When I Took Back My Beloved Child Who Had Been Taken From Me, My Husband's Obsessive Love Began. Why? - Episode 45

The next day, the orders for the relocation of the servants issued by Lucienne surprised those within the imperial palace and caused some backlash.

Could it be that you mistakenly think you were accepted just because you had a meal with His Majesty?

It’s as if they are holding His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince hostage.

Taking advantage of the fact that His Majesty the Emperor hasn’t said anything, they finally revealed their true nature.

Isn’t the Empress trying to gain the upper hand over Claudine by controlling the servants?

I feel sorry for Lady Claudine…

It seems that rumors like that quickly spread and started to be whispered about.

Lucienne heard the rumor from Rite and laughed out loud.

“Lucienne, this is no laughing matter.”

“Oh, really? I was impressed by how you managed to spread that much gossip in just one day.”

Since she had naturally anticipated both the backlash and the unfavorable rumors, Lucienne didn’t particularly care and instead asked to investigate those who were eagerly spreading the rumors.

I will leave the person who has been picking up rumors and relaying the situation within the imperial palace since Lucienne has been at the detached palace as is.

As for those who will return to their former positions—such as the head lady-in-waiting and the chief chamberlain—since they were informed by letter in advance, there should be no issues moving forward.

What gave Lucienne strength was that Craig was on her side.

When I was writing the letter, I was pondering how to justify this personnel transfer.

Of course, I intended to insist that choosing the servants was my duty as the empress, but I might end up being stripped of my status at worst.

If it came to that situation, I was thinking of various ways to somehow stay by Leoldo’s side.

But, I’m glad it all ended up being in vain…

I never thought the circumstances surrounding me would change so quickly.

First of all, I think it’s a miracle that Leoldo accepted me unconditionally.

However, the fact that I remembered and talked about things that happened while I was in the womb was also a concern.

If we could have been together since birth, I regretted that Leoldo might have been able to rely on adults unconditionally more.

“—Mother?”

“What’s up, Leoldo?”

“Are you having a hard time, Mother?”

“No, that’s not true. Because I get to be with Leoldo. There’s nothing happier than this.”

“If that’s the case… I’m glad.”

Did Lucienne’s worries somehow get across? When Leoldo woke up from his nap, he asked with a concerned look.

Lucienne reflected and changed her mindset, realizing that it was absurd to worry Leoldo, the one she should be making the happiest.

Leoldo is holding the picture book that was read to him before his nap.

It’s a picture book I’ve read to them many times, but it seems to be their favorite.

Since I fell asleep halfway through earlier, I probably want you to read the rest.

“Leoldo, we still have time before the magic techniques class, so shall we continue reading that book?”

“Yes!”

The content of the picture book is a story about a princess and a prince who miss each other but are brought together with the help of a fairy’s magic.

Leoldo, who loves fairy tales, is so cute that Lucienne opened the picture book again and started reading to him.

After that, in Aman’s magic technique class, they moved on to the next stage.

According to Aman, it seems that Leoldo is becoming quite adept at controlling the magic power within his body.

“Your Highness, shall we return to practicing the practical magic techniques?”

“Jitsugi?”

“Yes. It’s a magical technique to light a fire or summon water, just like before. Now that your magic control has improved significantly, you will probably be able to perform much more powerful magical techniques than before. That’s why self-control is necessary. Do you understand?”

“Yeah!”

At Aman’s words, Leoldo’s face suddenly lit up.

After all, it must be more enjoyable to unleash magic techniques than to control the magical power within the body.

Both Aman and Lucienne smiled at the childlike reaction, but Leoldo immediately realized and his expression darkened.

“But, um… have I really learned to control my magic properly? Am I not causing any trouble for you, Mother?”

The reason Aman was always so dedicated to his lessons was not to firmly control his magical power and avoid “magic intoxication,” but to ensure that he didn’t cause his mother, Lucienne, any suffering because of it.

I was both pleased and pained by that brave sentiment.

Leoldo always thinks about Lucienne and Craig more than himself.

I wondered how I could make her more selfish, and then I realized that Lucienne herself was the one being selfish.

I’ve been acting more childishly with Leoldo, always asking for things…

Thinking of Leoldo, even though he is still two years old, even though he is just a child, Lucienne is imposing her own arbitrary image of a child onto him.

Indeed,eoldo is much more mature than the average two-year-old, to the point where it can be concerning, but isn’t that just part of Leoldo’s personality?

Not only is Leoldo exceptional in terms of magical power, but he is also likely superior in intellect, so expecting him to be ordinary is the arrogance of adults.

“Leoldo, thank you. Mother has been really energetic lately, hasn’t she? She doesn’t even have to stay in bed anymore. That’s all thanks to your hard work. Of course, Mother’s greatest wish is for you to be well, so don’t overdo it, okay?”

“Please don’t overdo it, Mother.”

“Yeah, that’s right. Then let’s promise each other not to overdo it!”

When Lucienne kissed Leoldo’s soft cheek as a token of their promise, a cheerful voice was heard.

And soon after, Leoldo also gives Lucienne a cute kiss on the cheek.

“It’s a promise.”

Blushing slightly, Leoldo says.

Just that alone makes my heart flutter, but Lucienne only smiled sweetly.

Aman and Rite watched the heartwarming interaction between the parent and child with smiles.

However, at this time, Lucienne was completely unaware that Leoldo was still harboring a certain worry.