[{"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-201":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},997366,1302,"Chapter 201: A needle in the haystack","after-giving-birth-all-my-beast-ex-husbands-sudd-chapter-201",201,"\u003Cp>\"Nina—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned anxiously. \"Odian, Sal—the baby is about to hatch! We need to find a safer place, quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Odian rose into the air, scanning the surroundings. After a brief search, he located a relatively secure area and carried Nina and the cubs over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina set down a small table and the babies’ nest, then carefully placed the egg—now trembling with imminent life—on top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone gathered around, forming a loose circle as they waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think this one will be?\" Ridan asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hard to say,\" Pado replied. \"Every one of Nina’s cubs has been a different species.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head. \"I’m not guessing this time. I’ve been wrong every single time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still, we can narrow it down,\" Pado added thoughtfully. \"This one clearly has fire-element abilities. That rules out the merfolk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The merfolk fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to their nature, fire affinity was almost nonexistent among their kind. Even in rare exceptions, such individuals usually lived near land rather than in the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope it’s one of our dragon cubs,\" Viann said eagerly. \"Fire pairs perfectly with dragon blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Foxes, too,\" Lorin chimed in. \"Our clan has plenty of powerful fire users.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or wolves,\" a wolf warrior added with a grin. \"Fire and snow—what a perfect contrast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ridan’s eyes lit up. \"What if... it’s a little phoenix?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grew more excited as he spoke. \"Every baby has been different so far—why not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pado shot him a sideways glance. \"Careful. That’s a dangerous thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silinx laughed. \"Even if itisa phoenix, it won’t belong to your High Priest. That just means one more rival.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smirked. \"Though honestly, I wouldn’t mind a little spirit cat either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ridan sneakily glanced at Odian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t hear that... right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smacked his own mouth lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why do I always say things I shouldn’t...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, deep down, he couldn’t help thinking—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little phoenix wouldn’t be so bad...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Odiandidhear everything. He simply chose not to respond. His gaze rested on the egg, calm but steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it really was a phoenix... he would raise it well. As for the child’s absent father—his eyes darkened slightly—he could stay far, far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost Wolf puffed up with confidence. \"This one is definitely our boss’s leopard cub.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Sal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it wasn’t...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shuddered. He didn’t even dare imagine the consequences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others also looked at Sal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it wasn’t his... that would be... unfortunate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sal felt the weight of their stares. For the first time, pressure settled heavily on his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fixed his gaze on the egg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kid... don’t let your father down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finch and Taru were both filled with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire affinity... There was a very real chance this cub belonged to the fox clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kith watched quietly, his gaze gentle. Another little tiger wouldn’t be bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was no longer greedy. Having Nina... was already enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aviel remained composed. If it was a dragon cub, he hoped it would be a daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not... that was fine too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Linny. One less troublesome son might not be such a bad thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yanai stood calmly, his expression soft. As long as the child was Nina’s, its lineage didn’t matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aron shared the same peace of mind. No matter the species, a baby was a blessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lex, Dian, and Rosen, however, felt a trace of regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was fire-element... then it was almost certainly not a merfolk child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had hoped for another little mermaid princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But still, whatever the child turned out to be, they welcomed it wholeheartedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all... they already had Mimi. And that was more than enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setan stood there, staring blankly at the egg. A strange, unexplainable emptiness settled in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The baby was about to hatch. Soon, he would finally get the Flame Crystal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had waited for this moment so eagerly—so why... did he feel no joy at all?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he had the crystal, he would leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And once he left... he would never see her again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze shifted, almost involuntarily, toward Nina—standing beside the egg, her attention wholly fixed on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why... did he suddenly not want to go?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head sharply, forcing the thought away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wasn’t allowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he got the Flame Crystal, hehadto leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tore his gaze away, cutting off his own thoughts before they could go any further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, the lion warriors were full of curiosity and excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, we actually get to watch a baby hatch today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many of them were unmarried—some had never even seen a hatching before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the beast world, births usually happened in private. Unless invited or by rare coincidence, outsiders rarely witnessed such moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They watched the egg for a while, then, inevitably, their eyes drifted back to Nina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This little female... she was almost unreal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beautiful. Gentle. And her fertility... astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Ridan hadn’t told them these cubs were all her own, they never would have believed it. They would have assumed some strange circumstance was involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they had the strength, if they dared challenge the males around her, they might have tried to pursue her themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their gazes shifted toward Setan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their city lord, at least,could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he already...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, one of them couldn’t hold back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord... a female like her—are you really not tempted at all?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly,\" another added. \"If you miss this chance, there might not be another.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren’t just curious—they genuinely wanted to help their lord. Even if they themselves had no chance... at least Setan could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re talking nonsense!\" Setan snapped, his voice rising unconsciously. \"I have no such thoughts about Nina. The only one in my heart ismylittle female!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounded firm. As if saying it louder would make it more true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one in his heart was the girl from his dreams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not Nina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden outburst drew everyone’s attention. Several pairs of eyes turned toward him—some displeased, some outright annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s so great about you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if Nina would even look your way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Odian and the others narrowed their eyes slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This lion... why did he sound so guilty?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Nina glanced over, a flicker of realization in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he already has someone...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder he kept his distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lion warriors, sensing the shift in atmosphere, awkwardly stepped back a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright, alright... no need to shout...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is embarrassing...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setan turned his face away, equally awkward. Why had he raised his voice like that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stole a glance at Nina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She heard that, didn’t she?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What... was he even doing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint, unfamiliar unease crept into his chest. The lion warriors muttered under their breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if he never finds that dream female?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly. That’s like searching for a needle in the haystack.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And now there’s someone this good right in front of him—why cling to someone he doesn’t even know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. No way she’s better than Nina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough!\" Setan shot them a sharp glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They fell silent immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But their words lingered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if... I never find her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if he did find her... what if she wasn’t good?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would he still bind himself to her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, Setan felt... uncertain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a louder, sharpercracksplit the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts snapped back instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked toward the egg.\u003C\u002Fp>",1224,"2026-06-03T08:29:56.682Z","2026-06-03T08:30:03.515Z",1,"novelbin.me","20828f7ee8e7a637b1a881e4007fbee3b7ca73966f6e5c3b0d8af5708561a1a2","after-giving-birth-all-my-beast-ex-husbands-sudd-chapter-202","after-giving-birth-all-my-beast-ex-husbands-sudd-chapter-51",299,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-giving-birth-all-my-beast-ex-husbands-sudd-cover.jpg"]