Because She Had A Time Limit, She Became The Villain's Daughter-in-law - Chapter 141
Translator and Editor: Effe and Nabi
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Chapter 141
We started our conversation in a small cottage in Podilin. After listening to Evan and my explanation, Duke Icard slowly nodded.
“Ah… that’s what it was.”
He muttered, rubbing his tired eyes.
“It must have been a world that I have already turned back once.”
As someone who has been preparing black magic for a long time, he wasn’t too surprised.
“Life may have been different though I made the same choice then and now, so it must have happened like this.”
The same choice, in the end, was not to revive Lady Matilda.
“Matilda was reincarnated and living a good life, that’s enough for me.”
Duke Icard said he never really intended to die. He explained that he believed that if he spread rumors that he died near Matilda’s grave, I would appear in the world. And somehow, after meeting me, he was going to kneel and beg.
It was a decision he made because if I really died, he thought Evan and I wouldn’t be able to be happy together.
‘…I feel like I’ve been tricked, but that’s a relief though.’
Of course, I thought that Duke Icard thought about his death, but he left out those words.
Once upon a time, Duke Icard had told me where he would die.
⎡ “If I ever die, I will definitely die by Matilda’s side.” ⎦
There was no way he wouldn’t miss Lady Matilda’s anniversary, so I knew that after his death, he would summon me. In a way, while it was similar to my plan to fake death and disappear, it felt like I was stabbed in the back.
“Laria.”
Duke Icard lowered his eyes and uttered.
“Will you forgive me?”
“…Yes?”
“I brought you to take advantage of your death, knowing you were terminally ill.”
He did not hide his tired expression and continued with difficulty.
“I’m sorry I didn’t tell you about it until now. But at some point… I really couldn’t bear to say it.”
During that time, it seemed that his heartache was quite severe.
Well, I was also aware, but I could tell that he really cared for me. I hoped that by reviving Matilda, Duchy Icard’s family would be happy, although I decided not to think about that anymore because such a world did not exist in the first place.
I hated a world without Evan.
“Me, too… I’m sorry for fooling everyone.”
“I only found out after you left.”
Duke Icard shook his head as he went on, “That you protected us from behind a lot. Thank you…”
Of course, even though there were many things that were done for my safety, I always did things that benefited Icard. Perhaps, that was my true feelings.
“Father, I—”
There were two men in front of me who made me live my life again. They were the people who brought me back to life without expecting anything in return.
Even in this lifetime, everything was as I wanted it to be. I did my first dance with Evan and went to a masquerade. I looked good on Duke Icard and Lady Olivia and received a lot of love from them. Above all, I was able to prevent Ludva from abusing Evan from the beginning.
‘Of course, there are many things I haven’t tried yet though I can do that from now on.’
I smiled in front of the two men who gave me a world where I could do my will.
“Because I was terminally ill, I was able to become father’s daughter-in-law… so it’s good.”
All of this happened because Duke Icard took me in as his daughter-in-law.
The wall in my heart that I had consciously built, always thinking that I was the one who would be killed, was slowly crumbling. So, now he was really my father, not Duke Icard.
“Thank you, father.”
The sunset was slowly setting.
Podilin was quiet and beautiful. It was fortunate that it did not get overturned to develop a mine that was not located in such a small town.
“Since we’re here, let’s send a letter to great aunt and stay a little longer. I also want to greet mother properly tomorrow.”
Everyone nodded at my words.
“Then, when will we go back?”
“WeI’ll go when Nathan arrives.”
“Nathan…?”
I kindly responded to Evan’s question.
“I left a note for Nathan before I left to come to Podilin with the finest carriage. I like expensive and nice things, so I don’t like riding in random carriages.”
Hearing those words, both Evan and father laughed.
One thing was certain. These people would love me even if I no longer had to pretend to be nice and stupid, so I decided to love Icard to the fullest.
“When I go back…”
I clenched my fists again.
“…Let’s get Duke Orlando out of the way. How dare he get father into trouble with illegal drugs.”
In fact, there was still more to be done.
Fooled by Evan’s sneaky tricks, time was turned and Elanie couldn’t get the divorce law passed in the end, so I felt a little sorry for her. In addition, Seymour and Elanie could have gotten along well, but I felt sorry for Seymour that only he ended up falling in love in vain.
Besides, it seemed that brother would never forget the grudge for getting himself kidnapped. Still, he had a nasty personality that never forgot a grudge, even if I felt sorry later.
“Let’s show him what it will be like to go against Icard.”
“Um, Laria… but it won’t be easy. It might be a simple fine, though.”
Father smiled as if it was not particularly important.
“Honestly, I don’t even see why I should fight for power anymore.”
‘No, I think I can find plenty of reasons to fight for power…’
“My sense of purpose is gone, so I don’t want to live a tiring life.”
He glanced at Evan.
“Sooner or later, I will hand over the Duchy and live in Podilin.”
There was no awkwardness in the eyes of the two father-and-son. Evan also seemed to have healed all of his childhood wounds.
He now knew that his father didn’t neglect him because he hated him, rather, he just wanted to give him the perfect home. Besides, since he truly cared for Evan, he gave up even Lady Matilda and chose the world I was in… and that he saved me in the end for Evan’s happiness.
Father added with a slight smile.
“I’m a little tired of living like running for too long. Evan, you will do better than me.”
In the end, he was retiring from being the villain.
“Ah.”
Evan said slowly.
“I was so distracted that I forgot about it, but the attack in Laria’s room seems to be the work of Duke Orlando. I tried to be more specific, but I stopped because I was chasing Laria.”
“Anyway, this time, we’re going to have to have that bastard pay.”
The villain, who was about to retire, uttered while clenching his teeth.
“He dares to harm Laria?”
Actually, I couldn’t say he was aiming at me, but I decided not to bother saying that.
“Don’t worry, father.”
I said quickly.
“I can handle Duke Orlando on my own. I actually did some work.”
I continued with a grin.
“Icard’s power is on the rise now. I’m going to show you my talents now.”
Yes, my talent was this.
‘It’s not about making money or using black magic.’
The role of controlling social and political circles behind the scenes.
“I’ve been living, thinking only of my own comfort, dealing with minnows and stuff, but finally!”
“Yes, Laria.”
Evan took my hand delightedly.
“Don’t hide it now, show off your talent to the fullest. I will support you with anything in Icard.”
I held Evan’s hand tight.
…So, our life has just begun.
Duke Icard’s residence.
“Oh, Lady Olivia.”
Seeing Olivia making the servants do bizarre things, Morand questioned her absurdity.
“Why are you doing these weird things right now…”
All she asked for was a strong sleeping pill, a rope, and two more loyal knights who would obey her orders rather than Evan. In addition, the fastest horse and carriage should always be on standby.
“Ho, Morand.”
Olivia spoke with a determined face.
“Keep it to yourself, because you have even received flowers from Laria.”
The fact that Morand received flowers from Laria at the foundation festival seven years ago has never been forgotten by anyone.
“If Evan brings Laria and imprisons her, I will take her out and run.”
“Whaaaaatttt…?!”
She really meant it.
“Here’s the plan. After giving Evan sleeping pills and tying him up with a rope, I will take Laria to Livien.”
[ Editor’s Note: LOL OMG SHE GOT HER PLANS READY (๑˃́ ꇴ ˂̀ ) ]
Morand was so dumbfounded that he lost the will to answer.
“You need to help as well.”
“I don’t want it.”
He was startled by her words and shook his head.
“I want to attend Lady Laria. I really want her to lead the Duke’s residence so I can never let her go to Livien.”
“Have you not heard what Princess Elanie said?”
Olivia said, squinting her eyes.
“He’s bad, but he’s kind of smart. Didn’t Evan go wild about saying that he would imprison Laria? I think he probably will.”
“Lady Olivia, you are really too much.”
Morand gasped.
“The Duke would have trusted Lady Olivia and matters of the Duke’s residence, so how could you think of hitting him in the back like this…”
“The person who gave it to me is an idiot.”
Saying so, she snorted as she added, “See how well my goddaughter fits me?! All I have to do is give her more character education.”
“Character… education, Lady Olivia?”
“Yes. Laria needs to get worse.”
“Lady Olivia!”
Morand was stunned, but someone quickly intervened.
“I will help.”
It was Lisa.
“Please take me to Livien, too. I will be by Lady Laria’s side!”
Seeing them like this, Morand could no longer hope that Evan would bring Laria. However, within hours, he became more stunned as strange rumors began to spread in the Capital. It was rumored that Kallaudin and Evan tried to kill Laria, so she ran away.
The reason was the union of Evan and Elanie.
It was said that they, who became the heads of the noble family, made the last move to seize control of the imperial family.
And the source of the rumor…
“I have proof of everything.”
…Was Duke Orlando.
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