Regrets Of A Second Male Lead

Chapter Twenty Five: The Child Knows (2)

It wasn't difficult to find Sir Herace because of his red hair. Especially here, where everything was white. The man was on the low hill behind the tent.

"...Mother?"

And beside him was his mother. Abel's vigilance, which had been lessened, rose up once again.

The two adults looked so comfortable with each other from afar. His mother only loved his father and him, so who the h*ll was that man?

However, a small question passed through Abel's head.

'Don't tell me... Mother doesn't like Sir Herace more than me and Father, does she?'

Abel was upset just thinking about it. The child suddenly missed his father dearly and tears welled up in his eyes.

Then, Chloe and Abel's eyes met. Chloe waved to Abel. However, Abel was upset for no reason and turned away.

'Mom, why are you with him? I don't like him!'

The child had no idea how to express his feelings in this kind of situation. He was only able to express his dismay by ignoring his mother's wave.

The child couldn't help but ask on that night. Because he didn't think he could sleep without asking.

"Mother."

"...Hm?"

Abel couldn't stop asking questions even though his mother's voice was laced with drowsiness.

"Mother..."

"..."

"You love Father the most, right?"

"Ahem."

Chloe briefly paused from answering such a painful question to clear her voice first. Abel's anxiety rose during the brief pause.

'Mother, tell me you do! Hurry up!'

The child swallowed anxiously, not able to rush his mother.

"Mother... loves Abel and Father the most."

The child was relieved only after hearing the answer he wanted. Abel, whose anxiety had been relieved, buried himself into his mother's arms. Yes, his mother loved his father and his father loved his mother.

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The child's longing for his father grew. The news about his father coming made his longing grow even more. He felt like his complicated mind would be solved when his father arrived.

"Father, is that an elephant?"

"Yes. It must be a baby elephant, considering its small size."

"Wow, adorable!"

It was especially bad when Frederick and Rennesia were together. Frederick, who held Renee dearly, observed the elephant and talked about things only the father and daughter could understand.

When Abel saw them, he remembered the time when he went to see an ostrich with his father.

-I'm not scared at all. As the sword of the Empire, this is nothing for me... AHH!

Abel approached the ostrich confidently. However, when the ostrich stretched out its long neck and brought its face closer to him, Abel couldn't help but scream.

-Hahaha. Are you sure you're fine? Abel, if you're scared, Father might have to hug you.

Gerard smiled and asked affectionately.

-...Hug me.

He was hugged afterwards. He suddenly missed his father very much. Abel couldn't keep the corners of his mouth from going down. These overwhelming emotions were quite daunting for the child.