Some time later, Solis became able to stand up while holding on to something. Right now, he was practicing walking with me in the nursery. Lord Nazel was also next to us.
“This way, Solis. Yes, you’re doing great!”
“Buh!”
I was crouching a short distance from him, and Solis was trying his best to walk over to me.
He’s so cute...
I smiled as I beckoned the toddling Solis over. Lord Nazel was observing us with a relaxed smile of his own.
“Looks like Solis will be able to walk soon,” he said.
“Yes. He still falls down on his back halfway through, but his walking has become steadier.”
“Dah! Buh! Gah!” As if to affirm this, Solis made some happy sounds. He continued practicing how to walk for a while, but he likely got tired, as his eyes soon looked drowsy.
I picked Solis up and moved him to his cradle.
“Good night, Solis.”
Solis fell asleep easily, and he quickly dozed off. He resembled me in this aspect.
“Since Solis is asleep, how about we spend some leisurely time together for the first time in a while?” Lord Nazel suggested.
“O-Okay...”
We left Solis to the maids, and the two of us headed to our bedroom. Once we were inside, Lord Nazel embraced me tightly.
“Um, Lord Nazel...”
“It’s been a while since I could monopolize you like this, since I’ve been busy with work lately, and we’ve been looking after Solis together. Of course, Solis is simply adorable, but I’ve been wanting to spend more time with you too.”
“After Solis was born, we also had the problems with Master Robin and the storm, so things have been difficult.” Once I was released from Lord Nazel’s arms, I urged him to sit down next to me on the sofa.
“Agnes...”
“Lord Nazel.”
As we gazed at each other, we both went in for a kiss.
“Mm... Mm? Mnh?!”
However, Lord Nazel’s kiss was deeper than I expected. He must have noticed my unrest, yet not only did he not let go of my lips, he even grabbed my arms and pinned me to the sofa. He was definitely doing it on purpose.
“Mmh! Mgh!”
“You’re so cute, Agnes. Really, really cute...” Even though he hadn’t had any alcohol, Lord Nazel was talking as if he were drunk.
I had no idea at the time that the maids working at our estate were gossiping about how we were going to be having our second child soon.