I Stole the Heroine’s Devoted Second Male Lead

[A crippled, tragic, scheming male lead X a beautiful, seductive, calculating heroine] Everyone in the capital knew that Ruan Wanyu, the Duke's household's maternal niece, was a sickly invalid who had been bedridden for years and might not live much longer.

Who could have imagined that one day she would accidentally fall into the water and be rescued by Pei Chen of the Marquis's household, leaving them with no choice but to become betrothed. Once the engagement became known, many people gloated. A cripple paired with a sickly girl, they said, a match made to last forever. They all waited to see the delicate flower be tormented by Pei Chen, the cripple.

Unfortunately, Pei Chen already had someone in his heart: Lin Qiurou, the legitimate daughter of Minister Lin. As expected, Ruan Wanyu ultimately died in childbirth.

When Ruan Wanyu transmigrated into this world, it was right around the time of the wedding. She dutifully stayed in her courtyard to recuperate, then donned the red wedding dress, climbed into the bridal sedan, and married Pei Chen.

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On the day of the wedding, Pei Chen disdainfully lifted the red veil. He had expected to see a pallid, sickly face, but instead, his eyes met a woman's tender gaze, a hibiscus-like face, and a willow-slender waist. She called out softly, "Husband, "

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Three years later, Ruan Wanyu had grown tired of Pei Chen. However, she was pregnant. After carrying the child for nine months and giving birth to a son, Pei Chen clasped her hand and called her name in a hoarse voice.

"Wanyu, I was wrong. Don't leave, all right?"