Edit’s eyes shook with Adrian’s unexpected request.

“A sibling?”

“Yes. I wanted a sibling for a long time. A younger sister, if possible.”

The child’s pronunciation was the only thing childish. It was unusual for him to skillfully bring up the topic after confidently stating that he would give something in return as a gift.

‘Is it because he takes after Valter?’

While Edit’s eyes were fixed, Adrian seemed nonchalant.

“Lord Burk, whom I met yesterday, has two younger sisters. They seemed very close.”

“…….”

“Do you know how babies are made, Umamama?”

Inquiring in a gentle manner, Edit was taken aback and swallowed her dry saliva.

‘…Could it be you too?’

Although he had just started to write crooked words, the unique twinkle in his eyes resembling Valter made her nervous.

If the child resembled her, there was a high probability that she would endure until he was satisfied with his curiosity.

However, if she admitted not knowing how to make a sibling, she couldn’t predict Adrian’s response.

Flustered, Edit blurted out an absurd answer.

“Well… It’s been a long time, and it was very challenging, so I briefly forgot. I’ll study it again.”

“But Umamama, you’re smart. Did you really forget how?”

The fact that the phrase ‘how to make a sibling’ didn’t come out of her son’s mouth was quite fortunate.

Edit, perplexed, responded vaguely.

“Sorry. It’s been so long… um, it was boring and complicated, so I forgot. Adults forget things like that from time to time.”

“Really?”

“Yeah. Abamama might have forgotten too and might need to study again later. We can talk about it when we have time.”

“Thank you, Umamama.”

Adrian made a small bow. Edit, who had barely escaped from an awkward situation, felt relieved as tension dissipated.

“Okay. Isn’t it time to go for a snack now? See you at dinner later.”

Edit waved her hand lightly, not imagining that Adrian might share this conversation with someone.

Thinking about snacks, Adrian, walking elegantly toward the prince’s residence, soon caught someone’s gaze.

A man, more dignified than anyone else in the palace even when dressed casually.

A man with innate dominance who could intimidate or move freely in a world where he was the strongest.

He was the imperial prince loved by the people, and he was also his father.

“Oh, Abamama.”

“Little one. Where are you going?”

Valter lifted Adrian lightly with one arm.

The baby-faced adorable look on the child’s face was a mixture of Edit and himself.

‘Looking at him hanging out with scholars, he seems to take after his mother more.’
If Adrian had resembled himself, he would have spent his days persuading to ride horses or playing with knights, holding a wooden sword. However, Adrian was full of enthusiasm for learning something.

“Are you coming from the library?”

“Yes, because it’s study time.”

The way he answered matter-of-factly reminded Edit of her younger self in childhood.

Valter chuckled and ruffled Adrian’s hair.

Although the touch was somewhat rough, it was filled with affection, and Adrian didn’t shy away.

When embraced and caressed in his arms, Adrian felt as if he understood why his mother had decided to spend her lifetime with his father.

‘I wish I were as tall as him.’

Adrian thought to himself and nestled even deeper into Valter’s arms.

Already concerned that his mother had forgotten how to make a sibling, meeting his father at this moment was an opportunity to confirm.

“Abamama, there’s something.”

“Why are you whispering? What are you trying to say?”

“Do you happen to know how babies are made?”

“……?”

It was an unexpected question. Valter’s somewhat bewildered gaze lingered on Adrian’s face.

‘Why is the little one suddenly asking about this?’

Not knowing the intent behind the question made it difficult to respond immediately.

Adrian was also flustered.

‘Maybe Abamama forgot how to make a baby?’

According to the book, when a man and a woman meet, have a meal with whipped cream, baguette, and fresh eggs, and hold hands, a baby is made.

However, his mother claimed to have forgotten the process, and his father seemed confused upon hearing the question.

Adrian became anxious that there might be a significant problem with his ‘sibling acquisition plan.’

“Um, Abamama. You know…”

“Why are you whispering about it? What do you want to say?”

“Do you happen to have forgotten how to make a baby…?”

Forgetting how to make a baby.

With Edit seemingly busy for the past day, unable to even touch her, there was something Adrian wanted to check in his mind.

Avoiding the scholars who were following, Valter replied from a few steps away.

“Adrian, did you forget how to run, by any chance?”

The child, who loved running to something he liked, immediately refuted.

“No! When I grow up to be about this tall, I can do anything. Abamama said I was born with the talent for running.”

“It’s the same with making babies. Once you grow up like me, you’ll naturally know how to do it.”

“You didn’t forget, right?”