Grayan, who had gently stroked April’s head, adjusted Gloria to be more comfortable in his arms.
The body in his arms was too light and too slender. If he applied a little force, it seemed as if it could easily break.
[This is the time separator]Someone’s voice reached her in a dream.
‘…ria.’
For some reason, the voice felt nostalgic.
‘My… this.’
She couldn’t understand what it was saying, but if she kept listening, she felt like she was going to cry. Strangely.
‘…I’m sorry.’
The voice gradually became clear. It echoed like a starlight and reached her, but when it arrived, it scattered and felt incredibly empty.
The stars in the night sky shine beautifully, but their light could also be the trace of a dead star.
This voice seemed to be the same.
‘…I hope the story I showed you helps you, Gloria.’
She wanted to ask what that meant, but she could only move her lips without being able to speak.
Then, the dream blurred, and the senses of reality suddenly became clear.
And then she woke up from the dream.
As she blinked blankly, the ceiling with colorful patterns came into her sight. The now somewhat familiar ceiling. This was the Duchess’s bedroom in Salisbury Castle.
‘Come to think of it, I, I fainted….’
The butterflies said it was the first time, so I failed to control my power. In other words, I only needed to use 2 power to make a village prosperous, but I used 10 power.
As a result, my body was overloaded and I fainted, or something….
‘Ah, I’m hungry……. I’m really hungry. I’m going crazy.’
A crazy hunger suddenly came to her. Come to think of it, her throat seemed a bit dry. Where, where is the water? I’m thirsty……!
As she rustled and got up from her seat, someone entered as the door opened.
It was none other than Grayan.
Moreover, he was carrying a tray full of food carefully with both hands.
He looked at me and smiled kindly.
“Mistress, you’ve woken up. I’m relieved.”
“Ah…….”
She couldn’t answer right away and just licked her lips. Because… she was momentarily captivated by Grayan’s smile!
No, is it okay to captivate people so freely(?)? That smile needs to be confiscated immediately. Before more victims appear……!
“Are you hungry? I brought food. How is your body? Is there any pain or discomfort?”
Grayan, who had put the tray on the table, asked me with a very sweet voice and approached me.
Still sitting on the bed with a blanket on, I avoided his gaze and answered a little hesitantly.
“I, I’m fine. Except I’m really hungry…….”
“I see. But just in case, I will support you to the table.”
“No, I can go by myself.”
I quickly got up after gathering the blanket. Of course, I was barefoot. Although there was a carpet, the floor was cold so it seemed like I needed to wear slippers.
‘Where are the slippers…… huh?’
At that moment, Grayan gently pressed my shoulder with one hand and made me sit on the bedside.
In his other hand, he was holding a pair of slippers.
“I……?”
“I’ll help you put them on.”
He knelt in front of me with one knee and looked up at me with a smile. ……He was really handsome. Maybe because of the playful smile, he looked like a boy.
“Madam, your feet are really small.”
“……!”
He spoke as if he found it adorable. His large hand easily encased my foot. His warmth, which was higher than average, transferred to my slightly chilly skin, causing me to flinch involuntarily.
The feeling…… was strange. My heart fluttered irregularly.
“Madam, the more I look at you, the more cute aspects I seem to find.”
“……?”
Grayan, who spoke with a small smile, delicately slipped slippers onto my feet. I hesitated at his words of me having ‘many cute aspects’.
‘Was that just a throwaway comment? It must be, right?’
He probably says such things often to others. ……Thinking that, I couldn’t help but become upset. Being unintentionally sweet is a crime too!
“……Your ankles are really slender as well. Madam, your neck, your arms, they are all very slim.”
He gently grabbed my right ankle with one hand. I blinked rapidly and only managed to utter a surprised sound. …What’s this? What’s happening? How should I respond to such words?
“It feels like it would snap so easily if I applied force……”
The smile on Grayan’s lips turned peculiar. He continued to speak slowly.
“It seems I will dare not lay even a single finger on Madam from now on.”
…Um, excuse me, but aren’t you already touching me quite freely?
“It’s amazing. Madam, your skin is incredibly smooth. It feels like touching silk.”
“……”
This time, I was so stunned that I lost my words. This man… why is he doing this? Is he really so fascinated by the touch that he can’t help but touch me? Wait, am I some kind of exquisite furcoated Maltese to him!
I twisted my ankle in disbelief. At that, Grayan, who jumped slightly, looked up at me with a blank blink.
It seemed like he was unaware of his actions until now.
“……Oh… I apologize. I have been rude.”
“……It’s okay.”
Finally, Grayan let go of my foot. Dodging his gaze, I awkwardly rubbed my neck. Then, I remembered Grayan mentioning how slender my neck was.
This wolf… did he want to grab my neck while looking at it? How could he! He’s completely a wolf! I knew he was a wolf!
‘He’s so cunning! Acting innocent all this while!’
I restarted my ironclad defense (Lv. 999). I made an effort not to make eye contact with Grayan for even a second and walked over to the table.
The tray on the table was filled with all sorts of foods. There were even five different beverages.
…My heart softened a bit at the thought that Grayan himself had brought all these delicious things.
I should at least say thank you, right? Despite his constant show in front of me, it is true that he is a good wolf.
Before sitting down, I took a glance at Grayan and muttered,
“……Thank you, I’ll enjoy the meal.”
At that, Grayan smiled broadly. It was a smile like the lilac flowers of early summer.
Male lead Asks for a Divorce Every Day
It’s not often you come across a plot like this in the female-dominant genre — make sure to check it out!
This is a novel I’m planning to reread as well.
The male lead is strong, skilled in martial arts, and not the usual fragile type you often see in matriarchal novels.
Meanwhile, the female lead is a scientist—rational and logical. Even when she falls for the male lead, she doesn’t let her emotions cloud her decisions.
If you push through the first few chapters, you’ll gradually find the story really intriguing.
It has a mix of mystery, detective elements, and romance.
The author’s writing style is like crafting a puzzle—except they deliberately leave out a few pieces, making it hard to predict what happens next, yet keeping you hooked.
In the end, everything will come together and be explained.
One-sentence summary: Wife, stop playing with beakers and look at me!
In a laboratory accident, research scientist Zhu Wansheng accidentally travels to a matriarchal world. The original owner of the body is an eighteen-year-old only daughter of a wealthy rouge merchant, already married with a handsome young man.
Zhu Wansheng grins: Nice! She always said she was heaven’s favorite granddaughter. After a life of toil in her previous life, she can enjoy blessings in this one.
However, her joy lasts no more than three seconds as bad news arrives: the original owner’s family is about to go bankrupt, and her husband wants a divorce.
Even worse, she’s stuck with a research system full of restrictions.
Zhu Wansheng: ? Is this the destiny of a research dog?
——
Faced with this mess, Zhu Wansheng pours herself a bowl of wine to drown her sorrows. In her drunken haze, her husband arrives.
His figure is imposing, holding a long sword, with a dignified air that captivates Zhu Wansheng.
Gu Yingqing, however, looks at the alcohol-reeking Zhu Wansheng with undisguised disgust and coldly asks, “Divorce or not?” The intoxicated Zhu Wansheng mumbles vaguely, “I think… it’s not… it’s not… impossible!”
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The next day, after sobering up, Zhu Wansheng is full of energy, rolling up her sleeves ready to make a big move. As for yesterday? She has no memory of it.
Zhu Wansheng is ambitious; a research dog fears nothing!
Upgrading rouge, extracting fragrances, producing perfumes, researching lipsticks… all shall bow to the power of modern technology!
The original owner’s dying rouge shop is revitalized. Her mother is pleased and with a wave of her hand, passes on the family business to her. As she takes control and her experimental results gain popularity, it’s the pinnacle of her life…
——
But there are always those who can’t stand to see her doing well. Jealousy, scheming, assassination attempts – they want nothing less than her life.
The person who has always kept his distance from her suddenly holds her tightly in his arms, eyes full of concern.
She is unharmed, but he falls into a pool of blood…
Zhu Wansheng feels guilty, “I can grant you one wish.”
Gu Yingqing tentatively circles his arms around her, carefully resting his head in the crook of her neck, pleading softly, “I regret it. Can we not divorce?”
Zhu Wansheng: ? When did I agree to a divorce?
[Small Theater]
The newly developed rouge is beautifully packaged, and Zhu Wansheng is eager to try it.
Gu Yingqing suddenly appears: “My lady, may I apply it for you?”
Cool fingertips lightly brush her lips. His Adam’s apple bobs as he leans in for a light bite.
Zhu Wansheng: ?
Gu Yingqing: It smells so good, I wanted to taste it…
On a warm spring day, Zhu Wansheng tries a new perfume: “Spring Night.” Gu Yingqing corners her against a wall.
Warm breath lingers on her neck.
“My lady, from now on, may I test the fragrances for you?”
[Humorous female scientist vs scheming live-in son-in-law male lead]
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