s Favorite - Chapter 194

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Special Side Story Episode 7

‘Well, generally speaking, sitting in a chair wouldn’t be considered overexertion.’

Larite had that thought, but Evangeline’s fussing was so endearing.

She simply went along with what she said obediently.

Evangeline sat close beside Larite who was lying on the bed and chattered away continuously.

“Larit, shall I read you a book?”

“Huh? A book?”

“We’re having a niece or nephew. Of course we need to pay attention to prenatal care.”

Having said that, Evangeline sprang up from her seat.

“This won’t do. I’ll go get a book.”

“Um, Eva?”

“Just wait a moment. Got it?!”

Having shouted that, Evangeline rushed out of the room.

Her movement was so swift that Larite couldn’t even catch her.

‘Isn’t it a bit early to be thinking about prenatal care already?’

‘Couldn’t she just ask a maid to bring a book…?’

Along with numerous questions, Larite was left alone in the bedroom.

And.

‘A baby.’

Only then did a bewildered feeling wash over her.

Larite stroked her still flat belly, which showed no signs of pregnancy yet, with an unfamiliar feeling.

Of course, Dietrich and Larite were objectively a harmonious couple, and they often spent nights together.

Also, having a child between husband and wife was, in a way, natural, but…

‘My goodness, I’m pregnant.’

It suddenly felt real.

The fact that the fruit of their love had taken root in her womb.

‘What should I do… I’m so happy I could die.’

Larite buried her face in her hands.

Her cheeks and earlobes had turned a rosy red.

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That evening.

Dietrich returned from the imperial palace with fatigue written all over his face.

At least today he had left work early upon hearing that Evangeline was visiting.

“What.”

Upon seeing his beloved younger sister, Dietrich unconsciously frowned slightly.

Evangeline had her hands on her hips, glaring at Dietrich with triangular eyes.

And.

“Brother!”

At the shrill shout that assaulted his eardrums, Dietrich looked like his soul was about to leave his body.

“How could you do that?!”

Evangeline scolded Dietrich again.

“Her Brother is making Larit suffer!”

“What?”

Instantly, Dietrich’s face hardened.

“Why Larit. Did something happen?”

Then a bright smile began to spread across Evangeline’s pretty face.

It was quite a mischievous smile.

“Of course! Larit is!”

Evangeline shouted in a cheerful voice.

“Pregnant with my niece or nephew!”

“…What?”

Dietrich froze stiff in place.

Evangeline’s niece or nephew.

That meant Dietrich’s child.

So…

“Larit!!”

Dietrich cast aside all his usual elegance and ran into the townhouse, calling Larite’s name like a scream.

Larite was still lying in the bedroom, unable to resist Evangeline’s pressure.

Upon spotting her husband, Larite greeted Dietrich with a smiling face.

“Dietrich.”

“Is, is that true?!”

A question with the subject omitted.

But Larite easily guessed what the subject was.

Larite smiled shyly with her eyes.

She simply couldn’t hide this joyful feeling.

“Of course. It’s true.”

“Really, truly…”

Dietrich even stammered, which was rare for him.

Larite carefully got up from her seat and beckoned Dietrich with her hand.

Dietrich hesitantly approached Larite’s side.

Larite took Dietrich’s hand and placed it on her belly.

Her flat belly without any excess fat.

“Here.”

A gentle voice caressed Dietrich’s ear.

“Our child is here.”

“…”

The flower-pink eyes looking at him sparkled like stars.

Meeting that gaze, Dietrich was momentarily speechless.

A child.

Since losing his parents at age ten, Dietrich’s only family had been Evangeline.

He had lived his entire life struggling to protect his younger sister and the family.

But now it was different.

By his side was Larite, whom he loved more than life itself.

And now they were having a child that would prove their love.

That fact touched his heart deeply.

That there were now so many people he could love freely.

He was so incredibly happy…

“…A child.”

Dietrich murmured in a choked voice.

Somehow his nose began to sting.

Just then, Evangeline teasingly scolded Dietrich.

“Really, what are you going to do about making a niece or nephew already?”

Of course she was happy about having a niece or nephew, but younger sisters never miss an opportunity to nag their older brothers.

“Her Brother is making Larit suffer!”

Evangeline scolded Dietrich again.

But contrary to her sulky voice, a smile never left Evangeline’s face.

Meanwhile, normally Dietrich wouldn’t bat an eye at such criticism.

“Her Brother is making Larit suffer!”

But today, these words couldn’t help but pierce his heart like an awl.

Thus, Dietrich looked at Larite with moistened eyes.

“I’m sorry, Larit.”

“…What?”

A flustered Larite blinked her eyes.

Dietrich drooped his shoulders dejectedly.

“But I really don’t want Larit to suffer. If I could do it myself…”

Dietrich went on like that, rambling at length about how much he loved Larite.

Evangeline’s expression grew colder by the moment as she watched this spectacle.

‘Wow, he’s my brother but he’s really pathetic…’

Evangeline, who had been glaring at Dietrich with cold eyes, quickly stuck close to Larite’s side.

Then she murmured in an enchanted voice.

“Oh my, I’m going to have a niece or nephew. I’m so happy.”

“I’m glad that Eva is happy about it too.”

Larite smiled brightly as she spoke.

“I hope the child resembles Dietrich.”

At that, Evangeline became serious.

“What? What are you talking about? If it’s my niece or nephew, it should obviously resemble Larit!”

“But still, for future generations, wouldn’t it be better to preserve Dietrich’s beauty?”

Larite answered with a serious face.

‘Oh, really.’

At that response, Evangeline couldn’t hide her displeased expression.

‘They really are a married couple, aren’t they.’

Their mutual infatuation was truly world-class…

‘Still.’

Evangeline covered her cheeks with both hands.

Actually, it didn’t matter at all whether the child resembled Larite or Dietrich.

‘A niece or nephew who resembles those two.’

At the same time, Evangeline’s face melted into a soft expression.

“Our niece or nephew will definitely be the cutest baby in the world.”

And so Evangeline made a resolution.

I’ll make our precious little niece or nephew the most fashionable baby!

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Crown Prince Endymion had been deep in contemplation lately.

The Claudius Estate, the Royal Court’s closest ally and the Empire’s greatest noble family.

This was because the two siblings from the ducal house, with whom he had been personally acquainted since childhood, had been in a continuous state of excitement.

First, regarding Evangeline, his precious beloved who could do no wrong.

“So, what color would suit our niece or nephew better – pink or blue?”

She was already stockpiling baby clothes for a child that hadn’t even been born yet.

It was routine for her to fairly purchase one set each of girls’ and boys’ clothing.

Hats and mittens, socks, shoes, all sorts of accessories.

‘Anyone would think the baby had already been born.’

The problem was that Lady Claudius still had quite a while left until her due date…

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