Suddenly I became a Mother

Chapter 19: Redeeming

Author's pov

After Diana and Ingrid went out to explore the capital of Obelia.

Meanwhile in the Imperial Palace, mostly the Emerald Palace, there was something going on.

Especially in the Crown Princess Athanasia's room.

"Papa, I told you...I was just tired, that's all" the beautiful Crown Princess of Obelia, Athanasia said while being in her bed as her father, the Emperor Claude looks at her and sat on chair.

Since the curse of Claude got cured and his memories returned, Athanasia got so relief by it but also, tired both mentally and physically.

I mean the poor girl deal with that crap about Claude's amnesia, he tried to kill her and fearing about the bad ending of the Lovely Princess novel.

Who couldn't blame her for that shit.

"The Head Maid and others saw you very tired from your duties as the Crown Princess. It's better if you take break after all" Claude concerning said which surprises Athanasia and remembering that Claude had his memories back.

She doesn't have to be all guard up anymore.

'I guess I have to take care of my well being...Even Mama was worried about me due to the situation I was...But still, we have to deal with my uncle and my ancestor evil spirit' Athanasia thought.

Diana knew more what will happen due to her knowledge as reader and also, Anastacius saw her and hoping he doesn't recognize her.

If that happens, he might kidnap Diana and get Claude worried before Ingrid gut him out.

Probably both her and Claude team up to gut up Anastacius and later torturing Aeternitas with Lucas.

"I guess... Anyways, Papa...Did Mama hit you?" Athanasia asked that question whom she wanted to know since Diana did stated that she would beat up Claude.

Claude suddenly turned around and looking rather nervous which Athanasia got her answer.

'Yup, Lucas was right. She and I do have the same temper' Athanasia thought in surprise.

"She...had every right to be mad at me...even criticized my actions and hit me...I deserved it" Claude mumbled as Athanasia was surprised how nervous and awkward when he talked about Diana and her temper.

Yup, that's Diana for you.

(Reader: I believe in Diana Supremacy)

'I guess that saves Grandma's trouble of not trying to hunt Papa...But...I can't get rip of that image of Mama's expression on my head' Athanasia thought as recalling when Diana experienced a headache after recalling her most painful memory.

The memory of her and Claude who begged her to choose him over their unborn daughter.

It was painful memory to Diana as Athanasia saw how she felt it was her fault and subconsciously blaming herself for that despite she didn't verbally admit it.

The situation between her and him was complex and difficult back in her previous life.

"Athanasia, I-"-Claude

"Papa...When I was on the run, I didn't know where I go...I could only stay temporarily from house to house as hiding from you...I was so scared what you might do to me...But then, when Mama appeared in the Black Tower and I felt all my worries and concerns were gone when she embraced me and told me everything was going to be okay...I was relieved and happy that she was willing to protect me no matter what, even if she had to go against you...But..." Athanasia's voice crack as tears fell down from her big and round jeweled blue eyes.