When I Took Back My Beloved Child Who Had Been Taken From Me, My Husband's Obsessive Love Began. Why? - Episode 19

The walk in the courtyard seemed to be quite a stimulation for Leoldo.

Until now, he rarely went outside his room, so even just walking around the palace was fresh and enjoyable for Leoldo.

And when I stepped into the garden, I was surprised by the brightness of the sun, amazed by the way the wind carried the scent of the flowers, and startled by the sound of the insects’ wings.

“Leoldo, it’s okay to touch the leaves and flowers, but be careful because there might be dangerous insects hiding.”

“May I touch it!?”

“Yes. Gently. If you touch too hard, it might get hurt.”

“Yes!”

Leoldo, who responds to Lucienne’s call with a beaming smile, looks his age.

His steps were firm, but when the toddler-shaped Leoldo bent down, his chubby legs and round bottom were visible even through the fine fabric, and not only Lucienne but also his attendants felt a warm sense of affection at his cuteness.

The hand reaching cautiously towards the petals, with its round and short fingers, is all so endearing.

Judging that it would be better not to be exposed to too much sun while they were still unaccustomed, they cut their walk short, but it was enjoyable and satisfying not only for Leoldo but also for Lucienne.

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Afterwards, Lucienne, having finished lunch, decided to play a board game with Leoldo.

The board game was hastily arranged yesterday and is originally difficult for a two-year-old.

However, Leoldo easily understood the rules and became a formidable opponent for Lucienne.

The fingers that grasp the pieces are still short and rounded, which is endearing, but the strategy of advancing them on the board is no laughing matter.

“Leoldo, wait a moment.”

“It’s okay.”

When Lucienne said “Hmm” while pondering, Leoldo happily chuckled, “Hehe.”

The content of the play and Leoldo’s response were not typical of a two-year-old, but Lucienne could see that he was genuinely enjoying himself, and she felt both joy and relief.

There, the sound of hurried knocking echoes.

Rite headed to the anteroom to handle the situation, but upon hearing the irritated voice of a man, Lucienne immediately picked up Leoldo and tensed up.

From the waiting room, the guards also quickly come out.

“Your Highness! Why are you canceling today’s lesson!? You don’t mean to remove me from His Highness’s tutor, do you!?”

The one who burst into the room was Talen, the magic technique teacher.

Rite’s face turned pale, and then he quickly followed.

Judging that there was no immediate danger, Lucienne entrusted the frightened Leoldo to Namiya in order to confront Talen.

Namia quickly takes Leoldo to the bedroom with one of the knights.

“I only informed you that today’s class is canceled. However, I think your class is still too early for Leoldo. So, let’s discuss the class content again from tomorrow onwards.”

“Your Highness is an exceptionally talented person! There is no such thing as being too early!”

“Yes, that’s right. Leoldo is a very talented and wonderful child. But I think this is a different matter. We’re planning to have a different lesson today, so please take your time to rest.”

Thinking that scaring Leoldo made her unfit to be a teacher, Lucienne coldly stated.

However, Taren still holds his ground.

“What do you mean by a different class—who is the teacher?!”

“My primary care physician, Aman.”

“I can’t believe a mere doctor could teach magic techniques! It seems the empress is quite taken with her physician, just as the rumors say.”

“Say whatever you want. Well then, if that’s all, could you please leave right now? Leoldo is completely terrified.”

“You can do as you please until His Majesty returns.”

The moment he heard Aman’s name, Taren seemed to shift from anger to contempt.

Lucienne wouldn’t flinch at such words now, merely tilting her head as if to say, “So what?”

Taren glanced briefly at the knight guarding Lucienne from behind, then turned on his heel and left.

“Leoldo? I’m surprised, are you okay?”

“Mother!”

Lucienne hurried into the bedroom, and Leoldo slipped out of Namiya’s arms, jumped down to the floor, and ran over.

Lucienne held Leo close and then gazed intently at his young face.

He must have been surprised by the sudden intrusion of the teacher, but Leoldo gently touched Lucienne’s body as if to check on her.

“Mother, are you okay? Are you alright?”

It seems that you are more worried about Lucienne than your own fear.

In response to that kindness, Lucienne hugged tightly once again.

“Mom is fine. It seems that Mr. Taren was surprised by today’s sudden class change.”

“Was the change okay?”

“Yes, of course. Having the same classes every day can get a bit boring, right? So, I think it’s good to take a break sometimes and do something different.”

“Games are fun!”

“I’m glad that Leoldo is enjoying it.”

As if to signal the end of Taren’s story, Lucienne smiled brightly and lightly clapped her hands.

As expected, perhaps Talen’s earlier attitude was frightening, Leo’s words have become childish.

When calling Craig, I find it concerning that he was correcting himself, but I intend to thoroughly investigate whether it’s due to his father’s authority or pressure from those around him.

I just didn’t think Craig was forcing him to correct his baby talk.

“Well, shall we have a snack soon? The game is halfway through, but let’s continue it another time?”

“Already?”

“Yes. Today is special. After that, let’s take a nap and then practice a little bit of magic.”

“Napping is fine.”

“Well… I do need a nap, but should we practice magic first?”

“Am I the one who decides?”

“That’s right. However, the time you go to bed at night won’t change, okay?”

“Would you like some more, Mother?”

“Yes, Mother is with us too.”

“Forever?”

“Forever.”

“……Then, I’ll take a nap after my snack!”

“Well then, let’s do that.”

Leoldo has been constantly checking if Lucienne is with him over the past three days.

I think it might not be good to get too clingy, but for now, I just wanted to prioritize Leoldo’s feelings and make him feel at ease.

Indeed, upon hearing Lucienne’s response, a charming smile returned to the previously anxious face of Leoldo.

After that, whether they were having a snack or taking a nap, Leoldo constantly reacted to Lucienne’s every move, as if afraid to let go of her clothes.

“Lucienne-sama, are you alright?”

“As expected, I’m a bit tired.”

Leoldo finally fell asleep, and Aman asked Lucienne, who was sitting by the bed.

On the first day, in order to suppress Leoldo’s magic intoxication, Lucienne had already consumed a considerable amount of her magic, so she was careful and didn’t end up bedridden.

However, it seems that today, in order to directly confront Talen’s strong anger and to suppress the magical disturbance caused by Leoldo’s anxiety, more magical power was consumed than expected.

“Shall we do a little treatment?”

“Yeah. I want to be back to my usual self by the time Leoldo wakes up… Could I ask you for a favor?”

“Of course.”

When Leoldo wakes up, Aman is scheduled to give a magic lesson.

That is not a magical technique, but rather the control of the magical power circulating within one’s own body, so Aman should also be consuming magical power.

Even so, I was worried that treating Lucienne might become a burden.

However, seeing Aman’s condition and judging that it was okay, Lucienne decided to make the request.

Lucienne is that tired too.

Lucienne stood up, sat down on the long chair near the bed, and extended her hand towards Aman.

Aman knelt down as usual and took Lucienne’s hand.

Actually, Lucienne wanted Aman to sit down too, but she couldn’t bring herself to say it because she knew it would make them look too intimate.

Warmth flows from the hand Aman is holding into my body.

Lucienne closed her eyes and surrendered herself to the comfort.

After a while, the living room became noisy, and Lucienne opened her eyes.

In an instant, the bedroom door swings open forcefully.

Lucienne was surprised, but since she was still in the middle of treatment and couldn’t move, she stared wide-eyed at the intruder’s identity.