I Became the Obsessive Male Lead’s Ex-Wife

Duke Lilias’ eyes flashed as if she couldn’t believe anything. He clenched his fist as if he was trying to calm down. However, his fists were shaking because of the words he had already fully understood.

 

“I don’t really understand what you’re talking about.”

 

“It is exactly as I said. I mean, he didn’t just sleep in the marital bedroom.”

 

Pervin spoke clearly and emphatically, one word at a time. It was a sound that all adults here could understand, so even the employees in the room were agitated.

 

‘You two were like that in the cabin?’

 

‘Then the blood on the blanket back then…’

 

‘Oh, that can’t be possible. Even on the appointed day of the annexation, the two of you did not sleep together.’

 

‘We don’t know that.’

 

I was equally surprised by Pervin’s shocking remarks. The eyes became darker and the way he looked at me seemed serious. I thought he might be drunk because he drank too much, but his glass was filled with wine, as if he hadn’t even touched it. Oh, so you said that in the name of showing off the marital bond? I knew he wasn’t the type of person to act without thinking. Still, I’m embarrassed to say it out loud in a place like this. His face felt hot, so he just drank cold water one after another for no reason. Pervin added, looking at me blankly.

 

“That cabin last time. Don’t you think? You went there first and waited for me. Even when we tried to return to the mansion, it rained and we were alone all night. That night was the best night for me.”

 

The angry heat of Duke Lilias, who was sitting next to me, filled the room. His eyes turned to me.

 

“Irwen, is it true?”

 

He nodded his head slowly and spoke quietly.

 

“I know you’re worried about my wife and I, but we’re doing well.”

 

“A cabin with a comfortable bed… What do you mean?”

 

I spoke calmly, as if nothing had happened.

 

“Sometimes you want to try something new in a new environment, brother. In that respect, Pervin and I get along quite well.”

 

He looked beyond surprised and now his face was red with embarrassment.

 

“It’s a hut… Did you have to go that far?”

 

“At least it was perfect for the two of us.”

 

“Well… Duke of Carlisle. Is this true?”

 

Leaving behind Duke Lilias’s helpless reaction, I turned my head to Pervin. Obviously, my goal was to make our relationship appear good in front of Duke Lilias, so he wouldn’t have any objection to my actions. It’s clear that Pervin should be satisfied, but why is his face so heated? When he suddenly raised his head, his eyes met mine. He clasped his hands together and fiddled with his fingers nervously, then stopped. When I rolled the corner of his eyes, he chewed his lips. I saw his lips turn white, then their color return to red. The sharp eyes had long since lost their composure. He pursed his lips as if he had something to say to me, but instead he grabbed my hand. Hot lips quickly landed on the back of his hand, and then he faced my face. He smiled in satisfaction when he saw my face burning under his touch. The moment he regained his composure, he answered Duke Lilias in a low voice.

 

“If your wife is good, then it is good.”

 

* * *

 

After dinner, Duke Lilias and Pervin had a conversation with the men in the study. Maybe it was because I drank alcohol with my meal, but I was struggling to sleep and not yawn. Duke Lilia looked at me with pity and greeted me with a kiss on the cheek.

 

“When I drink alcohol, I still fall asleep the same way as before, Irwen. Then sleep well.”

 

“Good night to you, brother.”

 

I turned my eyes away from the duke and immediately made eye contact with Pervin. He walked towards me with his coat draped over one arm and a couple of buttons at the nape of his neck undone. Like before, I approached him first to say hello, but he hit me first. It was a kiss that was longer, moister, and more lingering than the kiss I had earlier.

 

“Sleep well, Irwen.”

 

Without any time to panic, he turned his head with a simple greeting. It felt like my ears were turning red for some reason, but I couldn’t see much because of the candlelight flickering in the dark hallway. Only when I saw him heading towards the drawing room with Duke Lilias did I turn around. I held onto his pounding chest and touched his moist lips. Why did the kiss he gave to show off his good side in front of Duke Lilia feel so sincere? Neither I nor Pervin were behaving like usual today, but behaving like a couple like this wasn’t a bad thing. I fanned my burning face with my hand.

 

“Ah, you keep getting hotter.”

 

As I was thinking about Pervin, I wondered what he would talk about with Duke Lilias. Before I left the restaurant, I remembered Duke Lilias saying something sweet to me.

 

“Irwen, how much hardship you have endured so far. Now I see that you put in a lot of effort in many ways for your husband. But don’t worry, I will change his impotence into omnipotence.”

 

“Yes?”

 

Duke Lilia’s expression was full of two completely incompatible emotions: pity and confidence.

 

“Don’t worry, just trust this brother. I will teach you the secret to listening well.”

 

Impossible? Secret plan? I didn’t know what the hell that meant, but one thing was certain. The two of them created a sparkling atmosphere at dinner tonight, but it seems like they might get into an even more bloody fight at a men’s dinner. 

 

* * *

 

This was a cozy room in the dark, where the cold air flowed. Two sturdy men were waging an invisible war of nerves.

 

“You’re not drunk yet, are you, Lord Carlisle? I’d better have another bottle.”

 

“Of course.”

 

Pervin poured a full glass of her drink to the stoic-faced Duke Lilias. Two people sitting across from each other on a comfortable sofa. Duke Lilias downed his drink in one go. He poured the alcohol in the large glass in one go and swallowed a gurgling sound. Pervin raised his eyebrows in surprise. Duke Lilia held out his empty glass, looking completely unintoxicated.

 

“One more drink.”

 

Pervin poured his drink until it overflowed from his glass. And I stared at him in silence. His expression was calm, but his fingers were twirling the wine glass nervously.

 

“It seems like only yesterday that we met as representatives of each country in the middle of a battlefield, and now we meet like this.”

 

“This relationship is not very comfortable either.”

 

Duke Lilias gave him a cold look. After sending Irwen up, Duke Lilias changed his gentle face 180 degrees. That cold side that I never show to my sister. He is also a scary person. He was the one who convinced her father, who had never acknowledged her illegitimate child, to recognize Irwen as his daughter and gave her the surname ‘Lilias’. Also, his son’s contribution was great in restoring the relationship between Theresia and Verma, which had collapsed due to the provocation of the Verma dukedom, that is, the previous duke’s attack. As the previous Duke passed away a year after Irwen’s marriage, Leon Lilias was the current Duke and ruler of Verma. So Pervin was accustomed to this cold appearance of Duke Lilias. It was something I could never get used to seeing my older brother sharing food and kissing me on the cheek. Meanwhile, Duke Lilias was shooting a disapproving look at Pervin. Pervin Carlisle, the man who became the husband of his beloved sister. If he had not been a peacemaker between Theresia, Verma, and the two countries, it was a relationship that would never have continued. He wanted to marry off his only younger sister to a better man than anyone else. However, under the guise of ‘reconciliation between the two countries,’ it was a ‘marriage pushed by Pervin.’ Of course, it was clear that Fervin Carlisle was a better man than Sibelom, who had just attacked Irwen. But, was he a good husband for Irwen?

 

-No, I’m not sure about that.

 

Duke Lilias shook his head. It is clear that Irwen is feeling a great burden, coming from the 6th generation, the pressure of producing her successor, etc. Is he the man who will put Irwen in good stead? In the Duchy of Verma, Irwen suddenly appeared, the duke’s daughter, and was registered while hiding the fact that she was an illegitimate child, but her label had already been attached to her for a long time. Her people were jealous and envious of Irwen, who had barely made a living as a maid at her inn, when she suddenly became the princess of Verma. Some even cursed. She said it was just an illegitimate child anyway. The reason Duke Lilias accepted Pervin’s marriage proposal was because he knew that Irwen would not live happily in his home country. But it’s different here. After all, Lord Carlisle married Irwen knowing that she was her illegitimate daughter, and the Theresian Empire was somewhat liberal in that regard. Above all, it is clear that Irwen will live a prosperous life as the Duchess of Carlisle, as long as she produces an heir. Yes, he is definitely a good man for Irwen’s future. Duke Lilias decided to work hard for Irwen’s future. He put down his glass and opened his mouth.

 

“Irwen didn’t show me the cabin. Is this a secret place just for the couple?”

 

Pervin showed a strange smile.

 

“That is to say, yes.”

 

“It’s a hut…”

 

No matter how much Duke Lilia thought about it, he couldn’t understand why a noble couple was enjoying their time alone in such a shabby place. What happens is that this arrogant Pervin Carlisle, who only enjoys high-quality steaks and wine, is taking our pretty Irwen to a cabin? He nodded his head as if he understood. Well, there are various tastes in the world.

 

“Hmm… Right. By the way, Lord Carlisle, may I give you a word of advice?”

 

“Of course.”

 

Duke Lilias leaned forward.

 

“It’s good to make a variety of efforts. Repetition can easily become boring.”

 

Pervin nodded. The reason his relationship with Irwen has improved over the past few weeks was because various changes have been attempted in a short period of time. Waiting for him when he got off work, picking out cufflinks for him, singing a heartfelt song to him, etc. Her efforts were truly amazing.

 

“I completely agree.”

 

“Since you understand, I will say one more thing.”

 

Duke Lilias took a big drink, as if he couldn’t speak while still sober.

 

“She, Irwen, must have been so desperate that she would have tried so hard. Since she couldn’t do it in the bedroom, I guess she went to the cabin. So, I hope that from now on, Sir, you will not be offended and will listen carefully to the secret plan I will introduce to you.”

 

“Wait.”

 

Pervin bit his lip as if he didn’t understand. His cold face was full of inexplicable discomfort.

 

“What do you mean it’s not working?”

 

Duke Lilias muttered, looking at Pervin’s sturdy body as if he didn’t even believe it.

 

“I wonder if my lord is incapable… I had a suspicion.”

 

Pervin’s face became as pale as his corpse. To be impotent, was a very dishonorable and unpleasant sentence for a man. Pervin growled, biting his lip.

 

“It’s an unfounded rumor.”

 

“But why hasn’t there been any news so far?”

 

“That…”

 

Since he was Irwen’s older brother, he promised to show only his good side. How can you be so obnoxious? Pervin drank one drink after another, trying hard to hide his growling teeth. Duke Lilias continued as if he had expected this reaction.

 

“It’s okay, Lord Carlisle. I have heard for a long time that our Irwen has been embarrassing the Lord with her sharp attitude. How can you control the mood, how can you get excited, and how can you have children when she’s always angry?”

 

A ray of embarrassment appeared on Pervin’s always arrogant face.

 

“The reason my wife and I didn’t have children until now was because we weren’t ready yet. Because I’m not ready to be a parent…”

 

Duke Lilias continued to say what he had to say, as if he couldn’t hear Pervin’s words. Her younger sister, Irwen, seemed distressed that her child was not born, so he, as her older brother, did what was best for her.

 

“Anyway, my wife and I were unhappy because we couldn’t have children for several years. Even though it was difficult to have a child, it ended up being miscarried… However, this time, as a result of her persistent efforts to get advice from her doctor, my wife is pregnant with a healthy child. Lord Carlisle, I hope that Irwen will have a child like us and live happily ever after. Then we will need your great cooperation.”

 

Duke Lilias stared at him, his eyes bloodshot. He seemed to have made up his mind. He had the desire to educate Pervin about night life. Pervin took a drink, half resigned.

 

“Please continue.”

 

“I guess you finally have the heart to listen, Lord Carlisle. Anyway, this is what I want to emphasize. You must do well. Don’t feel too tense or pressured during your relationship. You don’t have to have a child just by having the desire to make one. You have to be free of pressure to have a healthy child.”

 

“Lord Lilias, I…”

 

“Hey, there’s no shame in your body not following suit.”

 

Duke Lilias took another drink of his drink, feeling his throat burning. Pervin was boiling with heat inside, so he grabbed the entire bottle and drank it down. He, a healthy man both physically and mentally, couldn’t believe he was being misunderstood like that. In any case, both Irwen and Duke Lilias were equally clueless. Several times he wanted to hug Irwen, but he held back, testing his self-control. But what if he was disabled? So what happened to those embarrassing times when his whole body felt like it was going to explode?

 

“I know that since you are from the 6th generation, the elders in your family are putting too much pressure on you to become the successor. But children are not created by putting pressure on them. Then, neither Irwen nor you can do the right thing. I heard from Irwen that many of the elders in the family are quite old, and what they teach is obvious. If you want to have a son, stand on your head, ride a horse, etc. Well, these are just cliches. Not really helpful.”

 

Now Pervin was lazily resting his chin and listening to Duke Lilias. He had an expression close to resignation, but he was surprisingly listening with interest.

 

“Then what method do you recommend?”

 

“First, I told the kitchen to prepare good food for the man. A woman named Mrs. Tilly was particularly happy. She says she’s an expert in this area.”

 

Pervin blinked his eyes in silence.

 

“You also need to prepare mentally. I will give you this book, so read the sutra and give it to Irwen to read as well. First of all, you need to put some lubricant on before you have sex.”

 

Duke Lilias took a small book out of his back pocket and handed it to Pervin. Pervin took it and scanned it quickly. His face turned red as he read the general sentence that caught his eye.

 

“Isn’t this an adult novel?”

 

Duke Lilias answered shamelessly.

 

“I believe it is the best lubricant in existence for relationships between men and women.”

 

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