A Contract Marriage with My Child’s Father - Chapter 35

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Chapter 35

 

Oh… That was also true. When I flinched slightly at being caught off guard, Jayden raised the corners of his eyes sharply and muttered in a sulky voice.

 

“Viola is a know-it-all.”

 

Ugh. I couldn’t deny it.

 

It was troublesome that Jayden spoke so well.

 

He really was sharp indeed.

 

“Haa, fine. You can’t do that next time.”

 

“I understand. I’m sorry.”

 

“Come on. Promise me quickly.”

 

Jayden held out his pinky finger. After we hooked our fingers together, his protruding lips that had been sticking out seemed to relax as if he was finally at ease.

 

“More importantly, give me the medicine quickly.”

 

“Yes. Before that, I should mention that since it uses Gamjongcho as an ingredient, your heart might race after taking it, but that’s absolutely not dangerous and I’ll safely make it well-”

 

“I know, I know! I know it’s not dangerous too!”

 

His grumbling appearance looked somewhat like a finicky cat.

 

“I understand. This is it… are you really okay with this?”

 

Even as I held out the medicine, I was a little worried.

 

Because I knew about Jayden’s aversion to medicine.

 

Fortunately, the boy nodded readily.

 

“Yeah, I’m fine.”

 

“Really?”

 

“Because Viola said it would be okay.”

 

Jayden, who had received the medicine, squeezed his eyes shut as if mustering courage.

 

Soon he gulped and swallowed the medicine.

 

“I, I took it!”

 

His ruby-like eyes looked back at me directly, seeming proud. That gaze looked exactly like he was hoping for praise…

 

‘Of course I have to praise him!’

 

You shouldn’t spare praise for a good child.

 

“How admirable, Young Master. To swallow this in one go!”

 

“Really?”

 

I patted Jayden’s head. His soft silver hair became disheveled in my hand.

 

“Of course! You’re really brave! My goodness. Our Young Master is truly the best! The coolest in the world!”

 

Jayden, who had been wearing a confident smile, glanced at me sideways as if something didn’t sit right with him.

 

“The praise is too excessive. I don’t feel the sincerity.”

 

Puhuhup.

 

Laughter burst out of me without realizing it.

 

“But it’s true… How amazing is that.”

 

It was definitely sincere.

 

For such a tiny child to swallow this kind of pill in one go. How admirable it was.

 

‘I brought syrup form just in case.’

 

Actually, not long ago, Jayden had demanded regular pills instead of syrup medicine from me.

 

“I don’t need syrup medicine! I’m six years old, you know? I’m not a little kid! Give me pills!”

 

I had seen countless child patients since Hailon Village, but I had truly never heard such words before.

 

Jayden was a wonderful child who kept his word.

 

I settled down next to the child and began chatting warmly. I was waiting for the medicine to take effect.

 

It was about 30 minutes later.

 

“Young Master, how are you feeling now?”

 

“Mmm, well…”

 

Jayden frowned slightly with an anxious expression.

 

“I feel somehow uneasy. Why is this happening? Is something wrong with me?”

 

Soon he grabbed onto my sleeve tightly.

 

Oh my. I had an idea what this was about.

 

“Young Master, excuse me for a moment.”

 

I placed my fingers on the child’s neck.

 

Thump thump. The pulse I felt from his carotid artery was faster than before taking the medicine.

 

It was as I expected.

 

‘It seems to be because of the medicine after all.’

 

This medicine made from mixing pointed leaf grass and Gamjongcho had the effect of suppressing dragon energy.

 

Since the energy that had always been raging inside his body was now calm, his body was reacting to the sudden change. That’s why his heart was beating fast.

 

‘It should be fine once he gradually adapts.’

 

In summary, it was a very normal reaction that could appear temporarily.

 

It seemed Jayden was perceiving the physical changes as anxiety.

 

‘That’s understandable.’

 

Originally, such things aren’t easy to distinguish.

 

In times like this, there was only one method.

 

Explain well and stay by his side.

 

“I told you earlier, right? That your heart might race a bit after taking the medicine. That’s all it is.”

 

“So I don’t need to worry?”

 

Jayden looked up at me with bright, sparkling eyes.

 

When did this guy who was so fierce at first become so gentle?

 

I held Jayden’s hand tightly.

 

“It’s actually a good sign. It means the medicine is working well. Once you adapt, these symptoms will lessen too…”

 

The most important part was separate.

 

“It means Young Master Jayden won’t have to suffer anymore from now on. You’ve been through so much all this time.”

 

“…Really?”

 

The child opened his eyes wide as if he couldn’t believe it.

 

“Yes, of course.”

 

I whispered belatedly like informing him of the fine print precautions at the bottom of a contract.

 

“Though you’ll need to take the medicine consistently.”

 

“…How long do I have to take that medicine?”

 

Jayden, who had straightened his posture again, asked in a serious voice.

 

His small hands were trembling slightly.

 

‘Is the anxiety still not gone?’

 

Or maybe he was afraid he’d have to take medicine for a long time.

 

To ease Jayden’s worries, I explained in the gentlest voice possible.

 

“You’ll need to keep taking it until Young Master’s body is fully grown.”

 

“How many years is that?”

 

“You’ll need to take it for more than 10 years. It seems like a long time, but it actually passes quite quickly-”

 

“Then will you stay with me the whole time until then?”

 

As if the question he wanted to ask was already decided from the beginning, Jayden opened his mouth urgently.

 

I froze momentarily at the unexpected question.

 

As if misunderstanding my reaction, Jayden began waving his hands and making excuses.

 

“Ah, no! Without you, who’s going to make my medicine? Huh? I don’t want to get sick from taking the wrong strange medicine. And originally, you’re supposed to take responsibility for what you start until the end-”

 

Ahhh. I couldn’t stand it anymore. I pulled Jayden into a tight hug. What should I do with this adorable child…!

 

“Wh, why all of a sudden…!”

 

Jayden cried out in a surprised voice but didn’t resist at all with his body. As if he didn’t actually dislike the hug.

 

“Anyway, so are you going to keep making the medicine or not? Answer quickly. Don’t beat around the bush.”

 

“Of course I have to keep making it for you.”

 

After all, I had made that contract with Cain from the beginning.

 

Of course, even if that weren’t the case, I had no intention of leaving this child behind.

 

When I finally answered, the corners of Jayden’s mouth twitched slightly.

 

“…But this seems kind of nice. I feel somewhat less anxious.”

 

“Is that so? I’ll stay with you continuously today until you feel calm.”

 

“Okay.”

 

And so another hour passed, then two hours.

 

Jayden continued to grip my hand tightly as if he never got tired.

 

“How do you feel now?”

 

“I, I don’t know. I still feel so anxious….”

 

Hmm. That’s strange.

 

His pulse is normal though.

 

‘Maybe he’s just anxious. There might still be some psychological resistance to the medicine.’

 

It had gotten much later than expected, but I felt I should stay and keep watch all day in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

 

‘Melody is…. Hmm.’

 

I had asked a maid to inform her of the situation beforehand, so by now it would be time for her to have washed up and gone to sleep.

 

‘But it’s her first time sleeping without me, so will she be okay?’

 

She’s a child who always stuck to me like glue when sleeping. I wonder if she might kick off her blanket or something.

 

I was too worried to bear it. I felt I should at least go check if she was sleeping well.

 

“Young Master, would it be alright if I briefly went to my room for a moment?”

 

“Huh? Why…? My heart is still pounding….”

 

“I just want to wash my face quickly. I’ll be right back.”

 

“Then okay….”

 

Jayden made a slightly sullen face. Soon he added as if urging me.

 

“You have to come back quickly!”

 

“Thank you!”

 

I hurried toward my room.

 

* * *

 

Melody looked around the room with a serious expression.

 

No matter how she looked this way and that.

 

‘Mother isn’t here!’

 

No way!

 

Melody clutched her head and slumped down with a thud.

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