The Male Lead’s Father Refuses to Break Off Our Engagement

Chapter 128

 

Evelia felt a little disappointed with Ruth.

‘Are you saying it’s a secret again?’

But she didn’t show it. Instead, she gently stroked the child’s head.

“Okay, I hope your wish comes true.”

“Yes, hehe.”

Evelia laughed along with the child and spoke to the head butler.

“By the way, please call Erin.”

Ruth’s eyes widened.

“Erin? Mom, are you hurt?”

“Yes? No, I’m not hurt…”

However, it seemed that Ruth had already thought that Evelia was sick from the word ‘doctor’. Ruth, whose face turned white, urged the head butler.

“Hurry! Call Erin quickly!”

Then, he gently squeezed Evelia’s hand and led her to the room. It really wasn’t a big deal.

‘No, it’s not a big deal.’

Evelia lay quietly on the bed and thought. Ruth sat next to the bed, shaking his feet as he asked when the doctor was coming.

“Ruth, mommy’s really fine.”

“But…”

At that time, the door opened and someone ran in. It was Cassis, not a doctor. Evelia and Ruth both opened their eyes wide.

“Cassis?”

“Father?”

Cassis urgently approached Evelia.

“Are you okay?”

He quickly touched her forehead. Evelia knew what he was worried about and burst out laughing.

“I’m fine.”

“But they said you’re looking for Erin as soon as you get back from going out.”

“That…”

While Evelia was wondering where and how to explain, Erin came inside.

She flinched for a moment when she saw Cassis and Ruth looking at her urgently, but then calmly came to Evelia.

“I heard you were looking for me.”

Ruth shouted instead.

“I think Mom is sick!”

Cassis added.

“Examine her closely.”

Evelia touched her forehead.

“It’s not like that.”

She waved her hand and shooed the two fussy father and son away.

“We’ll sitting on the sofa.”

“But…”

“I need to be by your side…”

“Hurry up, You have to do a medical examination.”

The Adelhard sat on the sofa with their shoulders slumped, with identical faces. Barely holding back a laugh, Erin began to examine.

“What’s wrong?”

“Actually, there is no particular. I’m a little tired these days. But Marchioness Evans asked me a few questions and said it would be a good idea to meet the doctor.”

“Aha, I see.”

Erin took out her notebook and continued asking questions.

“What was the question?”

“In addition to being tired, she asked if I had lost my appetite or felt dizzy.”

“Hmm.”

Erin glanced at the two men who were concentrating with nervous faces and asked in a low voice.

“Madam, when was the last time you had your period?”

It was an expected question, so Evelia was able to answer right away.

“I think it’s been a little over a month and a half since the last time.”

“Then it seems that your prediction is correct.”

Erin smiled brightly.

“I think you’re pregnant.”

Evelia burst into tears from the overwhelming emotions at that moment and stroked her lower abdomen.

I thought Ruth and Cassis were enough to be a happy family. But a child who resembles Cassis. I was happier than I thought.

“Mom?”

“Eve?”

Ruth and Cassis, who had no idea how to interpret her tears, got up and ran to Evelia.

The two men looked at Erin as if they needed an explanation, but she just smiled and walked away.

In a moment, Ruth hugged Evelia with a tearful face.

“Mom, mom. It hurts a lot?”

Cassis clenched his fists.

“I will heal you no matter what it takes.”

“What are you talking about, really. I’m fine.”

Evelia smiled while wiping away her tears. Then she wiped away the tears hanging from Ruth’s eyes and whispered.

“Our Ruth, will you be happy when you have a younger sibling?”

“Yes! I love it! I also prayed on a four-leaf clover!”

“Did you find a four-leaf clover, and pray to give you a younger sibling?”

“Yes!”

Ruth belatedly covered his mouth. Then he rolled his eyes. Evelia kissed the child’s chubby cheek.

“She said Ruth has a younger sibling.”

Ruth opened his still watery eyes.

“Really?”

“Yes.”

“Wow!”

Evelia looked at Cassis this time. He had a hard look on his face, as if he couldn’t believe this whole situation.

Evelia couldn’t tell if he was happy or if he was thinking about something else.

“Aren’t you happy?”

Evelia stretched out her hand to Cassis. Cassis obediently fell into her arms.

“I’m glad, but…”

Only then did she realize what he was worried about.

‘You must be thinking about Julia.’

Julia died while giving birth. In the past, as he had seen Julia’s appearance in Evelia, Cassis was probably worried that Evelia would meet an unfortunate end like Julia this time.

Evelia patted him on the back as she pressed her face against his cheek.

“Don’t worry.”

“……”

“Because I am healthy, I will give birth safely.”

“……”

“So right now, all you have to do is be happy. Will you?”

Cassis raised his head and made eye contact with Evelia. When Evelia smiled, he barely smiled.

“Yes.”

Evelia once again could not control her overwhelming emotions and hugged the two men she loved tightly.

The days were passing peacefully and happily.

 

*****

 

Cassis paced nervously in front of Evelia’s door. It seems like it hasn’t been long since I heard the news about her pregnancy, but time has already passed quickly and the contractions started a few hours ago.

As I helplessly listened to Evelia moaning in pain, I felt truly pathetic.

Over the past few months, Evelia had repeatedly whispered to him that she was okay when he was anxious. However, he was unable to completely shake off the trauma.

Even now, he felt like he was going crazy because he was afraid of losing Evelia after Julia.

If there is a God, I hope God doesn’t take away the happiness I barely found.

How many times he had prayed. A child’s cry came from inside.

But Cassis could not rest assured. In the past, I was relieved to hear Ruth’s cries, but later I heard the news about Julia.

He waited for Erin and others to come out.

Every minute and every second felt like a year or 10 years. After a long, long time, Erin came out. She was smiling brightly.

“Congratulations, Duke. It was a pretty girl. She looks like Madam.”

“What about Eve? Is Eve okay?”

“Yes. Madam is healthy too. Would you like to go inside?”

Cassis went inside with a very nervous look on his face. Evelia was holding a child on the bed. When she found him, she smiled weakly.

“Cassis, come here. It’s our daughter.”

Evelia showed Cassis the child’s face. However, Cassis checked Evelia’s face before the child.

He looked at her white face and tears welled up in his eyes.

“I’m sorry.”

He was sorry for the trouble he had caused.

“Thank you.”

And I was thankful that you’re safe.

Evelia watched him sob for a moment, then laughed softly

“Come on, hug her.”

Cassis suddenly hugged the child that Evelia handed over. The child wrapped in cloth still had reddish skin, but her nose and closed eyes were similar to Evelia’s.

“Give her a name.”

Cassis pondered and whispered.

“Sylvia.”

“Sylvia, that’s nice. Sylvia Adelhard.”

“Ung.” Sylvia yawned, as if in response. Evelia and Cassis looked at each other and smiled.

“I’m sure Ruth will be happy to see her.”

Over the past nine months, Ruth has taken great care of his unborn baby sister. He read fairy tales to her every day, sang her a lullaby in a clumsy manner, and even gave Evelia his favorite snack.

‘It was the same with Aria.’

Aria, who heard the answer from her mother and father, ‘You can’t have a younger sibling,’ seemed to have decided to think of Ruth’s younger sibling as her own. Aria also put her ear to Evelia’s stomach and asked, ‘When will your younger sibling be born?’

“I hope Ruth comes soon.”