Chapter 17

"Although we managed to save her life, her ability to bear children was permanently lost..."

I furrowed my brow.

This was something he had mentioned to me before.

He said Lydia became like this because of him.

So he had to take good care of her.

Even if she found someone she liked later, he would still protect her like a brother.

At the time, I was moved to tears by this.

But now, I find it laughable.

Harvey lowered his head, his voice getting softer:

"She saved my life, I owe her my life."

"I don't know how to repay that debt."

"She's been very understanding, always saying there's no need to repay it."

"Later, Isabella, you and I got together."

"One day, she came to me and said she saw news about many women not wanting to have children."

"She asked me what I'd do if my future darling didn't like children."

"I told her right then that I owed her my life, and I'd do whatever she said."