I’m Trying to End This Possession Chapter 202

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“It’s a prince!”

 

Waaah! The loud cry of a baby echoed through the room.

 

“What a lovely prince, Your Highness!”

 

Prince? Allice gasped for breath. Her mind was hazy. I wanted a princess, though. She had wished for a daughter. Just like her mother, Sandra, had been her closest friend, Allice had hoped for someone like that in her own life. Well, father-in-law will be happy at least…

 

Just then, the midwife brought over a baby wrapped in a cloth. “Your Highness, would you like to hold the prince?”

 

“…”

 

“Your Highness?”

 

Allice couldn’t answer. It was because the crying baby’s hair was…. Pink? Just like Sandra’s and Allice’s, her baby’s hair was sweet, cotton-candy pink.

 

“I-Is this my child?”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“Is this the baby I gave birth to?”

 

“T-That’s right, Your Highness.”

 

Allice was bewildered. Now that she thought about it, the midwife, maids, and doctors all seemed surprised right after the birth—because of the baby’s pink hair! Why? The Geranze imperial family was always born with golden imperial hair, except for one person.

 

“Your Majesty the Emperor is entering!”

 

Except for Raios.

 

The door opened, and Raios, who had neatly swept back his black hair, walked in. “So, it’s a boy?”

 

Allice went blank for a moment.

 

Raios. It was Raios in his perfect, handsome form. He looked like a god from the lower world, making Allice momentarily dazed. His Majesty is just too handsome… But something felt off.

 

Right before she gave birth, Raios looked half out of his mind—yes, like a madman.

 

“You’ve worked hard, Allice.”

 

Now, however, his face bore its usual arrogant dignity.

 

Allice could clearly see the maids secretly blushing as they glanced at Raios. A fierce jealousy stabbed through her. How dare they look at someone else’s husband?

 

“Your Majesty, y-you come here so quickly.”

 

“I waited right outside. When I heard labor had started, I rushed over.” Raios gently stroked Allice’s sweat-soaked hair and kissed her forehead. “You did well, my imperial consort.” Then, he whispered softly in her ear. “I have a cute little brother now.” It was so soft that no one else could hear. “I’ve always been lonely as an only child. You’ve resolved that for me.”

 

As Allice froze, Raios slowly straightened up and smiled kindly.

 

“Now, get some rest. I have somewhere I must go.”

 

“W-Where are you going?”

 

“Duke Viego Windsor and his fiancée will soon arrive at the port. Oh, and it seems my father-in-law is on the same ship.”

 

“…My father?”

 

“Yes. And your brother is with them, I hear.” Raios smiled gently. “I’m going to greet them myself.”

 

“…”

 

“So just rest well.”

 

Even after Raios left, Allice was too shocked to collect herself. Did Raios already know? Had he realized the child was his father’s? That I had a secret affair with his father? If so, why hadn’t he said anything until now? Wasn’t he even angry?

 

Back then… When Dana lost her purity, he’d lost his mind completely.

 

How could he? Of all people, I had an affair with his father, but he doesn’t even get mad? Tears welled up at his cruelty.

 

Bang! The door swung open, and a man strode in.

 

“Your Majesty!”

 

It was Wilhelm. He was panting as he looked around.

 

“My daughter-in-law has given birth to a grandson, so I came to see the ba—” He trailed off. Wilhelm had noticed the baby with pink hair in the midwife’s arms.

 

Allice was anxious. What should I do? He’d be disappointed the baby wasn’t blond! “Y-You’ve come, Father-in-law.”

 

But Wilhelm’s gaze wasn’t on Allice. He was transfixed, frozen, staring at the crying baby.

 

“…”

 

Soon, Wilhelm’s eyes grew cold. He quietly commanded the staff in the room. “Everyone out. I need to speak with the imperial consort.”

 

“B-But Her Highness needs to rest…”

 

“Is there any reason she can’t rest just because I wish to speak with her? Out.”

 

At the former emperor’s order, everyone hesitated but eventually left the room. Allice’s chest tightened. She barely managed not to cry out for them to stay.

 

As soon as the door closed, Wilhelm approached. Step, step. In an instant, he was at her bedside.

 

“Kyaa!”

 

Wilhelm grabbed Allice’s hair. “Whose child is this?”

 

It hurts! Tears welled in Allice’s eyes.

 

“How insolent, Allice. Pretending to be pregnant with my child. Whose child is this?”

 

“Whose do you think! I-It’s yours!”

 

“You’re lying. If it were mine, the child would surely be blond!”

 

His grip tightened painfully. It felt like her scalp was being torn off. But even scarier was the murderous look in Wilhelm’s eyes.

 

“How dare you lie to me?”

 

“N-No! I’m not lying!”

 

“You’re still spouting filthy lies.”

 

It’s the truth! Raios was born with black hair too! Maybe blond children just won’t be born anymore! Maybe the blessing of Ramun has ended! Those words rose to her lips, but her tongue wouldn’t move.

 

“Did you sleep with other men besides me during that time?” Wilhelm spat, letting go of Allice’s hair as if it were dirty. “You learned nothing from your cousin Danae Windsor! None of her chastity, faithfulness, or dignity!”

 

Allice’s face was covered in tears. How could he? Why did she have to hear such things? She’d suffered so much to bear his child. She even felt like she’d die from the pain. But why did she have to endure such words?

 

“Blood can’t be hidden, they say, and you’re just like Sandra.” Wilhelm clicked his tongue and turned away. “Did you know? When I was young, there were only a few men in society who hadn’t slept with Sandra.”

 

Allice reached out with trembling hands toward the vase on the nightstand.

 

“She enjoyed such a promiscuous life that she lured all the noble men of the empire to her bed.”

 

“…”

 

“You truly are Sandra’s daughter. Just like a harlot!”

 

Grip, Allice gripped the vase tightly. Then, aiming for Wilhelm’s head as he turned his back—

 

“Waaah!”

 

At that moment, the baby’s loud cries from outside the door made Allice’s grip loosen. Her heart pounded ominously.

 

Ah. What was I about to do? She had nearly struck Wilhelm on the head with the vase. Instinctively, without realizing it herself… No. I mustn’t do something so terrible.

 

After Wilhelm left, the midwife came in again.

 

Allice held her baby and calmed her trembling heart. Yes, calm down. She hadn’t been herself just after giving birth.

 

Allice looked at her child. The baby was now sleeping soundly. “So wrinkly…”

 

“All newborns are, Your Highness.”

 

“Ugly.”

 

“Ugly? That’s not true, Your Highness.”

 

Lies. I’ve never seen a baby this ugly. Allice sniffled. Everything was a mess.

 

Would Dana’s child have been pretty? If Dana had given birth, would her baby have been blond? If it were Dana’s child, would Raios have stayed by her side always?

 

Sister Dana…. Why? Why do you keep tormenting me even after your death? Could it be your ghost clinging to me? Out of jealousy, are you going to haunt me even in death? Still not letting go of Raios?

 

“Are you alright, Your Highness?”

 

All the midwives and doctors had left; only her closest maid remained.

 

“Nita.”

 

“Yes, Your Highness.”

 

Nita was a maid Sandra had personally chosen. She was an old acquaintance of her mother’s and very capable—her mother had said Allice could trust her with anything.

 

“Is it possible… for a dead person to lay a curse?”

 

Nita was competent. She never didn’t have an answer.

 

“Yes, sometimes.”

 

As expected, Nita answered even now.

 

“If a vengeful spirit holds a grudge, it can cling to its target and cast a strong curse.”

 

“W-What should I do to lift the curse?”

 

“You must dig up the grave and burn the corpse.”

 

Dig up Dana’s grave? That’s a bit scary. But it’s not impossible.

 

I’m a mother now. I have to be strong. Besides, she’d even gained a new sister.

 

Danaena Rolland. It was said that Viego’s fiancée had just entered the empire. Right, if I miss this chance, it may be hard for my parents to reconcile… With this ugly baby and Danaena, Allice planned to use them as an excuse to bring her mother and father together again.

 

But Sister Dana loved Father so much. Maybe, just like Miona, she had loved him romantically. Like a beast that knows no shame! Well, Father is so handsome, after all. Allice, too, had felt her heart flutter for her father when she was little. If they weren’t blood-related, she might have had a crush on him.

 

Perhaps Dana’s spirit was preventing her parents from reconciling. Thinking that, Allice made up her mind.

 

“I must dig up Sister Dana’s grave.”

 

“I’ll prepare trustworthy people, Your Highness.”

 

As expected from her mother’s chosen maid. Nita agreed without complaint—very reliable.

 

“Thank you, Nita. And…” Allice hesitated before making another request. “Can you get me something like an aphrodisiac or love potion? Something very, very strong. But nothing dangerous to humans.”

 

“Yes, Your Highness.”

 

That was for her father.

 

One reason her parents had grown apart must be their distant marital relations. Allice was sure that her mother was already ready. The problem is Father. She planned to ignite his passion.

 

Carl was a lightweight when it came to alcohol, so mixing it in his drink would work. Besides, her mother was surely skilled in the art of the bed, so if she got the chance, she’d quickly win him over…

 

Just imagining it made Allice feel proud. Yes, I’ll protect my family!

 

Full of determination, Allice looked down at her sleeping son’s face. “Don’t worry, baby. I’ll introduce you to your grandfather and grandmother. You have a beautiful aunt and a handsome uncle too.”

 

Our family will overcome Sister Dana’s curse and find happiness. Definitely.