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[Episode 57] – Children’s social circles (2)

Including Mrs. Sergio, there were a total of five remaining ladies who arrived at the tea party.

Is it because the conditions for attending the tea party are strict? Rather than the insidious atmosphere of the social circle I had imagined, there were many people who had a gentle atmosphere like a parents’ club.

Seeing everyone holding their children’s hands and bowing their heads while saying thank you for inviting them, I felt embarrassed, wondering if I was worried for no reason. In fact, there was a lady who seemed more nervous than me and bit her tongue while continuing the introduction.

I kept smiling at the women, telling them not to be nervous, but the more I smiled, the more nervous I became, so much so that I even hesitated while walking. Is it because the rumor is in front of a bad queen?

“Isn’t today just a tea party for children? Don’t be too nervous. “I also invited you as the mother of a child like you.”

I glanced at the children gathered in the middle of the garden and said that. Six children gathered around a round table in the middle of a garden beautifully decorated by maids and gardeners.

Perhaps because it was their first meeting and they were still nervous, everyone was hesitant and unable to say anything. They were busy avoiding eye contact while touching the pets they had brought with them or looking at the teacups in front of them.

When I looked at that scene, I couldn’t help but laugh. According to what I heard from Bang Show, this is what children’s social circles feel like. There are separate seats for parents and separate seats for children.

‘Did you say that behind the children’s social circle is the adult social circle?’

It is said that the rule of children’s social circles is that parents just look at their children from a distance and do not interfere with what their children do or say.

Is that why? Everyone was busy looking at the children with anxious eyes. I was anxious and fidgeted as I looked at the children, wondering if they would make a mistake or act strangely.

Did you say that it is your role as an ‘organizer’ to create this atmosphere? I sipped my tea, quenched my thirst, and looked at the women who were smiling and worried.

“Don’t worry too much about the children. Seeing the wives with my own eyes, I can see that the children have grown up to be polite, just like the wives. Surely, as time passes, the children’s laughter will be heard all the way here.”

The women’s expressions seemed to have become even brighter, as if my encouragement had worked just a little bit. Now, I wondered what topic I should continue the conversation with, but it was a useless worry.

No matter what world it is, where mothers gather, the stories they tell are predetermined, so the women find topics on their own and start talking to each other.

What books are good for children’s growth? Are you worried that children are picky eaters? Are you worried that children are not studying enough? Children? Children.

As if their concerns about their children were never going to subside, the women who hesitated at first became busy talking about not being nobles but now becoming mothers of children. And, the person in charge of the middle was none other than Mrs. Sergius.

‘Did you say Madame Elise Sergius? I thought everyone only thought about money because they are businessmen…’

As a businessman, I wondered if he wanted to do business with his wives, but her story was a little different. The story goes that the reason he started a business related to ‘children’s products’ with his family was because of the sudden increase in children.

The story was enough to capture the women’s curiosity.

At some point, as the family grew, they had no choice but to start developing products for children, and the stories of making small rattle toys and even strollers that children could ride together were enough to entertain the women.

‘Did you say you have four children? Just looking at Mrs. Sergio’s appearance, it doesn’t look like she gave birth to that many children… Since you said you have a wife named Sergio, is it possible that they have a concubine-like relationship?’

Compared to Vivian’s face, the age difference does not seem to be that much. Since she was a woman who looked like she was in her mid-20s at most, it seemed unreasonable for her to already be the mother of four children.

Well… it’s not like this country has any restrictions on concubines or anything like that, it’s just like that. I just moved on. Sometimes, the sense of disconnect that arises due to this modern perception is a little painful.

“If it’s really fortunate, I should say that the children’s relationship is good. “The kids have never fought among themselves, so I’m really thankful for that alone.”

Mrs. Sergio trailed off, saying in a low voice, ‘It’s a problem that we get along too well…’, but the other ladies laughed as if they were jealous, asking what’s wrong with having a good relationship.

So, what’s wrong with getting along well? I still get chills down my spine when I think about those two months I fought with the princess. I’m glad we’re back to the good old days now, but…

“Her Royal Highness…? “What’s going on?”

Was I lost in thought without realizing it? As I was staring blankly at the teacup, the women were looking at me with worried expressions. In a situation where all eyes were focused on me, I couldn’t help but say it was nothing, so I smiled bitterly and continued to say something.

“It’s no big deal. For a moment, I remembered the fight I had with the princess last time…”

Come to think of it, have you ever shared this story with other people? Is it because there was no one around to have this conversation? I continued the story as if muttering without realizing it.

“As you all know, the princess has neither brothers nor sisters. “At most, the only parents I have are my adoptive mother and my grandmother, the Queen Mother.”

The Queen Mother… ever since her child, the King, came to such an end, she never told me anything about how I should raise my child as a parent. Because I understand how the Queen Mother feels, I have never particularly asked her such questions.

Is that why?

“So… I’m worried. “Am I raising that child well? Will I, as the adoptive mother, be able to make the princess happy?”

Standing in front of parents with children, I felt like my mouth became lighter. Don’t I think I can empathize with the wives’ anxieties just a little bit? I couldn’t stop the anxiety that continued to leak out of my mouth.

As I shook off my anxiety, the women looked at me with wide eyes, as if slightly surprised. I asked the women with a bitter smile, wondering if I had made a mistake.

“…Why do you do that? “Did I say something strange?”

“No… I thought that Her Majesty the Queen had the same concerns as people like us…”

Hehe, I tilted my head to see the women smiling. She said that everyone’s life is the same, whether it’s a queen or just a wife, and I also chuckled at the sight of her laughing.

“We always worry about that too, Your Majesty. Are we raising our children well? I wonder if they will go down a bad path because I taught them wrongly…”

A woman smiled bitterly and began to share her concerns, saying that she had the same concerns as me. Everyone seemed to have mastered raising children, but their worries were no different from mine.

“Her Majesty the Queen. If I dare to say this… I am also a daughter who grew up under an adoptive mother, not my biological mother.”

Mrs. Sergius, who was sitting next to me, smiled bitterly as she folded her hands around me. It seemed as if he was encouraging me, so originally I would have shaken off Sergio’s hand that was holding my hand…

“So I can tell you. There is no significant difference between a biological mother and an adoptive mother in raising a child. “A person who takes care of a child with love is a true mother.”

“Mrs. Sergius…”

“It may be presumptuous, but… I’m sure the princess thinks the same as me. So please do not belittle yourself with the same words as your adoptive mother. “The person who is most hurt by Her Majesty the Queen’s thoughts is none other than the princess.”

I couldn’t say anything to that. It was because I felt Madame Sergio’s hand rubbing the back of my hand. For some reason, my heart feels heavy and I feel like I will burst into tears.

Feeling a little sympathy, I smiled bitterly and looked at the women. I don’t really like these types of situations, but sometimes I thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea to create something like this.

Mrs. Sergius, who was stroking my hand, smiled brightly and told her story a little more to lighten the mood.

“Even if we get along well, it’s still a problem. Is it a big deal that I still can’t get out of being a mama’s girl? “Sometimes I come to places this far away… but I still can’t wait to see my mother, right?”

“To have a daughter who cares about her mother like you do… At this point, I envy your mother.”

“Hehe, because you are the person I love the most. This is basic, right? “Of course, when the princess grows up, she will become a dutiful daughter like me.”

My husband…? The words came to mind, but I didn’t say anything and just smiled. Well… it’s a good thing that family members get along well. Let’s continue the tea party with the wives, laughing and listening to tips for raising children.

Kyaang-!!

A sharp sound of something being hit with a tray was heard from the side where the children were. When everyone turned their heads to look at me in surprise, I had no choice but to jump up and run to the princess.

“Um, what is that…!”