We’re in a Contract Marriage, But I’ve Imprinted - Chapter 61

Chapter 61

Translator: Effe

Editor: Yonnee

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“Madam, I will never do that again. If you forgive me just once, I will be loyal to you.”

Melissa was a little troubled. They were coming to her every chance they had, lying flat on their faces like this. How would she be able to feel at ease?

So she decided to forgive everything. Of course, she didn’t forgive just because, but because she thought she should have a good heart as the mother of her child.

“I forgive you for everything that happened before. But if you do something bad just one more time, then I will have no choice.”

Although the words did not seem threatening, the employees, including the chief handmaid, trembled at her words. Because the alpha, Ian, had a blazing fire in his eyes.

Ian began investigating the case again, which had only been handled by those who were present or directly involved at the time. This was because he found employees who had been bullying Melissa on a regular basis, including those at the dinner party.

“I will truly repay your benevolent grace! Thank you very much, Madam!”

All of the employees shouted with bowed heads. They felt like believers looking at god. Melissa was both scared and happy that her position had completely changed.

It finally felt like she had been accepted by Ian.

She seemed to be a little closer to him, so she paid more attention to her appearance.

Nicola, who heard the news of the pregnancy, also came to congratulate her. The mother-in-law bought a gift and was happy as if the child was her own.

“You finally succeeded in conceiving. Congratulations.”

“Thank you, Lady Nicola.”

Nicola walked closer to Melissa, who was reclining on the bed, and extended her hand. She said as she carefully touched her lower stomach, although from the top of the blanket.

“Let me see, is my grandchild in this stomach?”

“It’s not noticeable yet.”

“That’s right. Hoho.”

Nicola, with her usual cheerful smile, began to hand over the gifts she had brought, and the amount was enormous. From flower bouquets to baby socks, baby clothes, rattles with jewels and small gold trinkets.

There was a wide variety of items, and there were quite a few items that looked expensive at first glance. Melissa had to accept the gift with a bewildered look.

“Oh, if this continues, the presents will take over the bed.”

Laughing, Nicola had the maid next to her sort out the gifts. Melissa said to Nicola with a puzzled look.

“Thank you very much, but why did you bring so much?”

“I’ve been a little stressed out these days. Huh, I spent a bit much, didn’t I?”

Melissa suddenly wondered what kind of money Nicola was using to buy such expensive items.

Of course, it wasn’t because she wanted the money, it was just a question. Still, she couldn’t ask Nicola. Because she, too, is in a situation no different from Nicola in this ducal household.

So she asked another question.

“What happened?”

“Uhm, well. It wasn’t anything special, but it wasn’t a good thing either.”

“I see.”

Nicola didn’t need to say that her alpha rejected her. Because, as she said, it’s nothing special. It was something she had always experienced, so she wanted to ignore it.

As a fellow omega, or as a senior who joined this ducal household first, she just wanted to congratulate Melissa. But without even realizing it, some strange words came out.

“Alphas are petty and selfish bastards. They may be happy right now, but look at me.”

“…….”

“Didn’t you know that the reason omegas are treated like this in the Empire is all a scheme of alphas? It’s creepy and disgusting that they only come looking for you when they need you, the other times, they throw you in the filth.”

“…Lady Nicola.”

“So, just think about your health and money. Never do anything like imprinting, and never trust an alpha. Do you understand?”

“…Yes I will.”

Melissa had no choice but to respond obediently to Nicola’s words. Because the golden eyes, who looked just like Ian, looked so sad.

“Well, I’ll leave before that boy comes. He’ll probably freak out when he sees me here.”

Nicola knew very well that Ian hated her so much. So she hurried away and left Melissa’s annex before she made any more strange noises and before she ran into her son.

After Nicola left, Melissa looked blankly at the ceiling.

She felt like the words were spinning around in her head. Nicola might be right, Nicola. No, she must be right.

The sudden change in the attitude of those around her was confusing to her as well, and she knew very well that it all stemmed from Ian’s attitude.

If his attitude were to change again, they too would change their demeanor towards her as well.

Suddenly, her heart became heavy. It felt like she was suffocating. Melissa got up from the bed and headed to the balcony. She was leaning against the railing, looking out into the garden, when she saw black hair coming through.

She was unconsciously looking at Ian’s head, which had a bluish tint reflecting the sunlight, and he raised his head. Likewise, the golden eyes reflecting the sunlight seemed to look like the sun.

She looked down at Ian blankly, and he frowned. Just that small change made her heart sink.

Had there already been a change in his feelings? How many days would his limited obsession during the pregnancy last?

One week? Or a month?

In an instant, her thoughts went dark. That’s when he shouted at Melissa from below.

“It’s dangerous, get in now.”

Hearing his words, Melissa leaned back. She heard the sound of urgent movement below, and soon she felt a pounding vibration inside the annex.

The door burst open and Ian strode into the bedroom. Spotting her still standing on the balcony, Ian came up to her in an instant and grabbed her by the waist.

“You’re leaning on the railing. What if you fall.”

“…It’s strong enough.”

“Are you saying that the railing is strong or that your body is strong?”

“What?”

Melissa, who had lowered her eyes at the sound of her angry voice, suddenly looked up. Then she saw the curled corners of his mouth and the prominent mole. Then his crooked eyes caught her eye.

She was momentarily taken aback by his smile, which she was often seeing these days, but then she realized later that he was joking.

“…Are you worried? Or are you just teasing me?”

“Well, let’s say both.”

“Still, there’s no way something might happen to the railing because of me.”

“But you’re pregnant, so you have to be careful.”

“All right.”

If people saw him like this, they would immediately click their tongues and say that he was being much too overprotective. But it wasn’t any problem. Wasn’t it natural for one to worry about the omega carrying his child?

“Are you bored?”