Lucy Reborn Chapter 11

The third day after Mom left seclusion, Lucy's missing Father finally appeared .  Mom was reading to Lucy a fairy tale about a young maid Edith, who was strong Earth Affinity, and considered a rare talent . Despite urging to pursue training, all Edith wanted was to marry her fiance, and raise children . A princess captured her fiance  the day before Edith was to be married .

Advertisement    Lucy was enjoying it, and eager to know what happens next, so when a maid calls out . "Imperial Prince Benin arriving" Causing Mom to drop the book her chair, and kneel . Lucy scowls from her bassinet . Father ignores Mom, and comes to her bassinet, observing her . Lucy holds his gaze, still unhappy . It was in such a good part, and you ruined it!

    "She has wise eyes" Father says, picking Lucy up . Lucy looks up at her Father, slightly frightened by his serious face .  Why the frown, man? I know I don't look like much now, but I guarantee I will be amazing . Father touches her cheek, "Her temperature is normal . How has my daughter's health been?" Father asks, finally looking at Mom .

    "Young Miss ran a fever two days after birth, it lasted for three days . She hasn't had a fever since, my Imperial Lord . " Mom answers, still kneeling, head bowed . Father smiles at last . It's a brilliant one, making Lucy notice his handsome face . He's a lady killer! "Bring the bassinet" Father says, and strides off . Quickly, Lucy recognizes the room she shares with Mom . Why are we here? Less than a minute later, Lucy had her answer as they laid her in the bassinet, and Father began to ravish Mom . Oh . Oh . No! My poor mind, and ears! There's a baby here! Why? Couldn't you have left me with the maids?

    Lucy was forced to close her eyes, and attempt to ignore the noise . Night had begun to fall, by the time Father left Mom limp, and panting in bed . Poor Mom . She was tortured by him . Several times, Lucy felt exhausted just thinking about that much activity, but Mom kept being harassed by Father who seemed to be just as energetic as when they started .

    For the first time, Lucy believed the maids whispers . Father probably did visit his 4 wives, three consorts, and over 40 concubines regularly . If he was like this all the time, Lucy would believe his women never had a rest of  more than four days, just as the maids said .

    How come I only have 2 sisters, and a brother? I should have a horde of siblings! Lucy brushed it off, as Father picks her up . Seeing his stern face, Lucy impishly reached up, and tugs on his scruffy bread . It was a short trim beard . Just long enough, her little fingers could grasp it .  Father suddenly smiles . "I hope you make it, little one . You've got quite the plucky heart . Most of my offspring falter under my gaze" Lucy rolls her eyes . You look like a big bad wolf, with keen eyes . Of course a child would quail under that gaze . Father puts her back in the basket, and lets himself out . Lucy watches him go . Despite being absent the first three months of her life, he didn't seem too bad .

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