Hear me out, this is my headcannon, seeing how Duchess Donovan also has a soft spot for Mabel; Duchess Donovan and Siana were good enough friends that Donovan told Siana it was a no emotions contract marriage and deal is done when she births an heir and Donovan saw how Siana and Evan were getting closer, Donovan rooted for them and bowed out with grace like a girl’s girl!!
Yep, I hope it is like that. Though it gave me quite the ick that Oscar is conceived without love at all.. Like Emperor Evan and Duchess Donovan had s3x but purely business? Ouffff I hope author-nim give us a side story!!
Absolutely zero regret in my life for starting this story .
The story is so rife with familial love that it warms my heart so much
On a side note, I am quite curious how Mabel's mom (Siana) got together with the Emperor (Evan). I mean, Evan already had Oscar with the previous Empress (Duchess Donovan). To think Siana was also close friends with Duchess Donovan.. Did she steal her best friend's husband???? (Surely it is not going to be that scandalous.. I hope..).. Did they have an affair, did he cheat, or were they already divorced when Siana and Evan fell in love? Gosh I AM SO CURIOUS!!