Childcare Diaries

stared blankly at Kentrail’s face, even in front of the King.

As he noticed her gaze, Kentrail turned his head before smiling brightly.

The appearance once again surprised those around him.

“Huh, you were a person who could smile, too.
Haha, I haven’t seen it in a long time, so I forgot that fact.”

She had heard rumors in the Royal Palace that Kentrail’s expression wasn’t what it used to be, though she didn’t realize it until she saw it in person.

The King stared curiously at Marie, who gave him a smile.
However, the chancellor took a step in front of Marie and covered her gaze.

“Send her quickly.
People are waiting downstairs.”

Because of the urging, the King became even more curious about Marie.
But now, he thought that if he revealed his curiosity, he might be bitten by that viper-like eye, so he struggled to send her away.

“There is only one reason why I invited you guys.
I called you because they said that you are taking good care of the one and only nephew of my old friend with the utmost sincerity.”

Marie was internally surprised at the word “friend.” It was a story she had never heard from Kentrail.

Although as Kentrail was reminding that he was an enemy and not a friend, the Queen’s voice came.

“Your Majesty, please let me greet them now.”

She admired the voice as beautiful as the face.

At that, Marie, along with the children, quickly bowed to where the queen was sitting.

“Welcome.”

The Queen looked at Marie as she greeted her.
Her gaze wasn’t pretty, but it was also for a while.
She then turned her eyes to Ellie, who was standing next to Marie.

“Yellow suits you really well.”

Seeing the child, the Queen smiled happily.
Ellie didn’t expect the Queen to compliment her, so she couldn’t even say thanks.
Seeing this, the Queen smiled once more.

Fortunately, she didn’t seem to be offended.

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‘As expected, she is very interested in children.’

Seeing that, Marie loosened her boundaries a little toward the Queen.

Thus, the greeting of the three of them ended safely.

 

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“Wow, sister, I want to eat that.”

As Marie gazed at the chocolate fountain, she told Ellie to eat and not get it on her clothes.
She then said she could go.

Excited, Ellie ran to the fountain.

Marie did not take her eyes off the distant child.

Brielle was also seen following her to the chocolate fountain.
After that, Taylor followed at the same time.

A glass was placed in front of Marie’s gaze as she watched the children.
When she turned her head to find the one who held out the glass, she saw Eujes.

“Teacher.”

It was nice to see him in a place like this, and his voice rose.

“How are you doing?”

“Yes.
The Young Master is over there.”

“I know.
He’s excited.”

“It has everything kids love.”

From water droplets to chocolate, and various cookies and cakes just by a hand’s reach.
The children were busy eating and holding plates.

“Drink.”

Eujes handed Marie the glass once more.

“Oh, I don’t like drinks.”

Even though it was the Royal Palace, they were conscious that they were in a dangerous situation.
So alcohol was absolutely forbidden.

“Ah.
I guess you’re not drinking.”

He picked up the cup and gave it back to a passing attendant.

“I’m sorry.
I’m already nervous about coming to the Royal Palace, so I’m going to refrain from drinking.”

Marie gave a reasonable excuse.

“No.
Of course, you may not drink.”

Saying so, Eujes smiled so that she wouldn’t be sorry, then picked up the other glass the attendant was carrying and handed it to her.

“This is non-alcohol.”

“Oh, thank you.”

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She brought the drink to her mouth.
It was a lemon-flavored drink.
It was sour but refreshing and worth drinking.

“Sister.”

And, as she drank another sip, Ellie came over with her own plate.

“Did you only take enough to eat?”

“Yeah.
Of course.”

Ellie, who answered her sister, first took a fork of one of the loaves and put it in front of Marie’s mouth.

“Ah~”

Marie, moved by Ellie’s cuteness, opened her mouth and took the bread, and ate it.

“How is it?”

“Hmm, it’s delicious.
Maybe it’s because you gave it to me.”

Ellie confirmed that her sister was eating deliciously, and she started eating it herself.
She dipped it in chocolate from the chocolate fountain and even tried the cookies.
All were delicious.

“Huh? Teacher Eujes.”

It was only when her stomach was filled with a certain amount of pleasure did she see him.

“It’s been a while, Ellie.”

“Thank you for saving me last time.”

“I’m glad you’re okay.
I received the letter you sent me.”

Ellie, who was talking warmly with Eujes, quickly scanned around.

Looking at her, Marie wanted to know why the child was suddenly doing it.

‘He’s over there.
He’s looking this way, too.’

The person Ellie was looking for was Kentrail.

As she had guessed, the Count was looking at this place with eyes full of jealousy.
It was interesting in itself.

Finally, Kentrail started walking towards them.

“I’ve been away for too long.”

“No, the King suddenly called you.”

He tried not to vacate Marie’s side as much as possible, but after greeting the nobles, the King suddenly called him.

Marie kept telling him to go, so he went lightly.
Still, he didn’t feel good because it felt like a fly flew in through that gap.

“Count.”

Eujes, who did not know his thoughts, greeted with a sad expression on his face.

When he saw Kentrail, he thought he would see Kentrail more often after he became an official, but the people joked, telling him that seeing him at the Palace would be like picking a star in the sky.

“If you frequently met in the hallway, it would be that you’re not doing anything.”

Seeing that he was with Marie, the words were slurred to the point of being childish.
Kentrail spat out the words and glanced at her.

Ellie put the scene in her eyes and smiled.

This kind of conversation happened several times.