We're in a Contract Marriage, But I've Imprinted - Chapter 60
Chapter 60
Translator: Effe
Editor: Yonnee
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Still, I had seen him since I was young, and this was the first time I saw him act like a child. That made me laugh without even realizing it.
“Pfft.”
“…Why are you laughing?”
“Sorr— pffft!”
In fact, he was so blunt like a child now that young Ian felt more like an adult.
Oh, he’s so lovely.
Even Monica had never seen anything like this, right?
Even though it was only a fleeting thought, I felt like a fire was rising in my stomach. Even my fingertips seemed to tremble under the illusion that my alpha would be taken away. No, I guess I didn’t like the feeling.
“You haven’t recovered yet, it seems. Seeing your hands shaking like this…”
“…I guess so.”
I had said earlier that I could do it himself, but now I had meekly agreed with his words. It was okay for him to feel sorry for me. I thought I would do anything to get more of his attention.
It was okay for others to say that I had no pride in that appearance. Because pride was a luxury to me, and it was an emotion that I could not dare to reveal.
“It’s not too late to look around slowly after your strength has recovered. Let’s go in first.”
“Yes.”
He came inside, laid me down on the bed and carefully covered me with the blanket. He sat down on the bed and waved the silver bell on the nightstand.
“If you need anything in the future, wave this bell. There will always be an employee waiting downstairs.”
“…Yes.”
I was the only one staying in the previous annex. The maid would come in only when bringing food during mealtime. I still vividly remember the trouble where I had to go to the main building to look for an employee. It seemed like it would be difficult to get used to it, considering that it could be easily solved with just one bell.
When the maid came in, he ordered,
“Bring the doctor in.”
My soft heart was torn apart by his subsequent words. What we shared wasn’t the scheduled heat period, but this was a natural procedure since I had shared a bed with him. I was so happy that I forgot about it.
If I didn’t get pregnant this time, would he leave me right now?
My pounding heart felt like it was going to jump out of my mouth, so I closed my lips tightly. I held my breath so he wouldn’t notice. The doctor came in right away.
“Excuse me for a moment.”
The doctor skillfully took out a tool from his bag. He was able to determine whether I was pregnant using a tool to check pheromone levels.
When the cold metal tool touched the base of my neck, where the pheromone glands are located, I got goosebumps. After a while, the doctor put away the instruments.
He confirmed the pheromones measured in the tool by connecting them to other tools. I don’t know how it works because it’s a magic tool, but the color of the transparent part was slowly changing.
“…Young Lord.”
The doctor couldn’t hide his surprised expression and raised his head and shouted.
“You’re pregnant! You have succeeded in getting pregnant this time!”
* * *
Ian was surprised by the doctor’s words, but did not show it on his face. In fact, he may have noticed it before anyone else. Because a certain premonition kept lingering in his head.
He learned that not only omegas but also alphas had great instincts. Even if he thought about it himself, he felt that he was being overprotective of her more than he usually was after he was in heat.
Even though he knew it, he couldn’t stop. He observed Melissa’s every expression and wanted to eliminate her discomfort.
When she showed signs of happiness, he wondered what the reason was, and when she frowned even slightly, it broke his heart, so it was difficult not to know his condition.
He couldn’t hide his smile when he heard that the omega was carrying his child. As a smile bloomed on his cold, frozen face, the doctor who had revealed the good news was startled.
Melissa blushed too and couldn’t take her eyes off Ian’s smile. It was her first time seeing him smile so brightly.
“Well done, Mel.”
His praise made Melissa’s eyes filled with tears. As tears filled her eyes with indescribable joy and sorrow, Ian hugged her in surprise.
“Do you feel uncomfortable?”
“…No.”
“Then why are you crying?”
“It’s just… I’m happy. I’m so happy.”
“Ha… Me too.”
Her answer calmed down Ian’s startled heart. Nevertheless, to make sure his omega was safe, he placed the tip of his nose against her neck.
“Y-Young Lord…”
“Hold on…”
It was only then that Ian breathed a sigh of relief after seeing her pheromones flowing out steadily albeit weakly.
“You must inform the chef of the foods and ingredients that pregnant women should not eat. You will also have to come every morning for a checkup.”
“Yes, I understand.”
“Hmm, is there anything I should pay attention to?”
“Because she is an extreme recessive, her uterus may be weaker than that of other omegas, so it would be better to be careful of the movements.”
“I see.”
“Even in summer, she shouldn’t get cold, so you need to take care of maintaining body temperature by covering yourself with light materials.”
“Alright.”
“That’s it, then, I’ll stop by the kitchen and make some medicine. It is a medicine that helps with stamina and energy.”
“Go ahead.”
After the doctor left, Ian stared at his omega. As he was examining her complexion to see if she was okay, Melissa turned her head with blushing cheeks.
Ian’s hand naturally came upon her, cupping her cheek.
“Don’t avert your eyes.”
“…Yes.”
The light green eyelashes fluttered and rose at his request. Ian was satisfied when the purple eyes inside were revealed.
He spoke sternly toward the omega who avoided his gaze.
“Melissa.”
“…Yes.”
“Don’t refuse what I give you.”
“…….”
“Whatever it is, you deserve it.”
They say that alphas were infinitely generous to omegas who bear their seed, and it truly was the case. Even though Ian was vaguely conscious about this, it was difficult to pinpoint it.
He couldn’t tell if this was a rational decision or based on his instincts, but he did know one thing.
He was quite happy right now.
“Well done. You did great.”
It was a remark that seemed to be praising the child, but Melissa quietly pursed her lips to hide her heart that felt like it was about to explode.
She, too, was very happy.
* * *
The news of Melissa’s pregnancy quickly spread within the Duchy. The chief handmaid, who had treated her badly, even went so far as to ignore the ban from Ian, came secretly and fell flat on her face and begged Melissa.
“Ma, Master forgave me, but I couldn’t apologize properly, so I came to ask for an apology, Madam.”
In addition to the fact that she was pregnant, there was even a rumor that Ian had received the Duke’s seal, so all the employees who had harassed Melissa at least once, including the chief handmaid, came to beg until the threshold was worn out.
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