A Contract Marriage with My Child’s Father - Chapter 39

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Chapter 39

 

A genius with a slightly unique personality but exceptionally brilliant?

 

As I listened to Jayden’s voice, Silvien checked her watch and quietly stepped back.

 

“I have another appointment. I’ll take my leave now. Please enjoy your conversation, you two.”

 

She bowed with efficient movements and left the room like the wind. I also gave a light bow to her retreating figure before focusing on Jayden again.

 

“How nice for you. Getting letters from your brother too. Have you read it yet?”

 

“No, not yet! But I’ve already decided what to write back.”

 

“What? Already?”

 

Unlike me who was puzzled, Jayden’s eyes were sparkling brightly. He looked like he had so many stories he wanted to share with his brother right away.

 

‘I didn’t know he had this side to him.’

 

How cute. Does he really enjoy exchanging letters with his brother that much?

 

When I smiled warmly, Jayden immediately puffed out his chest with a triumphant expression.

 

“Actually, I already wrote it all! I just gave it to Silvien too. Asked her to send it to my brother.”

 

Hmm? Wouldn’t this just be randomly shooting letters at each other rather than actually exchanging them?

 

I wondered if the conversation would actually continue, but seeing how excited he was, I thought what did it matter either way.

 

“Young Master Noah will be happy. When he receives the letter.”

 

“He might be! I wrote a really long one this time!”

 

Jayden giggled. What on earth did he write about to be so excited?

 

A small curiosity arose, but before I could ask, Jayden playfully squinted his eyes.

 

“What’s in it is a secret even from Viola!”

 

* * *

 

A few days later.

 

At the Academy where the Empire’s prodigies gathered to study together.

 

Noah Ashern, sitting on a sofa in the dormitory lounge, frowned as he read a letter from his younger brother.

 

“…What is this?”

 

Today’s letter content was particularly hard to understand.

 

What on earth is this supposed to mean.

 

Even though his younger brother Jayden’s letters always tended to be more about saying what he wanted rather than actual replies, Noah had never particularly minded until now.

 

After all, he also only wrote what he wanted to say in his own letters.

 

The theme of the letter he had sent this time was ‘Considerations on the Ecology of Spike Overgrowth Mutant Oryctes Beetles.’

 

Though he hadn’t considered the recipient’s preferences at all, it was an academic letter filled with his own sincerity.

 

But the reply came unusually quickly.

 

‘Did he even read my letter?’

 

Jayden’s letter didn’t contain a single line of impressions or questions about the beetles. Instead, it was full of unfamiliar names he’d never seen before.

 

Noah looked down at the letter again.

 

[Viola says I won’t hurt at all anymore. As long as I take my medicine properly! I’m so glad I met Viola.

 

Listen, brother. Viola’s hair is soft like cotton candy and her face is really, really pretty… right?

 

She’s also really kind-hearted and never gets angry at me. Isn’t this the kind of person you’d call an angel? You think so too, right?]

 

Looking at the sentence seeking agreement at the end of the letter, Noah narrowed his brow.

 

No, how am I supposed to agree about someone I’ve never even seen?

 

Noah calmly assessed the situation, befitting a prodigy who always maintained top grades at the Academy.

 

Though rambling, roughly summarizing it seemed like they had finally found a cure for Jayden’s Tamuthar disease.

 

It was something to celebrate for now. An incurable disease showing signs of improvement. Such a miracle couldn’t help but be welcome.

 

But Noah still couldn’t smooth out his furrowed expression.

 

The most fundamental question remained unresolved.

 

No, but really.

 

‘Who exactly is Viola?’

 

No matter how many times he read the letter from beginning to end, all it contained was praise and fawning over Viola.

 

There was absolutely no explanation of who she was, what her status was, or where she came from.

 

She couldn’t have suddenly sprouted from the ground or fallen from the sky.

 

‘This is how the theory of spontaneous generation came about.’

 

For the first time in his life, Noah could somewhat understand the feelings of ancient scholars who claimed life generated spontaneously.

 

‘What kind of person is she? She’s completely enchanted Jayden and turned him into a fool…’

 

While he was grateful that she had treated his only younger brother, to completely disarm that kid who used to put up walls and act prickly toward others to this extent.

 

She definitely wasn’t an ordinary person. Noah closed the letter with a snap and stood up.

 

“I guess I’ll have to return to the manor as soon as this vacation starts.”

 

Because he had developed an academic curiosity about what kind of person she was.

 

* * *

 

Since treatment began, Jayden’s condition had improved to an almost unbelievable degree for such a short period of medication.

 

It was thanks to using various supplementary treatments in addition to the main medicine mixed with Gamjongcho and pointed-leaf grass.

 

“Young Master, how are you feeling today?”

 

“So excited! Lately when I sleep, my body doesn’t hurt at all!”

 

“That’s wonderful! It’s because you’ve been taking your medicine diligently, Young Master.”

 

I was carefully recording Jayden’s condition in the report I was holding.

 

That’s when Jayden beside me looked up at me with bright, sparkling eyes.

 

“Viola, Viola.”

 

“Yes? What is it?”

 

Those twinkling eyes definitely looked like he wanted something from me…

 

Sure enough, Jayden carefully voiced his wish.

 

“Can I learn swordsmanship again now? Huh? Since I’m healthy now.”

 

How long has it been since his condition improved a bit. Already wanting to learn swordsmanship again.

 

Truly like an energetic little human.

 

But… sorry, but my answer was already decided.

 

“No.”

 

“What? Why!”

 

“It’s still a bit too early.”

 

Tsk, Jayden pouted his lips slightly as if disappointed. He even looked up at me pleadingly with cat-like eyes again, but…

 

Still not a chance!

 

“Even though you seem stable now, we need to monitor you for about 3 more weeks.”

 

Since the dragon’s energy was being forcibly suppressed with drugs, giving excessive stimulation to the body was dangerous.

 

“Then can I do it after 3 weeks?”

 

“If you keep taking your medicine well, maybe light training? Of course, we’ll have to see your condition then.”

 

Jayden’s expression brightened at the somewhat positive answer. How cute. His true feelings are completely transparent.

 

“But Young Master, do you like swordsmanship?”

 

“Yes, yes! Swordsmanship makes you strong. You know, I’m going to grow up quickly and become really strong! I’ll protect Viola when I grow up too!”

 

For a six-year-old, how admirable. When I smiled warmly, Jayden hastily added.

 

“Oh, but while I like swordsmanship, I actually kind of hate the lessons. My teacher is a bit scary… I mean, not!”

 

Jayden, who had been chattering like a chick, startled and covered his mouth. Not wanting to be caught looking weak, he immediately added as if making excuses.

 

“D-don’t get the wrong idea! It’s definitely not scary! Just strict… But my teacher is really strong!”

 

“Really?”

 

“Yes, yes! He’s our family’s Knight Order captain! Oh, but he’s probably weaker than His Grace though…”

 

“Then wouldn’t it be better to learn swordsmanship from His Grace?”

 

Usually children admire the strongest person.

 

“The Duke is umm… I, I don’t know!”

 

As if just imagining it gave him chills, Jayden trembled for a moment.

 

Hmm. I let out a small sigh. I knew Jayden was very afraid of Cain, but to think he’d get scared just from mentioning him.

 

‘This won’t do.’

 

Children need guardians. It’s not simply a legal matter, but a matter of trust.

 

For tender sprouts to grow, they need a great tree to shield them from wind and rain.

 

Jayden awkwardly changed the subject in a hurry.

 

“A, anyway! The weather’s been nice lately! When I feel better, I want to go out and stuff.”

 

“Going out… you say?”

 

A good idea came to mind. I smiled wickedly without Jayden noticing.

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