Reborn As Noble

Chapter 196 Embraces and Embarrassment ( 196 )

Francesca woke up early, the faint light of dawn just beginning to touch the sky. She moved gracefully through the quiet halls, ensuring everything was in order for their return journey to the Armand region. Deciding to check on her sons before they left, she headed to their room.

When she quietly opened the door, she paused in mild surprise at the sight before her.

Marcellus was hugging Lithia tightly, while Lithia clung to him just as affectionately, both looking peaceful in their sleep. On the other side, Cedric had Meira sprawled on top of him, her arms draped over his chest. Cedricʼs expression was unusually calm, as if he enjoyed the warmth.

Francesca couldnʼt help but smile, her eyes sparkling with amusement. ”Oh my... what do we have here?” she murmured softly, her tone a mix of teasing and affection. ”How adorable...”

Turning slightly, she called out in a calm but commanding voice, ”Erisa.”

From the hallway, one of her personal maids, Erisa, quickly appeared and bowed. ”Yes, Madam?”

”Call Lord Garius here,” Francesca instructed, her smile growing as she gestured toward the room. ”Itʼs urgent.”

”As you command, Madam,” Erisa replied, her tone professional as she turned to carry out the order.

Francesca turned back to her sons and their maids, chuckling softly to herself. ”Haaa... I wonder how Garius will react to this sight.” She leaned casually against the doorframe, deciding to enjoy the moment before waking them.

With a playful smile, she murmured to herself, ”I didnʼt know they also love their maids... just like my honey bun... tehe~”

Hearing soft footsteps behind her, she turned to see Garius approaching, curiosity on his face.

”What now, Francesca?” he asked, a hint of exasperation in his tone.

”Oh my, dear...” Francesca stepped aside to let him look into the room. ”Just look at them.”

Garius peeked inside and paused, his eyebrows raising in surprise. Marcellus was still hugging Lithia, and Cedric had Meira sprawled on top of him, both pairs clearly lost in their dreams.

”Haaa...” Garius sighed, shaking his head. ”They also love them too? They keep teasing their little brother about his preference for his maid, yet theyʼre no different...”

”My my, dear,” Francesca chuckled, folding her arms. ”Isnʼt it sweet?”

Garius frowned slightly, narrowing his gaze. ”Hmm... I wonder if theyʼve already... done ʼit.ʼ”

”Oh my, Dear!” Francesca said, playfully smacking his arm. ”Let them be! Theyʼre adults, after all.”

”Haaa... adults or not, they should know better,” Garius muttered, though there was no real anger in his tone. ”I suppose this explains why theyʼve been sneaking out so often.”

”Well,” Francesca said, her smile widening, ”at least theyʼre following in your footsteps, dear.”

”Hmph,” Garius grumbled, crossing his arms. ”They better take responsibility if this turns into something serious.”

”Of course they will,” Francesca replied confidently. ”After all, theyʼre your sons.”

Garius sighed again, though a small, amused smirk tugged at his lips. ”Letʼs see how they explain this when they wake up.”

”Ehem!”

”Ehemmmm!!”

The loud clearing of a throat broke the peaceful silence in the room. Lithia was the first to stir, her eyes fluttering open. Realizing the situation, her face turned bright red as she found herself tightly embraced by Marcellus.

”A-a-a... My... Lord... This... is... not... a-a-a...” Lithia stammered, her voice barely above a whisper as she struggled to free herself from Marcellusʼs firm grip.

Hearing Lithiaʼs voice, Meira groggily woke up, her hair slightly disheveled. ”What now, Lithia?” she mumbled, rubbing her eyes. ”Do you want to go to the toilet?”

When Meira took in the scene, she froze, realizing she was sprawled on top of Cedric. Her face turned crimson. ”W-wait... What?!”

Marcellus groaned softly in his sleep, unconsciously pulling Lithia closer. ”Mmm... stay still...”

”M-master Marcellus! Please wake up!” Lithia squeaked, her embarrassment growing as she spotted Lord Garius and Lady Francesca at the door.

Meira, now fully awake, looked toward the door and froze in horror. ”M-my Lord! My Lady! I can explain—”

”Haaa...” Garius sighed deeply, shaking his head. ”Looks like explanations will have to wait until these two wake up properly.”

Francesca chuckled softly, covering her mouth. ”Oh my... this is such a heartwarming sight. Lithia, Meira, youʼre both so adorable.”

”M-Madam!” Lithia and Meira stammered, their faces turning even redder.

Seeing no way to escape their mastersʼ embraces, Lithia and Meira resigned themselves to their fate.

Francescaʼs smile turned teasing as she leaned forward. ”So, you both... have already done it?”

”A-a-a... umm...” Lithia stammered, her cheeks flushing deeply.

”Oh my,” Francesca said with a chuckle. ”So youʼve done it, huh?”

”Umm... Madam... I can explain...” Lithia tried to respond but faltered under Francescaʼs amused gaze.

Turning to Meira, Francesca softened slightly but kept her teasing tone. ”And you, Meira? Judging by how you look, Iʼm sure youʼve been with your Master Cedric.”

Meiraʼs tail swayed nervously behind her as she buried her face into Cedricʼs chest, clearly flustered. ”Y-yes... but... it was... umm... an accident...”

”Hmm?” Francesca raised an eyebrow, intrigued.

”M-Master Cedric was... umm... drunk...” Meira mumbled, her voice muffled as she clung tightly to Cedricʼs shirt. ”And he... pulled me closer... and I didnʼt realize until...”

Francescaʼs eyes sparkled with curiosity. ”Oh my... this sounds like it happened before, doesnʼt it?”

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Meira froze, her ears twitching nervously. ”U-umm... I mean... it was around a month ago...”

”A month ago, hmm?” Francescaʼs teasing smile grew. ”And judging by the way youʼre clinging to him now, Iʼm guessing youʼve already...”

Meira buried deeper into Cedricʼs chest, her voice barely a whisper. ”Y-yes... but... it wasnʼt... planned...”

Francesca chuckled softly, mock-scolding. ”Oh, Meira, keeping secrets from me? Iʼm not upset, but... did Cedric take responsibility?”

”H-he promised,” Meira admitted, her cheeks brightly red. ”But we didnʼt want to tell anyone...”

Francesca turned her gaze to Cedric, still sound asleep and oblivious. ”Haaa... my sonʼs such a troublemaker,” she mused, shaking her head. ”At least he chose someone as dedicated as you, Meira.”

Garius sighed beside her, muttering under his breath, ”Another one to keep an eye on...”

”Oh, come now, dear,” Francesca said lightly, patting his arm. ”At least sheʼs already part of the household. That makes it simpler.”

Lithia, trying to stay unnoticed, shifted uncomfortably. ”M-Madam Francesca, I swear nothing like that happened with Master Marcellus and me...”

Francescaʼs eyes sparkled as she looked at Lithia, a playful smirk on her lips. ”Really? Hmmm?”

”M-Madam! I-I.!” Lithia stammered, her cheeks turning an even brighter shade of red. ”N-nothing like that has happened with Master Marcellus and me! I-I mean, w-we just...”

”You will tell me about this later,” Francesca said, her tone firm yet teasing, clearly not convinced by Lithiaʼs flustered response.

”Y-yes, Madam,” Lithia replied, her voice barely above a whisper as she looked down, her embarrassment evident.

Francesca chuckled softly, clearly enjoying the reactions of the two maids. Garius, on the other hand, sighed and shook his head, muttering under his breath about how his sons were more troublesome than he had expected.

( End of Chapter )