Childcare Diaries - [Author: 봄볕의기억 ]

Chapter 41

"I see."

His nephew was smart, resembling his older brother, who was much smarter than himself.

"And it's almost time for Barry to come as well."

"Time flies, doesn't it?"

"Is he coming with his friend this time?"

Siege flashed through Marie's mind at those words. It was the only part she didn't tell the Count.

She had no idea what to do. She thought that he could not be changed as in the original story, and at the same time, she thought that he wasn't referring to the person who would kill him.

"Your expression suddenly doesn't look good. Are you sick?"

"No. It's fine."

Her own face must have shown the worries about Siege.

"Then, I'll just leave. I have to take care of the Young Master's sleep."

"Yes. If you're tired, ask another maid so you can go to bed early."

"Don't worry."

Marie struggled to correct her expression and left the office.

***

"Marie."

"Young master."

Again, Brielle did not sleep first and waited for her to arrive.

"Didn't you sleep?"

"I can't sleep without a book Marie reads."

After stroking his hair once, Marie pulled the chair and sat down beside where Brielle was lying.

"Today, shall we continue reading the part we read last time?"

"Great."

He used to get up and play with his toys after she was gone, but now he doesn't. She opened the book and checked the toys in place.

Her story continued until Brielle's breathing changed evenly.

***

Ellie looked around the changed alleys while she was out.

Next to her was the strong Derek. That's why she stood out wherever she went. The child sighed as she looked at the reflection of the window in the shop next to her.

She followed the Count's orders, although she seemed to advertise that she was here even more than if she went alone.

"Excuse me..."

"Call me Derek."

"Yes, Derek."

"Yes?"

"Can't you do anything with those black clothes?"

"Clothes?"

He lived mainly on the battlefield. So, Derek found that his most comfortable garment was black, and he felt no reason to buy another.

"Yes, you seem to have succeeded in intimidating others, but if you came to protect me, I think you need to wear a lighter color."

"All right."

In response to Ellie's answer, he quickly looked around the clothing store. At that moment, he saw clothes for sale at the kiosks.

"That would be nice."

Her gaze followed Derek. It was a place with plenty of clothes that were only slightly lighter in color than the clothes he was wearing now.

"Whoa... Not there. Follow me."