“Pobi has been through a lot.”

A little later, after handling the skewer sticks and returning, Jeff, who seemed drained of vitality, glanced at Pobi, who also seemed exhausted, and casually commented, “Pobi has been through a lot.”

“That’s why we shouldn’t delay any longer here. Mom will find out that we went out.”

I absentmindedly touched Pobi’s belly and added, “Also, since Pobi pretended to be a human, we should reward her when we return to the palace.”

So, after bringing plenty of tasty snacks, I would use the excuse of being the next emperor to show kindness to Pobi, who would find it difficult to eat alone, and eat lots of cookies.

“Got it. Let’s hurry.”

Although I felt honored by the admiring glances, I wondered why I was moved again. However, since the sun seemed to be setting soon, I didn’t say anything and just listened to Jeff’s words while pretending to be oblivious.

As a human Jeff acting as a father, not during work hours, he was too talkative in front of me, so I couldn’t entertain every piece of nonsense.

“Here they are. I will guide you right away.”

“Please do.”

Following a man who I thought was just an ordinary empire citizen, we arrived at a hidden place where the carriage awaited and headed comfortably towards the entrance of Bowellyan Castle.

In reality, during this process, we took the carriage twice. Initially, we rode an ordinary carriage, and then we changed to the royal carriage at a different location during the journey. It was a bit tiring and annoying, but for safety reasons, it couldn’t be helped.

I realized that it was because of me that the carriage was called, so I couldn’t complain, even though it was difficult.

Considering that Jeff and Esian, like adults, were allowed to go out, there might be a way for them to secretly sneak into the palace. However, since I, the weak Crown Princess, was with them, it was a great choice to return by carriage.

Clank.

“Dad, I think we’ve been caught.”

“Oh, darn…”

It was the expected order. While glancing outside through the slightly wet curtain, I calmly informed Jeff, who was clenching his fists with a disgruntled face, that Hecate was standing there with a furious expression.

“Perfectly hiding things is impossible, indeed.”

Jeff, who had been dignified and cheerful, suddenly started trembling with anxiety.

“Hecate can be terrifying when she’s angry.”

Looking at Jeff, who was receiving comfort from Esian, I could conclude that Miranda and Hailey had failed. If their child suddenly disappeared and the dedicated maids, like you two, are not doing anything, they won’t be able to avoid consequences if Hecate questions them.

“Honey?”

Then, Hecate opened the carriage door, and with a stern aura, Jeff got off. He nervously stood at a distance from Hecate, unsure of what to do.

“Had a little outing with our daughter until the sun sets, it seems.”

Even while displaying an unusual eye smile, she said, “Without a single word to me.”

Awkwardly laughing and sweating coldly, Jeff didn’t know how to handle the situation, keeping a certain distance from Hecate.
“Even if I was busy, it would have been nice if you at least talked to me.”

“No, there’s a bit of a situation….”

Hecate, seeming more irritated with Jeff’s evasive attitude, tilted her head.

“No need for excuses.”

While Jeff and Hecate created a tense atmosphere like this, Lillis and Esian silently disappeared, carrying bags. Now, in front of Bowellyan Castle’s entrance, there were only Jeff, me, Hecate, and Miranda and Hailey, who looked worried.

“Oh, Dazzling! The clothes suit you so well!”

“Really?”

Hecate, who scolded Jeff extensively but didn’t show any anger towards me, seemed to consider making me unable to do anything. After poking fun at Jeff, suddenly she started praising me.

“Mom, are you going to fight with Dad? Are you angry?”

“That’s not at all the case.”

True, so what’s wrong? When I asked, pretending not to know intentionally, Hecate, who was suddenly in cahoots with Jeff, absurdly added a few words while emitting an unreasonable atmosphere.

“Mom just has something to discuss with Dad. Go inside first.”

“Yes.”

She’s probably going to cause a commotion where I’m not present again. I vividly imagined that Jeff would endure Hecate’s nagging for hours.

“Looks like Jeff will have a tough time.”

Cheer up, Jeff.

One fortunate thing was that because Hecate was so angry with Jeff, there were so many scoldings, she didn’t ask what I did while going out.

If he seemed regretful and upset, giving off an apologetic vibe, Jeff would probably apologize and try to comfort me. In that process, I might have to repeat the same nightmare of showing the clothes I bought in the dressing room.

Sigh.

Anyway, since the general told us to go back, I walked towards the bedroom when I suddenly yawned. I seemed to have accumulated a lot of fatigue on my body, despite having taken a good nap in the carriage.

‘I should go and rest.’