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Short Stories -03- Second Chance Ep-03— Forced Marriage 01

Edward was happy, but that happiness was interrupted by that mechanical voice:

Hello host! Welcome to the 1st world with your son.

Both Edward and Eden heard that voice, and their smile disappeared in an instant and both father and son played dead.

*sigh* You can’t fool me, you want to play dead, then so be it, I will only appear at the starting and the ending of your life span in the world.

So let me explain this world to you, and what you have to do to go to next world-

This world is based on historical drama, where you are the legitimate son of Marquis Jones, but no one knows.

Everyone thinks that Marquis Jones is an upright person and no one know about you, his 1st son.

They think that Marquis Jones only has two daughters, so the Emperor proposed the marriage to Marquis Jones’ mansion quoting Marriage decree with ‘the eldest child of Marquis Jones’.

But both the daughters denied marrying the Emperor, because they knew that what the Emperor wanted was not the Empress, but someone to fill the harem. And the chosen one would have to live a lonely life till she dies in palace.

So they chose to use that loophole of eldest child of Marquis Jones, because Edward Jones is the real eldest child, although unknown to everyone, but still he is.

But when they came to his boudoir, they found him and his son dead due to hunger.

And they used his death as a reason to avoid the marriage in the name of mourning period. Because of this, the crown prince was not well taken care of and became crooked.

He was driven crazy by his half-brothers and his concubine mothers.

Now I have reincarnated you both just after their death, so, Marquis Jones must be on his way to announce your marriage with His Majesty, the Emperor.

And you both won’t have the memories of the original owner of this body.

I wish you a successful life of 10 years in this world.

Duu- Duu- Duu-

Soon after that mechanical disappeared, there was the crowd outside the door, which barged into that isolated and depleted room.

A man in his 50s came in and stated the reason he came for. That man was Marquis Jones, who despised his 1st wife, a rich and noble Lady of that time, because she had seen his worst state and his struggle.

Because she was with him in his hard time, whenever he saw her, he used to remember his shameful past and struggle.

So when she was pregnant, and sick, he ignored her. And let her die due to lack of proper medical help. He even hid his 1st born from the nobles and only showed his other two {concubine born} daughters after.

And after Edward’s death, he announced that he wanted to keep his 1st wife’s son safe and sound so he hid him but never thought that he won’t be able to keep him too. He showed his fatherly love and didn’t let his daughters marry into palace.

Marquis Jones: “Pack your things, you are going to marry into palace as per decree”

He was as arrogant as before and his eyes showed his displeasure towards his own son.

He was looking at Edward and his son like he was looking at some criminals, not his son and grandson.

Edward Jones: ‘I want to kill him!!!”

Eden Jones: ‘I don’t want this weak grandpa, my grandpa from agency is more healthy and strong than him’

They both too showed their displeasure towards Marquis Jones, and scrutinized him like he was some kind of experimental rat.

Seeing his son and grandson like this, Marquis Jones was shocked at 1st, after all, this pair of father and son were meek in front of even maids, and now suddenly being daring enough to make an eye contact is indeed shocking.

Marquis Jones: ‘How come they seems different from before?’

Since both the parties showed their displeased look, they thought not to pretend and just come to the point.

Edward Jones, picks his son and place him comfortably on his lap:  “Since you want me to marry into the palace then you must fulfill my three conditions, or else *sighs and shakes his head* forget about it!”

Marquis Jones: “… Name the conditions!!!

‘Just wait till you marry into the palace, I will see how you would survive without family support’. *snorts arrogantly*

He was sure that once his son married into the palace and was bullied there, he would come back crying and begging to him like before.

Edward Jones, rocking back and forth habitually with Eden and patting him lightly: “1st condition – I must have a dowry that is necessary to be given as per the status of a concubine.”

He then paused a little and looked at his so-called father for response, and sure enough, his so-called father really didn’t disappoint him, he was very angry.

After all, he despised his this son the most, so how could he even be willing to spend on him?

But that’s what Edward wants, he wants to anger the Marquis Jones and his family to death.

Marquis Jones: “took deep breaths to calm his nerve before replying* “…. Fine!!!” ‘I can just use this dowry to show my ‘love’ to my son, this may build my reputation’ *snort arrogantly*

Seeing him gritting his teeth, Edward was happy.

But because of his training, he was capable of concealing his actual emotions, so he appeared nonchalant and ignorant on surface, but only he himself knew how happy he was.

Edward Jones: *said his another condition while playing with Eden’s hair* “My 2nd condition is, you must let everyone know that I am your 1st born from your legal wife, and your current wife, is your second wife, not my mother.”

He then paused again, and looked at current Marchioness who was not looking well.

R. S.[Translator]

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