People Aren't Meant to Be Fixed! (4 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 37

I felt that if I so much as hinted I’d been struggling or afraid here, my handmaid would inevitably face severe punishment.

‘Anyway, like with the mosquito incident—you really need to recognize when someone’s overdoing it.’

I’ve never raised a child myself, so I don’t know—do all only children act like this?

I sighed inwardly and tugged at Jeff’s sleeve.

‘It’s all settled now, so please ease up on the discipline.’

It wasn’t that I pitied the handmaid or felt sorry for her. I simply wanted to signal my discomfort—because the tense atmosphere made me uneasy—so I stared pointedly at Jeff, hoping he’d soften his expression.

“The Crown Princess’s pleading eyes shall spare you this one time.”

“Thank you for your forgiveness.”

“There must never be another such incident.”

But seriously, this guy always interprets things his own way. I don’t even know how to make that kind of pitiful expression—and even if I could, I’d find it revolting. The very idea that “Crown Princess” and “pitiful” go together almost made me burst out laughing, though I barely managed to suppress it.

“And my daughter, in urgent matters, always seek help from your handmaid first.”

“I will.”

Logically speaking, this whole mess happened because of my impulsive actions—but honestly, I didn’t feel like I’d done anything wrong.

“Please put me down now so I can walk.”

It was a relief to think I’d just avoided one more headache, so I suggested walking slowly—half afraid Jeff would go overboard again, pouting like a fish and insisting on carrying me.

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