When I Took Back My Beloved Child Who Had Been Taken From Me, My Husband's Obsessive Love Began. Why? - Episode 22

From the following day onwards, I spent most of my time on mana control training under Aman, more than in the previous classes.

With Leoldo’s talent, it was understood that he could sufficiently master Professor Taran’s magic technique class, but it was thought necessary to first learn magic control.

However, it resulted in reviving and spreading Lucienne’s bad reputation.

The Empress is having an extraordinary relationship with her physician, and is even trying to involve the Crown Prince.

Furthermore, Lucienne was troubled by the fact that even her uncle and aunt, the Marquises of Arment, were spreading rumors that they had actually witnessed the two committing adultery.

Well, since we were seen holding hands in the bedroom, it’s no wonder it caused a misunderstanding…

Lucienne didn’t care what her uncle and his wife or the public thought, but the real issue was how the emperor, Craig, would perceive it.

According to the rumors that Rite has gathered, it seems that Craig has shortened his inspection schedule and returned to the imperial palace.

I don’t know if it’s just a change of plans or if it’s because they’ve heard the rumors about Lucienne’s tyranny.

About Leoldo… they might be worried about the negative influence I might have on him.

Remembering Craig’s anger at the detached palace over a year ago, Lucienne sighed.

I intended to face Craig properly, but with him acting like that again, I might not be able to stay calm.

In the worst-case scenario, the thought of escaping with Leoldo crossed my mind, but I quickly reconsidered and realized it was impossible.

There is no way to escape from Craig, who is said to be the strongest magician of all time.

Then, I scolded myself, thinking that I had no choice but to somehow explain the necessity of Lucienne and the content of Aman’s research.

Therefore, considering the worst-case scenario, Lucienne wrote a letter to Craig while Leoldo was sleeping.

The fact that Lucienne’s magic, as a mother, is necessary to cure Leoldo’s “magic intoxication.”

Aman is a special doctor and will help with Leoldo’s magic control.

Additionally, I wrote about how Aman’s research saves so many children, then moved on to the second sheet of paper and wrote about how much I love Leoldo and how I have endured these past two years for him.

Furthermore, when Lucienne touched upon Aurelia, she realized that she had become quite defensive.

In the end, I want Craig to understand and accept me.

It felt like my petty feelings were showing through, so I crumpled up the second and subsequent sheets of stationery and threw them into the trash can.

A few days later.

Suddenly, the palace became noisy, and Lucienne, who had sent a maid to check on the situation, was informed that Craig had returned.

Originally, Lucienne should have properly welcomed the emperor as empress after his inspection.

But it’s far too late now.

On the contrary, upon hearing that Claude and the Marquis and Marquise de Ament had come to greet them, Lucienne steeled herself.

I know that Craig has feelings for Leoldo.

That’s why, upon hearing about Lucienne’s outrageous behavior from Claudine and the others, Craig will probably come to the room immediately.

It seemed that Leoldo noticed Lucienne’s nervousness at their long-awaited reunion.

“……Mother, are you okay?”

“It’s okay. Why?”

“Hmm… it’s different from usual.”

“So you were worried about me? Thank you, Leoldo. You see—”

While being surprised by Leoldo’s keen intuition, Lucienne tried to cover it up so as not to worry him.

However, I reconsider and think that Craig—my father—should properly be informed that he has returned.

I don’t know what kind of attitude Craig will take, but it probably won’t be anything terrible in front of Leoldo.

Just as I thought that and was about to speak, the door to the room burst open with force.

As expected, it is Craig who enters the room.

Lucienne felt dizzy from the overwhelming magical power infused with that anger.

Behind Craig, one can see Claudine smiling contentedly.

“Father!”

At Leoldo’s delighted voice, the magic tinged with Craig’s anger suddenly dissipated.

Suddenly, Lucienne felt her body lighten and realized she had been holding her breath until now.

Watching Leoldo rush towards Craig, Lucienne quietly took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.

Leoldo jumps into Craig’s arms as if to say “Lucienne,” and smiles happily as he is lifted up.

“Leoldo, I’m relieved to see you’re doing well.”

“I’m fine.”

Craig’s words and tone are both filled with kindness.

Lucienne gave a wry smile at herself for feeling envious of that.

Leoldo jumped into my arms without hesitation because Craig was always there to catch him…

Craig’s smile directed at Leoldo is kinder than any I’ve ever seen before.

Even just a slight upward curve of the corners of her mouth towards Claudine, I can’t believe I thought that was a smile.

No, but still…

He directed the soft expression he had never shown to Lucienne towards Claudine.

Thinking that, I glanced back at Craig, only to lock eyes with Claudine, who had a terrifying expression on her face.

However, a satisfied smile soon appeared on his face, directed towards Craig.

“Your Majesty, since you must have many things to discuss with your family, we will take our leave now.”

“Ah… I’m sorry, Claudine.”

Claudine’s words seemed to be full of kindness, but to Lucienne, they only sounded like sarcasm.

Lucienne is not included in the word “parent-child” but in the word “family.”

Am I overthinking this? Or should I just be satisfied that we weren’t called “father and son”…?

When Claudine signaled her attendants with her eyes and left, Rite and the others hesitated before leaving the room as well.

And so, only Lucienne, Leoldo, and Craig remained in the spacious room.