I’m a Mother-in-Law, but I Dislike Conflict with My Daughter-in-Law - Chapter 267

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I’m a Mother-in-Law, But I Don’t Want Family Conflicts Episode 267 Special Side Story

The morning after enjoying that strange game.

Zeonil was walking alone in the garden. Recently, he had been enjoying sneaking out of his room at dawn to stroll through the garden as a hobby.

Because he could meet fairies in the deserted garden.

[It’s Zeonil! Hello, hello!]

[Successor! Where is the King?]

“He’s not here today, I came to see you all.”

[Kyaa- Let’s play, let’s play!]

The nature fairies, invisible to ordinary people, welcomed Zeonil. Ever since being marked as Oberon’s successor, Zeonil’s eyes had gained special power.

He could spot fairies, dangerous futures would flash by like a panorama, or…

‘He could see the dice numbers.’

That was the reason Zeonil had been able to deceive Wilhelmina.

Though he had told Mikhail, who had suggested the game, “I’ll try if I’m lucky,” Zeonil actually believed his strategy would definitely succeed.

For him, who was developing fairy strength, this level of miracle was easy work.

‘Grandmother’s problem should be resolved well, right? Duke Venice seems to be at the Duke’s Castle too…’

Even though he was becoming a fairy, he hadn’t given up on his family. Zeonil wanted both Wilhelmina and his parents to be happy.

Because when he eventually left this Duke’s Estate someday, he didn’t want to leave behind any regrets.

[Hey, Successor! Yesterday, the desert’s energy was…]

[Won’t you come to our lake? Silky is there!]

While strolling through the garden with the fairies’ voices as his music, Zeonil suddenly felt a presence and turned his head.

He could see a woman walking from the opposite side of the garden.

‘Grandmother?’

Her identity was Wilhelmina.

With a somewhat shabby-looking blanket draped over her shoulders from who knows where, she looked unusually disheveled. Her hair was unkempt, and her eyes were full of sleepiness.

‘Besides, that’s not the Annex Building…’

Had she been rolling around on some hill?

When Zeonil sent her a curious look, Wilhelmina also spotted him. She waved her hand briefly and slowly approached Zeonil.

“You’re diligent from the morning. Taking a walk?”

“Yes, what about you, Grandmother?”

“Me too, I wanted to wake myself up a bit… There’s still some time until breakfast, won’t you walk with me?”

“I’d like that.”

Being with Wilhelmina was always enjoyable.

Especially after gaining fairy strength, he had grown even fonder of her.

Because just being around her, he could feel the clear air.

‘The King called this kind of thing Soul Power. Does Grandmother also have a special soul?’

Zeonil took Wilhelmina’s hand and began walking. Since Wilhelmina walked quite slowly, Zeonil also moved his feet slowly.

“Is Minerva sleeping?”

“Yes. Still.”

“Hmm, I see.”

Wilhelmina tilted her head as if she wanted to say something, falling into deep thought. Then she slowly opened her mouth.

“Zeonil, so when did your connection with the fairies begin?”

“…!”

Startled, Zeonil tried to pull his hand away, but Wilhelmina wouldn’t let go.

If Zeonil had been a bit more cunning by nature, he might have pretended not to know and brushed it off, but he was helpless before Wilhelmina who exploited every opening.

Zeonil looked at Wilhelmina with a surprised face, but she simply continued walking while keeping her gaze ahead.

“H-how… did you know?”

“Just intuition. When fairies are moving, how should I put it, I can feel some strange power at work.”

‘That’s a lie, there must be evidence.’

Though he hadn’t known Wilhelmina for long, he understood her personality well. She wasn’t someone who would bring up topics without any basis.

She must have discovered solid evidence somewhere.

So Zeonil chose to admit it rather than hastily deny it.

“…Around last year. I met the Fairy King and have been learning magic.”

“Do you know what Orb’s purpose is?”

“…Yes.”

Oberon had his eye on Zeonil as his successor. Originally there were two Fairy Kings, but now that Titania had disappeared, the remaining position was vacant. Oberon intended to pass that position to Zeonil.

Why he didn’t choose another fairy was unknown. Oberon only said that Zeonil had talent.

“Did Orb force you into this? Because I demanded he save Mikhail?”

“N-no.”

He had heard that the process of making Zeonil into a fairy through ‘changeling’ was payment for Mikhail’s trial. But this was something Zeonil had also agreed to.

“I said I wanted to do it. I wanted to be by the King’s side.”

“You wanted to be by his side?”

Wilhelmina asked with a suspicious voice.

She seemed to suspect that Oberon might have brainwashed Zeonil.

Zeonil shook his head vigorously and said.

“The King is lonelier than he appears. I want to stay by his side and… help him.”

Surprised, Wilhelmina widened her eyes and looked at Zeonil.

“Don’t tell me, do you like Orb?”

“Th-that’s…”

Zeonil’s lips trembled before he hung his head low.

Confessing his first love to his grandmother wasn’t easy, no matter how good a grandson he was.

Wilhelmina let out a small sigh toward such a Zeonil.

“As expected of my child, you’re exactly like Mikhail.”

“Why Father?”

“I heard your father said something similar when he confessed to Helene.”

Wilhelmina briefly explained the first meeting between Mikhail and Helene that she had heard about before.

“There was a time when your mother was strict with herself. That’s when your father suddenly approached her and said he wanted to be together by her side.”

“Wow, so what did Mother say?”

“She hit him.”

“…Huh.”

At that time, Helene was merciless. She must have thought that the young master, the future duke, was ignoring her.

On the other hand, Mikhail smiled and accepted Helene’s attacks.

“Zeonil, you’re similar to your father in that aspect too.”

Wilhelmina sighed as if she couldn’t help it.

“Then your stubbornness will be exactly like your father’s too… There’s no point in me trying to stop you.”

“I’m sorry for not telling you in advance…”

“It’s okay. Having secrets is proof that you’re becoming an adult.”

But listen, she said as she bent her knees and met Zeonil’s gaze.

“If something difficult happens, if you can’t bear it anymore, you must tell this grandmother, okay? Whatever the contract is, whatever the fairy’s laws are, this grandmother is on Zeonil’s side.”

“…Yes!”

Zeonil nodded with a smile.

He became certain that no matter what danger he faced, at least his grandmother would be on his side.

Wilhelmina, who had patted Zeonil’s head, stood up again and pointed toward the main castle.

“It’s almost meal time. Let’s go back to the castle.”

“Are you eating together today?”

Wilhelmina, who loved sleeping in, usually enjoyed late meals alone. When Zeonil asked with sparkling eyes, Wilhelmina nodded as if she couldn’t help it.

“Yes, just for today as a special occasion.”

Zeonil, delighted, stamped his feet excitedly. Seeing this, Wilhelmina burst into laughter.

* * *

A breakfast where all five family members gathered together after a long time.

I was only eating fruits because my stomach wasn’t feeling well, and while stopping Minerva from piling strawberries high on her plate, I said to Mikhail.

“Oh, Mikhail. I’m planning to return to Venice next month.”

“Is that so? It would be fine if you stayed longer.”

“No, I’ve stayed too long. I have things to do in Venice, so I can’t postpone it any longer.”

“Hmm, that’s a shame.”

Even though he said that, he didn’t look disappointed at all. Rather, his eyes showed relief.

‘He noticed that Rohan and I made up.’

The board game the grandchildren brought and everything else were all Mikhail’s schemes, so it was obvious what he was thinking.

He must be feeling proud that his plan succeeded.

‘I’m a bit annoyed.’

Teasing Mikhail and Helene had always been my job.

But as they say, even a dog at a village school can recite poetry after three years – lately both Mikhail and Helene have been teasing me much more frequently.

I didn’t like that very much.

How should I put it – I wanted to always remain an unpredictable mother-in-law in front of these children.

‘It’s a bit childish though.’

Originally, families are supposed to be childish to be fun.

So I decided to drop a bomb on that leisurely face of Mikhail’s.

“By the way, Helene.”

“Yes, Mother.”

Perhaps because she wasn’t pleased about the news of my departure, Helene’s voice had subtly lowered. Regardless, I rested my chin on my hand and looked at her as I spoke.

“Do you know a maid named Susan?”

“Yes, I know of her, but…”

Susan was the name of a maid who had worked for the Layton Family for a long time in the past.

And the work she was responsible for in the family was…

“Why are you looking for her?”

Clatter, Helene hastily set down her tableware. It was an unthinkable act for Helene, who never made a sound when tableware and plates touched.

“Oh, nothing much. I just thought I might need her.”

“Such…!”

When Helene widened her eyes in shock, Mikhail, who was beside her, asked as if finding it strange.

“What’s wrong? Who is Susan?”

“She’s… she’s a midwife.”

“Huh?”

“A midwife.”

A midwife, someone who helps expectant mothers when giving birth.

Only then understanding the meaning of my question, Mikhail’s mouth fell wide open.

He’s probably thinking all sorts of things.

For example, about how I spent the night away with Rohan yesterday.

I muttered while trying hard to suppress the corners of my mouth from rising.

“No wait, wasn’t that maid’s name Susan? Was it Suzy? Or maybe…”

What I’m trying to hire might be a midwife, or it might not be.

At my ambiguous attitude, the son and daughter-in-law shouted simultaneously.

“Mother!”

“Mother!”

“I’m not deaf.”

At my cute daughter-in-law and son’s informal way of addressing me, laughter finally burst out.

‘As if you could outwit your mother-in-law.’

The day I would be defeated by my son and daughter-in-law would never come.

Don’t underestimate your mother-in-law.

I’m a Mother-in-Law, But I Don’t Want Family Conflicts Special Side Story 【Complete】

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