“I said I would do my best to raise her.”
“people change. During that time you may feel sorry for her and raise her as your niece, but over time you may want to hand over the succession to your future son.”
“……..”
“Then this thought suddenly came to my mind: You seem to find that my niece has become annoying….”
I spoke softly and carefully examined Erios’ expression.
Of course, I wasn’t saying this to vent my anger.
‘Are you neglecting Artea or are you hating her?’
If acting is for his niece, I hope you are even a little shaken by my sharp words.
If such a sign appears even for a moment, I will not miss it.
“Bellona.”
Erios, who had silently accepted my anger until now, changed his eyes.
“I can hear any taunts. Because this incident was my fault. But you shouldn’t say things like that in front of me, saying that my niece is bothering me.”
If it were someone else, he might not have been able to endure the current atmosphere, but I didn’t care at all and confidently made eye contact with him.
Erios didn’t avoid my eyes.
“Kiliet’s successor is Artea. I will give that child everything I have.”
Unwavering eyes, as if there were no lies at all.
Does he still care about Artea?
Just because she said she would stay with her aunt.
I wondered if the child had run away from home…..
‘No. I’m glad Artea hasn’t lost her uncle’s love, but i think this could be an act now.’
Of course, the Erios Killiet I know is not a good actor at all.
As far as I know, yes.
But when he let hia mind go, he make mistakes.
Just as I didn’t expect it when Erios told me to break up.
‘I must not let go of doubt until the end.’
“Is that so? Why did my niece, whom i cherish so much, say she wanted to live with me?”
“Bellona. Since when are you so reckless in saying that you were interested in this child? Why didn’t you come to see her even once?”
Since we were lovers before, it felt awkward for me to say that i had taken that into consideration.
I didn’t want to reveal my true feelings to my ex-boyfriend, who created this situation.
So instead of answering his question, I shot back sharply.
“huh. But I think I’ll raise her better than you.”
I wanted to treat you with respect as if we were strangers. I keep speaking informally unconsciously.
No, it’s because he spoke informally first, right?
“I’m so happy that ahe ran away from home and ended up here…It’s to the point where she ask her aunt, who she didn’t even interact with, to raise her.”
“Running away from home?”
“Surely you didn’t know? Is the child dissatisfied at all?”
Erios’ expression distorted in pain at my words.
It was as crazy as my exaggerated expression.
I guess I spoke too harshly.
A child who was only six years old ran away to an aunt whose face she didn’t even know.
-Thank god, I thought my aunt hated me too…..
I remember Artea telling me that she was grateful that i love her.
I am Artea’s aunt.
He is my ex-boyfriend who has already broken up with him and has become a stranger, so he isn’t my top priority.
“That’s it. From now on, I, as her aunt, will raise Artea. i put a lot of thought into my decision.”
“…….”
Erios was seen gritting his teeth.
He thought for a while and then opened his mouth.
“Let me meet Artea.”
If Erios is a person who has done nothing wrong,
For this guy, his niece disappeared while he was out suppressing monsters, and when he came to look for her, he would be scolded and have custody taken away, so it must be embarrassing.
‘But Artea asked me to raise her.’
Even though I heard that, I am not a harsh enough person to obediently send her back to her uncle.
Even if Erios didn’t do something intentionally, isn’t it clear that there is a problem at the Duke’s residence?
Even if it hurts this guy, it is necessary to clearly cut him off here.
– Raise me!
-Because you are my aunt!
This guy, too, would quickly give up if he saw Artea’s clear attitude.
“It’s okay if you meet her, but Artea will be surprised if you met her dressed like that.”
After speaking harshly, Erios asked for a wet towel and wiped his face.
Even though he was dirty, he was beautiful, but once he was clean, it was even more radiant.
‘Anyway, he’s a damn handsome bastard.’
That beauty hasn’t changed, no, it’s gotten better.
‘I guess he’s not our pretty Artea’s uncle for no reason.’
Doesn’t that silent expression, as if immersed in many thoughts, resemble that of Artea when she is still?
How long did we wait? Before long, Artea entered the drawing room.
“One squirrel, two squirrels…..Kyaaaaak!”
Artea, who had been walking innocently with a blush on her face, let out a loud scream.
Even though he wiped away some of the blood, she was still surprised to suddenly come face to face with a large man.
I held out my arms to Artea.
“Artea, come here.”
“what! Why is my uncle here?”
Artea, who was surprised when she saw Erios, immediately ran to me and hugged me.
“go away! I don’t want to see my uncle!”
Then she turned away from Erios, burying her small face in my arms.
It was just as I thought.
“Artea. I’m here to go back with you….”
“I’m going to live with my aunt! Just go, uncle!”
Even though Erios doesn’t show his feelings on his face, you could tell right away that he was very hurt.
That guy is so foolish too.
If he had backed off immediately after hearing what I said, he wouldn’t have seen the child turn away from him.
“You don’t want….your uncle?”
“No! I hate you!”
Erios couldn’t open his mouth easily, but quickly closed it.
He didn’t say anything for a while, just his silence.
“Why do you hate your uncle?”
“…….”
“Artea, can you tell me why?”
I didn’t even bother to scratch Erios here and just waited.
I said I would raise her, but he heard from Artea herself that she didn’t want to live with him.
‘If he truly cared for Artea, it would be natural for him to not accept it right away.’
However, Artea only held me tighter in my arms and didn’t give any answers to Erios’ questions.
“What should I do if you don’t want me….”
For me, I should be more concerned about my niece, who is in a situation where she has to reject her uncle, than Erios.
Is it really easy for a child to answer why he doesn’t like it.
‘You have to look at Arthea’s face once to end the custody story… I hope the current confrontation ends soon.’
Fortunately, Erios hastily opened his mouth, perhaps aware of it.
“Artea, I’m sorry if I let you feel disappointed. I was an uncle who lacked a lot.”
“…….”
“Even if we become far away, I am your uncle. You are more precious than anything in this world. I’m sorry if that wasn’t conveyed.”
The moment Erios was about to get up after saying those words.
Artea suddenly lifted her head.
It really happened in an instant.
“huh?”
I never knew a child could move so fast.
Artea, who suddenly pushed me away, immediately went to Erios and hugged him.
“Oh, Artea?”
I looked in despair at my suddenly empty arms.
What situation is this?
“Yes, uncle. don’t go. Ugh… .”
“Then are you going back with your uncle?”
“Yes.”
The child who was in my arms just a moment ago is over there crying.
Uh huh?
What do i do if you nod your head when you say you want to go back with your uncle?
“Ah, Artea. You said you would live with your aunt instead of your uncle, right?”
“Uh, when?”
huh?
I was hit twice in the back of the head…
I felt like my eyes were spinning. I barely came to my senses.
‘Actually, she was just temporarily sulky and may not have hated her uncle.’
Well, then I’m glad.
It’s because Artea’s uncle is my ex-boyfriend.
Although I feel resentful that I lost.
My niece is more important than my humble pride.
‘She was loved enough that felt attached to Artea.’
What if Artea’s run away from home was truly an accidental accident caused by simple sulking?
If so, that’s fortunate.
‘Yes, I actually hate kids, I don’t like them. I think I said this often. I think I heard that somewhere.’
Yes, it can’t be helped if you live with your uncle.
I got up from my seat after seeing Erios hug us and have a touching reunion.
“I’m glad I resolved the misunderstanding with your uncle and met him again… .”
While thinking that, I was about to get up from my seat.
“Imooooo!”
“uh?”
Artea, who was embracing Erios, left Erios and ran towards me.
This…What is this really going on?
“I wanted to live with my aunt, but when I saw my uncle, did my heart waver?”
“huh!”
“So it was just a momentary whim?”
“Yep!”
Adults are so swayed by a child’s words and actions…..
I managed to come to my senses and asked Artea directly.
“Artea is going to live with her aunt, really?”
“Really, really!”
“Then say goodbye to your uncle. Don’t change your mind now.”
“Oh, Yea.”
Artea barely nodded her head with her tear filled face.
Yes, no matter what, Erios was Artea’s protector.
It doesn’t make sense for her to meekly accept a breakup…
“UNCCCLLEEE!”
And as soon as she came to me, Artea ran straight to Erios.
I closed my eyes tightly and opened them.
“Then break up with your aunt….”
“I like aunt!”
“Then, with your uncle… .”
“Uh-huh!”
Even after that, Artea was confused and couldn’t make her decision right away.
“You have to pick just one person. Are you going to live with your aunt or your uncle?”
“Ha, just one person?”
A look of resentment as to how he could say such harsh words.
The big eyes looking at me were shaking.
‘Ouch, even though I’m crazy, my heart is tingling.’
Still, Artea must have known that there was nothing she could do, so she closed her eyes tightly and made a final decision.
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