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Lucia Side Story 3.5: Happily Ever After

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HAPPILY EVER AFTER(5)

 

Lucia had not attended the party where Bruno poured cocktail on a lady’s head. She only heard about the incident after the fact, then she called Damian and Bruno, sat them down and talked to them.

“Bruno. I don’t think you did that for no reason. But I am worried because I hear that young gentlemen look very favorably on your actions. Do you want to become their hero?”

“I didn’t do it for something like that.”

“Yes. I believe that’s not the case too. But think about the effects your actions could have. A gentleman observing good manners with a lady is proper courtesy and a promise for all. But if your actions are justified as right, someone will try to imitate you. There will definitely be someone who will rather insult and humiliate an innocent young lady in an attempt to become the center of discussion in the social circle. I do not want you to become a role model for someone so foolish.”

“I’m sorry. I was thoughtless.”

“I want the two of you to use this incident as an opportunity to once again realize that you are in a position capable of influencing a lot of people. Bruno, you go find that Count’s daughter and apologize respectfully. And then you two, stay away from parties for the time being and behave yourselves.”

“Yes, mother.”

“Yes, mother. Sorry to worry you.”

The next day, Bruno went to the Count’s manor and apologized respectfully; not only to the girl, but to her parents as well.

Bruno couldn’t forget the day he first visited the ducal residence upon receiving an invite from Damian.

[It’s a pleasure to meet you, Bruno. I’ve heard a lot about you.]

The Duchess looked at Bruno with tearful eyes, then she gave the boy a big hug.

Bruno had no memory of being hugged by his own mother, so he stood frozen stiff, in that warm embrace. For Bruno, the Duchess’ warm hospitality was both shocking and overwhelming.

During academy vacations, Bruno stayed at the ducal residence like he was family. Despite how large it was, the ducal residence was always filled with warmth. At first, Bruno was stupefied to see Chris shamelessly coming to the ducal residence to eat and sleep like it was his own house and even bringing his brother, but then, the next thing he knew, he was doing the same thing.

The time he spent feeling the Duchess’ loving care, passing the days with Damian, Chris, the troublemaking Jude and the cute and lovely Evangeline, were filled with happiness like a dream. Even the Duke of Taran, whom Chris found it difficult to be around, became an adult that Bruno adored and wanted to be like. And then from one day on, Bruno began to call the Duchess, mother.

Damian woke Bruno, who had been absorbed in past memories for a while.

“Let’s go in before His Majesty comes.”

“Ah, right.”

The time for the meeting to begin was drawing near so there was no longer anyone in the hallway. Damian and Bruno went inside before the doors to the conference hall closed.

* * *

The conference, which began in the morning, came to an end in the afternoon. After a long meeting filled with fierce battles of results and reports, people left the conference hall, looking tired.

Near the door of the conference hall, Damian and Bruno waited for the Duke of Taran to come out. Who knew what other people had in mind but their schedule for today wasn’t over yet. After attending the national conference, they had to organize the contents of today’s meeting, discuss reports and exchange questions with the Duke of Taran.

‘…I am exhausted.’

The time after a long meeting like this was the hardest for Bruno. It wasn’t because reports or discussion were beyond his capability, but because his stamina sucked. Seeing Damian’s face brimming with energy next to him, Bruno was in awe.

‘Monsters. They’re all monsters.’

The stamina of this pair of Duke father and son was really terrifying. Bruno had never once seen any of them tired, both Hugo and Damian. It wasn’t only all day long, even if they stayed up all night, they would be brimming with vigor as if they had just gotten a good night’s sleep.

When the Duke of Taran came out, Bruno raised his slouched shoulders and stood straight.

Hugo approached Damian and Bruno and handed them a piece of paper.

“I have something important to discuss with His Majesty so both of you can go home first. As for the report, I’ll hear it when I get back.”

“Yes.”

Damian took the piece of paper valuably, like it was an important document. As he looked at its contents, his expression stiffened slightly.

“Father. This…”

Curious about the source of Damian’s bewilderment, Bruno tilted his head slightly to see the contents of the paper. The stiffness of his expression was more obvious than Damian’s.

The piece of paper had two short phrases written on it.

{ Dream’s Kiss
Summer Garden Rose }

Was this a new secret code for confidential information? Under the questioning gazes of the two young men, Hugo’s face didn’t even twitch.

“Since I’m going to be getting back late, you guys should go buy that before going back. The name of the bakery is Muiller. That, on the paper, is the cake’s name. Your mom says she wants to eat it.”

“…Yes.”

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monofelia

As I have said previously. Thank you very much for these updates !!! 😊😊😊

Larasati Ramadhani

Is there anyone know why theres no update for 3.6 since it has been a week already??

Creampuff

“NOTE:(10/14/19): got into a bit of an accident last Saturday. Couldn’t type for a while”

nana

Kirain ak web error tyt memang blm update ya

Lynnsgard

Tolong memakai bahasa inggris…
In English Please…

Serlena78

Thank You for chapters😁😂😂😂

Matilde

Me Encantó el capítulo 🥰🥰gracias por traducirlo , me alegras el día ☺️

Kami

Omg they brought it Bruno! This is so heartwarming ughhhhh I wonder why he didn’t mention Selena?? Isn’t she almost also growing up at the Taran’s place lol

Thanks for the multi update rubysama! Any update is great though hehe

blueeyes

Bruno don’t like clingy noble girls and may be Selena is too overbearing spoiled princess and always may have tendency to stick with Damian so for Bruno princess is simply an irrelevant or an invisible person to whom he don’t want to get along that’s just my guess on the basis how much she is favoured by that selfish king and as she is boasting and competing about everything with our eve but in the end our eve is only the princess that’s matter to everyone.

monofelia

Just like how that king spoiled his own sister right? I guess he’s spoiled his daughter even more than that. 😂

litokid

Oh my god, Hugh. XD

Stern mommy Lucia is a pleasure to read. I suppose this arc will show us how Bruno got adopted in spirit… I’m excited.

nana

Secret code for the cake haahaha

Kalmaegi

Best thing to ever happen. I’ve been clamoring for Bruno to appear and he did as Lucia’s son. Beautiful.

Bruno’s action made me worry but thankfully there was Lucia who considered the consequences.

Typical Hugo where he has to dote on his wife no matter what. 🤣

Miss Percy

Thank you for the pleasant surprise 😘

kirindas

Thanks for the triple release!

morrigan crow

Thank you so much for translating! Omg it’s funny how they think it’s new secret code when it’s just cake’s name Lucia wants

Cactus

Truly a happily ever after, these chapters just full of warmness, the ducal’s home is so full of family love, and it makes me feel all fuzzy by reading it! Its just cute somehow haha >,<
Anyway, thanks so much for the translations, the updates! Without your times and efforts that you have spent, us readers wont be able to read this beautiful novel till the end even the epilogue! So, i really appreciate it so much, your hardwork it is! 🙆💜🌼

yawning

🤣🤣🤣 what was going on in hugo’s mind through out the whole meeting?!

Thank you for the update, Miss Ruby!

mharumi

kkkkk So sweet !!!!
Hugh hasn’t changed a thing. He’s quite cold and indifferent to people he doesn’t care about, but he’s so loving to who he cares.

Abelhinha

Thks for the chapters. Imagine a curiosity of others, watching the duke pass a role for the young and they stay alert. Maybe you think Duke delivered important information. hahaha poor guys, they don’t even know that for these three men it’s the highest priority they could spend their time on.

Arthemyss

I feel like crying! No, wait… I am crying! Bruno became Damian brother~ ahhhh~ sooo happy ༶ඬ‿ඬ༶💕

chocopie

thankyou for the update Ruby sama!

k

Thank you for the update!! I’m LOVE bulk releases. <3

Gabi

Thank you so much!!!! I’m already laughing thinking about Damian going to a bakery and asking “Hello, could I get a Dream’s kiss please?”

keisha burn

But if you think about Hugo has been going there getting cakes for his wife …isn’t tf th hat more ridiculous 😩🤣😂😂kiki

Joobaedah

You know what ruby, thanks a lot for your burning spirit to keep posting amazing stuff. You did a great job! I always enjoy your translations!

Btw that secret code for cake is really something xD

Joy28

Thanks alot for the chapters..really made my day 😊

daniellem93

Gosh I love those boys, that includes Hugh! Lol! I love how whipped they all are for Lucia!
I can’t wait to see what’s next! Thanks Miss Ruby!

Yyyy

Is bruno the same age with damian? I forgot

monofelia

Yes almost same. They started their 4 year mandatory education course together.

NZ

Older by 1 year if I’m not mistaken. Stated by Lucia herself

Chris

I feel like I ate a whole bag of sugar.
I love that they brought in Bruno and all the men in the family turn into big ol puppy dogs in front of Lucia.
Also… snobby noble girls stay in your own lanes and away from our baby Damian.
Thank you for working so hard to give us chapters!

Macrendil Ysmir

First of all, thanks for the chapters!
Second, How does a simple chore for buying cake suddenly become such a lovely yet life-or-death level mission?

Arv

Secret code… totally Hugh xDD
Very busy, very long day, and the top priority is his wife. #couplegoals

Mashi

I don’t mind the bulk releases! Thanks for the updates x

Killua

Ruby-sama daisuki😍😘

ayase13

thank youu for the updates!!! I really love this novel! I also loved the suprise!! so heartwarming..feel the loveeee!! more of this please… ^-^

IaMeikoD

HAHAHAHA I CAN’T
I really love this story, I’m super happy that Damian wants Lucia like a mother.

Layla Taruna

Miss ruby thank thank thank you sooooo muuuccchhhh…😘😘😘😘😘

L

a cake that lucia wants to eat is more important than anything 😌 burno lives with the taran family is the best thing ever ! if he waited 10 years he can marry eve so he can become a taran himself 😂😂 though pretty sure he sees her as a sister only, but if he wanted hugh has no right to go against him, like dude he saved your wife in another future but u made sure for him to be killed u have to pay for that 😂😂😂.

Chixnikith

Omg, I am sooo inlove with the chapters!!! Thank you so much, super love it ♥

Fakhira Base

The fact that Bruno became Damian’s buddy and called Lucia his mother are really heartwarming… *happy tears

And I’m still not ready for the author to pair up the boys with other noblewoman or whatsoever… Cause I still want to read their interactions with Lucia and especially Eve!!!

Can’t wait to see Eve grows up and seeing those boys including Duke of Taran go gaga & be overprotective over their sweet one and only precious princess Eve!!

And thank you so much for your lovely updates and wonderful translation!!!

AozoraHikaru

Yeah, me too… And I’m not ready for this novel to end soon too. Hiks… 😭

Angelsnipk8

Thank you so much 😊! You are the best! I’m so in love with this story, I wish it would never end 😭

kc

aww…..i love this. Lucia has not only given Bruno a scholarship, she has given him a much deserved home. Love that Bruno calls her Mom. Lucia might not have her own son, but she managed to adopt a few good seeks – Damian, Chris & Bruno.
Another i love is to see how these guys plus Hugh are being so loving towards Lucia. Their motto is “Anything for Lucia is right”!

Ameba Artist

I love this sooo muchh ughh

Fosho

Thanksss. Huwaaa i cant help being sad thinking that this story will ended someday.

Aoi

Thanks for the update Ruby! I’m so glad Bruno eventually became his son 💕💖 and I missed Chris 😂 I wanna know how far his shameless acts have brought him years later lol

guunta

Thank you so much for releasing! In love with this story ❤

Jasny Issa Queen

Thank you very much for the chapters, Ruby (the ghost reader making presence). My English is not very good, but thank you very much for your translations. ❤

Dorathe1st

Imagine this novel is named Lucia but we are getting more and more than Lucia. Hoho Thank you so much.

AozoraHikaru

Thank you so much for translating this novel and thanks for the updates. I love it so much! 😘❤
It’s so warmhearted reading this chapter and I’m glad seeing their relationship goes well, even better. ☺️
By the way, who is this Chris mentioned in this chapter? I seem to forgot him, mind to remind me who he is? Hehee… 😅

Kira

Chris is the first friend Damian made at the academy.

AozoraHikaru

Hahaa yeah, I got mixed up between him & Bruno before. 🤣

AozoraHikaru

Aah, I got it after re-read some chapters. So, I got mixed up between Bruno & Chris so that I confused before. When I read ‘Bruno’ in these 3 chapters, what I had in my is Chris. I forgot that Bruno is Count Matin’s son, I even missed this detail on the previous chapter. Hahaa… 😅

annisaks

Aaahhh Hugo is so cuteee!!!🤣🤣🤣
I am satisfied that Bruno and Chris is Damian’s bestfriend and they don’t have ill intention towards Damian (I hope so until the end of the story)🥰🥰🥰

Joy

I kinda forget who’s bruno are..

Lâm Minh Quân

Lucia married Count Matin in her dream, so Bruno (Count Matin’s son) is like a son to her

KVeeH

This is one of the best novels I have ever read! I worry for Damian’s future though. He is a Taran after all and bearing a child would be difficult. What would happen to the Taran bloodline?

Fable Cat

They found out about Mugwort so i figure that before the young lady hv sex with Damian after their wedding… they probably would use mugwort on the young lady.

break_rules

Wow.. thank you so much for those superb chapters! Looking forward in your next project!€^▪^》

Fable Cat

I thought Lucia was asking for books that were written by her best friend. It turned out to be cakes…

becca40

I miss the best friend. Why no further contact?

Farhani Nabiha

I bet Hugo did not even focus during the meeting. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Vier

When i read the last chapter wher bruno called lucia “mother”, i wonder if i missed a chapter about bruno being adopted. As far as i know, hugo is being his daddy long leg bcs lucia ask him to, but not with being adopted. But, this part tells what happened.

Lucia must be happy when she heard bruno called her mother (or bruno asked her permission). Also, it seems that bruno doesn’t get along with selena. Well, this might be no hope for selena to get intimate with damian—tho he’s nice, i bet he also doesn’t like selene just like bruno.

Hmm, this make me wonder. Is it possible if bruno and eve end up together?

Anyway, thanks for the update, miss ruby.

Maca

Thank you for your hard work!!

silenthobby

Thank you very much Ruby, I enjoyed your translation as much as the story. 👍👍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

Your translation quality is great and you could convey the story beautifully. Congaratulation for your beautiful translation Ruby and thank you, we all could enjoy a great story comfortably.

jillianers

your translations are very much appreciated. I just started reading the novel and I must say I binged read all the chapters up until this chapter, I hope you continue and please don’t overwork yourself ^-^

becca40

Me too!

Yuu Rie Chii

The troublemaking Jude..? who is Jude?

K

Chris’ younger brother. Third son of Marquis Phillip.

Yuu Rie Chii

ohh… 🤣

Anonymous

mild withdrawal symptoms: bruno and damien arrived to the cake shop only to find that the specific cake was sold out. not wanting to disappoint their mother sweet tooth, both argue which is the best replacement.. eventually agreeing on a cake named evangeline….

K

*waiting for the next update* sooo excitedd

fuzzyheart81

My wish came true right away 😀 about how they met for the first time!
And “Dream Kiss”?? LOL Hugo

greccoDgekko

I am in tears. I always hoped that Bruno will treat Lucia as a mother in her past life, and now this, this is beautiful. This is what I always ever wanted. My heart is overwhelmed I need to cry

So warm so fluff. I love this story, I love this family

Now what’s left is the mad dog’s side story with Cuya then I can die without regrets

Cy

Lucia is like the luckiest girl in the woooorld!!!!! >.< SOO LUCKYYY

Alice

Thanks for the hard work! 💖

VicoSDLD

« The stamina of this pair of Duke father and son was really terrifying. »

Lol, when it comes to the duke’s stamina, you have NO idea, Bruno 😅
He doesn’t even sleep at night, he’d rather drain his own wife’s stamina 🤣