Chapter 16

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“Did Felix Send You In?” Claude Asked.

As Claude And Athanasia's Was Talking Athen, Who Just Wakeup Ignore Their Conversation As His Forehead Throbbing In Pain Again.

“....From Your Expression, I Can Tell That You've Been Well” Claude Said, Eyeing Athanasia.

Athen Smile Softly To Himself, Claude Did Care After All But, Didn't Show It.

“Hehe Papa Is Prettier Too” Athanasia Smile At Claude.

At The Dinner Table Athen Just Quietly ate While Claude And Athanasia Talked. Time To Time Claude Checked If Athen Was Okay Or Need Anything. Athen Just Smiled And Said He's Okay Just a Headache.

After Dinner Athanasia Leave, Claude Suggest Athen To Sleep For a Few Hour If His Head Aching So He Agree.

[ CLAUDE'S ROOM ]

Inside The Emperor Room, Claude Sat There Staring At The Button That Almost Hit His Son While Running His Hand Over His Son's Hair Who Was Sleeping Peacefully On His Father Lap.

Claude Remember Athanasia's Face Then a Memory Of a Golden Haired Lady With Pink Eyes Come Into His Mind.

“Isn't She a Bit Brazen? She Must Get That From Diana” Claude Broke The Silent.

“Lady Diana Was Definitely The Type To Leave a Lasting Impression on Anyone” Felix Said Then Glance At The Sleeping Prince, a Soft Smile Appear On His Face.

“A Year Longer And I Would Have Forgotten that Wench's Face” Claude Comment, Felix Keep Silent For a Second Before Change The Subject.

“Did You Enjoy Your Meal With Princess Athanasia? Isn't She's Truly a Lovely Princess?” Felix Asked Happily.

“Lovely...” Claude Started, Looking Down At His Son Who Snuggle Into His Father Lap.

“...I Lost Such Emotions For Anyone Except This Child A Long Time Ago” Claude Finished, Gently Carry Athen And Put Him On His Bed.

“I Just Need This Boy” Claude Added.

Felix Didn't Know What To Say So He Keep Silent.

“Leave. I'm Tired” Claude Dismiss Felix.

“Blessings And Glory Upon The Obelian Empire” Felix Said Before Leave The Room.

Outside The Room Felix Smiled When He Remember Athanasia's Face And He Know That Claude Really Didn't Lost These Feelings.

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Athen Was Busy To Adjust His Study And Work Because He Was On Break, So He Didn't Join His Father And Sister For Tea Time Together.

He Hear From Felix That Athanasia Said The Same Thing As Diana About Lippe Tea, Also Felix Told Him What Happened In The Ruby Palace About How Athanasia Wished To See Her Mother.

Athen Wished To Fullfill Her Wish But Because He Have So Much Work To Do, He's Unable Find A Way To Help Her.

Right Now Athen Going To Meet His Father At Throne Room.

“Blessings And Glory Upon The Future Sun Of Obelian Empire” A White Haired Man Greet Athen.

“Oh Sir Roger It's Been A While” Athen Give The Duke Alpheus A Business Smile.

“No, Not That Basterd Again” Athen Mentally Cried Out.

Roger Alpheus The Male Lead Ijekiel Alpheus Father. It's Been a Year Since He's Trying To Get Athen And His Son Closer.

“I Was Curious Since I Didn't See You At The Audience Hall. Funny Seeing You Here” Sir Roger Said.

“Yes, I Was Busy” Athen Reply.

“Ah Btw Your Royal Highness Did you Thought About My Proposal?” Roger Quickly Get to The Point.

Here We Go Again, HERE WE GO AGAIN”  Athen Mentally Screams.

“Someone Closer To You In Age. Wouldn't It Be Nice To Have Someone You Can Relate To Better......” Sir Roger  Started, Athen Sweatdrops.

“And My Son Is About Same Age As You Your Royal Highness, He's Very Bright And Matured Child Just Like You Prince Athen. He's Just One Year Younger Then You” Sir Roger Said With a Smile.

His Smile Felt Like He's Trying To Catch A Big Fish 🐠

This Man Again Trying To Use Me As His Insurance Plan, Because Father Favour Me. Do You Want To Keep Me As Your Spare? Just In Case, Later On Father Doesn't Get Quite Attached To Jennette You Can Quickly Switch Your Tactics Towards Me? I Won't Allow Me To Get Mixed Up In Your Plans” Athen Scoffs Inside But Keep His Smile Outside.

“Ahem Although This Is Embarrassing To Say So Myself...” Sir Roger Started To Get Shy All Of Sudden, a Pink Layer Appear On His Cheeks.

Wait! What With That Face?” Athen Wonder.

“.....But My Son Takes After Me And Is Quite Good Looking” Sir Roger Finished, A Shinning Aura Surround Him Making Athen Cringed.

“If He's Like Sir Roger......Then I'll Pass” Athen Innocent Smile At Rogers Who Taken a Back By The Sudden Comment.

“Not To Mention, The Way I See It, The Male Lead Is Still a 8 Years Old Kid. What, You Want Me To play Patty Cake With Him?” Athen Thought.

Sir Roger Keep Silent For a Just Few Seconds Before Again Started To Bark.

“If That's The Case...what About a Girl??” Sir Roger Asked.

Is That Man Crazy??” Athen Thought, Mentally Facepalm Himself.

“Ah I See You're Perhaps Referring To your Niece??” Athen Asked. Roger Face Lift Up.

“That's Right. I Have a Cousin Who's Gone To The Countryside To Recuperate. We are Currently taking Care Of Her Youngest Daughter” Sir Roger Happily Inform Athen.

I Can't Believe The Nerve Of this Guy! He's Not Afraid To Say Anything Is He? In Order To Get Claude To Notice Jennette, You're Going To Get Use Me. And..... isn't Jennette One Years Older Then Athy?? What I'm Gonna Do? Babysitting her? Athen Thought, Tired Of The His Barking.

“Sir Roger I'm On My Way To Meet Father, Please Do Excuse Me. Father Must Be Waiting For Me” Athen Forced A Smile.

“Ah! Yes Yes I Apologise Your Royal Highness. Just Give It a Thought About My Proposal, Have a Nice Day” Sir Roger Bowed Towards Athen Before Walk Away.

Have a Nice Day My Foot, You Already Ruined It” Athen Roll His Eye's And Left.

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