Synopsis and Starting Chapter Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Chapter 56
Chapter 57
Chapter 58
Chapter 59
Chapter 60
Chapter 61
Chapter 62
Chapter 63
Chapter 64
Chapter 65
Chapter 66
Chapter 67
Chapter 68
Chapter 69
Chapter 70
Chapter 71
Chapter 72
Chapter 73
Chapter 74
Chapter 75
Chapter 76
Chapter 77
Chapter 78
Chapter 79
Chapter 80
Chapter 81
Chapter 82
Chapter 83
Chapter 84
Chapter 85
Chapter 86
Chapter 87
Chapter 88
Chapter 89
Chapter 90 - Light And Shadow>
Chapter 91
Chapter 92
Chapter 93
Chapter 94
Chapter 95
Chapter 96
Chapter 97
Chapter 98
Chapter 99
Chapter 100
Chapter 101
Chapter 102
Chapter 103
Chapter 104
Chapter 105
Chapter 106
Chapter 107
Chapter 108
Chapter 109
Chapter 110
Chapter 111
Chapter 112 - The Morning Comes>
Chapter 113
Chapter 114
Chapter 115
Chapter 116
Chapter 117
Chapter 118 - After The Storm
Chapter 119
Chapter 120
Chapter 121
Chapter 122
Chapter 123
Chapter 124
Chapter 125
Chapter 126
Chapter 127
Chapter 128
Chapter 129
Chapter 130
Chapter 131
Chapter 132 -
Chapter 133
Chapter 134 - Epilogue 1.3
Chapter 135 - Epilogue 2.1: Traces Of Life
Chapter 136
Chapter 137 - Epilogue 2.3
Chapter 138
Chapter 139
Chapter 140
Chapter 141 - Epilogue 4.1: Ever After>
Chapter 142 - Epilogue 4.2
Chapter 143 - Epilogue 4.3
Chapter 144 - Epilogue 5.1>
Chapter 145 - Epilogue 5.2
Chapter 146 - The Most Romantic Weekend>
Chapter 147 - Short Stories 1.2
Chapter 148 -
Chapter 149 -
Chapter 150 -
Chapter 151 -
Chapter 152 -
Chapter 153 -
Chapter 154 - Short Stories 3.1: Unexpected Things Happen>
Chapter 155 - Short Stories 3.2>
Chapter 156 -
Chapter 157 -
Chapter 158 -
Chapter 159 -
Chapter 160 -
Chapter 161 - Short Stories 5.1: The Man Behind The Mask>
Chapter 162
Chapter 163
Chapter 164 -
Chapter 165 -
Chapter 166
Chapter 167 - Short Stories 6.2
Chapter 168 - Short Stories 6.3
Chapter 169
Chapter 170
Chapter 171
Chapter 172
Chapter 173
Chapter 174
Chapter 175
Chapter 176
Chapter 177
Chapter 178
Chapter 179
Chapter 180
Chapter 181
Chapter 182
Chapter 183
Chapter 184
Chapter 185
Chapter 186
Chapter 187
Chapter 188
Chapter 189 (End)
Categories Genre: All, Completed, Fantasy Status: Completed ______
Total Chapters in book: 189
Estimated words: 290059 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 1450(@200wpm)___ 1160(@250wpm)___ 967(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 290059 (not accurate)
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“Of course not. I’m not worried at all. If you do something like that, I will make you regret it.”
“Then what is bothering you? Just tell me.”
After a short silence, Bina murmured, “You were joking because you really want to know?”
“Yup! I guess I can never fool you.”
Lucretius chuckled and after a brief hesitation, Bina finally said to him, “Well, of course, I can’t help but be worried… This is my first baby and my family aren’t here…”
“…”
Bina was about to continue when she suddenly noticed Lucretius stopped moving as if he was petrified.
She turned to Lucretius and warned him, “If you say you’re sorry about my family not being here, I will get angry again!”
“… I know.”
Bina remembered getting very angry at him after returning from Bilenae. They were talking about families, and at the time, Lucretius apologized to her for keeping her in this world. Bina became genuinely angry at him.
Her reasoning was simple. Bina didn’t feel the need to have his sympathy. It didn’t make sense for Lucretius to feel sorry or guilty. It was her choice. Lucretius, after hearing her reasons, respected her wishes.
He asked, “So, what is it that is worrying you so much?”
“Hmm…”
When Bina continued to hesitate, Lucretius whispered softly, “You need to share your worries with me. Your only family in this world is me, right? Of course, we will have another member very soon.”
Bina smiled lightly. “It’s nothing important. It’s just…”
“Just?”
Bina patted her grown belly.
“I’m just worried if I will be able to have this baby safely.”
“…”
“Even if the childbirth goes smoothly, will I be able to raise the baby well?”
When Lucretius remained quiet, Bina smiled awkwardly.
“It’s a silly worry, right? That’s why I didn’t want to tell you.”
Lucretius shook his head. “What do you mean silly? Of course not! Anything involving you and our baby can never be silly.”
Bina smiled silently. It was a textbook answer, but it still made her happy to hear it. Lucretius always listened to her and respected her feelings. Talking to him always made her feel better.
She continued, “In my homeland, you can find out a lot about the baby before childbirth with tests.”
Lucretius looked confused. “How can you test a baby before it’s born?”
“Umm… It’s hard to explain, but there are ways. You can draw blood to test the baby’s health. There is also a thing called [ultrasound] that uses a special light to see the silhouette of the baby inside the womb.”
“A special light that can show you the unborn baby? Sounds like magic from old stories.”
It wasn’t exactly magic, but it probably sounded like it to people in this world. Bina didn’t bother to contradict him and instead continued, “It’s also frustrating to not know if it’s a boy or a girl.”
Lucretius’ eyes widened. “You can find out about the baby’s gender?”
“Yes. I heard doctors can tell you when you reach the fifth or sixth month.”
“How remarkable.”
Lucretius nodded and gently stroked Bina’s belly. She suddenly became curious.
“Would you want it to be a son or a daughter?”
He answered indifferently, “It doesn’t matter. I just hope the baby resembles you.”
Bina smiled but asked seriously again.
“But what about the matter of next heir? Wouldn’t it be better for it to be a son?”
Lucretius answered uninterestedly again, “It doesn’t make any difference. As soon as you have our baby, whether it be a girl or a boy, the princesses will automatically lose their places to the throne. We have nothing to worry about.”
There was another matter Bina had been worried about.
She finally asked, “But if it’s a daughter, there has never been a female ruler before in this kingdom. People will resist the idea.”
Unlike Bina’s worried voice, Lucretius’ voice was relaxed. “Well, there could be some issues, but I can make it work. It won’t be a problem.”
“Really?”
“Even if we have a son, there will be other problems along with it. Different problems, but problems nonetheless. You’ve seen how I got to where I am right now, right?”
“I… I guess.”
Bina’s heart felt a little lighter. It was true that no matter what, there will always be complications. It was illogical to worry about things that hadn’t happened yet. She couldn’t help but continue to worry, but she at least felt better.
Bina stood up and faced the man who was her husband and the father of her baby. She said to him determinedly, “Promise me one thing.”
“What?”
“If something happens to me during the childbirth…”
Bina couldn’t finish her sentence as Lucretius sharply interrupted her.
“Don’t say something like that.”
Bina shook her head. “No, I need to say it. I want to. Please listen. I’m not too worried about it, but I want you to know this.”
“Bina…”
Watching Lucretius’ face becoming pale, she felt guilty, but this was a necessary conversation.
Of course, there was a good chance that nothing bad would happen. However, unexpected things happened even in Korea. One just never know.
She needed to be prepared. She needed her husband to be prepared as well.
She continued, “Of course I don’t plan on anything happening.”
“Then…”
Lucretius obviously didn’t want to have this conversation. He looked at his wife and her belly anxiously. Bina gave him a confident smile.
“I can never let another woman have my man. You know I would never let that happen, right? I am a selfish woman.”
Lucretius finally smiled a little. “I know. You would never let anyone have what is yours.”
“Exactly. So… This is just in case. A very unlikely case, so please don’t think too much about it, but just listen.”
“… Tell me.”
After a brief hesitation, Bina placed her hand on top of his. His skin felt colder than usual. She could feel his anxiety.
Was this a bad idea? Shouldn’t she have brought up this subject? However, this was necessary. Preparation for the worst situation was the key to success.
Bina said to him, “If something happens to me during the childbirth, or before the baby grows up…”
Lucretius looked blank, making Bina feel heartbroken. She knew she was hurting him, but she couldn’t stop now.
“If that happens, I hope you tell him or her about me.”
“…”
“How I arrived here… Why I stayed here… And… how much I loved you and our baby.”
Just then, the baby started to move actively and kick hard.
As if it knew.
Lucretius pulled Bina towards him and hugged her.
She could hear his heartbeat. His warmth made her feel calmer.
Lucretius whispered gently but firmly, “I… I can’t make that promise.”
Bina quietly buried her face deeper into his embrace.
Lucretius continued, “… You tell our baby yourself.”
“…”
“I know how anxious you are right now, and that is the only reason why I am not yelling at you. I am doing my best to control my anger. Later… After the baby is born and grown, you can tell him or her about it. Where you came from and how you met me.”
Bina nodded. “Yes, I will. I know I will. I was just telling you this as an insurance.”
“…”
Lucretius’ sigh filled the room sadly.
Total Chapters in book: 189
Estimated words: 290059 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 1450(@200wpm)___ 1160(@250wpm)___ 967(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 290059 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 1450(@200wpm)___ 1160(@250wpm)___ 967(@300wpm)
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