[{"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-266":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},997281,1302,"Chapter 266: Awakened ability","after-giving-birth-all-my-beast-ex-husbands-sudd-chapter-266",266,"\u003Cp>Nina cast Drago a cold, distant glance. \"I’ve already said it—we have nothing to do with each other anymore. Don’t come looking for me again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was he here again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drago felt a tight ache in his chest. \"What happened before... I wronged you. This time, I truly want to make it up to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s no need. I don’t want anything from you. Leave—and don’t come back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina turned and walked into the courtyard without another look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nina—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drago stepped forward, but the mates blocked his path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They shot him a cold look and shut the gate in his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood there for a long time, staring at the closed doors, before finally turning away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew... he had lost this daughter forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step by step, he walked toward the city gates, his figure seeming smaller, more hunched with every step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back inside, Nina sat in the courtyard, playing with the cubs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mates kept a careful eye on her expression, worried that Drago’s appearance might have affected her mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing her laugh and play with the children, they gradually relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, Mona approached hesitantly. \"Lady Nina... something feels a bit strange with my body. Could you take a look?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina set down Yinny and Didi, who had been playing in her lap. \"Go play on your own for a bit. Mother needs to help Auntie Mona.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cubs nodded obediently and scampered off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina gestured to a chair beside her. \"Sit. What feels wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mona sat down, frowning slightly. \"It’s not exactly pain... but sometimes my body feels hot, like something is moving inside me. I get this urge... like I need to release it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked uneasy. \"I’ve never felt like this before. I was worried it might be some kind of illness, so I came to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was afraid—if something happened to her, Winny would have no one left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina placed a hand near her, sending her power through to examine her condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, her eyes widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She picked up a small wooden block from the side and handed it to Mona. \"Try this—focus that heat inside you, gather it, and direct it at this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had a suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright...\" Mona said uncertainly, but did as instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She concentrated, drawing that restless heat into her hand—then struck toward the block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A piece of the wood sheared clean off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mona jolted in shock, staring at her hand. \"I... what... how did that—?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina smiled faintly. \"There’s nothing wrong with your body. You’ve awakened an ability. Congratulations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mona’s eyes widened. \"Lady Nina... is that really true?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina nodded. \"Try again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mona did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another clean slice came off the wood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes went even wider. \"I... I really awakened an ability?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disbelief flooded her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How? Why now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly—she remembered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red crystal she had swallowed during the struggle with Yosan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body had started changing after that. That crystal... had been something Nina wanted. And she had swallowed it by accident...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guilt surged through her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m so sorry, Lady Nina,\" Mona said hurriedly. \"I... I swallowed that red crystal. I didn’t mean to—I was just trying to hide it, but I accidentally...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice trembled with remorse. \"It must have been very precious... I’ll find a way to repay you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mona lowered her head, still uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crystal that could awaken an ability—there was no doubt it was an extremely precious treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she spent her entire life, she might never be able to repay it. But she would still try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina thought back for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it really was because of that crystal... no wonder Yosan had been so obsessed with it. It truly was something extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since Mona had swallowed it by accident... perhaps it was simply fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And strictly speaking, it hadn’t belonged to her in the first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina shook her head lightly. \"It’s fine. You ate it—so be it. There’s nothing to repay. That crystal wasn’t mine anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, Mona had only been trying to help her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can that be?\" Mona insisted, still anxious. \"Lady Nina, just tell me what you want. I... I’ll do my best.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though deep down, she knew she might never be able to make up for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina smiled. \"Really, it’s nothing. Don’t dwell on it. Your ability is still new—you should practice more. When you have the means, you can use beast cores to strengthen it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\" Mona felt even more ashamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could Nina be so kind?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a precious crystal—and she didn’t even ask for compensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at her, at a loss. What could she possibly do for someone like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t seem to have anything to offer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could figure it out, Odian walked over with a plate of fruit, followed by the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nina, have some fruit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He set the plate down and peeled one carefully, handing it to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina accepted it, then picked up another and offered it to Mona. \"Here, you should have one too. It’s quite good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mona took it with both hands. \"Thank you, Lady Nina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt a little embarrassed—but she couldn’t refuse something given to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a careful bite. Her eyes lit up instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was delicious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took another bite, then another, finishing it in no time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been a long while since she’d had fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mate was gone. She had struggled alone, raising Winny—having enough to eat was already a blessing, let alone something like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina handed her another. \"If you like it, have more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mona accepted it shyly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina pushed the fruit plate closer to her. \"Take as much as you want—we have plenty. Don’t be polite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emotion welled in Mona’s eyes. \"Thank you, Lady Nina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of everyone she had ever met, Nina was the kindest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nina, about Barbarian City’s new lord... Have you given it any thought?\" Odian wondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to understand her plans so they could prepare accordingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give me a moment,\" Nina said. \"I want to bring Zena over first. She knows Barbarian City better than we do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked Kith to fetch her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning to Finch, she added, \"Bring a few more chairs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He went at once, and soon everyone was seated in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mona shifted slightly, a little uneasy. \"Lady Nina... should I leave first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were about to discuss important matters—perhaps she shouldn’t stay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you have something to do, you can go,\" Nina said. \"But if not, you can stay and listen. You’re familiar with Barbarian City—if you’d like, you can share your thoughts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a way, Mona could represent the perspective of some of the common beastmen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mona nodded. \"I’d like to stay. I just worry... my opinions might not be useful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s fine,\" Nina said with a reassuring smile. \"Just speak freely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, Zena arrived and took a seat beside Nina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina briefly explained what had happened that morning.\u003C\u002Fp>",1163,"2026-06-03T08:29:56.682Z","2026-06-03T08:30:03.516Z",1,"novelbin.me","7f8a80bf9bf180ef3782811df441078231f37f9d4cce044f417512f53ad88664","after-giving-birth-all-my-beast-ex-husbands-sudd-chapter-267","after-giving-birth-all-my-beast-ex-husbands-sudd-chapter-265",299,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-giving-birth-all-my-beast-ex-husbands-sudd-cover.jpg"]