When I Took Back My Beloved Child Who Had Been Taken From Me, My Husband's Obsessive Love Began. Why? - Episode 7

Lucienne was seeing off Craig, who was suddenly informed about the regional inspection, with mixed feelings.

Until now, I would have been shocked and filled with sadness by what Claudine told me.

In fact, I was shocked, but I was able to remain calm when Craig later told me.

Rather, I was so moved that they conveyed it properly themselves.

And although I am irritated by Claude’s accompanying me to the Arment Marquisate first, I am not hurt.

It would be fine to just accept that Craig and Claudine are together as a matter of course.

However, imprinting, or rather, habits are not easily erased.

Even though I knew Craig was away, my eyes would involuntarily search for him, and at night, I would strain to listen to the sounds from the next room.

It’s not easy to switch gears, is it…

Because I have always held onto feelings of “love,” even if I think I’ve let go, those feelings still linger.

Seeing Craig return from his two-month inspection, it must be the reason my heart feels like it’s being tightly gripped and I feel so pained.

“Welcome back. It is a great relief to see you return safely.”

Lucienne, who had come to greet, suppressed her aching heart and put on a smile.

Seeing Lucienne like that, Craig lets out a slight laugh.

She laughed…!?

Unable to believe the current smile, Lucienne pressed her hand against her pounding chest.

However, Claudine appeared from behind Lucienne and realized that the smile just now was not directed at her.

“Your Highness, welcome back! Knowing the extent of your power, I was aware that you would return safely, but still, I couldn’t help but worry.”

“—I was in your care during the inspection of the Arment Marquisate.”

“No, if I could be of assistance to Your Highness, it would be an honor.”

The Earldom of Arment was a place of memories spent with my parents during my childhood.

However, since my parents passed away, I have never been able to return, and neither my aunt nor Claudine has ever set foot there.

The one who was able to help was the manager, Zachary, right?

In her mind, Lucienne argued with Claudine and left the place without caring how others saw her.

Since she has fulfilled her duties as a consort, Lucienne is no longer needed.

Lucienne felt reassured that if she took action to forget her “first love,” it wouldn’t be as tough as she thought.

I’m still a bit shaken up, though…

Lucienne lightly patted her chest several times as the pain from earlier subsided.

Unaware of Craig’s gaze fixed on her back, Lucienne returned to her room and looked at the bedroom door.

Now that Craig is back, our nighttime activities will resume.

The feeling of anticipation and the feeling of being burdened are clashing with each other.

As long as this kind of relationship continues, I probably won’t be able to completely erase my feelings of love, but if we have a child…

Lucienne had decided that she would absolutely love her child and not hide that feeling.

Therefore, when faced with the choice between my child’s life and my own, I was able to choose without hesitation.

The reason I didn’t confide in Craig was because I didn’t trust myself.

Being told to have children—being told to die—it’s terrifying.

Of course, Lucienne had decided to have a child, but she didn’t want to be shocked by what Craig said.

On the contrary, being told to give up on having children is also frightening.

Lucienne was scared that she might end up happy with those words.

…Anyway, I gave birth to that child and survived.

Lucienne, delighted to have won the bet, laughed to herself in bed.

Even though I still can’t get my body up, I haven’t given up on holding my child.

Since I’ve made it this far safely by following Aman’s instructions, if I keep working hard, I’m sure I will be able to hold my child soon.

Just as I was thinking that, Aman walked into the room.

How are you feeling?

“It seems like I was dreaming about something from a while ago, but I’m fine now.”

“I see. Well then, if you keep working hard like this, you’ll be able to see your dreams for the future.”

“Yeah, I know.”

Thanks to Aman’s healing magic, even though I can hardly get out of bed, I haven’t developed any bedsores.

However, since I couldn’t do embroidery, it was tough only being able to have Rite read a book by my bedside.

“I think I’m doing quite well, but I still can’t see that child—Reoludo?”

“Unfortunately… it seems that Prince Reoludo has quite a high level of magical power and is still unstable. If Lady Lucienne is by his side… even without touching, their magical powers will become even more chaotic.”

“Is Leoldo okay? I mean, if his magical power isn’t stable, isn’t he suffering even though he’s still so young?”

“I heard from the doctor over there that Lord Craig—His Majesty is supplementing his strength.”

“Craig? Oh… I’m glad.”

Unlike the previous emperor Bertrand, who was jealous of his son’s magical power and hated him, Lucienne felt relieved to hear that he was being properly dealt with.

I believed that Craig would surely do that, but nothing is absolute.

Craig really is a kind person after all…

Despite the marriage being against his will, Craig did not treat Lucienne coldly.

I simply had almost no interest in Lucienne.

Even so, he fulfilled his duties properly, and when Lucienne successfully became pregnant, he spoke in a flat tone but still told her to take care of her health along with his congratulations.

Also, when the previous emperor passed away, they made arrangements so that I wouldn’t have to attend the funeral, considering the burden on my health.

Well, even if it was for the baby in my womb, I was happy…

At the funeral, it seems that Claudine was closely by Craig’s side, and the rumors about the two of them have intensified.

However, Craig, who ascended the throne as emperor, granted Lucienne the rank of empress.

Also, they sent a messenger to the detached palace to ask for my opinion on whether the baby’s name should be “Reoludo.”

At that time, Lucienne was almost unconscious, but she could still clearly hear that name and nod firmly.

I’m sure Craig will help with Leoldo. So, I have to work hard to quickly recover my health—my magical power!

With that determination, Lucienne took the unpleasant medicinal potion prepared by Aman.