I Got Branded as the Stepmom by the Duke Male Lead

Synopsis:

“My goal is survival, not becoming a stepmom!”

I, Han Chang-il, in my 30s, thought I had died from an illness, but somehow I opened my eyes again in the world of a novel I had read in my lifetime.

But what is this? In a year, the family will fall, and I will die too?!

Of all things, even though I got a new life through transmigration, am I just an extra who dies in the early part of the story?

The only way to survive is to get a job as the caretaker of the duke’s nephew in the Duke family.

…Huh? But now, the male lead is showing interest in me instead of the original female lead and keeps making advances.

“That day, there was only one exclusive valet. Whoever he is, will you make him your cavalier?”
“What? Really? Anyone is fine as long as he can do it.”
“No backing out.”
“Of course. If you tell me his name, I’ll meet him immediately.”
“There’s no need to go anywhere. The only exclusive valet is right in front of you—me.”
“What? Me, Your Highness?”

What am I supposed to do with this male lead who charges straight ahead without even knowing my situation?

And even the child, who was innocent and lovable, seems to be slowly becoming possessive of me…

“Maricelle. Can you call me ‘Mom’ just for today?”

Even though it’s supposed to be just for today… the next day, and the day after that, the child keeps calling me “Mom.”

My goal was to be a caretaker, not a stepmom!