[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son":3,"chapter-reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-280":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Reincarnated As The Villainess's Son",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1366023,1806,"Chapter 280  Aljanah Highbloods","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-280",280,"\u003Cp>Killian slowly walked down the stairs while my gaze shifted to the woman walking just behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was a tall lady who looked like she was in her mid-thirties, with long ombre blonde hair and hazel-green eyes that sparkled with genuine happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a vintage gown that loosely clung to her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A [Main Heroine] of the prequel game and...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...my uncle's wife, Tyshara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Looks like some things remained the same from the prequel game.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at her in amusement as she pushed Killian aside with an annoyed look, as he kept blocking her path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avril gently parted from me as she looked back at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression softened as her gaze landed on... her new family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come here,\" she urged our aunt, who quickly skipped stairs to arrive in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tyshara's gaze softened as she gently smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our aunt,\" I cut into her words, glancing at her. \"Right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"R-right,\" Avril stuttered, nodding her head hesitantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What's with her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe it's the first time we meet,\" I said, smiling awkwardly as I looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you talking about?\" Tyshara said, tilting her head in confusion. \"We have met before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprised, I asked, \"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" she replied, nodding her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using both her hands, she made a half-meter or so sign and smiled. \"You were this much at that time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I awkwardly rubbed my cheek. \"...I was quite small.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were,\" she nodded, a mischievous smile on her face. \"But unlike your age, you were quite a charmer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tilted my head in confusion. \"Was I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" she replied, ruffling my hair. \"I still remember how much headache you caused by proposing to the Elven Queen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I froze at her words, trying to make sense of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, what the fuck?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would I do that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did what?\" I asked, my brows knitting together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't remember?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you guys going to talk about everything right now?\" A voice cut into her reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We both looked at the woman walking toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked in her mid-fifties had purple hair and eyes—a signature look of the Aljanahs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her every step was graceful, while her lips curled up in a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked toward me, extending her hand, and gently touched my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have grown a lot,\" she whispered, her voice filled with emotion. \"How have you been?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled awkwardly as I whispered, \"Trying to be better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am sorry,\" she softly mumbled, her gaze lowering. \"Avril told us about your life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My eye shifted toward Avril, who averted her gaze, unable to look at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What did she tell them?' I wondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She herself doesn't know much about what happened to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All she knows is that Esmeray treated me a lot worse than she did her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am sorry, I couldn't keep my child in control,\" she whispered, looking at me. \"I am sorry you had to go through all that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled, shaking my head. \"Don't worry, it wasn't that bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I don't want to share what happened to me, Inna.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I interrupted her words, already knowing what she wanted to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't want to share what I experienced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever I have been through is not something that I want to share with strangers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Whom I met today.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know why she wants me to do that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, I don't become a cold-hearted person without empathy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A being who is living just for the sake of living.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, even I don't want to be a person like my mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...I would rather keep my past trauma to myself.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you guys so emotional all of a sudden?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep voice echoed from behind my grandmother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A boy with purple hair walked toward me, his height almost the same as mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked until he stopped in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avril quickly arrived between us. \"Brother Killian, he is Az—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Himmel,\" I cut into her words, extending my hand. \"That's my name now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Killian,\" he replied with a smile, shaking my hand. \"Heir of the Aljanah family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Nice to meet you, Killian,\" I replied as I tried to retract my hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he tightened his grip, refusing to let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's big brother Killian for you,\" he said, his lips curling up in a cheeky smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tilted my head. \"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big bro—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slap on the back of his head made him abruptly stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you trying to intimidate?\" Tyshara growled, pinching his ear and pushing him back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killian glared at her as he rebuked, \"You are ruining my image, Tysh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What image?\" she asked, slapping his head once again. \"He is your brother, stupid. Don't try to act like a jerk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Argh, fine,\" he forcefully released himself, glaring at his mother. \"I see your favorite child has changed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tyshara ignored his comment as she smiled toward me. \"Take a seat. Do you want something to eat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hastily shook my head in response. \"I am in a little hurr—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring us some food,\" she ignored my words as she looked back at the maid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why ask when you were going to bring it anyway?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elbow to my ribs made my head snap to my side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did you bring me here?\" Aimar groaned, glaring at me. \"I feel like—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are?\" Aunt asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aimar,\" he replied with a light smile. \"Himmel's friend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled back. \"Make yourself at home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar nodded awkwardly, averting his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you plan to do next, son?\" Grandma asked softly, taking a seat in front of us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will be joining the academy,\" I replied. \"Second-year students.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, which class?\" Killian asked as he sat on the longer sofa along with his mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shrugged. \"Mariam is the headmaster, so whichever class I like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" he nodded while taking out his phone. \"I will be your senior, so just call me if you need anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nonchalantly nodded my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A maid quickly brought us some food, arranging it in front of us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you going to be alright?\" she asked while I picked up some fruit. \"I don't think the elves will welcome you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will be fine,\" I replied with a light smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze turned toward her son, as if trying to say something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her expression turned furious as she looked at Killian smiling at his phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you talking with?\" she asked, snatching his phone away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tysh!\" he exclaimed, trying to snatch his phone back. \"Give me that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\" Aunt looked at his phone while keeping him at bay with her other hand. \"Who is she?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cecily,\" Killian said, snatching his phone back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you destroying her life?\" Aunt grumbled, slapping his face gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he is close with her, huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rubbed my chin as I looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Arianell's older sister,' I replied as I munched on the fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'....Tasteless.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I mentally sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after bathing in that, I still can't taste food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's a letdown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elijah is also in his second year,\" Avril commented, standing up from her seat. \"He should also meet with Az—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Avril,\" Tyshara whispered, stopping her in her tracks. Unlike before, her voice wasn't gentle but filled with hatred. \"Only family members are allowed here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"B-but—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take your seat,\" she ordered, looking into her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avril reluctantly took her seat back with a tired look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shifted my gaze as I observed other people's expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tyshara rubbed her eyes to calm herself, while both Killian and Grandma didn't show much reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...As if it's something they experience daily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I mentally took note of it as I noticed Tyshara looking at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard about your fiancée,\" she said, her eyes softening a little. \"I am sorry you had to lose someone so precious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine,\" I replied with a light smile. \"I haven't lost her. She is always with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A suffocating silence lingered between us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all looked at me with sadness and pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avril slowly stood up from her seat as she walked toward me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She grabbed my hand, making me stand up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am sorry,\" she whispered, hugging me. \"...I am sorry I wasn't there when you needed me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine,\" I replied, patting her head. \"You are worrying too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it's not like anything would have changed if you were there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her grip tightened around me as she whispered, \"You do know that Christina is gone forever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quietly patted her head, unable to reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just can't say that I plan to bring her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I know,' I replied, gently stepping away from her hug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked up at me, concern etched on her entire face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Az—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should tell him, Avril,\" Killian interrupted her words. \"Don't hide the truth from him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tilted my head in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not now—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should, Avril,\" Tyshara added, looking at both of us. \"It's better to inform him before he accidentally finds out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you talking about?\" I asked, letting out a dry chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...This doesn't seem right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to look at Avril. \"What truth?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighed and gently guided me to sit on the sofa before settling down beside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Promise me, you won't get mad,\" she whispered, staring at me with trembling eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why—?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please,\" she pleaded. \"Promise me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hesitated for a moment before slightly nodding. \"I promise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She drew in a deep breath, her lips parting slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am not your sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1595,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","b590c80fa74117ef8fae219669ca19552cd46ed0afc95537a694968b22b7eb85","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-281","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-279",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]