Winter, who finally came to his senses after a long time, got up from his seat because he felt so sorry for himself crying in his wife's arms.
However, his body was so weak that he collapsed, and Violet sat down with him. Violet smiled and looked into his eyes.
“Did you all cry?”
Then Winter nodded and barely opened his mouth.
“When you said you were having a baby, I said that to you. I was scared the whole time.”
“Hmm, so now you know for sure that I trust you.”
Thanks to Violet's soothing words, Winter felt relieved and relaxed, muttering in a trembling voice as he struggled to hold back the waves of emotion that were rushing in.
“The little one in the womb must already be envious of his father.”
“I’m crying because I’m happy. I’ll be happy with you.”
Winter sat down and thought for a moment. From that moment on, the excitement that had been beyond relief poured out.
At the news of the child's arrival, his face gradually relaxed, and the corners of his mouth rose even though he tried not to. Winter's face turned red from crying and laughing, so he got up from his seat and helped Violet up. Then he looked at the chair and spoke.
“Your chair needs more cushions.”
“It’s still okay.”
“Should I move the sofa?”
“It’s okay, don’t rush and try too hard.”
When Winter was anxious that he needed to do something for his wife right now but couldn't do anything, Violet tried to console him.
“Okay, calm down, and let’s talk about the North.”
“More than that.”
As soon as the Northern story came up, Winter realized that there was still a nagging feeling that he had done something dangerous, so he quickly regained his senses and changed the subject.
“I bought the remaining two islands for your mother.”
“My mother gave it to you?”
“She knew what you were meant to do. Any kind of power would suit you better than Ash Lawrence.”
Winter said, showing off as if he was proud of himself.
“See? There’s no one better suited for the job than you.”
Violet felt tense at the news Winter had given her. She tried to calm it down by eating something warm, but Winter noticed that she was turning her head away without realizing it and asked.
“Have you started feeling morning sickness?”
“No, I just feel a little bit weak.”
“While I was away?”
“Don’t be so surprised. It was only three days?”
“It’s only been three days. My wife has started having morning sickness, and I’m over there...”
Winter was shocked at his inability to finish the task in one day. Violet, seeing Winter already at a loss, thought that when morning sickness really sets in, he should stay far away.
Violet picked up her fork to eat as if nothing had happened. She was going to eat meat, but the smell of butter, which she loved so much, was particularly unpleasant today. For some reason, her hands went to the vegetable dish that usually appeared on the Southern farm table prepared for Winter.
The vegetable dish, which she would normally eat a few bites of even though it was tasteless, was delicious today. Violet muttered.
“It’s strange... Why do vegetables taste good?”
“Are the vegetables edible?”
“It’s delicious. Does your baby have the same taste as you?”
When Violet tilted her head, Winter answered, feeling excited without realizing it.
“I don’t know about that, but it’s clear that the baby is already concerned about his mother’s health.”
“Is that so? Strangely, I’ve been craving the food you make for me lately.”
“Is that why you came into the kitchen? To ask me to cook for you?”
As Winter, who was quickly overcome with happiness, came closer and teased Violet, she smiled at him and responded.
“No, that’s not it. I really meant to cook it.”
“How about you not come into the kitchen for my birthday? If you really want to do something, make me a sandwich in the morning. I’ll ask you to cut the bread for me and you can spread the jam.”
“You don’t trust me like that?”
"Not at all."
Winter answered confidently. Then, he rested his chin on his hand and looked at Violet eating with a face that seemed happy to anyone, and she asked curiously.
"Are you not hungry?"
“I was hungry, but I’m not hungry anymore. I guess it’s because I like it.”
“What is that?”
“Really. I guess this is what it means to be full without eating. Oh, did I mention that?”
"What?"
“I say thank you and I love you.”
Winter's face was so bright that Violet forgot to urge him to eat and covered her mouth with both hands and laughed.
Immediately after that, Violet began to suffer from severe morning sickness. She had difficulty eating, let alone drinking water. On top of that, she was so tired that she felt sleepy all the time, even after sleeping.
Everyone around her was stamping their feet and trying to feed her something, but it wasn't as serious as Winter's.
He was so focused on Violet that he couldn't even eat properly, let alone go to work.
Fortunately, Violet drinks the tea, eats the tomato, and vegetable stew that Sharon had told her about. It was hard to get fresh vegetables this season, so Winter was busy looking for fresh vegetables everywhere.
Winter sighed in relief as he watched Violet cut a ripe red tomato and eat it little by little.
“I’m glad that at least got over it.”
“You eat.”
“My wife can’t eat it, so it would be rude for me to eat it alone.”
“I feel uneasy.”
Violet grumbled and forced another slice of tomato into her mouth.
“Can’t I take care of your morning sickness for you?”
Lulu came in as Winter muttered bitterly.
“Little Madam, Madame Ella Felice sent you a letter.”
Lulu handed Violet the letter and jumped for joy at the sight of the half-empty bowl.
“Oh, my goodness. You’ve already eaten half of it. Well done.”
Then Violet answered with a small laugh.
“It’s the first time I’ve heard such a compliment for eating a little tomato.”
“If you want to go out, you must eat all of this before you go out. You must.”
“Okay. I’ll definitely eat it all before I leave.”
As Violet spoke with determination, Lulu left the room with a pleased expression. Seeing her, Winter smiled for the first time in a while and said teasingly.
“How wonderful, my little lady.”
“Don’t tease me. I know how hard it is to eat. I think I deserve to be praised.”
“Oh, I think so too.”
Winter kept teasing her even while he was worried, and Violet smiled, thinking it was strange that she didn't hate her husband like that, and opened the letter.
[ To my beloved daughter.
I don't know what to say to congratulate you on having a baby.
My heart is already filled with joy at the thought of seeing my grandchild for the first time.
Please send me a message when the baby is born.
I believe you have heard the story about how your husband came to me and gave him two islands.
What Lord Winter said to me that day moved me greatly.
As you know, I have only ever mourned the loss of the throne that was rightfully mine. Now that I know that your decision to marry was noble, I am so foolish. If you had stayed in the South, I would have mourned my son's lost throne forever, not knowing how worthy of a Princess you were.
I hope that one day you will forgive me, but today I am not sending you this letter hoping for an apology.
The title of Countess of the Reckless River and all its islands was given to Olivia Lawrence, who was third in line to the throne at the time. It is said that she crossed the Bydelin Mountains, which were then full of bandits, to find water to save her country from drought. I believe you know well that she was given the title to appease the people who wanted her to become King, but they were not satisfied, so she eventually ascended to the throne by the will of the people. Since then, it has become an honorary title that only the King of Rockround can have.
My dear daughter.
I am writing to tell you that you are worthy of the title of Countess, which is given to the guardian of the Reckless River and all its islands. ]
Violet smiled after reading the letter. Then she gently kissed Winter's eyes and started eating the tomatoes again.
Violet emptied her bowl and stood up, taking a deep breath.
“I’ve finished eating, so I guess I should go out.”
“Do you really have to go out?”
“Of course. I’m not so sick that I can’t even go for a thirty-minute ride by carriage. You should go to work now, too. Hayel’s crying.”
Winter had a pained expression, but he couldn't just leave Violet home until the baby was born, so he had no choice but to nod.
Violet headed to the front of a building in the capital.
Kenjes, the police commissioner and captain of the royal guard, who had heard in advance that she was coming, was leading the police out.
“Are you here, Ma’am?”
"Long time no see."
“Thank you for telling me about the baby, but Yudel almost followed me.”
Violet smiled and asked when the name of Yudel, Kenjes' wife and young Violet's tutor, was mentioned.
“Professor Yudel?”
“Yes. My wife is still thinking that I am still a child, so she is angry at me for doing such a bad thing. She says that since you have a baby, you should only see good things.”
“I see. Thanks to you, my heart feels warm.”
Kenjes looked embarrassed at Violet's words and held out a basket.
“These are cookies my wife baked. She made them with a lot of ingredients that are good for relieving morning sickness.”
“Oh my, thank you.”
Violet looked surprised and immediately looked into the basket.
“Oh, my goodness. I’ve had a hard time eating lately, but I think I could eat this any time.”
"My wife who was by her side when Mrs. Ella was suffering from morning sickness. I think she must have known better when she made this for you.”
“I will write a separate letter to Professor Yudel, but thank you for bringing this to me, Sir Kenjes.”
“No problem. I have reviewed the information you sent me in advance. Why did you go to the bank first?”
When Kenjes asked, Violet looked up at the capital's central bank building and said.
“Have you ever read the article about the governor of the Capital Central Bank conspiring with Ash to turn the land in Longwood that my husband had given me into the crown’s property?”
Then Kenjes nodded as if he understood.
“Ah. If we dig into the movement of funds at the central bank of the capital, we might find connections to drug dealers.”
"Yes."
Violet nodded.
Since the investigative authority for Rockround was in the hands of the National Police Agency, the bank was turned upside down as soon as the police chief, Kenjes, appeared.
Meanwhile, Violet and Jen were enjoying cookies and warm tea given to them by Yudel in a carriage parked in front of the bank. Jen looked around the carriage and said.
“The CEO is so concerned, but the carriage really doesn’t shake at all. Isn’t that right, young lady?”
“Yeah. That’s really amazing. I hope my husband can relax a little now.”
“Hey, he hasn’t even started yet. I heard he's looking for a place to build a villa up north because it’ll be hot during pregnancy.”
While Jen was saying that, there was an urgent knock on the door. When Jen opened the door with Violet's permission, she saw the president of the Capital Central Bank with a pale face.
While he was enjoying a hunt at Ash and the Hunting Grounds, he received a call from the police and came running frantically.
“Sir, Madam! What the hell is this noise!”
Violet's eyebrows furrowed as he suddenly raised his voice.
The moment he met those stern eyes, the bank manager remembered what Violet had told him the day she had negotiated with Ash for Longwood as a dowry.
“Isn’t it an unchangeable fact that the two of you conspired to take my property? So if the day comes when I cause a great loss to the bank president, I will not hesitate at any time.”
However, his body was so weak that he collapsed, and Violet sat down with him. Violet smiled and looked into his eyes.
“Did you all cry?”
Then Winter nodded and barely opened his mouth.
“When you said you were having a baby, I said that to you. I was scared the whole time.”
“Hmm, so now you know for sure that I trust you.”
Thanks to Violet's soothing words, Winter felt relieved and relaxed, muttering in a trembling voice as he struggled to hold back the waves of emotion that were rushing in.
“The little one in the womb must already be envious of his father.”
“I’m crying because I’m happy. I’ll be happy with you.”
Winter sat down and thought for a moment. From that moment on, the excitement that had been beyond relief poured out.
At the news of the child's arrival, his face gradually relaxed, and the corners of his mouth rose even though he tried not to. Winter's face turned red from crying and laughing, so he got up from his seat and helped Violet up. Then he looked at the chair and spoke.
“Your chair needs more cushions.”
“It’s still okay.”
“Should I move the sofa?”
“It’s okay, don’t rush and try too hard.”
When Winter was anxious that he needed to do something for his wife right now but couldn't do anything, Violet tried to console him.
“Okay, calm down, and let’s talk about the North.”
“More than that.”
As soon as the Northern story came up, Winter realized that there was still a nagging feeling that he had done something dangerous, so he quickly regained his senses and changed the subject.
“I bought the remaining two islands for your mother.”
“My mother gave it to you?”
“She knew what you were meant to do. Any kind of power would suit you better than Ash Lawrence.”
Winter said, showing off as if he was proud of himself.
“See? There’s no one better suited for the job than you.”
Violet felt tense at the news Winter had given her. She tried to calm it down by eating something warm, but Winter noticed that she was turning her head away without realizing it and asked.
“Have you started feeling morning sickness?”
“No, I just feel a little bit weak.”
“While I was away?”
“Don’t be so surprised. It was only three days?”
“It’s only been three days. My wife has started having morning sickness, and I’m over there...”
Winter was shocked at his inability to finish the task in one day. Violet, seeing Winter already at a loss, thought that when morning sickness really sets in, he should stay far away.
Violet picked up her fork to eat as if nothing had happened. She was going to eat meat, but the smell of butter, which she loved so much, was particularly unpleasant today. For some reason, her hands went to the vegetable dish that usually appeared on the Southern farm table prepared for Winter.
The vegetable dish, which she would normally eat a few bites of even though it was tasteless, was delicious today. Violet muttered.
“It’s strange... Why do vegetables taste good?”
“Are the vegetables edible?”
“It’s delicious. Does your baby have the same taste as you?”
When Violet tilted her head, Winter answered, feeling excited without realizing it.
“I don’t know about that, but it’s clear that the baby is already concerned about his mother’s health.”
“Is that so? Strangely, I’ve been craving the food you make for me lately.”
“Is that why you came into the kitchen? To ask me to cook for you?”
As Winter, who was quickly overcome with happiness, came closer and teased Violet, she smiled at him and responded.
“No, that’s not it. I really meant to cook it.”
“How about you not come into the kitchen for my birthday? If you really want to do something, make me a sandwich in the morning. I’ll ask you to cut the bread for me and you can spread the jam.”
“You don’t trust me like that?”
"Not at all."
Winter answered confidently. Then, he rested his chin on his hand and looked at Violet eating with a face that seemed happy to anyone, and she asked curiously.
"Are you not hungry?"
“I was hungry, but I’m not hungry anymore. I guess it’s because I like it.”
“What is that?”
“Really. I guess this is what it means to be full without eating. Oh, did I mention that?”
"What?"
“I say thank you and I love you.”
Winter's face was so bright that Violet forgot to urge him to eat and covered her mouth with both hands and laughed.
Immediately after that, Violet began to suffer from severe morning sickness. She had difficulty eating, let alone drinking water. On top of that, she was so tired that she felt sleepy all the time, even after sleeping.
Everyone around her was stamping their feet and trying to feed her something, but it wasn't as serious as Winter's.
He was so focused on Violet that he couldn't even eat properly, let alone go to work.
Fortunately, Violet drinks the tea, eats the tomato, and vegetable stew that Sharon had told her about. It was hard to get fresh vegetables this season, so Winter was busy looking for fresh vegetables everywhere.
Winter sighed in relief as he watched Violet cut a ripe red tomato and eat it little by little.
“I’m glad that at least got over it.”
“You eat.”
“My wife can’t eat it, so it would be rude for me to eat it alone.”
“I feel uneasy.”
Violet grumbled and forced another slice of tomato into her mouth.
“Can’t I take care of your morning sickness for you?”
Lulu came in as Winter muttered bitterly.
“Little Madam, Madame Ella Felice sent you a letter.”
Lulu handed Violet the letter and jumped for joy at the sight of the half-empty bowl.
“Oh, my goodness. You’ve already eaten half of it. Well done.”
Then Violet answered with a small laugh.
“It’s the first time I’ve heard such a compliment for eating a little tomato.”
“If you want to go out, you must eat all of this before you go out. You must.”
“Okay. I’ll definitely eat it all before I leave.”
As Violet spoke with determination, Lulu left the room with a pleased expression. Seeing her, Winter smiled for the first time in a while and said teasingly.
“How wonderful, my little lady.”
“Don’t tease me. I know how hard it is to eat. I think I deserve to be praised.”
“Oh, I think so too.”
Winter kept teasing her even while he was worried, and Violet smiled, thinking it was strange that she didn't hate her husband like that, and opened the letter.
[ To my beloved daughter.
I don't know what to say to congratulate you on having a baby.
My heart is already filled with joy at the thought of seeing my grandchild for the first time.
Please send me a message when the baby is born.
I believe you have heard the story about how your husband came to me and gave him two islands.
What Lord Winter said to me that day moved me greatly.
As you know, I have only ever mourned the loss of the throne that was rightfully mine. Now that I know that your decision to marry was noble, I am so foolish. If you had stayed in the South, I would have mourned my son's lost throne forever, not knowing how worthy of a Princess you were.
I hope that one day you will forgive me, but today I am not sending you this letter hoping for an apology.
The title of Countess of the Reckless River and all its islands was given to Olivia Lawrence, who was third in line to the throne at the time. It is said that she crossed the Bydelin Mountains, which were then full of bandits, to find water to save her country from drought. I believe you know well that she was given the title to appease the people who wanted her to become King, but they were not satisfied, so she eventually ascended to the throne by the will of the people. Since then, it has become an honorary title that only the King of Rockround can have.
My dear daughter.
I am writing to tell you that you are worthy of the title of Countess, which is given to the guardian of the Reckless River and all its islands. ]
Violet smiled after reading the letter. Then she gently kissed Winter's eyes and started eating the tomatoes again.
Violet emptied her bowl and stood up, taking a deep breath.
“I’ve finished eating, so I guess I should go out.”
“Do you really have to go out?”
“Of course. I’m not so sick that I can’t even go for a thirty-minute ride by carriage. You should go to work now, too. Hayel’s crying.”
Winter had a pained expression, but he couldn't just leave Violet home until the baby was born, so he had no choice but to nod.
***
Violet headed to the front of a building in the capital.
Kenjes, the police commissioner and captain of the royal guard, who had heard in advance that she was coming, was leading the police out.
“Are you here, Ma’am?”
"Long time no see."
“Thank you for telling me about the baby, but Yudel almost followed me.”
Violet smiled and asked when the name of Yudel, Kenjes' wife and young Violet's tutor, was mentioned.
“Professor Yudel?”
“Yes. My wife is still thinking that I am still a child, so she is angry at me for doing such a bad thing. She says that since you have a baby, you should only see good things.”
“I see. Thanks to you, my heart feels warm.”
Kenjes looked embarrassed at Violet's words and held out a basket.
“These are cookies my wife baked. She made them with a lot of ingredients that are good for relieving morning sickness.”
“Oh my, thank you.”
Violet looked surprised and immediately looked into the basket.
“Oh, my goodness. I’ve had a hard time eating lately, but I think I could eat this any time.”
"My wife who was by her side when Mrs. Ella was suffering from morning sickness. I think she must have known better when she made this for you.”
“I will write a separate letter to Professor Yudel, but thank you for bringing this to me, Sir Kenjes.”
“No problem. I have reviewed the information you sent me in advance. Why did you go to the bank first?”
When Kenjes asked, Violet looked up at the capital's central bank building and said.
“Have you ever read the article about the governor of the Capital Central Bank conspiring with Ash to turn the land in Longwood that my husband had given me into the crown’s property?”
Then Kenjes nodded as if he understood.
“Ah. If we dig into the movement of funds at the central bank of the capital, we might find connections to drug dealers.”
"Yes."
Violet nodded.
Since the investigative authority for Rockround was in the hands of the National Police Agency, the bank was turned upside down as soon as the police chief, Kenjes, appeared.
Meanwhile, Violet and Jen were enjoying cookies and warm tea given to them by Yudel in a carriage parked in front of the bank. Jen looked around the carriage and said.
“The CEO is so concerned, but the carriage really doesn’t shake at all. Isn’t that right, young lady?”
“Yeah. That’s really amazing. I hope my husband can relax a little now.”
“Hey, he hasn’t even started yet. I heard he's looking for a place to build a villa up north because it’ll be hot during pregnancy.”
While Jen was saying that, there was an urgent knock on the door. When Jen opened the door with Violet's permission, she saw the president of the Capital Central Bank with a pale face.
While he was enjoying a hunt at Ash and the Hunting Grounds, he received a call from the police and came running frantically.
“Sir, Madam! What the hell is this noise!”
Violet's eyebrows furrowed as he suddenly raised his voice.
The moment he met those stern eyes, the bank manager remembered what Violet had told him the day she had negotiated with Ash for Longwood as a dowry.
“Isn’t it an unchangeable fact that the two of you conspired to take my property? So if the day comes when I cause a great loss to the bank president, I will not hesitate at any time.”
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