Paul’s Growth 10: Chapter 10.
Paul’s Growth Paul frankly admitted his mistake.
Indeed, Paul was a scumbag.
But he was only a scumbag, not some heinous villain.
Saying “he just made a mistake that every man makes” is a bit exaggerated, but from my perspective, it’s understandable.
“So, what if Lilia gets pregnant because of this?” “Eh?” Hearing my question, Paul was clearly stunned.
“Th-this…
that’s unlikely…
Rudy, you might not know, but getting pregnant isn’t that easy…” Indeed.
From Paul’s perspective, conceiving in one shot is too exaggerated.
But it does exist.
“Please answer me seriously, what will happen if Lilia gets pregnant?” “…” A long silence followed.
Paul took a deep breath, clenching his fists.
“This is my fault, so… I will take responsibility for everything…” “As expected of my Father, he still has his basic pride.” I was very satisfied with Paul’s answer.
“Haha…” Paul laughed awkwardly.
Even so.
In his heart, he probably still didn’t quite believe that Lilia would actually get pregnant, right?
…
A month later.
“I am very sorry, I am pregnant.” At a family gathering, Lilia calmly reported the fact that she was pregnant.
At that moment, I could clearly feel it.
The temperature dropped to freezing point.
Paul’s face turned ashen.
And Zenith and my gaze simultaneously fell on Paul.
Who was responsible for this?
Even without words, everyone knew.
After all, Paul’s lower body was just that unreliable.
Father… The current you is no longer a qualified husband.
But at the very least, you are still a man.
Please show me how a man should handle this situation.
I looked at Paul with such a gaze.
———— Paul’s perspective.
Rudy is such a jinx.
Although I wanted to say that.
However, after that day, I did consider what to do if such a situation really arose.
All in all, there was no escaping it.
“I’m sorry, that’s probably my child.” I stood up and said seriously.
“Slap!” Zenith’s slap also landed.
My face stung hotly.
But I wished it would hurt even more.
Then, an emergency family meeting was convened just like that.
———— Rudeus’s perspective.
“So, what are you going to do?” As before, Zenith didn’t become hysterical; after slapping Paul, she became quite calm.
“I will help the mistress give birth, and then… please allow me to resign from this position.” Lilia said calmly.
“What about the child?” “I plan to give birth in Fitoa Territory and then raise the child in my hometown.” “Your hometown is in the south, right?” “Yes.” “You’ve just given birth, your strength is depleted, you won’t be able to endure a long journey, will you?” “…Perhaps, but there’s nowhere else I can go.” The usual answer.
So, Paul.
What about you?
Did my conversation with you have even a little effect?
Or do I still need to step up and say something?
My gaze fell on Paul.
The latter seemed to sense my gaze and slowly stood up.
“Zenith, although I have no right to interrupt at a time like this, please allow me to say one thing.” “What is it?” “This matter was caused by me forcing Lilia.” “Huh?” Both Lilia and Zenith showed expressions of surprise.
Paul continued calmly.
“I have something on Lilia, what exactly it is I cannot say… In short, I used that to force Lilia to have relations with me, which led to the current result.” “Paul, you…” Zenith’s hand trembled slightly.
“Zenith, whatever punishment or scolding you inflict on me after this, I deserve it, but…” Paul looked up, with an earnest gaze.
“But this is not Lilia’s fault.
Please allow her to give birth to the child before letting her leave.” Hearing Paul’s words.
Zenith fell silent.
Ha, haha… Paul.
You’ve finally become like a true man.
Although there’s still a bit of a gap from being a competent husband, this is enough.
I’ve seen what I wanted to see.
Now leave the rest to me.
…
As everyone fell silent.
I stood up and hugged Zenith.
“Mother, I’m getting two younger siblings at once, why is the atmosphere so heavy?” Paul gave me a surprised look.
But I didn’t look at him.
The conversation that followed was as usual.
Ultimately.
Lilia successfully stayed.
Although it wasn’t a completely happy ending, it was still cause for celebration.