Chapter 20

While in the dining room, Axel's father and mother had already eaten their breakfast because they had been waiting for their son and daughter-in-law for a long time. Axel's mother also asked Charlotte about her tardiness and the absence of her husband with her. Charlotte, who intends to be honest, finally lies so as not to cause disappointment.

Charlotte sat in her place and gave greetings as well as warm smiles to her parents.

"Did Mom and Dad sleep soundly?" asked Charlotte.

"Very soundly. Because of regular and quality sleep, my father's health is getting better, "said Axel's father.

"I'm glad to hear that," Charlotte replied.

"Is Axel not feeling well? it's not usually that he's late, and you guys get separated like this. Or, you are ... "

Not having time for Axel's mother to finish her question, Axel came and said good morning to her mother and father. he did not want any discussion and talk about himself to Charlotte because his position was being threatened. His early departure from the palace was also unknown to his parents.

"I just woke up late, Mom, and didn't want Mom and Dad to wait for us long, so Charlotte went first to the dining room to accompany you," said Axel.

"Are you that tired? Lately, there don't seem to be any serious problems, "said the mother.

Charlotte, who was enjoying her meal, immediately discussed the thief that Axel met yesterday. She also offended Axel by saying that maybe the thief was very dangerous, so it made Axel think of it.

Axel's mother was very shocked by the news of the thief, this was the first time she had heard about the theft, or maybe the thief had been around for a long time, but her husband did not discuss it. Axel's mother also asked about the thief and his current whereabouts, she didn't want the thief to reach the palace area.

"You don't have to worry, security is investigating it," replied Axel.

"Do you know where the thief came from?" asked the father.

"Looks like he is a resident of an underdeveloped city. I got some news about the city, and plan to go there, "replied Axel.

Axel's father just nodded his head, the mother also looked relieved because everything had been handled properly. She is also proud of her son who has led a good kingdom so far.

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After breakfast, Charlotte seemed to be trying to talk to her mother-in-law by continuing to follow. Until finally, Charlotte approached her mother-in-law in the private room reserved for the former queen of the Nirvana Kingdom. A little nervous, but Charlotte needs someone very influential to talk about domestic matters.

Charlotte knocked on the door of the room several times, but there was no answer at all from the mother-in-law. Charlotte also took a deep breath with a sad face because she couldn't meet right away. However, when Charlotte was about to leave the front of the in-law's room, the door finally opened.

"Charlotte, did you knock on the door?" asked Axel's mother.

"Mother. Right, Mom, I knocked on the door, wanted to speak to, Mother. I thought Mother was busy so she didn't open the door. "

"Ah no. I was just trying on a dress earlier. Do you want to come in? "

"How about we enjoy tea in the backyard, Mom, while looking at the morning view?" take Charlotte.

Without thinking, Axel's mother agreed to the invitation and they both went to the backyard. Before that, Charlotte told Anna to prepare relaxation tea.

Charlotte and her mother-in-law walk side by side, she also talks about some interesting things to her mother-in-law because they like the same things. Charlotte didn't want to look sad in front of her mother-in-law and was guessed so easily. After all, Charlotte wanted to talk about the child of her mother-in-law.

Axel's mother enjoyed talking with Charlotte along the way. Their chat continued without stopping until they reached the backyard of the beautiful palace. Some services have prepared tea as well as some accompanying cakes.

Charlotte invited her mother-in-law to sit down first, then she went to her seat. Charlotte also pours tea for her mother-in-law, as a sign of respect. After that, they continued their delayed conversation about flower arrangements.

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While talking about flowers, Charlotte tries to get into a deeper conversation, which is about her household. Charlotte wants to know whether Axel's mother knows about her child's past love story, which makes Axel may be unable to forget it until now.

At first, Charlotte was hesitant, but she had to discuss this so that her thoughts would no longer burden her. Maybe, Axel's mother could help her talk to Axel so that her household relationship would be even better.

"Mother, did Axel ever tell his love story before marriage?" asked Charlotte.

"Love story, huh?" Axel's mother is seen digging into her memories.

"Maybe he likes someone of royal blood or another kingdom?"

"I don't think so, did he tell you his past love?" asked Axel's mother.

Charlotte looks a little disappointed with her mother's answer, she doesn't get any results from this conversation. It seems, if you continue, it might make Charlotte even more hurt. However, the mother-in-law who is so sensitive sees that Charlotte is hiding something.

"You can tell mom anything, even about Axel. Axel is my son, but that doesn't make me always have to side with him. That's what Axel's father and I applied in educating him so that he grew up to be a wise man. However, if the policies in the household are not as expected, maybe we need to direct it again, "said Axel's mother to Charlotte.

Charlotte's eyes immediately filled with tears when she heard what her mother-in-law had said. She, who could not stand Axel's attitude, could no longer hold back her emotions in front of her mother-in-law. Charlotte finally hugged her mother-in-law and thanked her for understanding the situation.

Charlotte began to explain what she felt during her time with Axel. She also revealed her assumptions about Axel's past love, which may never be revealed, but she still thinks about it until now.

"Have you ever heard of a love locket? a pendant that is used to tie a promise or something like that by a couple, my mom and dad have one as a sign of their love when they weren't married yet, "said Charlotte.

"Is it true? Your mother and father must have had very strong promises, yes. I've heard of the locket, "said Axel's mother.

Charlotte also explains that Axel has the locket, and it looks like it is a love locket with someone in his past. Charlotte also explained that she had tried to find out by asking Axel directly, but her husband did not want to tell about his past story.

Axel's mother was surprised to hear that Axel had the locket, she never knew about her son's love story, all she knew was, Axel always went to war and brought victory. Her curiosity arose and grew stronger, Axel's mother had to discuss it directly with her son.

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