Chapter 394 – Might Be Real, Family (7)
When Lucius returned home after resolving the parental rights issue very politely, Eve gave Lucius a hug and said,
“Groom. Thank you.”
“This is a request for Eve, and of course you have to listen.”
“What did they do?”
“I asked politely, and he listened. Because I told you not to send me a letter. You will split the money and eat well and live well.”
“Okay? I’m glad you didn’t die.”
Eve said that and hugged Lucius tightly once again. Lucius asked as he patted Eve on the back of her.
“What are you going to do with the adoption process? I’ll have to call someone from the capital.”
“I contacted you when the groom left, so he will probably come soon.”
“It’s fast.”
“Who is your wife?”
Lucius kissed Eve’s cheek. Eve left the same lip mark on Lucius ‘cheek her. Matilda, who was watching the two of them get along, took a sip of her drink with a hearty smile. She leaned back in her chair, smirking, with Sellu putting on her sunglasses beside her. She asked as Selu lowered her sunglasses slightly.
“Are you not going to listen to any more?”
“The two of you are very close.”
“Eve and Lucius?”
“Yes.”
Matilda’s eyes were shining brightly. Is it a longing for a grown-up relationship? Sellu thought Matilda’s lively appearance her was cute because she was like a child. It was because, ever since she was raised, she had hardly looked like a child. Eve, from her childhood to her days her as a pirate, could be summed up in the word bloody.
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The next morning, the official in charge of the adoption process grew an old-fashioned mustache and looked around with a keen eye. In his hand, he had a thick list from nurseries all over the place, and in the other hand he heard personal information about Peta Lucius.
Following Aira’s guidance, he came up to the office and faced Eve, who showed a timid appearance, and Lucius, who patted Eve on the shoulder of her. According to the experiences that officials have experienced throughout their lives, in the case of couples who show this kind of appearance, there are many cases where there is some problem on the wife’s side.
At this time, the problem her official was talking about was a problem with her personal identity or inner self-confidence of her. The official glanced at Eve once more with sharp eyes, then bowed his head in greeting.
“Nice to meet you. Lord Peta Lucius. And Mrs Peta Eve. I am a judicial officer dispatched from the capital this time on an adoption case. According to the documents you sent, you said you wanted to adopt a child under the Peta couple , but we did not know which child you wanted to adopt, so we have selected a list of children who are currently assigned priority for adoption in the orphanage.”
“I am trying to adopt a recently orphaned child, not a child from an orphanage. We are currently sheltering in our mansion. This is a child who is being sponsored by the Daecheonsingyo support program…”
Lucius shook his head and corrected the official’s misunderstanding. The official did not express much emotion that my efforts had been in vain. He nodded once and put his stack of papers on the assistant table.
“Then you didn’t have to call me. For children sponsored by Daecheon Shinkyo, there is a legal officer in charge of adoption within Daecheon Shinkyo. You’d better have a close talk with them.”
“I know that.”
Lucius was the former high priest of the Archangel Church. I didn’t know the trivial things, but I did know that there was a separate legal officer in charge of adoption. While this official dispatched from the capital was in charge of adoption management for private nurseries, Daecheonsingyo was in charge of adoption procedures for children from Daecheonsingyo’s own nurseries and training centers.
“What I want to know now is whether Eve and I are disqualified before going through the adoption process. It seems like we should talk face-to-face rather than in writing, so we gathered this way.”
“The reason for the disqualification…”
The official handed over the papers again with an expressionless face. He was looking through the documents of Lucius registered with the kingdom. In the meantime, Eve held Lucius’ hand tightly and trembled. The official glanced at Eve and asked.
“Mrs. Peta Eve… You have a criminal record.”
The official actually knew about Eve’s criminal record her before coming here. To be more certain, anyone on official duty in the capital knew about Peta Eve’s criminal record her. The reason Peta Lucius begged for pardon and even married Peta Eve was because it was a story that had spread throughout the kingdom.
It was a courtesy for him to rummage through the papers.
“If you have a criminal record, maybe that… Can’t I be adopted?”
Eve asked in a polite tone. The official was a little surprised by Eve’s polite attitude towards her. He said, shaking his head.
“No. If you adopt from an orphanage, there may be a little problem in that area… As now, there will be no big problem when you adopt a child you are already protecting. You will probably be able to talk smoothly with Daecheonsingyo. However…”
The official was speechless. Eve clung to Lucius even more as if he were telling a scary story. The official frowned slightly and said.
“Perhaps the adopted child will never become a civil servant. This is because if your family has a record of such a violent crime, you cannot take this test.”
Eve took a deep breath. Matilda was a child who was more passionate about her studies than anyone else. Her goal was to become a high official in the kingdom. But Eve had a criminal record. If Eve adopts her as her child her, then Matilda cannot take her civil service exam itself. Eve asked, trying to keep her calm.
“But, that… My husband also married an ex-convict like me, and he’s still working as a lord. He’s also a hero, and again, he hasn’t had any problems in the territory until now…”
The official nodded his head.
“The achievements of Lord Peta Lucius are unprecedented in the kingdom, and are worthy of praise from the people through generations in history. If you use that achievement and Lord Lucius’ wide network, you will surely be able to easily get at least one position in the kingdom’s civil service. There is no need for exams or criminal records. But Mrs. Peta. Do you really want that?”
Eve closed her mouth again. Would Matilda really want that? Would she want a situation where the child she had worked so hard for passed the exam with the breath of Peta Lucius? Is that the right way? She wanted to be a good mother. But does she have to give up being a good person if she wants to be a mother.
“Ah, that. That…”
Eve stuttered her.
“Okay, thanks for the advice. You have come a long way, so take a good rest here today. Think of it as a vacation.”
Lucius cut off the conversation between Eve and the official. But Eve’s worries did not end. Even when the official went into her room to rest her and when she was finishing dinner, she was deeply troubled.
“Mister Eve.”
It wasn’t until it was time for Matilda to tug at the hem of my dress that she came out of her troubles and responded in a panic.
“Oh, oh yes. Matilda. What’s the matter?”
“Where are you sick?”
“No. Are you okay. Why? Is there anything I can do for you?”
“No. That… I want to show this to Eve first.”
What Matilda held out was a small note. The neat letters shone like jewels.
“[Exploration of the culture of mermaids and beastmen]”
It was Matilda’s homework in her. Eve carefully opened her first sheet and looked at Matilda. Matilda, shy of hers, hid her hands behind her body her and sighed. Eve slowly began to read her homework her with her eyes her.
[When the waves hit Mermaid Island, seaweed stalks fell on the wide rocks. The clams that were shivering at the bottom of the sea rose to the surface without knowing why and opened their mouths. The mermaids collected these clams or seaweed and used them as ornaments.
Black seaweed stems are wrapped around the body like a scarf or jewels are woven together to make a necklace. Each of the mermaids competes to see how beautiful ornaments can be made from these seafood. A design created by someone spreads like a trend, and everyone wears seaweed the same way.
Fashion and luxury trends commonly seen in human society were reproduced intact in mermaid society.]
Eve looked at Matilda with her surprised face. Matilda smiled awkwardly.
“Is this strange?”
“No, did you write well?”
Eve began reading her writings her with interest. The lifestyle of mermaids, their leaders and the way they follow them. It was no exaggeration to say that this was a summary of the life of a certain mermaid.
“Awesome… If you do it like this, you will definitely get a perfect score.”
Eve said and folded her notebook again. Matilda said as she took her book her.
“Hey, Eve. That… If you want to submit this note as homework, you must have a source. That… With Eve and Elsie. With Selu… There are many people who have helped… What, what should I write?”
Eve felt her heart thump thump. She wasn’t sure what to say here. Isn’t now the most suitable time for her? Wouldn’t this be her best time to tell her, she wants to be a mother?
“That…”
But her mouth she didn’t come off. She seemed to see clearly in her eyes what was going to happen next. She is the murderer’s daughter. She is a civil servant who has passed with a back boat. And Matilda, who finds out about her own past her and despises her her.
“Matilda. You… You said you would become a high official later, right?”
Eve asked. Matilda said with a bright smile on her face.
“Yes. Mr. Eve. I want to become a very tall person and help people a lot.”
“Okay? I am proud of you.”
Matilda grinned at her compliment of her. She asked as she held her hand next to Eve.
“That, Mr. Eve… So, what should I write on this document?”
“That… So.”
Eve was going crazy. She had to say something, but she couldn’t. Cold sweat dripped down the sides of her eyes as she averted her gaze. Eve said with her head down.
“… I don’t know. I want you to write whatever you want to write.”
Matilda made a subtle expression, as if the answer was a bit unsatisfactory. But I nodded her head and left her. Eve, who was left alone in her room, her again, suffered from a depressive mood. She missed Sellu.
