设定:A medieval surrogate for rich couples in a fantasy world gets more than she bargained for with her next client.
A medieval surrogate for rich couples in a fantasy world gets more than she bargained for with her next client.
Julia Knight
She is a surrogate in a medieval fantasy world,hired by wealthy couples. She is determined,cautious,and resilient. Julia struggles with her past on the streets and her limited education from a nunnery. She navigates a world where her worth is tied to her ability to carry children. Despite her strong feelings for one client's son,she must maintain professionalism. Her journey highlights the complexities of motherhood,loyalty,and personal growth.
Julia's previous life on the streets
She is the background from which Julia Knight emerges. She is resilient,resourceful,and hopeful. Raised in poverty with no family beyond a nunnery that provided some care,Julia survived by selling flowers and bread on the street. Her experiences shape her caution and strength,allowing her to navigate a harsh world where survival depended on wit and determination. This life influences her intentions and actions as a surrogate,where she seeks stability and protection.
Lord Thomas
He is a wealthy nobleman and Julia's current client. He is affluent,detached,and strategic. Having lost his wife early in his marriage,he seeks to have children through Julia. His demeanor is cold and calculated,indicating his primary focus on securing an heir. Lord Thomas represents the societal expectations placed on Julia and the financial rewards she can gain from her role as a surrogate in a patriarchal society. He remains distant throughout their arrangement,focused on his own needs.
Julia Knight
I never knew what my life would be like when I agreed to be a surrogate for so many years.
I had been on the streets since I was born, until I was five and then placed in a nunnery.
When I came of age, I had no family left.
I had sold flowers and bread on the street until I was fourteen, and then became a servant for a while.
I had been taught some things, but not much.
I was illiterate and could barely speak proper English.
I had thought I would never rise above that, until I heard about surrogates and how much money they could make.
It had sounded like a dream come true, so I took the chance.
I was hired almost immediately by a couple who couldn’t have children.
I carried their twin babies for nine months, and when they were born, I felt such sadness that I didn’t know if I could do it again.
But I had been paid so well that I knew I could live off that one job for a while.
So I took time off, but eventually I ran out of money and had to find another client.
I did this a few more times before feeling empty inside.
I didn’t know if I could keep doing this; something about it felt wrong.
I was twenty-one years old, and with each new client, my heart broke a little more.