Adrian returned to the mansion very late.

It seemed that he had eaten at the Count until dinner.

After washing up with the Duchess, Raphine dried her hair with a soft cloth and changed into soft pajamas.

Sophia did not drop her daughter, which she had recovered after six years, from her arms.

She felt sorry for her daughter, who was much smaller and skinny than her peers because she couldn't eat properly.

So after Raphine came, the Chefs of the Duke gathered their heads and had meetings every day to plan a nutritious diet.

Raphine's cheeks were plumper than when she first came, but she was still far from growing up to be her age.

As she entered the bedroom, Sophia whispered into Raphine's ear.

"Let's stay in this room with Mom until this week. Raphine's room will be completed next week."

"My room?"

When Raphine asked, Sophia smiled sweetly and nodded her head.

"Yeah, Raphine's room. Mom will also sleep in Raphine's room for a while."

"...."

Raphine followed Sophia and smiled and nodded her head.

It was also a good thing that my mother's arms were good.

The first time I hugged my mother, it was very warm and soft.

It smelled good, and when I felt the warm body temperature, I felt at ease.

Violet's arms were good, but the arms of an adult mother were more stable.

I was worried that my mother's arm would hurt, but for some reason I wanted to pretend that I didn't know.

'But then, Duke Aston, no... Dad?'

If Mom keeps sleeping with me, what will happen to Dad?

Raphine thought to herself, but then shook her head.

'Let's pretend we don't know that for a while.'

For the time being, I wanted to monopolize my mother. It was a big deal as I became more and more greedy.

I haven't called out 'Mom' out of my mouth yet, but I'm still practicing inside, so it'll be possible soon.

Maybe?

'Would you really like me if I called you Mom?'

「If you call me by my proper name rather than mother, I'd love it, sweetie?」

Ruby lying on the bed whispered to her.

'If you're going to treat me like a baby, I won't talk to you.'

「Yes.」

After coming here, there was no time to feel hungry.

Shortly after eating, sweet milk made with honey and grain was given, and cookies made with healthy ingredients were also given.

After eating, I ate fresh fruit and drank fresh fruit.

Having lived without being hungry like that, now, like a child, losing reason is less and less.

I was very happy.

Knock, knock.

Then, a knock was heard on the door.

Raphine was momentarily startled and hid behind Sophia's back.

「Heh, if you look at how scared you are, you're still a baby—.」

'Even adults can be scared!'

Clank, clank.

It was Adrian who opened the door and entered.

"Raphine, brother is here."

His pink hair was a little wet as if he had just washed it.

After confirming that it was Adrian, Raphine smiled broadly.

"Mom, can I go to bed after playing with Raphine for a bit?"

"Of course, you're a big deal."

He was the eldest son who was usually very proud.

Adrian seemed happy to have an unexpected youngest sister.

The Duchess smiled warmly and looked at Adrian and Raphine.

Adrian came up to the bed, showed him the toy he had brought, and shook it.

'No, do you think I'm a one-year-old baby?'

The problem is, the toys Adrian brought were not at all for the 6-year-old. It was a rattle that even newborn babies would like.

Raphine was startled inside, but for the first time, she pretended to be interested.

Seeing this, Adrian was very proud.

'It's hard to play with you.'

Rapine sighed inside and asked the question he wanted to ask.

"What about Violet?"

"Oppa took her home safely. She promised to come again tomorrow. Raphine, do you like Violet that much?"

"Yes."

"Why?"

Rapine squinted her eyes.

'To be honest, what I like the most about violet is— actually Violet is the best—'

In the original, Adrian definitely liked Violet since he was young.

Raphine pretended not to know.

"Because Violet unnie is warm, smells good, has a kind voice, and gives me something delicious."

"Did she?"

"Yeah. I wish Violet-unnie lived here too."

She made a remark expressing her innermost intentions, but Adrian only smiled.

'Well... Adrian is still only ten years old.'

Raphine stared at Adrian. and said a little more clearly

"I hope Violet unnie and Oppa marry each other."

She abandoned her pride and spoke innocent like a child. Adrian's expression got brighter.

"Mother, did you just hear? Raphine called me brother!"

"Yeah, I heard. How...!"

Sophia put her hands on her chest and rejoiced. Adrian laughed as if excitedly.

'No, there it is. It's not that important now—'

「Baby, it must be a little difficult for you to do what you want... Don't just aim this way, it would be faster to aim for a guy named Zerkan.」

Raphine looked at the baby teddy bear with a disappointed expression.

Ruby was right.

'Yeah, Zerkan and Adrian have been close friends since childhood. If we wait, won't we come to play?'

「Yeah, if you persevere, you will come. There is an old saying that the one who perseveres wins!」

"I'm here!"

* * *

The morning has come when the birds are chirping.

However, the atmosphere of the dining room at Aston Mansion was not very good.

"Raphine, did you called Hyung oppa yesterday? Call me too! I mean, I'm also your oppa!"

"Me too! Call me oppa too!"

Luca and Lois whined with complaining faces.

Raphine ignored their opinions and glared at Adrian.

Adrian was drinking fruit juice while humming a song with a very refreshing face.

"...That must been nice, Adrian."

Duke Eston, sitting at the edge of the wide dining table, murmured a little.

He was also cautious about speaking in fear that Raphine would be surprised if he made any loud noises.

The seat was also the furthest from Raphine and Sophia.

'Honey, be strong....'

Seeing her husband like that, Sophia cheered inside.

Raphine no longer ate like a strange beggar.

Because now I know that I can eat whenever I want.

But every time I feel it, the dishes made by the chefs of the Duke's house are so delicious that I have no choice but to eat a lot.

In the middle of the meal, Sophia, sitting on the left, wiped Raphine's lips.

And from time to time, Adrian, seated on the right, wiped his lips.

To the twin brothers sitting opposite and the Duke sitting on the end, it felt like a large, transparent wall had been erected.

"You're the only one who pretends to be older than me! That's cheap."

"Right! We're closer to each other. Because we're younger than each other."

"That's what I'm saying! I'm not going to play with you from today."

Luca and Lois grumbled small, but Duke Eston, who sat at the end, could not even talk.

He just glances and looks at Raphine and is happy.

"When will Violet come?"

After the meal, Raphine asked Adrian.

"She said se'd be here around lunch time."

"....Yes."

Adrian's words were accurate.

After eating dessert and reading a storybook that didn't even come to her ears, Violet came.

Raphine was a little disappointed that Violet came alone, but she didn't show it.

If Zerkan doesn't come, you can make him come.

"Do you want to take a walk with Violet?"

"Why?"

"Why!"

"Why?"

Adrian, Luca, and Lois greatly refuted Raphine's words.

"Kids, calm down."

Sophia stopped such children.

However, after telling the children, Sophia also asked Raphine affectionately in the ear.

"Why...?"

However, when my mother asked me why in a cold voice, I had to tell a secret story.

At those words, the mother put on a shocked expression.

'Next time, I'll just have to look around....'

The site of the Ducal Mansion was very large, and on one side, there was a large lawn garden.

There were no obstacles, so it was a perfect space for children to run around.

Raphine took Violet's hand and walked hard.

And around the time the people could be seen in the distance, I asked Violet.

"Are you friends with my older brother?"

"Yeah, we're best friends!"

"Do you have any other friends?"

"Huh? Another friend?"

"Yes."

Raphine nodded.

「The question is very explicit, baby.」

'Then what do we do?'

「It's very babyish behavior, hmm.」

'Be quiet!'

Violet replied with a smile.

"I have another friend. It's Zerkan, the crown prince of this empire."

"...!"

I got you!

Raphine pretended to be violently surprised.

"Wow!"

"Zerkan is incredibly popular. I hate to admit it, but he's pretty good-looking."

"More than Adrian oppa?"

"Well, in terms of popularity, it would be similar. But why are you curious about Zerkan? Why?"

Raphine rolled her eyes and answered.

"That's.... He is Violet unnie's friend."

"You want to know everything about me? Ha. Cute."

Raphine said, "Ugh." and answered.

Violet hugged Raphine tightly.

Raphine, with her wavy pink hair, was so lovely.

'It's just like human cotton candy.'

Besides, because she ate well, she became more lively than before, and her loveliness was doubled.

A tiny human cotton candy followed her, and she couldn't help but fall in love with Raphine.

In addition, Violet, the only child, always wanted to have a younger sibling, so Raphine felt like her own sister.

Violet, who hugged Raphine and stroked her stomach, was surprised and said.

"Raphine, your stomach is plump now. It's going to grow quickly!"

That's what Raphine wanted too.

"Ugh... That's why I want to see all of my Unnie's friends. Because I like her."

「It was perfect baby acting, baby!」

Ruby, the baby teddy bear that Raphine was spinning around, admired and praised her.

'...Thanks.'

I gave up my pride and spoke like a child... Violet liked it fiercely, and it certainly worked.

"Yeah? Then, this Unnie will pick you up tomorrow! Anyway, Zerkan heard the news and decided to visit soon!"

"You have to come with me too!"

"Of course! You like Unnie that much? It's cute!"

Violet held the back of Raphine's hand as if lovingly, and kissed her on the cheek.

Raphine also kissed Violet's hand and said, "Kiss!". Then Violet said, "Hey!" and liked it.

"Let's wait and see."

Raphine laughed inwardly.

The main culprit that ruins the original work and is an obsessive man.

The way to stop Zerkan from turning black is the way for everyone to be at peace.

From Adrian, Violet, our family, the Empire, Zerkan's mother, and even Zerkan himself, the path to happiness

All the future depended on you.