When I Took Back My Beloved Child Who Had Been Taken From Me, My Husband's Obsessive Love Began. Why? - Episode 14

“Mother!”

“Good morning, Leoldo. Has your fever gone down?”

“Yes!”

After waking up from his nap, Leoldo slowly opened his eyes, blinked a few times, and then tried to sit up vigorously.

While restraining herself, Lucienne strokes Leoldo’s forehead to check his temperature.

It was still slightly warm, but it had cooled down considerably compared to earlier, and Lucienne felt relieved.

“Leoldo, you still have a bit of a fever, you know?”

“It’s okay. Since Mama is here, I’m already better.”

Leoldo, who smiled cheerfully, looked like a two-year-old.

Even so, the children who came to play at the detached palace—compared to the children of the servants with weak magical powers—were very mature in their behavior.

Looking back now, Craig was quite mature from the moment we met, and thinking about how Lucienne kept telling him trivial stories makes me feel embarrassed.

That being said, it’s a thing of the past.

Both Leoldo and Craig inevitably grow mentally faster due to their abilities, but that doesn’t mean I wanted to push them too hard.

As you grow, there will be many more restrictions from that position, so for now, just be yourself and a little selfish.

“Leoldo, you can just say it when you’re struggling. Mother will always be by your side from now on. So, you don’t have to endure or force yourself.”

“Really?”

“Yes, really. I promise.”

At Lucienne’s words, Leoldo’s eyes widened even more, and then, trembling his plump lips, he asked.

And when Lucienne firmly affirmed it, Leoldo let a tear fall from his big eyes.

I wiped away the tears with my fingertips, but more tears kept spilling, and finally, Leoldo cried out loud.

“It’s okay, it’s okay.”

Lucienne hugged Leoldo close, gently stroking his back and continuing to speak softly.

Aman looked worried, but he couldn’t afford to worry about his own health at a time like this.

Even if I end up collapsing later, I absolutely cannot leave Leoldo’s side right now.

Fortunately, I was able to hug Leoldo without the strong dizziness I had earlier.

Perhaps it’s because Leoldo’s magic intoxication is calming down, and thanks to Aman treating him and making him drink the unpleasant medicinal potion.

“Come on, Leoldo. Once you wake up, let’s have a snack.”

“Snacks…?”

“Yes. Since you have a fever, just a little, but there’s still time until dinner. I’m preparing some ice treats for you.”

“Hy…ka?”

“Yeah, ice cream. Since it’s cold, I think you can eat it even if you have a fever.”

According to what Namiya heard, it seems that Leoldo often had fevers but had never eaten ice cream.

Since he is still two years old, there are probably various restrictions on his food, but Aman has given permission as long as he doesn’t overeat.

At first, you just have to gradually get used to it.

Therefore, I had asked them to always be prepared to serve the safest citrus-based items.

By the time Leoldo woke up, Rite had already left the bedroom to inform Namia, and they would probably have arranged for food to be ready soon.

“Alright, Leoldo. Let’s go see the doctor.”

“I don’t like doctors.”

“Leoldo, you shouldn’t use the word ‘hate’ so easily.”

“But…”

“Yeah, I understand that it makes you feel bad. But could you only tell Mother about those feelings, secretly?”

“I understand.”

I just told you a moment ago that you don’t have to endure it, and yet you’re already forcing me to endure it.

I felt guilty about that contradiction, but as the Crown Prince, Leoldo couldn’t casually say “I dislike it.”

“Thank you, Leoldo.”

I thanked Leoldo, who nodded honestly, and kissed his forehead.

Leoldo pressed his forehead with his small hands, looking pleased, and chuckled softly.

“Well then, it’s getting late, but I’ll introduce you to a new doctor.”

“New…? Isn’t it Harry?”

“Yes… This is Aman Lector. He’s also our mother’s doctor.”

“Thank you for your consideration, Your Highness.”

“Nice to meet you, Aman.”

When Lucienne introduced him, Aman, who had been quietly waiting, stepped forward, knelt by the bed, and bowed his head.

Leoldo nodded with a serious expression and extended his hand.

Lucienne’s eyes widened at that attitude that could rival an adult’s.

Aman chuckled softly, said “Excuse me,” and shook their hand.

“It seems like your condition has stabilized quite a bit.”

“Yes. It’s because Mama is by my side. From now on, forever, I’ll be okay.”

It seems that Aman understood the flow of magic well by holding Leoldo’s hand.

More than that, Lucienne was surprised that Leoldo answered as if he understood everything.

Aman also seemed surprised for a moment, but soon broke into a smile typical of a doctor.

“Well then, I will take my leave now.”

“Yeah”

Aman slightly stepped back, stood up, and gave Lucienne a nod before leaving the bedroom.

As if to replace that, Namia and Rite come in.

Lucienne introduced Rite while Leoldo was being taken care of by Namia and changing clothes, and they left the bedroom hand in hand.