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Madam spent the whole day relieving stress.

She screamed at her son or punched him. Kael just hugged his mother without saying anything. He told her to vent her resentment toward the unfilial child.

Another day passed.

Darin, who collapsed from exhaustion, slept longer than usual. It’s painful to realize reality. Refusing to open his eyes.

– Swoosh.

The man carried the woman who wouldn’t open her eyes and left the inn. Since the improvement ceremony had ended a long time ago, there was no need to stay here anymore.

Kael didn’t try to wake his mother up forcibly. Before he fell in love, he was the child she bore with pain.

Should I force someone who is sleeping peacefully to open their eyes? It would be against propriety.

It might not even be funny consideration. Already deeply hurting the parents’ hearts, such shallow consideration. But Kael wanted to compensate for hurting his mother elsewhere. When he had sex, he realized for the first time that he became an animal.

Unlike his despairing mother, the sky was blue and the sun was warm. Kael smiled faintly as he faced the sun. His mother preferred such sunny weather.

“Mother, it seems like the tangerine tree will grow well today.”

He is a person who grew up eating tangerines given by his mother. So, he couldn’t help but appreciate her grace. Moreover, she made food for her children herself.

“I don’t want to boast about being a madam.”

This was what she always said when the servants objected. She sincerely wanted to be a good parent to her children. She was a person who pursued perfection as much as possible when it came to parenting.

– Rustle.

Her son kissed the tear-stained cheek of the woman. This woman poured all her time and affection on me. Remembering her grace, I couldn’t control my emotions due to increased affection.

“Mother, unfortunately. Your son does not regret this choice.”

Although Kael had the blood of a savage, he was a brilliant figure, not an ignorant fool who didn’t know right from wrong. He was well aware that his actions would be seen as barbaric to others. And the guilt that accompanied it as well.

“I decided to become a monster to achieve love.”

The decades spent with this woman were like heaven and hell. He had to witness the person he loved exerting oppressive control for many years.

“I didn’t intend to do this from the beginning either.”

Kael also knew that such behavior was despair for his mother. That’s why he went on a pilgrimage. He thought that if he distanced himself and spent time, this bitter feeling would naturally disappear.

“I mistakenly thought I could forget about my mother.”

Pity briefly flowed through the cruel face of the savage. Yes, it was a misconception. Rather, the longer the time apart, the smile bestowed by the queen of the tangerine tree remained unforgettable.

“But what do you think when you broaden your perspective and look at more women?”

In society or during his journey, Kael had met quite a few women with charms that might tempt a man. But instead of enjoying the ups and downs, he just looked upon them.

“They are insufficient to be called women compared to my mother.”

The woman he loved, regardless of her status and background, was nobler and more beautiful than anyone else. So Kael repeated this opinion, whether women threw themselves at him or not.

“Why should I turn away when the perfect woman is right by my side?”

“Why should I embrace women I don’t even love?”

“Why should I give her up just because she’s my child?”

“Mother always said that it wouldn’t be difficult to leave the parents’ embrace if you just turned your eyes away for a moment.”

However, despite expanding his horizons and broadening his knowledge, Kael returned to the confines of his mother’s apron. It was because he realized that he was a cursed seed, destined to live like this.

“But ironically, it has become the opposite. The more I understand the world, the more I realize how precious you are to me.”

– Kwak.

The man held the girl tenderly, expressing his determination not to let her go, no matter what happens.

“Still, isn’t it fortunate that things turned out this way? Because Mother feared my independence.”

His words were not entirely wrong. While Kael hoped to form a family with another woman, part of him also wished she wouldn’t leave his side. Each time a child left, he felt a corner of his heart empty.

But rather than enduring such harsh actions from his son, it would have been better if the child had gained independence.

“…Huk.”

The woman sobbed with a voice full of tears. Kael wasn’t talking to himself. It had been a long time since he noticed that she pretended to be asleep to avoid confrontation.

– Fwuruk.

Two large horses pulling a carriage with a white bear engraved on it approached the two men and women. This was the private carriage of the Bayoren noble family, surrounded by guards.

“Madam, Sir.”

A middle-aged man dressed neatly nodded. His gesture was filled with respect for the lady of the house and her children.

“Madam, you’ve had a peaceful time.”

At first glance, the older sister seemed to be holding her younger sister. Lady Arvin assumed that the mistress had stayed up all night chatting, as her love for her children extended throughout the Bayoren domain.

“Yes, thanks to you leaving, we were able to spend some quiet time together, Mother.”

Kael responded casually, as it wasn’t entirely an incorrect statement.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

The young lord accepted the affection with a smile. Seeing his tired expression, it seemed like he had been waiting in front of the inn for a long time.

– Jingling.

I should reward the servant who has worked hard. The butler accepted it without a word. He shouldn’t show any pretense when accepting the master’s favor. That’s the law of Bayoren.

“The housekeeper said that the princess of the empire will soon set foot on Bayoren’s land.”

He nodded indifferently as if he clearly knew the content. Along with the Northern Duke’s women, she was one of the women who annoyed him. When he returned to the castle, he would have to send a letter in advance. He shouldn’t fool around with a man who has a fiancée.

– Perk.

The ears of the little girl who was half asleep twitched. Even in this situation, she was grateful that the princess showed interest in her son.

‘She is still taking on the role of a mother even in this situation.’

Clearly, she intended to dismiss today’s incident as if it never happened. He laughed at the sight of her determination. No matter how much she resisted, he knew he wouldn’t change his mind.

“I understand.”

Having received the small master’s response, the butler nodded and immediately got into the carriage. Shortly after, the coachman also got into the carriage.

Because Kael was so huge, even his movement to get into the carriage was significant. The butler seemed to have seen the lady trembling through the shaking, but he didn’t say anything.

It was beneath his dignity to show curiosity about the personal affairs of nobles.

“Oh, and Arvin.”

“Yes, my lord.”

“Stop calling me ‘my lord’ from now on.”

“…!?”

The butler’s eyes widened. He seemed quite surprised, but it didn’t take him long to regain his composure.

“Yes, sir.”

Finally pleased with the corrected title, Kael gestured for him to step back and opened his mouth.

“Let’s depart.”

Kael finished his name and gently embraced his mother trapped in his product. The interior of Bayorga’s carriage had outstanding soundproofing effects. It took a full day to arrive at the estate. During that time, he looked forward to spending time with his mother in the secret room.

The man tenderly brushed the dry tears from the eyes of the woman. It was like a wolf showing affection to its mate just before the act of courtship.

Darin could not help but whimper and growl softly. Her mind had gone blank, unable to judge what to do in this situation.

“Please take care in the future, Mother.”

The man’s face was filled with joy. There would be so much change ahead.

The relationship between the mother who arrived at Jajakryeong and me would no longer be that of parent and child. The man and woman, who already shared their own secret, would be nothing less than lovers.

“Here we go!”

With the shout of the coachman, the carriage raced forward.

On the other side of the capital, there was thick fog.

It seemed as if the murky mist was trying to conceal its wickedness like a sinister demon.