If waking up in a fantasy novel was not enough, imagine waking up as the most disliked minor character from that same novel. That’s exactly what happened to Elia Lawton, who was formerly a normal woman, now reincarnated as a broke noble girl with a notorious temper, a runaway gambler of a father, and a bounty of debt collectors on her back. Just when she thinks she can finally live quietly in the countryside, a strange child falls from the sky (not literally, but close enough), calls her Mommy, and drags her into a full-blown political disaster. Read about how Raising the Second Male Lead’s Son Chapter 1-4 unfolds.
Raising the Second Male Lead’s Son Chapter 1: Wrong Novel, Worse Timing
Raising The Second Male Lead’s Son Chapter 1 begins with a woman elegantly gardening (or more like trying to) lost in her thoughts. No, she’s not vibing but processing the fact that she has been reincarnated as Elia Lawton, a notorious side character from the romance-fantasy novel Radiana. Elia Lawton was beautiful enough to stop hearts, but her noble family was basically broke, and her life? A hot mess! Apparently, the original Elia had a reputation prettier than her fate, with zero storyline, massive spending habits, and a father who lost all their wealth gambling. Eventually, debt collectors came knocking and threatened to sell her off.
But plot twist: The father ran away, leaving his only daughter behind, and the modern-day reincarnated Elia wasn’t having it. So what did she do? She did what anyone with common sense and no plot armor would do: She ran away through the back gate. Eventually, she found a peaceful village and was offered an abandoned house to stay in. Not glamorous, but it was freedom. Rarely any outsiders came there, and so peace was finally there.
After her gardening session, just as she lies down for a well-earned nap, a loud thud wakes her. Elia immediately thinks of some wild animals, arms herself with a broom (iconic), and goes outside to investigate. But she seems to only find a man seemingly abusing a child. Furious, she shouts, “YOU BASTARD!” and whacks him straight down. (Honestly? Queen behavior!) The man starts ranting while yelling, “Why isn’t it working?!” Elia’s confused, but she focuses on the crying child who clings to her and sobs… Mommy!
Chapter 2: Not Just a Lost Child
Raising The Second Male Lead’s Son Chapter 2 focuses on the growing bond between Elia and the boy. After dragging the unconscious man’s body into the woods (nothing suspicious at all), Elia returns home to find the child curled up in a corner, still taking in this new environment. With some comfort and a warm bowl of soup, the tension eases. The boy, scared but slowly trusting her, stayed quiet until she gently asked about his family.
The word ‘parents’ made him burst into tears. Through his sobs, he explains that he had been kidnapped in his sleep and didn’t remember much else. Elia promised he could stay with her as long as he wanted in hopes that his family would come for him. But he never shared his name, so she had no idea who he really was.
Who is the Little Boy?
Days passed, and the boy grew more comfortable and playful with Elia now. Eventually, she had to make a trip to the nearby market (turns out feeding two people burns through groceries fast). While shopping, she overheard some juicy gossip: The Duke’s child had been kidnapped, and the entire territory was in chaos trying to find him. The kidnapper? Found recently in the woods.
And suddenly, the puzzle pieces clicked in Elia’s brain like a thunderclap. The Duke, Kaiden Nathan, wasn’t just any noble. He was the second male lead in the original novel. Handsome. Brilliant. A sword-fighting prodigy. And obsessed with the heroine, Radiana Blond. Obsessed to the point of no return, but there was time for this story yet.
Back at home, just as the boy continued to bake pastries with her, the royal guards slammed the door open. They had found the kidnapper. And the boy is the Duke’s son, Lord Deluan. And as he clung tighter to her, Elia thought one thing… She. Is. Screwed.
Raising the Second Male Lead’s Son Chapter 3: When Fire Meets Ice
Raising The Second Male Lead’s Son Chapter 3 opens with Elia and Deluan inside a chariot, being escorted to the Duke’s mansion. Her mouth was gagged, hands tied, and yet, the little boy clung to her like she was his lifeline. When the guards tried to separate them, Deluan’s wails made even the soldiers hesitate. Surely this woman must’ve brainwashed the child… right? The two arrived at the Duke’s residence. A grand, intimidating palace that screamed wealth, power, and danger. Elia barely had time to take in the marvel of the place before being led into the hall. And there stood Duke Kaiden Nathan.
The Duke didn’t need to raise his voice to be terrifying. His mere presence was enough. Blood-red eyes. Raven-black hair. A tone that chilled her spine. He didn’t even ask questions, but just accused. Apparently, Kaiden knew everything about the lady. Her name, her past, her family’s debt, and her fleeing from collectors. To him, she wasn’t just suspicious but 100% guilty.
Elia, shaken and overwhelmed, tried to explain to him that Deluan had been found outside her house with his actual kidnapper. She only helped him. But Kaiden wasn’t hearing any of it. He threatened her in a sharp voice until a tiny hand silenced him. Deluan gently covered his father’s mouth and said, “Don’t say such awful things.” That single moment silenced the room. Kaiden ordered the guards to escort his son out. She trembled, “I didn’t do anything,” ending Raising the Second Male Lead’s Son Chapter 3.
Chapter 4: A Contract Sealed in Fear
Raising The Second Male Lead’s Son Chapter 4 begins with Elia and Deluan lying together in bed at the Duke’s mansion. Deluan sweetly tells her he cried for six hours straight just to be with her again (my hearttt). Elia gently comforts him to sleep. At the crack of dawn, she’s summoned to the Duke. He slams a contract on the table with a command that just says to shut up and sign. It was written that she had to be Deluan’s nanny until all suspicions are cleared. The final clause is that if the innocence is proven, the Duke will clear her family’s debt and compensate her double. She signs immediately.
The Lawton family debt wasn’t just any debt, as it was owed to the brutal Rayon Guild, who were known for trafficking, violence, and worse. Still, Elia wonders if this kidnapping was connected to the Duke’s rival, Marquess Passion Dior? Her thoughts are interrupted by the butler named Lubart, who politely welcomes her and shows her to her new quarters. He explains that her only duty was to stay by Deluan’s side and fulfill his requests. But there is one more surprise, and that is she must join the Duke and Deluan for meals with no exceptions spared.
Elia tries to break it with Deluan, happily offering him different dishes. But the Duke slams his hand on the table, accusing her of brainwashing his son with just a glare. Elia shrugs it off, but later, as she rises to leave, her head spins. Her vision blurs. Deluan screams her name, and before losing consciousness, Elia thinks that this didn’t hurt this bad yesterday, ending Raising the Second Male Lead’s Son Chapter 4.
