Struggling as a Villain

The family of twelve sat around the big table with Richard in the head seat. On his left was Bellarine and on the right was Amelia.

They were casually chatting among themselves about their recent activities, where they had been posted, or how difficult it was to train under some certain hardcore Commander.

Richard's lap was taken by the little one who eagerly looked around the places, identifying people whom she knows and showing shyness toward whom she doesn't.

Elizabeth's eyes were on the little one, enjoying how energetically she moved her head around. The bright red eyes of the girl blinked every once in a while, and she also tugged her father's shirt, before pointing at a random person, only for Richard to tell her who it was.

'I also wish...that maybe someday...' The Princess knew that it was nearly impossible for her to make a family with Ethan now. However, deep down, she still wishes for some miracle to take place, and she gets together with the one she loves.

Suddenly, the little girl turned her eyes toward Elizabeth, and the Princess was taken aback.

Their eyes remained connected for a moment, Elizabeth wondering if the little girl wanted to ask Richard about her.

However, soon the baby turned her eyes away, making Elizabeth sigh, 'I have always been disliked by children...'

"By the way, Amelia," Jasmine suddenly spoke, gathering everyone's attention as they turned to listen to what she had to say.

With a smile, Jasmine told her, "After giving birth to the little Princess, you have grown really pretty for some reason."

Amelia couldn't help but smile as she turned towards Richard and got a nod from her husband, "That's true. In the past, I at least had the self-restraint for not staring at you all the time. But now..."

That brought a profound blush to Amelia's face as she shrugged, "Don't know...maybe my baby blessed me?"

That elicited a few chuckles and a few agreed to it.

Meanwhile, Rena and Bella's determination to have a baby as soon as possible, solidified.

"I have heard that the little one has already shown some sign of having magic?" Lilia suddenly asked, drawing everyone's attention.

Nora was surprised, "In just ten days? It's even early for an elf." The elven races are known for their close connection with magic.

"What element does she possess?" Bellarine excitedly asked, looking forward to when she could teach her granddaughter.

Richard chuckled at their enthusiasm before revealing, "The first magic she achieved is telekinesis. Lifting her mother when she was sleeping since the little one was hungry."

Amelia heaved a sigh, "I really was scared and you are laughing about it."

Bella's mouth was slightly parted in shock. She, who has yet to master the four fundamentals of magic, was defeated by her niece, who is just ten days old.

"That's so amazing..." Nora muttered, her eyes sparkling.

The conversation soon came to a standstill, so Lilia asked, "Shall we eat the dinner? It would not taste good when it becomes cold."

Her eyes went towards Richard, and her Lord gave her a nod, "Yeah, sure."

Soon, Violet and Lilia, along with Emily, began serving the food, and everyone finally caught sight of the delicious meal in front of them.

There was everything: steak, pasta, bread, soup, and even sushi.

"We will get everything, so just sit down and relax you three," Richard spoke. Lilia and Violet weren't maids of the family but family members, and they had already done a lot by cooking the food and decorating the house.

Lilia smiled before nodding and taking her seat.

The dinner finally began, and so did their casual conversation.

Bellarine, at some point, stole the little pea from Richard and brought her to her lap.@@novelbin@@

"Mmm...ahh..." The baby groaned with her little brows tensed, as Bellarine hugged her in her arms, with their cheeks pressing.

"Do you like e on, try calling me grandma..." Bellarine was on cloud nine. She really likes kids, but because her Richie doesn't let her dote on him, she is devoid of this familial fondness.

"No fair, Mom. Let me hold her too." Bella snatched the little baby away, before making her sit on the table.

"I am your aunt. Call me Bella, B-E-L-L-A, okay?" Bella moved her finger as she educated the little one.

The little girl's chin began quivering seeing those cold eyes, and not so long after,

"*HIC* *HIC*" Bella panicked seeing the large droplets of tears streaming down her face, as the baby turned towards her father and raised her hands, "Da-da..."

Cristina and Emily squealed at the sight meanwhile, Richard got up and picked the baby in his arms.

"Brother...I-" Bella seemed as emotional as the baby; it's just there were no tears in her eyes.

Richard assured her, "I know...it's just she isn't used to new people." Back in her father's arms, the little girl calmed down slowly.

Amelia took out the soft handkerchief before wiping the tears, as she whispered, "Don't cry like that, baby. She is your aunt."

The baby looked at her mother and then back at Bella. She actually understands more than any baby could at such a young age. Her mind was rapidly developing for her age, absorbing all the information from her surroundings.

That explains why the baby turned towards Bella and did what she believed was the best thing to apologize.

*Wave* *Wave*

Bella's heart melted at the sight, as she also waved at the little one.

The atmosphere returned to normal, as they continued to eat and chat. Amelia was carrying a bottle of milk for the little one which she fed her while chatting with Emily and Nora.

Once they were nearly done, Emily suddenly got up and said, "So is it the time for everyone to reveal the names?"

Amelia raised her brows, "You all have thought of a name?"

Every head moved in assent as they took out a small paper from their pockets.

Richard and Amelia shared a glance, before they chuckled, and the former declared, "Okay then, let the fate decide the little one's name."

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A/N:- After this dinner, the time would leap for like half a year. Maybe like 20 more chapters before we reach the end? I will try finishing it this month.