SIDE STORY 4 (Part 2)

Since she often lay with the baby, they had a big bed in the nursery and a bassinet on one side. Dian put the baby to bed and she lay down with nothing to do. He walked slowly around the bed, rocking and patting the baby slowly.

“…It would have been nice if he resembled you because you’re beautiful.”

Huh?

“Well, you have a pretty face too.”

“Still. I’m sure the Marquis was disappointed, even if he didn’t say so.”

“I suppose so…….”

A few days ago, when the Duke saw the baby for the first time, he kept apologizing to her, which left her perplexed. Today, on the other hand, Dian was fidgeting and ready to apologize to her father. 

“It’s common for a baby to resemble only one of the parents, you know.”

“Aren’t you disappointed? You went through a lot of trouble to give birth to him.”

“Not at all.”

It was quite the opposite.

“I’m glad the baby resembles you. But…”

A thought that had crossed her mind earlier troubled her.

“But?”

Dian asked immediately, but she couldn’t answer easily, looking at the baby.

“What’s bothering you?”

Dian gently laid the baby on their bed. He held him almost all the way down before gently pulling his arms away. The baby whimpered for a moment, but as he wrapped him in a blanket, he fell asleep soundly. A sense of guilt grew as she watched his peaceful sleeping face.

“Rienn.”

Dian came around to her side of the bed. She sat up straight, met his gaze, and held his hand. The warmth of his large hand calmed her a little.

“Earlier, Yan said something that reminded me…….”

“Yeah.”

‘Looks like he inherited the strong blood of the Hidesens.’ 

“While it’s good that Luca resembles you, but if he inherited the ducal’s lineage… If your divine blood is too potent, could it become a problem when he grows up?”

“So that’s why you freaked out.”

“Uh…… you’ve never thought about it?!”

Dian’s reaction showed no surprise at all.

“Well… Of course, I’ve thought about it, but I’m not too worried.”

“Really?!”

“Yeah, just because he has the blood of the Hidesen family doesn’t mean he’ll face such issues. My father was fine, my grandfather was fine, I’m the first one since my great-grandfather, and if you look through the family archives, most of them didn’t show any symptoms.”

“I see…”

“Of course, there’s a possibility that Luca might have symptoms if our divine blood is particularly potent to him. However, even if that happens, he can receive a sacrament at the Temple of Healing and find a suitable remedy.”

“…Like you did?”

“Like we did.”

He emphasized ‘we’.

“Don’t worry, Rienn. We hope no symptoms appear to our baby, but even if he does have some, there’s a way to heal. I’m sure Luca will be able to get through it just like we did.”

“…Yeah.”

She was scared and frightened at first when Dian got sick, too, but it all worked out in the end.

“Let’s not worry in advance. Luca will be fine.”

There was no need to fret over something that hadn’t happened yet and even if it did happen in the future, they’d just have to find a way to heal Luca.

“Alright.”

Dian smiled and kissed the back of her hand.

Her worries were short-lived as she realized that what she thought was a crisis had turned out for the better. Relieved, she watched the baby sleep. She could feel her heart calming and strengthening at the same time.

***

The baby grew up quickly, and her dad and Yan stayed for about a month before returning to the Marquisate. She was sad to see them go, but she knew she would see them again soon.

It’s been exactly six weeks since the baby was born, and her heart has been pounding since she woke up in the morning. Today is a special day.

‘Generally, couples can start having s*x six weeks after giving birth. It depends on how quickly the mother recovers, but you’ve recovered very quickly, so you should be fine.’

The time had come when Herta said it was okay to have s*x.

She felt a pang of sadness and regret as she remembered the days that had passed. It wasn’t a strict abstinence, but it was her definition of a ‘time of abstinence’. It started after she got pregnant and lasted almost a year.

In the first trimester, she was told to be cautious until she entered the stability phase, and in the second trimester, she had some s*x, but it quickly transitioned into the third trimester. In the third trimester, she was told to be careful because of the risk of premature labor, and it was also physically challenging with the growing belly.

Above all, throughout the pregnancy, they had to use black rings to prevent deep penetration, and certain positions were limited due to the pressure on the belly.

Even after giving birth, it wasn’t over. She had to wait for the perineal wounds to heal, making penetration itself impossible. After enduring six weeks of further abstinence, she was finally able to have s*x without any restrictions. Hooray!

“Rienn, what are you thinking?”

On the way to the baby’s room, Dian almost laughs at her expression. Walking side by side, she raised her toes to whisper. He leaned toward her.

“Six weeks.”

She whispered, and Dian chuckled, seemingly embarrassed.

“Ahaha.”

The corridor grew darker. They had been feeding the baby every few hours, and now it was the last feeding before bedtime. As they entered the baby’s room, Luca was looking at the mobile, and Angela was by his side.

“Are you tired, Angela?”

“Oh my, no! Young Master is so gentle that I have nothing to do.”

When Dian and her were busy with other tasks, various maids, including Angela, took turns taking care of Luca. Angela usually took care of him during the evening hours when the baby fell asleep.

“Still, thank you.”

She embraced Angela lightly. She was very close to her. Having known her since childhood and being one of the few people who knew about the healing ritual with Dian. Angela actively helped them back then, too, and they had a certain bond that helped them get through the difficult times together.

As time passed and Dian and she got married, it was a new experience for her to have Angela take care of the baby.

“…I’m truly grateful.”

Touched, Angela pulled her into a hug. Her embrace was warm and familiar. After letting go, she smiled softly.

“Go and rest. I’ll feed Luca.”

“Okay, call me when you’re done.”

Angela stepped back and closed the door.

“Luca.”

Rienn’s voice naturally softened when addressing the baby. Now that Luca seemed to recognize her as his mother, she picked him up and sat him on the sofa.

“Here.”

“Yeah.”

Dian sat down beside her and propped up the nursing cushion. Placing the baby on the thick cushion atop her thigh, she unb*ttoned the b*ttons of her indoor dress. As soon as the cloth was removed, the baby, perhaps sensing the scent of milk, puckered his tiny lips.

“Yeah, yeah, I got it.”

How adorable…!

As she removed the br*ast pad, as if it were a natural rule, Dian took it from her. While he held it for her, he watched her nursing the baby. The baby immediately latched onto the br*ast and began suckling vigorously.

Shortly after giving birth, her milk started flowing, which reminded her of the healing ritual in the past. Since it wasn’t her first time br*astfeeding, she quickly adapted, and it wasn’t difficult. Once again, she had an abundant milk supply, and the baby had a hearty appetite. It felt good to know he was full after nursing, with the baby snug against her skin.

“He’s eating really well.”

“Isn’t he?”

As she turned her head slightly, Dian kissed her cheek. He then leaned down to bury his face in her shoulder and breathe in.

When her milk came back after a long time, he immediately tasted it on the first day. Of course, it was more of a sampling due to her physical condition, but Dian seemed very moved by it.

‘…!’

‘How is it? Does it taste the same as before?’

‘It’s a little different but similar. I think it’s the colostrum that makes the difference, it’s very thick.’

The colostrum had a slightly different appearance, with a clear yellowish color visible on the surface. After a few days, it turned into a pure white milk color from before, and according to Dian, the taste became the same as before. Meanwhile, her body had recovered, and they engaged in activities beyond just letting Dian taste. He coveted her br*asts, suckled at them, caressed my entire body, and seemed to m*sturbate in place of her hand. 

All without penetration, of course.

His erotic touch paused at her cl*toris, and he wouldn’t even insert his fingers, let alone actually penetrate her. That’s why today was special. It was finally the day when it was possible.

“Aren’t you going to eat anymore?”

It seemed like Luca had already eaten a lot from one side, and shortly after latching onto the other br*ast, the baby pulled away and turned his head back. Even when she tried to latch him again, he turned his head away.

“I guess that’s a sign he’s full?”

“Yeah, looks like he’s full.”

Dian took the baby from her arms. After playing with him and patting his back to help with digestion, he put the sleeping baby down.

I hope he sleeps deeply without waking up.