Chapter 93……………………………………….
“Do you think there’s a chance the child to be born will also have mana?”
“Well… it’s hard to say. It could be none at all, a small amount, or perhaps a huge amount like yours.”
“I see…”
Indeed, that made sense.
Even in the House of Duke Rotsfeld, there wasn’t a single person with mana—but Ivelina had an enormous amount.
Moreover, most people didn’t even realize they had mana until it was measured.
Even she herself only discovered she had mana after undergoing measurement.
If she had never done that, she would have lived her whole life completely unaware.
Arsen looked at her and asked,
“Would you be upset if the child had mana?”
“Huh? No, not at all. I was just curious. Does it bother you?”
“No, not at all. Whatever the child has, it’s our child.”
“I feel the same way.”
Ivelina gently rested her head on his shoulder.
Arsen lowered his posture slightly so she could lean on him more comfortably.
He, who had been silent, finally spoke.
“I love you, Ivelina.”
Startled by the sudden confession, her eyes widened, then softened, and she smiled.
“I love you too, Arsen.”
Their quiet declaration of love shattered gently and became stars in the night sky.
The next day, they had a simple breakfast and headed north.
The northern region was still being swept by snow flurries.
Noel and Berry had come ahead to greet them.
Soon, the carriage arrived, and when a knock came from inside, Noel opened the door.
Arsen stepped down from the carriage, followed by Karina.
Ivelina cautiously stepped down after them.
Noel smiled brightly.
“Did you enjoy your trip?”
“Yes, it was so much fun. We’ll go again after the baby is born.”
“I’m glad to hear that.”
Berry quickly followed behind Ivelina, carrying her luggage.
“I’ve drawn the bath water—would you like to take a bath now?”
Ivelina hesitated for a moment but nodded.
“Yes. Could I also get a massage?”
“Of course! Leave it to me.”
Berry answered with a confident smile.
“Then rest well, Ivelina.”
“You too, Arsen. Mother, rest well too.”
“All right, my dear.”
With Berry’s help, Ivelina went up to her room.
She undressed and soaked herself in warm water, feeling the fatigue from traveling north melt away.
“How’s the water temperature?”
“Perfect.”
Ivelina smiled lazily.
Berry diligently massaged her arms and legs.
Soaking in the warm water while getting a massage felt like heaven.
Dozing off, Ivelina was awakened by Berry gently shaking her.
“Your Grace, the bath is finished.”
“Ah… I must have dozed off.”
Rubbing her sleepy eyes, she carefully rose and got out of the bathtub.
Berry quickly wrapped her in a large towel.
After drying off and changing into comfortable clothes,
“Rest well, Your Grace.”
“Mmm…”
Lying down in the soft, enveloping bed, sleep came naturally.
Ivelina didn’t resist her heavy eyelids.
She fell asleep and dreamt.
Feeling a cool breeze, she slowly opened her eyes.
Bright sunlight pierced through the leaves.
As she sat up, she heard footsteps approaching.
Not Arsen’s heavy steps, but light, bouncing footsteps.
Ivelina turned her head toward the sound and saw a tiny girl in her arms.
“Mom!”
Smiling, Ivelina spoke naturally.
“Yes, my daughter.”
She stroked the child’s hair.
Silvery hair, soft and silky, scattered through her fingers.
Then a small voice called out.
“Mom, hug me too!”
Turning, she saw a boy with golden hair.
Ivelina opened her arms toward him.
“Yes, come into mommy’s arms too.”
Hesitant at first, the boy snuggled into her embrace.
Holding both children close, Ivelina smiled with pure happiness.
They were her children, precious beyond measure.
Spending this happy time with them, she woke and realized it was a dream.
“So it was a dream…”
She murmured, dazed.
In the dream, she had a daughter and a son.
“The baby must really be twins.”
Ivelina gently smiled, rubbing her belly.
It was remarkable to dream of this.
‘Thankfully, all the gifts His Majesty sent will be useful.’
Jonas had sent gifts to celebrate her pregnancy: clothes for the baby, a mobile, a cradle, and various other items.
Now, as they were slowly preparing the nursery, the gifts were very useful.
Since they didn’t know if the baby would be a boy or a girl, Jonas sent two types of clothes—if they were boy-girl twins, nothing would go to waste.
As the day approached, the nursery was ready.
At that moment, the door opened very quietly, and Arsen entered.
He must have heard from Berry that she was asleep, moving silently.
Seeing Ivelina awake, he smiled brightly and approached.
“When did you wake?”
“Just now. I had a dream—our daughter and son appeared.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes. It seems they will be boy-girl twins. The daughter had hair the same color as mine, and the son had hair like yours.”
The dream was so vivid that she explained it smoothly.
“But I couldn’t see their faces, which was a shame.”
Ivelina looked a little disappointed.
Arsen sat beside her.
“They must look exactly like you.”
“They could also look like you.”
In truth, it didn’t matter—they just wanted the children to be healthy.
Before long, the day of childbirth arrived.
The birthing room was prepared in advance so that Ivelina could give birth as soon as contractions began.
She remained constantly tense.
Arsen never left her side.
He was ready to move her to the birthing room at any moment.
One night, Ivelina, lightly asleep, suddenly opened her eyes.
She gently shook Arsen, who was sleeping beside her.
“Arsen.”
As she shook him, he opened his eyes and sat up.
“What is it?”
“I think… it’s today.”
Biting her lip, Ivelina felt the pain of contractions.
Arsen immediately lifted her up and shouted as he ran outside.
“Noel!”
The mansion lights quickly came on.
Noel ran over breathlessly.
“Prepare for the birth immediately.”
“Yes, sir!”
An emergency alert swept through the mansion.
Everyone woke and prepared for the birth in perfect coordination.
Ivelina entered the birthing room while Arsen and Karina waited outside.
Inside, only her moans were heard.
Arsen, anxious, bit his lips and paced back and forth.
Karina was the same.
Time seemed to stretch endlessly.
From inside the room, Ivelina’s screams were accompanied by the midwives’ instructions to push just a bit more.
“Does it normally take this long?”
“It depends on the person… but this is taking a while.”
Karina nervously hovered near the birthing room.
She wanted to go in but didn’t want to disturb the process.
Then, finally, the cry of a baby was heard.
Arsen and Karina’s expressions brightened.
Yet, no one came out of the room.
After a few seconds, their expressions stiffened with concern.
Arsen’s heart pounded with anxiety.
‘No… nothing will happen. She promised to travel with the baby, so everything will be fine.’
Ivelina was a woman who always kept her promises.
She would never leave him alone, especially because of that promise.
Then another cry echoed.
Arsen and Karina’s eyes widened.
They looked at each other, understanding dawning.
“Could it be…?”
Arsen murmured.
At that moment, the birthing room door opened.
The elderly maid assisting with the birth smiled and said,
“You may come in now.”
Arsen and Karina hurried inside.
Inside, the warm air and heavy breathing filled the room.
Arsen approached the exhausted Ivelina.
“Ivelina.”
“Arsen…”
Her voice was hoarse from the screaming.
She tried to smile, but exhaustion prevented her from lifting her lips fully.
Arsen carefully adjusted her sweat-drenched hair.
“You’ve worked so hard. And… I’m glad you’re safe.”
Ivelina smiled faintly without replying.
Then, the maid approached.
“Congratulations on a smooth delivery, Your Grace. You have a healthy young lady and young master.”
As Karina had predicted, they were twins—just like Ivelina dreamed—one boy and one girl.
Ivelina extended her trembling arms toward them.
“I… want to hold them too.”
“Yes, Your Grace.”
The babies were placed beside her.
Their eyes were still closed, their skin wrinkled, yet they were the most beautiful babies in the world.
Feeling overwhelmed, Ivelina whispered softly.
“Come to me, my little ones. I’ve missed you so much.”
As if responding, one baby’s tiny hand reached out and grabbed her finger.
The other grabbed Arsen’s finger.
Seeing the twins’ identical reactions, the room was filled with laughter.
Ivelina and Arsen named the daughter Roselia and the son Ruamin.
They had spent several days carefully deciding on the names.
Roselia inherited Ivelina’s silver hair and Arsen’s eyes.
Ruamin inherited Arsen’s blond hair and Ivelina’s eyes.
Splitting the traits evenly between them was fascinating.
“Aren’t they adorable?”
“They are.”
Ivelina chuckled.
Their plump cheeks looked so soft it must be delightful to pinch.
“I was so surprised it was boy-girl twins, just like my dream. Their hair too, it’s the same.”
“I was surprised too. I’m glad all three are healthy.”
Thankfully, Ivelina recovered quickly.
From now on, they would be busier than ever.
The battle of childcare was about to begin.
Yet, they were happy.
She had met Arsen and now given birth to his children.
“I’m so happy. Arsen, are you happy too?”
“…Of course.”
Now, it was time to live happily together with Roselia and Ruamin.
<The Cursed Princess is More Than Worthy of Love — The End>
