Vampire'S Secret Baby
|142|. He's Not a Child

Days passed and Egbert was still with Annette in the castle. Considering Egbert never played with her words, Annette was obedient enough to always report wherever she went. To the bathroom, the kitchen, the back garden, Annette is almost never absent. At first Annette felt pressured to do so, but gradually she got used to it.

After Egbert's energy was completely recovered, Annette was taken by Egbert to Merland.

"Is it okay if I follow you back to Merland?"

Annette was unable to shake off the feeling of worry considering she was the only human in that place.

Egbert stroked her cheeks gently, "You'll always be with me, so it's okay"

Annette's heart became sweet.

As Egbert said. Annette will always be with him. It really happened. Egbert works in a workspace with Annette on the side. To keep the woman from getting bored, Egbert occasionally chatted or gave her some interesting reading books.

At times Egbert went to take care of the important things. He also took Annette. Like that, Annette was almost never absent even from Egbert's side.

Until new rumors spread in the capital. From nobles to commoners, they talked about how sticky the crown princess was with the crown prince. One second could not be far from him.

They even said how annoying it was and predicted for sure the crown prince would soon be bored with the type of woman who likes to stick like these stamps.

The rumor just reached Annette's ear. He complained one night before going to bed.

"You see! People call me like a postage stamp who keeps on buying you wherever you go. Huh.they should know what's going on"

Nothing else, what actually happened was that it was Egbert who kept making it like a postage stamp to keep sticking to his side.

Egbert pulled Annette's slender body down her large arm and kissed her forehead gently, "Don't mind them"

Annette was inconsolable, her puckered lips remained pouted.

"They also said that if I keep buying you like that, you'll soon be fed up with me. What if it happens?"

Egbert developed a smile in his brightly glittering eyes as he looked at Annette, "You can report to Aldrich. Tell him to hit me hard because he's fed up with his mom"

"Gts.." The light joke finally managed to cheer Annette up.

There was a sweet smile in Egbert's eyes seeing Annette laughing and listening to the vibration of her voice that contained a trace of happiness. Egbert took Annette's hand and kissed the back of her hand, "My wife..."

Annette was not used to the call. Spontaneous stopped laughing and his eyes froze when he met Egbert's eyes.

"Trust me, I'll never be sick or bored of you"

A bright smile was etched on Annette's lips, "Based on a sweet mouth!"

Egbert lowered his head and pressed his mouth against Annette's little lips, "How is it?"

Annette blinked her eyes, "What's what?"

"Is that sweet?"

Annette finally understood her point. Unable to help, just hit Egbert's chest lightly.

"Yes, that's sweet"

Egbert smiled with satisfaction.

Month after month, their relationship grew sweet and romantic. The way Egbert treated Annette gently and indulged with all his heart, had broken the bad rumors regarding the crown prince who would soon be fed up with his wife.

Now all over Merland, envied the most romantic couple. No doubt many single girls who crave a husband figure that is very indulgent wife like Egbert and single men who also crave a sweet wife figure like Annette— who always faithfully accompany wherever her husband go awayl.

Until one night on a full moon and reigning majestically in the sky. Egbert, who had prepared everything, brought Annette with him before the temporary emperor to take what was already hers.

"Uncle, it's time for this old you to rest. Because the time has come for us young people to take your place and prepare the best for the future of the Merland Empire"

Anthony bent the corner of his lips, looking at the couple with a grinning smile in his eyes, "My dear nephew. Not that I don't want to get off this chair.." Anthony stroked the golden arm of the throne chair with an elder-like gaze with deep thought, "I only run according to the written agreement. I know you're married but you still don't have an heir. So that's why—"

"If you don't have to worry about it, uncle" Egbert seemed a bit impatient, cutting quickly.

Anthony's eyes flashed coldly, "..."

"Sean..login!"

At that time Sean appeared in the room with a boy who was none other than Aldrich. That night he was six years old. He was as tall as Sean's waist and that night he wore an oversized suit with a silvery crescent brooch that was so striking. Anthony's eyes instantly widened in shock.

"The boy—"

"He is my uncle's son. Who will take my place as the crown prince of the Merland empire"

Anthony lost the word to speak. All this time he was silent because considering there was still no news from Egbert's wife. When was the child actually born?

"Egbert, do you let the crown prince sit by just any child like that?"

Aldrich who heard that screeched. Sean almost clapped his courage.

Anthony who heard it almost imploded with rage, "Botten boy. You dare to be presumptuous in front of me"

Annette's body shook in panic. He almost knelt down to defend his son but soon Egbert held onto his arm. Egbert turned to Annette and said through his gaze, 'There I am. You don't have to worry!'

Annette nodded slowly and regained her composure.

Egbert looked straight ahead, his attitude indifferent and arrogant, "Uncle, he is not just any child. But he's my legitimate son"

Anthony immediately exploded with a sinister laugh.

"Egbert you fooled me huh? If it's your legitimate son. When is your wife pregnant?" Anthony glanced at Annette's flat stomach.

Egbert held a smile on his lips, "It would be too long if I talked about it. But I think a piece of evidence is enough to erase your uncle's suspicions"

Anthony stared intently, "..."

"Sean, hand over the paternity test results that Dr. Robbin gave to my uncle. Let him see.."

Sean took a few steps forward and handed the paper that Egbert meant. One of the guards came forward to take it and give it directly to the temporary emperor.

Anthony's hand clashed in an unspeakable rage as he read the letter.

"Uncle is now clear and I don't want this to be too convoluted. So, please return to your uncle's residence and rest in peace there"

Egbert pressed the word 'quiet' at the end of his sentence. Anthony clearly understood what that meant.

Anthony was silent as if he had no intention of leaving.

Egbert silently clucked in annoyance.

"Uncle, please be aware of your position. If it's like this, I can sue you for rebellion and you yourself know best what the punishment for the rebels is" Egbert pulled both corners of his lips in a charming smile, "Isn't that so uncle?"

Anthony's hand clenched. He has no other choice. The sura of the deal was very clear. He would soon step aside from the throne after Egbert married and had a legitimate son. If he denies it, he will get the title of rebel.

But...is he going to give up that easily?

"Then what if I'm a rebel?"

Egbert's eyes lit up coldly and just then he heard his uncle's voice shouting loudly.

"Do it now!"