[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-after-giving-birth-all-my-beast-ex-husbands-sudd":3,"chapter-after-giving-birth-all-my-beast-ex-husbands-sudd-after-giving-birth-all-my-beast-ex-husbands-sudd-chapter-144":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","After Giving Birth, All My Beast Ex-Husbands Suddenly Want Me Back",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},997358,1302,"Chapter 144: It worked","after-giving-birth-all-my-beast-ex-husbands-sudd-chapter-144",144,"\u003Cp>\"Uh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outside was perfectly crisp, but the inside tasted unbearably bitter and astringent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Nina didn’t know whether she should swallow it or spit it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Mino had learned to cook, this was the first time he had completely failed at making a dish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Nina’s expression, Mino immediately understood the result. \"Nina, if it tastes bad, just spit it out. It’s fine—don’t force yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He blamed himself instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was too impatient... I didn’t even taste it first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina gave an awkward smile and quickly spat it out. Mino picked up one of the shrimp balls himself and tried it. He spat it out just as quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was truly awful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fruit he had tasted earlier had been sweet and refreshing—how had it turned so bitter after cooking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had eaten shrimp before, so that shouldn’t have been the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nina... I’m sorry,\" Mino said quietly, guilt filling his voice. \"I didn’t expect this to happen. That fruit was sweet when I tasted it earlier—I don’t know why it turned bitter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only wanted to cook something delicious for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he had made her taste something terrible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can’t even cook properly now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mino lowered his head, his expression dark with disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina will probably like me even less now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s okay,\" Nina said gently, trying to comfort him. \"The dish looks incredibly convincing and beautiful already—that’s impressive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused before asking, \"Do you still have the fruit you found? Let me see it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could tell he had put a great deal of effort into the dish. Most likely, the mistake was simply the ingredient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mino took out the fruit he had found.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s this one. It looked very similar to what you described, so I thought this must be the lychee.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina took it and examined it carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first glance, it really did resemble a lychee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But upon closer inspection, the shell was slightly different. This one still had leaves attached, and Nina had seen lychee leaves before—the leaves clearly didn’t match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She peeled open the shell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flesh inside looked similar too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Mino had mistaken it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mino... this isn’t lychee,\" Nina said gently. \"It must be another kind of fruit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m sorry,\" Mino murmured, his voice full of frustration. \"I made a mistake. I thought this was the lychee you mentioned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his gaze, looking defeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m really useless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not your fault,\" Nina said quickly. \"This fruit really does look very similar to lychee. If you’ve never seen the real one before, it’s completely normal to mix them up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought for a moment, then smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, this dish doesn’t really need lychee at all. It can be made with just shrimp. It’s calledlychee shrimp ballsbecause the shape looks like lychees.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at him expectantly. \"I actually really want to eat it. Could you make another batch?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mino’s eyes lit up instantly. \"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A spark of hope reignited within them. \"Wait here—I’ll go make it right now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, he rushed back out to the kitchen and began working again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other males, who had been waiting nearby, immediately understood what had happened the moment they saw him return so quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even someone with cooking skills as good as Mino’s... could still fail sometimes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other males stopped paying attention to him and returned to their own tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to the earlier attempt, Mino worked much faster this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the dish was ready, he tasted it himself first. Only after confirming that it was good did he bring it back inside for Nina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, he remained extremely nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina took a bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s delicious,\" she said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relief washed over Mino, and he finally smiled as well. \"I’m glad you like it. If you ever want to eat it again, just tell me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" Nina replied with a soft laugh. \"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nina, you don’t have to thank me,\" Mino said gently. \"I’m your fiancé. This is what I should be doing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward and dropped to one knee in front of her. \"Nina... could you try to like me a little? I’m not greedy. Just a little is enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he shifted forms—transforming into a small white kitten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fluffy little creature climbed onto the edge of the bed and gazed at Nina with pitiful, pleading eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Nina liked his beast form. At this moment, he hoped it might soften her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the tiny, soft, impossibly adorable kitten, Nina’s resolve melted almost instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been a long time since she’d seen him like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t resist scooping the kitten into her arms and gently petting him. His fur was just as soft as she remembered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curled in her embrace, Mino felt a surge of joy. He leaned forward and lightly licked her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nina... does that mean you agree?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Memories of everything they had been through together drifted through Nina’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, she gave a quiet answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her feelings for Mino had never been completely absent—though their relationship had always been complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\" Mino was overwhelmed with happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, he shifted back into human form and pounced forward, pressing Nina down onto the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nina—then... can I become your beast husband now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already her fiancé. Did that mean he could finally take that step?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina pressed a hand against his chest, stopping him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For now... you can be my guardian beast. We’ll consider the rest later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he hadn’t advanced directly to the position of beast husband, Nina’s willingness to try accepting him was already more than enough for Mino.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, he could truly be close to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nina...\" he murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gently caressed her cheek, leaning closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina hesitated for a moment... then slowly closed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he finally touched the sweetness he had longed for, Mino completely lost control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kiss was fierce and clumsy—awkward, inexperienced, yet filled with deep, overwhelming affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had dreamed of this moment for so long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when Nina began struggling for breath did he loosen his hold slightly. But moments later, he leaned down and kissed her again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After what felt like an eternity, he finally pulled back, though reluctance lingered in every movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina lay softly beneath him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mino brushed another tender kiss against the corner of her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nina... I’m so happy right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please... never take this happiness away from me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the cubs burst into the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina quickly pushed Mino away, and he reluctantly stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the cubs hadn’t come in, he felt like he could have held her like that forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cubs blinked curiously before rushing into Nina’s arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother! We want hugs too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina gathered them close, gently stroking their heads before turning to Mino.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should go back and get some sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mino’s heart felt light and sweet as he returned to his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yanai saw the expression on Mino’s face and felt a pang of bitterness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did that stupid cat actually succeed...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his gaze, unable to suppress the disappointment in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When will Nina ever look at me that way...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kith and the others also felt a quiet envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kith in particular seemed especially dejected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, some were joyful while others lay awake in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in a cave not far from the tribe, several beastmen were resting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"City Lord, we found traces of the young lord nearby,\" one of them reported. \"The scent is very fresh. He should be close.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" Taru said. \"It seems we’ll find him soon.\" He paused for just a moment. \"I wonder if he’s found the spirit pearl yet. It’s been so long without any news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest tonight. We continue searching tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, City Lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Taru led the fox clan beastmen—and soon they arrived at the tribe.\u003C\u002Fp>",1326,"2026-06-03T08:29:56.682Z","2026-06-03T08:30:03.515Z",1,"novelbin.me","b7959f4e629bf5cf7a3e55f842f87d562157093445c25f308d877d5954615166","after-giving-birth-all-my-beast-ex-husbands-sudd-chapter-145","after-giving-birth-all-my-beast-ex-husbands-sudd-chapter-143",299,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-giving-birth-all-my-beast-ex-husbands-sudd-cover.jpg"]