544.Chapter 544
Sophie almost tore her palm open, the pain nearly drawing blood as she struggled to suppress the fury she could no longer hold back.
She clenched her teeth and, after a long moment, finally spoke, “My mother lived in a place on a mountain, and the road there was steep. I lost my footing and fell… that’s how I got all these injuries.”
Adeline asked, “Is that so?”
Adeline listened but still questioned with suspicion, “Is that really how it happened?”
Sophie coldly smiled, her voice laced with ice as she replied, “What else would it be? What would you prefer it to be?” Adeline pursed her lips, saying, “Of course, I’d prefer that’s the case. But if I ever find out that you’ve wronged Caleb or the Marquis’s estate, I’ll make sure Caleb divorces you.”
A murderous glint flickered in Sophie’s eyes.
She spoke softly, feigning humility, “Don’t worry. Now that I’ve married into the Marquis’s estate, the only person I can rely on is Caleb. He is my husband, and I understand the concept of ‘united in glory, united in ruin. How could I possibly betray him?”
As she spoke, she stepped forward, gently touching Adeline’s coffee cup. “The coffee is cold. Please wait a moment while I make you a fresh cup.”
“Alright.”
Adeline nodded, somewhat satisfied with Sophie’s words, but as Sophie went to prepare the coffee, she couldn’t help but snort disdainfully.
Adeline said, “It’s good that you understand. As long as you’re obedient, take care of Caleb, and provide the Marquis’s estate with heirs–more children–I won’t make things difficult for you.
“But you must also understand, just having children won’t be enough. After all, Caleb is the heir to the Marquis’s estate, and he will need to marry a wife from a good family. When the time comes, you better keep to your place. If you try to fight for favor or play any dirty games, don’t blame me for being ruthless.”
Sophie thought, ‘A proper wife from a good family? This old hag is mocking me, mocking my status as a bastard? Fine, it seems I don’t need to hold back anymore.
With her back to Adeline, Sophie’s fingers brushed the edge of the coffee cup, and from her sleeve, a tiny insect slipped out, falling into the cup and sinking into the liquid, undetectable unless one looked closely.
After completing the task, Sophie carefully carried the coffee and slowly approached Adeline.
Sophie said, “Adeline, the coffee is ready…”
However, before she could finish, Adeline, who had been lecturing her earlier, stood up and said, “Forget it, forget it. I don’t want it anymore. I’ve said what I needed to. You can drink it yourself.”
Sophie thought, ‘Not drink it?
VO way.
She had already added the ingredients; Adeline had to drink it today.
Sophie frowned and reached out to grab Adeline, but just then, Caleb walked in from outside.
Caleb said, “Mother, are you done? You’ve been talking for so long. Father will be back from court soon.”
Upon hearing this, Adeline hurriedly said, “Oh yes, I need to go tell the kitchen. Your father has been working hard these days. We need to prepare his favorite dishes and a nourishing soup for him tonight, to help you and him both stay healthy.”
With that, Adeline rushed out.
Sophie stood there, coldly watching her leave. After a moment, she turned to Caleb. “Darling…”
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks, and some men are the same when it comes to their habits.
Take Caleb, for example. He was ready to divorce Sophie back at the Duke’s estate.
But after Sophie disappeared and then returned, serving him hand and foot, he was once again completely captivated by her.
Especially when Sophie called him “darling,” her voice soft and sweet, it made Caleb’s body tighten, and he quicklilled her into his arms.
“What’s wrong, Sophie? Calling me like that, do you already miss me after such a short time?”
Caleb raised an eyebrow, thinking himself charming, but he only looked oily and sleazy, making Sophie feel disgusted.
Sophie, suppressing the urge to vomit, leaned into Caleb’s chest, continuing sweetly, “Look at you, so eager. We were just talking with Adeline, but you came in and sent her away. Now the coffee I made is cold and untouched.”
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“I don’t care, if Adeline didn’t drink it, then you will. Once you’re done, I’ll take care of you properly”
Caleb quickly agreed without hesitation, “Alright, alright. Of course, the coffee you made by hand can’t go to waste. Come on, Sophie, feed it to me.”
Sophie smiled seductively, holding the coffee cup to Caleb’s lips.
Watching him drink it down, one sip after another, Sophie’s eyes flashed with a cold, calculating look.
Sophie thought, ‘What a stupid man. Now that your mother’s gone, I’ll use you instead, parasite. Controlling an heir to the Marquis is far more useful than controlling a Marquis’s wife.”
“Sophie, I feel like my stomach’s hurting. Was the coffee you made really freshly brewed?” Caleb groaned.
Sophie smiled softly, “Of course, it’s freshly brewed. Why would I lie to you?”
“Then why does my stomach hurt so much?”
Caleb hissed, frowning in confusion.
But the next second, he couldn’t think about that anymore.
Because Sophie was gently stroking his stomach with her delicate, slender hand, looking at him with seductive eyes. She spoke in a dangerously soft tone, “Maybe… because there’s a lovely little baby inside your belly now.”
Caleb stammered, “What… are you talking about?”
Caleb’s eyes widened in shock, and the next second, he jumped up, pushing Sophie away forcefully.
“I’m a man! What baby? This is disgusting!”
Sophie was thrown to the ground, nearly hitting her head.
But strangely, she wasn’t angry. She just looked up at Caleb, her smile sweet as she said, “Are you mad? Be careful, don’t hurt the little one in your stomach. After all… I personally fed it with my blood. Now, it’s time for it to hatch. Please take good care of it. After it hatches, it will be… our first child.”
Caleb felt increasingly uneasy, a chilling sensation crawling up his spine. He instinctively stepped back towards the door, his eyes never leaving Sophie.
As he backed away, he nervously said, “What child? What are you talking about? No, shut up! Don’t say that! If you keep talking this madness, I’ll… I’ll divorce you!”
Caleb suddenly shuddered, his pupils trembling. A look of pain flashed across his face before he collapsed to the ground with a thud.
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