The Dragon King's Substitute Bride

Chapter 105

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Tsuneo

Kaito sputtered, struggling to speak.

I regarded Kai with a wry smile. "Is that what you want? To call him uncl

"Well... sort of." He poked at a peach. "He's a lot nicer than my father, so I want to have a good relationship with him... And he's the king, so I should definitely work on a better relationship with him so I won't have to live like father does." He leaned closer. "I have a bigger plan thought.

I leaned closer and lowered my voice. "Oh, and what is that?"

"You have to promise not to tell, he whispered, pursing his lips. "I'm trusting you."

He narrowed his eyes and I smiled, leaning down so my ear was closer.

I promise. I won't even tell Lady Morgan."

He hesitated then leaned up and whispered soft enough that no one else should have heard it. I was impressed that he knew enough to actually whisper.

"I want to be adopted."

Tarofu cackled. This kid is the best!

I leaned up and eyed him. "Lofty."

w do you

"I know, but I have a plan. Do you think it's possible if I do well on my studies? think 1

d be doing something else?"

I smiled down at him and chuckled. "Why are you pulling me into your scheming?"

"Lady Morgan isn't here, so you're the next best option."

"I can't argue with that. My wife is quite crafty. I picked up my glass. "And I'm sure he'd love to, even

different than the idiot I killed

down the table gasped and dropped their

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said, huffing. "That philosopher says

not have solutions."

Interesting paraphrasing, but accurate.

in

I paused.

when you put me in the seat, and there wasn't a seat for me." He frowned and scanned the table. Though I'm not sure

where you are if you'd

hurt Lady

"Yes."

play with Lady Morgan, and I don't have to acknowledge that guy... I gratefully accept your aid." We shook on it and I couldn't help but smile at how serious he seemed.

his cheek and whispered back, 'It'll be nice

the storm his words had started, returned to his peaches, his legs still swinging under the table. The hall went silent again, but this time, I felt a simmering amusement bubbling within me. I pushed my peaches toward him, expecting him to take at least

do. And it was the least of the treats I owed him for embarrassing Kaito and clearing up my suspicions. Having them all look at

how suspicious and irritated they all looked. They were probably going to report to their mothers about

the son of the traitorous uncle I had only ever heard

been a co-conspirator with Ari's father, it was no surprise that they had kept in

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that Ari had become entangled with

I supposed this was why my father had allowed Ari to come in as a ward

in my chair, fingers tapping the edge of the table as I glanced at Kaito. He looked like he wanted to spit nails. "Seems like I should have Ari brought back for questioning, and wasn't so uncalle or to exile her in the first place." Kaito grumbled and sank back into his seat and didn't say a single

begun with, save for Kai's occasional bursts of chatter. The concubines who had been in attendance and my siblings ate in sullen quiet, their eyes fixed anywhere but on me. Kaito had the good

dumber than he was.

eem even

only people in the hall by the end of it. It was a bit concerning that

on.

to the

said.