Reborn as a Mind-Reading Empress
Falling for his warm touch despite his usual coldness, she loved him only to be disappointed and betrayed in the end. When love turns to darkness, it festers to be poisonous and consumes the soul. The naïve Arabella evolved. *** “Thank you for becoming my wife,” was her cold husband’s last words before he died, coupled with a smile that had never before graced his lips. Not on their wedding day. And not even at the birth of their only child. Emperor Ferdinand, someone Arabella loved so much, killed their son. She became a villainess and vowed revenge for her beloved child. For a decade, she used everything she could to make Ferdinand pay. Until finally… he fell to ruin! With her revenge complete, Arabella's life soon ended with her dead husband in her arms. But fate wasn’t done playing with her. All of a sudden, she was back two decades ago right after their wedding. Was it a curse or a blessing? It didn’t matter. Because there is only one thing she needed to do. “I will ruin you in this lifetime too!” This was her hateful promise to herself upon realizing she was reborn. But in her second life, Arabella was unexpectedly bestowed a gift to uncover the truth. Who was wrong and who was right? Only time will tell.
Gifts
[He is so light. It's so scary to hold children. I might accidentally tear a limb if I'm not careful. How did Raymond even get used to this?]
Arabella got cold sweat from Ferdinand's thoughts.
'Was this why he never held Fermin when he was a baby?'
Now she's scared to let him carry Fermin once he was born. She has to make Ferdinand practice how to carry a child in the future.
[This feels so strange. But somehow, it feels familiar. When was the last time I ever carried a child… Ah, Alwin was the first child I ever carried. That brat was so eager to grow. He finally grew tall but he's still young too.]
Arabella realized that Alwin was indeed akin to Ferdinand's first child. It was no wonder Alwin treasured him very much. And among Ferdinand, Raymond, and Alwin; Alwin was the youngest.
[This is even more difficult than carrying my wife.] Ferdinand internally complained as he made sure not to put any pressure on his hands but still ensure Raymart won't fall from his lap.