Chapter 106: Gifts
[He is so light. It’s so scary to hold children. I might accidentally tear a limb if I’m not careful. How did Raymond even get used to this?]
Arabella got cold sweat from Ferdinand’s thoughts.
’Was this why he never held Fermin when he was a baby?’
Now she’s scared to let him carry Fermin once he was born. She has to make Ferdinand practice how to carry a child in the future.
[This feels so strange. But somehow, it feels familiar. When was the last time I ever carried a child... Ah, Alwin was the first child I ever carried. That brat was so eager to grow. He finally grew tall but he’s still young too.]
Arabella realized that Alwin was indeed akin to Ferdinand’s first child. It was no wonder Alwin treasured him very much. And among Ferdinand, Raymond, and Alwin; Alwin was the youngest.
[This is even more difficult than carrying my wife.] Ferdinand internally complained as he made sure not to put any pressure on his hands but still ensure Raymart won’t fall from his lap.
Since Ferdinand was Raymond’s cousin (though she’s no longer sure if this was even true), it makes him Alice and Raymart’s uncle and Arabella their Aunt.
It was surprising that Ferdinand was allowing Raymart to just call him Uncle though. He probably had a soft spot for children too but she just never got the chance to see it in her previous life.
In the past, Ferdinand was cold to everyone, so not even Raymart or Alice was close to him. They greeted him formally and always called him ’Your Majesty’.
But this time, it seems their relationship has improved.