Norn and Aisha

### Chapter 11: Norn and Aisha

**Lilia's POV**

Thanks to the combined efforts of Master Paul and Young Master Rudeus, I was allowed to stay.

This was not what I had expected. I had been prepared for a life of hardship to protect the child in my womb.

However, Paul helped me stay in a way I never anticipated.

As for Young Master Rudeus... he must have been following Paul's instructions, right?

I was grateful but also puzzled. Why would Paul go to such lengths for me?

Indeed, Paul and I had been closer in the past. But from what I know, Paul is not the kind to be sentimental about such things.

Yet he still helped me.

One day, when we were alone, I asked Paul why he did it.

"It's because of Rudy," Paul said.

Because of Rudy?

I had a vague understanding. Perhaps Master Paul didn't want Rudy to experience the pain of a broken family at such a young age.

But soon, Paul revealed a surprising truth.

"Rudy came to me that day and said he knew about us."

I couldn't help but cover my mouth in shock.

Unbelievable...

"But Rudeus didn't tell Zenith. Even though he was really angry, he chose to talk to me first."

Paul showed a bitter smile—a smile only an unworthy father could show.

"He told me to take responsibility and face my mistakes like a man."

"Young Master Rudeus…"

I couldn't believe what I was hearing.

Young Master Rudeus knew the truth.

That day, I intentionally left the door open, enticing Paul to enter the room.

The desires accumulated over six years consumed me, leading me to shamelessly exploit Madam Zenith's pregnancy.

If I hadn't seduced him, Paul wouldn't have done such a thing.

I was the one who destroyed this family.

Compared to the impending hardship, the guilt in my heart was even stronger.

However, as the victim, Rudeus not only didn't expose the truth but also helped me stay.

Why?

Rudy, he's just a six-year-old… child…

Ah…

Unknowingly, tears streamed down my face.

Rudeus Greyrat.

I always remember the kindness you've showed me.

I gently caressed my still-flat abdomen, silently resolving within myself.

My child, you shall live for Rudeus Greyrat.

...

After that,

I took the initiative to establish a good relationship with Young Master Rudeus, and incidentally, we talked about Paul's past.

Ah...., though it wasn't my intention.

But whenever I spoke about Paul, no matter how I tried to soften it, it sounded like I was speaking ill of him.

Yet, Rudeus continued to smile as usual.

It seems that as a man inheriting the Greyrat family lineage, Rudeus had long seen through Paul's nature.

Young Master Rudeus.

You are a person worthy of respect.

...

**Rudeus's POV**

After that, the household returned to a semblance of normalcy.

As a follower of Millis, Zenith could not tolerate the idea of sharing her husband. Yet she tried her best to keep the family together.

It's tough for you, Mother.

In this family, you are the one most worthy of respect.

I genuinely believe that.

Paul, on the other hand, seemed to have forgotten the gravity of the situation.

During sword practice, he had the audacity to say:

"What's wrong, staring at me like that? Do you want to be as handsome as your father?"

That was not funny at all.

"A man who nearly destroyed his family because of infidelity isn't handsome."

"Ugh…"

"Take this as a warning, Father. Do not touch anyone other than Mother."

"Lilia is an exception, right?" Paul joked, with a smile that made me envious.

Surrounded by two women, trying to build a harem, living such a decadent life.

How could there be such a scoundrel in the world?

Wait, isn't that the same for me too?

Never mind, then.

…

A while later, Zenith went into labor.

In my memory, Zenith's labor was difficult, and with Lilia's own pregnancy, even calling a midwife from the village was dangerous.

But this time, I could help.

After all, I have mastered King-tier healing magic and Saint-tier detoxification magic, right?

I had once used these skills to save Roxy from her magic stone disease with Cliff...

Ugh…

Bad memories resurfaced.

Sorry, but I'll skip that part.

In short, with everyone's cooperation, Norn was safely born.

Soon after, Lilia also showed signs of premature labor.

I was prepared, but Paul was so shocked by the sudden turn of events that he stood frozen. I kicked him in the butt to wake him.

The scene became chaotic.

Then, Aisha was born.

Seeing his two daughters, Paul grinned foolishly.

I looked at Aisha and couldn't help but smile as well.