I lived a happy and content life. I had a family, and I died beside the person I loved. So how did I end up living again in a world I knew nothing about?That confusion didn't last long. I soon realized I had reincarnated into a fantasy novel called The Emperor's Ex-Wife Runs Away. It was your typical angst story where the heroine is mistreated by her impossibly handsome and wealthy husband. She becomes pregnant, divorces him, and runs away while secretly carrying his children. It was the kind of story that made my sister boil with anger. Seriously, if it only made her mad, why did she keep reading it?Of all places, why did I have to end up here?Fortunately, I was born before the story even began, and since I was just a commoner, there was no way I would be involved in the plot. In other words, I was a nonexistent character who had never even been mentioned in the novel.That worked perfectly for me.Unfortunately, my peaceful life came to an end the day I returned home and found my neighbor's house surrounded by imperial soldiers."What is going on?"I rushed inside. Even when the knights tried to stop me, I forced my way through.Then I heard an argument that sounded painfully familiar."They're not yours, Your Majesty! Let me go!""How can you say that when they look exactly like me?!""You're not the father! Can't you understand that?!"That was when I realized my friendly neighbor was none other than the runaway empress herself."Shit! Gotta run."Before I could escape, Larissa spotted me and shouted,"He's the father!"She pointed straight at me, causing the emperor and every imperial guard to turn in my direction."Damn it... why involve me, little lady?"I muttered to myself as the knights dragged me away.