Pregnancy for a Successor

Celia became the Duchess of the long-established Hilbert Duchy. Before the wedding ceremony or signing the marriage certificate, she is pushed into the bridal chamber and must bear the child of the aging Duke. However, the Duke died suddenly on their wedding night, and Celia abruptly becomes a widow. “The Duke bought his bride with money? How disgraceful.” At her husband’s funeral, she faces the Duke’s son, the new head of the Hilbert family. “Lord Eugen, you are to be my son.” “Son?” He, who had shown no reaction to her words, stared at her intently and said, “It’s a pleasure to meet you.” “……” “Mother.” *** “I don’t think that’s something I should hear from a lady who willingly went to an or*y party to secretly get pregnant.” Celia’s body trembled at his blunt words. “Who did you sleep with there?” His hand brushed over Celia’s flat stomach. “Is the seed in here truly of the Hilbert family?” He knew about that night. The night for which she would have no defense if she were dragged out by her hair right now. “So, are you pregnant? Did you get what you wanted?”