'Or was this a trap from the very beginning?' Hera questioned herself, doubt creeping in. She glanced up at Dave, only to find him smirking triumphantly as they ascended the stairs.
'Ha! It really was a trap! He knew I wouldn't accept his gift, so he deliberately brought up his great-grandfather and grandfather to highlight its history. He used that knowledge to counter my rejection, turning it into a weapon against me!'
Hera secretly rolled her eyes at Dave for trying such a move on her. However, a new problem suddenly popped into her mind.
'If I get involved with all the male leads, including Leo, and our relationships progress beyond mere partnership into a polyamorous marriage, does that mean I'll have to bear each of them a child?'
As this thought struck Hera, her face slowly paled.
By the time they reached the top of the stairs, her heart raced, and her eyelashes fluttered.
