Regrets Of A Second Male Lead

Chapter Sixteen: Wild Apricot Vs Empty Vessels (5)

Gerard Blanchett. The best groom in Hernia Empire.

Lofty status, handsome face, perfect manners, great personality, and superb talent. Owen and Frederick, who were fighting for the best groom position, got married and consolidated their reputation even more.

Count Roem and his wife welcomed Gerard with open arms when they saw they could have him as their son-in-law. But in Karina's eyes, Gerard Blanchett was nothing more than a 'wild apricot'. Especially for Chloe.

[t/n: Wild apricots (officially named maypops) are edible and taste similar to apricots, but are small. There isn't much to eat, hence the analogy.]

After chasing Leila, he proposed to Chloe as soon as Leila got married.

What was that man thinking? She didn't know what words they exchanged to each other, but to a third party, they looked like the embodiment of 'something is better than nothing'.

Although Karina managed to prevent such rumors from circulating around, there was no way she could manage people's thoughts as well.

She couldn't stand to hear anything like that about her youngest sister. Karina knew that Chloe was a catch because of her kind and outspoken personality.

As she grew up, she remembered only what she couldn't do for her sister, and Chloe became endlessly affectionate. There was no way Gerard could have looked perfect in Karina's eyes.

Nonetheless, she was relieved to see her younger sister was treated nicely. But then she heard that her sister left for the North.

What's the point of sending her there alone? That's exactly what she hated about him. Even though her brother-in-law looked affectionate and perfect, sometimes she felt like he was aloof. It was hard to pinpoint exactly, but it seemed like he was only acting like a good husband.

Karina should have made her marry Herace Moore if she knew this would happen. He was more than a perfect fit for their requirements, as if he had been prepared as a match for Chloe. It was even more regrettable to hear that he still hadn't forgotten Chloe.

If Karina knew what Herace was on the inside like Chloe, she wouldn't have felt that way, but she clearly had no way of knowing. Luckily for Herace.

"Karina doesn't seem to understand why you sent my sister-in-law alone to the North. There is also a rumor that the Knight Commander of Anata hasn't forgotten Chloe."

Owen, who had witnessed firsthand his wife's burning anger, tried to convey it to his friend as gently as possible.

He was also the Emperor of this Empire, but he was stuck between his wife and his friend. He thought he would be kicked out for defending his friend in front of his wife.

"Sigh, what if he hasn't forgotten her? What can I do if he hasn't forgotten her yet? My wife... she only loves me. I believe in her."

Gerard responded rhetorically. He believed in his wife. It was all the more so because he knew no one loved him as much as his wife did.

He paused for a moment because he was reminded that his wife hadn't contacted him since she left.

"Herace... I feel bad for him. You don't even recognize him as your rival. Truly pitiful."

Owen's murmur provoked Gerard's anxiety. Come to think of it, the knight's name was probably Herace.

"Herace Moore, is his nickname Ace?"

Gerard suddenly asked in a furious voice.

"Do you think I would memorize the name of an escort? Anyway, yes, his name is Herace, so if it were to be shortened, it would be Ace."