Even if you succeed in jobless reincarnation and time magic, you must live life to the fullest.

"What's wrong, Rudy?"

"You've done something that has wronged your mother."

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Paul's perspective.

Rudy's expression seemed rather unpleasant.

To be precise, it was very gloomy.

Rudy has always been cheerful.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that even if they have something on their mind, they'll keep it to themselves.

So why did he make that face...?

I understand.

They must have had another fight.

Haha, this silly son of mine, he has Grerat blood flowing in his veins, but he's not good at dealing with girls.

There's nothing we can do about it.

If he asks for my opinion, I'll offer a few pointers.

That’s what I thought.

"Father."

"What's wrong, Rudy?"

"You've done something that has wronged your mother."

The conversation suddenly took a turn in a direction I never expected.

My blood began to freeze and harden, and my hand holding the sword became unsteady.

Hey, Rudy, don't say such abrupt things.

It's making me nervous...

I forced a smile and said:

"Rudy, what are you talking about?"

"That's not right, Father."

"Hmm?" I forced a smile.

"Shouldn't we frankly admit our mistakes at this point?"

Rudy looked me straight in the eye and said, word by word.

what……

No need to test the waters anymore.

Rudy is really perceptive; he must know everything.

I threw away the sword in my hand and gave a bitter smile.

"Rudy, I... I did something... that I'm sorry to Janice."

When the words were about to come out, I started to stammer.

Huh?

What's going on, Paul? You're not usually this indecisive.

No.

At times like these, it's better to be a little more fussy and considerate.

"Paul, you're a bastard for sleeping with other women while your wife is pregnant."

Rudy said without any mercy.

In an instant, my dignity as a father was pierced.

But soon my dignity as a husband made me lower my head.

“Yes… Rudy, you’re right…”

I smiled bitterly and shook my head.

"He was neither a good father nor a good husband."

"I really am a bastard..."

10. Paul's Growth

Paul readily admitted his mistake.

Paul is indeed a jerk.

But he's just a scumbag; he's not some irredeemably evil person.

Saying something like "he just made the mistake that every man makes" is a bit of an exaggeration, but I can understand it from my perspective.

"What if Lilia gets pregnant because of this?"

"Eh?"

Paul was clearly taken aback when he heard my question.

"This...this is unlikely...Rudy, you may not know, getting pregnant isn't that easy..."

indeed.

From Paul's perspective, the idea of ​​getting a kill in one shot is too exaggerated.

But it does exist.

"Please answer me seriously, what if Lilia gets pregnant?"

"..."

There was a long silence.

Paul took a deep breath and clenched his fist.

"The fault lies with me, so... I will take full responsibility for all the mistakes..."

"As expected of my father, he still has the most basic pride."

I am very satisfied with Paul's answer.

"Ha ha……"

Paul gave an awkward laugh.

That being said.

Deep down, he probably still didn't quite believe that Lilia could really be pregnant.

……

A month later.

"I'm so sorry, I'm pregnant."

During a family gathering, Lilia casually announced that she was pregnant.

In that instant, I could clearly feel it.

The temperature dropped to freezing point.

Paul's face turned ashen.

Janice and I both looked at Paul at the same time.

Who is the person who did this?

Even if we don't say it, everyone knows it.

After all, Paul's lower body is just so untrustworthy.

Father...

You are no longer a good husband.

But at least you're still a man.

Let me see how a man should handle this situation.

I looked at Paul with that gaze.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Paul's perspective.

Rudy is such a jinx.

Although that's what I wanted to say.

However, after that day I did consider what to do if such a situation actually occurred.

In short, there is no escaping it.

"I'm sorry, that's probably my child."

I stood up and said seriously.

"Snapped!"

Janice's slap landed as well.

My face was burning and hurting.

But I wish it would hurt even more.

And so, an emergency family meeting was convened.