Because She Had A Time Limit, She Became The Villain's Daughter-in-law - Chapter 140
Translator and Editor: Effe and Nabi
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Chapter 140
“….”
“Today is your birthday.”
The original Laria did not live until now. That was why they couldn’t celebrate Evan’s 21st birthday.
“I passed because on your 14th birthday, the vassals were called and the music troupe was invited.”
Even though everyone wasn’t paying attention, today was Evan’s birthday.
“…Thank you.”
Evan spoke slowly.
“What I want to receive as a birthday present is…”
“I have something else to say!”
I quickly cut him off.
Right now, there was a high possibility that I would not be able to leave this room today if I gave in to his request.
“What else?”
Reborn as a true Lady Icard, I gazed at my husband’s eyes and clenched my fists as he gazed at me.
“Let’s mess with Duke Orlando right now. How dare he!”
“….”
“Now that this has happened, we have to show what happens to those who touch Icard. If you’ve woken up, let’s leave for the Capital right away!”
Evan stared at me and muttered quietly.
“Alright… don’t be greedy and take it step by step, like crazy fast.”
Crazy fast was not step by step… Besides, now that we had reached where we were going, what more steps were left…
“Ah, it reminded me of the Duke’s residence.”
Evan handed over a letter from the table as if he had suddenly remembered it.
“What is this?”
“Great-aunt asked me to give it to you when I see you.”
So, it meant that it was a letter from Lady Olivia.
The envelope had large scribbled letters on it.
⎡ Evan, don’t ever look at it. The moment you open it, you can never find Laria and be ruined. ⎦
It seemed so desperate that someone who loved Icard even used the word ‘ruined.’ I carefully took out the letter and began to read it.
⎡ Laria, how are you? Morand says that he hopes that the Duke’s budget will be siphoned off well and you are well-fed though that doesn’t seem to be the case.
I really appreciate what you have done for Icard. Still, even if that’s not the case, since you’re my goddaughter, I’ll definitely look after you.
Kallaudin was deeply reflecting. He went to Podilin, where Matilda was. There’s still a little bit of time left. Laria, I don’t know what kind of nonsense you are saying, though make sure you come back.
That’s why I’m at the Duke’s mansion now with full authority, so don’t worry too much if Evan blackmails you into dragging you into the Duke’s mansion. I’ll get you out somehow.
If you live with me, it won’t be very good for you, but wouldn’t it be better than living in captivity by Evan, that madman with his overturned eyes? You just have to take this opportunity to settle down in Livien, eat well and live well.
By the way, you can also bring your lover. I will kill him without a soul knowing.
Just in case, Kallaudin made a very big mistake, but I didn’t. Be sure to keep that in mind. If it looks like I’m washing my hands, I am. ⎦
I read Olivia’s letter and raised my head.
“Evan, have you read this letter?”
“No. It’s yours, so why would I read it without permission? Especially look at the envelope.”
I spoke in a trembling voice at Evan’s calm words.
“This is not the time.”
My head raced quickly, my eyes fixed on a passage in the letter.
“Laria?”
“Today is your birthday.”
Evan, who did not attach any importance to his birthday, nodded his head as if it meant nothing. His birthday was Matilda’s death.
“Evan.”
Having come to a certain idea, I freaked out and spat out my words.
“We have to go to Podilin right now.”
“Huh?”
“I mean father… I have to go save father.”
I handed the letter to Evan as I jumped up and looked up the map book. After finding out the exact distance, fortunately, it was not far from here to Podilin.
I immediately took out my teleportation scroll. I used it once when moving from the Duke’s residence to here though there was quite a bit of distance left. If Evan and I moved together, it seemed that we could barely get as far as Podilin.
I scribbled a note on the table so that those staying at the Baron’s house would not be surprised to see us gone, and a few additional instructions were added.
After reading the letter, I grabbed Evan’s hand and tore the moving scroll.
Kallaudin stood still in front of Matilda’s grave.
When she first had Evan, the doctors were divided. Half said it would be dangerous, while the other half said it would be fine. However, as the latter stages of pregnancy progressed, the half-and-half opinions shifted to one side.
Most likely it would be difficult, they said cautiously.
“I will definitely give birth.”
Matilda flatly ignored the suggestions of several doctors who asked her to try the medicine to get rid of the child.
“I made a choice, and I want you to respect this choice.”
Matilda was of a gentle nature, so she was not assertive, but she was very adamant in this matter. Therefore, Kallaudin had no choice but to follow her will by clinging to a few doctors who gave him hope that it might be okay.
“Kallaudin, please.”
Matilda told him earnestly at the end of her life.
“Make Evan happy… please raise him happily.”
The child was born, and the cry was distant.
Kallaudin really wanted to listen to her will though he couldn’t bring himself to live in this world.
It wasn’t until after Matilda passed away that he knew that he wasn’t ready to let her go in the slightest. He couldn’t give up hope at the words of a few doctors that it might be okay. At that time, he didn’t have the confidence to raise Evan happily without Matilda.
That was why he was trying to get her back. He felt that with her, he would be able to raise Evan well, so he got hung up on black magic.
“Matilda.”
Kallaudin muttered in a hoarse voice.
“…I’m sorry.”
Podilin, a secluded countryside, was quiet and beautiful. Laying wildflowers in front of the simple grave, he continued slowly.
“It must be too late to destroy this world and bring you back to life.”
Although Laria wished for that and disappeared.
“Because Evan’s happiness doesn’t seem to be created by us anymore.”
If he could turn back time and save Matilda and raise Evan, he was confident that I would raise him better. Nevertheless, it was unknown whether his son’s happiness would be greater than now because he knew what a blessing it was to love someone deeply.
If he were to raise Evan with Matilda again, he would never meet Laria.
This life that Laria and Evan met might be more meaningful to Evan, so he thought helping them reunite was for his son’s true happiness.
“And… Laria has given us a lot of joy.”
Even though he didn’t know exactly how things were going, he could infer that Laria was likely healthy. If he could turn back time and live another life, she might still be sick.
“I don’t want to destroy the world she lives in… I feel like she hasn’t fully blossomed her talent yet.”
Matilda’s grave was already overgrown with grass.
Kallaudin continued to speak sadly.
“So Matilda, let’s just meet in the next life. For our son and daughter-in-law…”
He took a deep breath and exhaled very slowly.
“…I am about to give up now.”
And, that was when he slowly drew his sword.
“What do you mean giving up…?!”
There was obviously no sign of presence, but suddenly a familiar voice came.
“Father, no—!”
Laria was running from afar, but Evan was faster than Laria. He took the sword from Kallaudin and threw it away.
“What a relief…”
Laria muttered, gasping for her breath.
“It’s not too late…”
“Laria?”
Kallaudin said blankly in surprise.
“How come all of a sudden…”
“Father, how can you think such evil thoughts?!”
Laria shouted in anger.
“Why would you give up your life for us?! Do you think if father passes away, I will crawl out of hiding somehow?”
Kallaudin was a little dumbfounded, having never seen her talk so wildly.
“Although I saw that you gave up black magic, I’m not a terrible daughter-in-law who won’t even come to father’s funeral.”
She spoke with courage.
“But, how can Evan and I live happily without father?! It’s not for us!”
Evan also nodded his head with a blazing eye in agreement.
“Father, how could you think of such a thing…”
Kallaudin muttered shyly.
“…No, I’m just…giving up black magic, not life…”
“…What?”
Laria frowned.
“Then, how are you going to bring me back—”
“I was actually trying to spread rumors that you were dead.”
Listening to his father’s words, Evan also looked at the stolen sword and asked in dismay.
“Then, why the sword…”
“It bothered me that the grass is a mess on the grave from a while ago, so I’m going to fix it right now…”
“….”
“….”
“….”
A slight silence passed between the three.
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HeathBar
Hahahahahaha this story rarely fails to subvert expectations.
Thank you for this blessed chapter.
Dorkynovelreader
LMAO 🤣🤣🤣