Pregnant and Favored: See You in the Morning, Young Master novel Chapter 1977

“Come to think of it, you were busy fighting wolves at the time, but even so, your fire to survive burned brighter than ever. From the moment I saw you, I knew you were different from the others. That you could be the greatest soldier to ever live if you so chose to… Alas, you refused to go down that path, and you instead returned to the business world.”

“Though it was a saddening fact, I had to admit that someone both capable and rich was probably going to be more attractive than a man who just possessed the former trait. With that said, I was already prepared to get my parents to engage us that year. After all, our familial backgrounds made us a perfect match for each other.”

“Alas, things were chaotic at the borders for quite a few years… and by the time I finally completed my mission, I learned that you already had another woman’s children. It doesn’t help that I eventually learned that she’s actually my cousin! Don’t you find the situation rather laughable…? Regardless, I’m fighting for my right to love you right now, and I don’t think that I’m wrong to do so after all that time I spent waiting to proclaim my love.”

Though Zivon could feel her dedication, he ultimately replied, “…Even if you had asked for my hand in marriage back then, I probably wouldn’t have accepted it. It annoys me to say this, but I’d probably have preferred Jenna more than you.”

While it was true that the woman he wanted had to be independent and outstanding, he also wanted a partner who would always be there to care for the family. Since Stella would naturally choose to be out in the field, he could already tell that they were never meant to be.

“You may not have said the same thing back then. Anyway, take this. We’re getting off here,” said Stella as she tossed him a parachute.

Frowning slightly, Zivon replied, “…Are you for real?”