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

too much different than the idiot I killed or his sister, to

the table gasped

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he had it coming, Kai said, huffing. "That philosopher

not have solutions."

Interesting paraphrasing, but accurate.

in his

I paused. "How'd you

down the table. They all seemed angry 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 my seat

where you are

hurt Lady

"Yes."

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

cheek and whispered back, 'It'll be nice not to be the

he said, blissfully unaware of 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

treats I owed him for embarrassing Kaito and clearing up my suspicions. Having them all look at Kai suspiciously and wonder what I was going to

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

of the traitorous uncle I had only ever heard about. I'd thought

with Ari's father, it was no surprise that they

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entangled with him enough to bear

as cheerful and sweet as Kai was. I supposed this was why my

as I glanced at Kaito. He looked like he wanted to spit nails. "Seems like

sullen quiet, their eyes fixed anywhere but on me. Kaito had the good sense to hurry through his meal and leave as quickly as possible, as though he feared saying something

dumber than he was.

eem even

the hall by the end of it. It was a bit concerning that my father

on.

nodding briefly to the servants as they

you," I said.