Because He Has a Time Limit, He Becomes the Villain's Son-in-law
KDMBW, DMMP - Chapter 45
...Because She Had A Time Limit, She Became The Villain's Daughter-in-law - Chapter 45...
Translator and Editor: Skye and the Prophet
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Chapter 45's
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Karen's getting pissed on the inside. He had no business with his cousin, who died after living like a troublemaker.
The last memory he had with him was when he visited him and asked for money before he died.
However, she learns that her cousin's daughter has entered the Icard household and become the Duchy's Princess. Initially, Karen hesitated because she thought being trapped next to a small child would be troublesome, even if things changed.
Laria suffers from a mild lung disease, and rumors start to circulate that Duke Icard put money in the villa for her.
'I don't know how I'm going to make it happen, but I have to use this opportunity because it's my chance to live comfortably.'
Karen is a fallen member of a noble family who is treated worse than ordinary people. His most prestigious cousin died dishonorably, without leaving any money. Still, Rossi was a historic noble family, so he had no intention of making money like the commoners did.
'This is when I hit the jackpot!'
He knew very well that he would never get the value of his money if he approached Laria as if she were a bag of money. So, Karen takes a mortgage on a small house, buys clothes and accessories, and enters the Duchy of Icard, pretending to be quite wealthy.
'No way, I am the only blood relative who came and reached out to Lariat, would they be rude?'
She had big dreams, even becoming Madam of the Duchy of Icard. Because that way, she would take care of Laria like a mother. The duke already had a stable successor, although being a mistress would not be that bad.
Besides ... if they end up having children, you'll never know.
Even if that didn't work out, Karen thought she could at least be a resident nanny for Laria. There was nothing he could teach, but it would be great to earn the highest salary with such a degree.
Of course, worst case, she was still a blood relative of Laria, so she might have to attach herself as a servant, but she would get the best room. Although he did not want to follow Laria to the villa, after all, he would return to the Duchy one day. The guest room assigned to her was stunning.
'...But why is he so sick? Are they really sure it's not a big deal?'
When she tried to persuade him while speaking, Laria would cough and hug him.
“My mom always hugs me like this when I cough.”
It was true that this cute little girl looked pitiful when she coughed that much.
“If Karen hugs me, I think I can feel the blood ties deeper.”.
There was not much, and there was nothing wrong with Laria coughing in her arms. Yet…
“Alright, Miss Karen.”
Within a day, her doctor, Serena, spoke with a serious expression on her face. It was the afternoon when Laria went for a walk with Evan. Back then, he was relaxing and eating all the best snacks in Laria's guest room.
"I heard you're a relative of Laria?"
"Yes that's right."
Karen answered triumphantly. She continued, "If I had known about this earlier, I would have brought Laria so she wouldn't have gotten married this soon."
“I didn't ask you that.”
Serena spoke firmly and continued, “In the latest newspaper about Laria disease..”.
Karen almost spewed her tea at Serena's next words.
“Information mentions that the disease from his blood is contagious.”
“A-what?”
“And, if someone develops it at the age of Laria, it can be taken care of. However, if contagious at your age, there can be permanent damage to your lungs.”
"…Are you sure? I have never heard of such contagion before.”
"I'm doctor Laria, who was hired by Duke Icard himself."
Serena reacts coldly as Karen seems to doubt her abilities.
"I'm risking my entire career as a doctor."
“Then, wasn't Laria supposed to cough like that when she hugged me?”
"Of course, coughing up close increases the likelihood of transmission."
"In that case, you should have stopped him!"
"I'm Dr. Laria, not anyone else."
Serena answered with a shrug. To make it worse, he added.
“Because having someone beside her when she coughs like that might be good for Laria's mental health.”
Karen felt the world collapse. As Serena mentioned, she was a doctor directly employed by Duke Icard, who even bought the original 'Tears of the Spring Leaves. He couldn't help but believe his words.
“So, I won't tell Laria about this because I don't want her to worry more than this. Though I am here to inform the person concerned because of my conscience and morality as a doctor, of course.”
Coldly, Serena turned around and left.
After hearing everything, Karen had no appetite to continue her drink and put down her teacup.
Soon after, Laria, who had finished walking around with Evan, rushed to hug Karen.
"Cough, cough, cough!"
"Laria, are you okay?"
This time, Evan was with her.
"You should have told me if you wanted a hug .. I'd hug you."
“Of course, Laria, wouldn't it be better to do it between pairs?”
Since Evan was also watching, Karen could not even turn down Laria's request.
Although the cough in the arms of his relatives was not something he really wanted, it was necessary for his plan.
"Uhuk…! Uhuk uhuk."
Panicking, Karen doesn't know what to do. He doesn't want to get lung disease.
“Hei, Barrel. If, uh, if your disease is contagious, you. wouldn't that be bad for me—”.
“Yah, cough. Serena says it's okay, cough, cough.”
'Being the hostess of the Duchy is good, being a honey-sucking nanny is good too... Nothing is more precious than my life.'
Karen concluded. He will choose money now rather than money in the distant future. Still, if he was caught touching Duke's belongings, he would be tracked down immediately.
'But, if it's a simple substitute ...'
Since Lariat would not wear the necklace until the welcoming banquet, he would not notice it for a while. In the meantime, he could have been hiding on the ship.
And, another good reason appeared ...
Laria's departure to Borotna is approaching.
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"I got an emergency call."
It was the day before my departure. Karen breathed regretfully.
“My friend is in critical condition, I am sorry to renege on my promise, but... I'm afraid I cannot go to Borotna with you, Laria.”
'I didn't intend to go with you at first, but I couldn't cut my actions in the middle ...'
“Stay, I have fun with you, even if only a few days.”
'It's great to spend five days playing and eating casually at the guesthouse and receiving all sorts of treatments.'
“Then, goodbye..”.
Karen greeted politely, just like when she came.
"healthy."
Duke Icard spoke frankly.
“It's a shame, even though Laria has done well. If that's the case, you should go, how else. ”
I also chimed in and sighed with a sad expression.
“Ah, I'm sad to hear that. I have grown so attached to you.”
“I can't help it. So, I have to..”
In contrast to the first muddy appearance, Karen greeted and said goodbye quickly as if she was in a hurry to leave.
“Nona Laria!”
Lisa came in, and the living room door opened. He just got back from vacation today.
“Lisa? Without knocking…"
“'Tears Of The Spring Leaf' looks weird...!”.
"Huh?"
When I asked back in surprise, he handed out the box.
"Serena peeps and drops him, saying that she wants to see, but there is a scratch when she returns it."
'Serena, you did a good job.'
“Diamonds never get scratched just because they fall from such a short height. Maybe because it's emerald. Emerald easy to break.”
Pretending to tremble, I continued my passionate appearance with my hands in my mouth.
“And, the color must be different from the first time I received it..”.
I stepped in quickly.
“...Isn't that true, Miss Karen?”
Karen's face was pale.
“When you came to the Duke's residence, you wore the same necklace, like 'Tears of Spring Leaf,' right?”
It seemed that Evan and Duke Icard already knew about this, but they did not say anything. Therefore, I continued with a trembling voice.
“You also know where I put the Spring—” Leaf Tears
To be exact, it was just like I planned.
“La-La-Laria, this..”.
“At that time, Lisa was on vacation, her room was suddenly empty, so this was a great opportunity to trade her.”
I had made the perfect scenario, so I was just waiting for him to act as expected. Meanwhile, Karen looked around in panic, however, there was nowhere to run.
“The necklace that circles your neck is now. It shines brighter than ever.”.
I continued with tears.
“You said you were here for me. I never thought that my own relatives who came all the way here would betray me twice like this..”.
Evan, who was fed up with this situation, sighed. He then spoke slowly while looking at Karen.
"Give yourself up and get out of here."
