How to Hide the Emperor's Child, Volume 2

With all eyes on her and her son, can Astelle keep their secret—and their lives—safe and sound? The manhwa adaptation of Lee Yeonseon’s webnovel continues in this second volume.

After Kaizen nearly discovers Theore’s true identity, Astelle swiftly seizes the opportunity to leave the palace and head to Dentz Castle, where her grandfather awaits. To her dismay, Kaizen insists on accompanying them, foiling Astelle’s plan to keep him away from their son.

Their journey onward is fraught with mounting suspicion against Astelle and the threat of an infectious disease—and all the while, Astelle is running out of the medicine that she uses to conceal Theore’s telltale red eyes. But even greater dangers await at Dentz Castle, where new enemies are plotting in the shadows and the famed Lady Florine is openly making her bid for the title of empress. Astelle is determined to stay out of imperial politics and focus on protecting Theore, but Kaizen remains far too close for comfort. . . .

Volume 2 collects episodes 17–33 of the webcomic How to Hide the Emperor’s Child.

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