13 Chapter 13

Axel's father had to be carried to get to the dining room. Axel, who respects his father, also helps, even though he has become king. Times like this seem to be used to the fullest by Axel to build a better relationship.

"Dad, how are you this morning?" asked Axel.

"Everything is fine. How about the meetings you have had? "

"The meeting went well. We have found many new opportunities for alliances with other kingdoms," replied Axel.

"Very nice. I know you will run everything well, "said Axel's father.

They ate peacefully that morning without the slightest argument. Axel's mother was able to smile this morning by seeing her husband and children talking calmly. She also saw Charlotte with a sweet smile trying to serve Axel warmly.

Axel's mother asks Charlotte about her activities today. She wanted to have time with her son-in-law. considering, after Charlotte was in this palace, they very rarely met and exchanged ideas with each other. Axel's mother, who was still the queen yesterday, must continue to accompany her husband.

"Today there is no activity whatsoever, Mom," said Charlotte, looking at her husband.

"Mother wants to invite you to have tea together."

Axel's mother smiled while looking at her child. However, Charlotte must get permission from Axel, because the queen is always in charge of accompanying the king.

Axel smiled thinly at his mother and wife. "It doesn't matter if you want to go together, this is also good for your relationship. Besides, there aren't any meetings or activities that should involve the queen. "

Charlotte looked very happy, it crossed her mind right away to tell what she felt to Axel. Maybe that way, her mother-in-law could help hers even further. Although, Axel and Charlotte's relationship looked fine in front of their in-laws when they were in the room and alone, Axel was still the same person.

However, Charlotte realized, she also had to look at the situation first. She had to be able to read how the mother-in-law was in the mood, and she didn't want to be the source of this mother-daughter debate. If Axel found out she told him everything she felt, Charlotte would be an enemy.

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Axel and Charlotte's mother took their place at the back of the palace. accompanied by beautiful and fragrant flowers, adding to the warmth of the atmosphere for this daughter-in-law and in-law. Charlotte and her mother-in-law wore very beautiful clothes and makeup.

"It's been a long time since I relaxed like this," said Axel's mother while looking at the flowers around her.

"We can do it a lot more, Mom," Charlotte replied.

"Yes, you're right." Axel's mother smiled very peacefully.

Charlotte is happy when her in-laws are very happy when she is with her. She tried to find interesting topics to make this meeting even more interesting. Charlotte asks how Axel's childhood story is and what is the funniest memory of her husband.

Sure enough, the topic made Charlotte's in-laws very excited to tell how Axel's childhood was. Axel's mother seemed to open her old album, remembering the most enjoyable part of her son.

"Axel is my son who is very brave and brave since he was a child, whatever his father does will always be followed by Axel. From learning to play the sword, archery, hunting, and much more. She fell once while learning to ride a horse, and she didn't cry at all. however, upon seeing me, and being in my arms, the cry broke out instantly. "

Axel's mother reminisced about everything about her child with a smile of happiness.

"I can't imagine how cute Axel's face was when I was crying," said Charlotte, smiling and laughing at her father-in-law.

Axel's mother did not think that now her little son had become king and had a very beautiful wife. The phrase was conveyed while looking at her daughter-in-law who was sitting right beside her.

Charlotte blushed when her mother-in-law said that. She realized how grateful her mother-in-law had her.

After that, Charlotte's in-laws asked about Axel and Charlotte's plans to have a baby. Given that Axel has become king, and their relationship has also gone further. Their marriage is relatively young, but for the royal family, it would be better if after marriage they had children.

Charlotte also couldn't say much to her mother-in-law. She imagined the rejection of her husband when she tried to flirt. Charlotte also took it safe by saying, she only obeyed when Axel wanted to have a baby.

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After talking to Charlotte, Axel's mother became worried about her child. She thought that maybe Axel didn't want to have children at all from Charlotte. But, like it or not, Axel must have one, it would be better if it was a man to continue his throne to be king.

Axel's mother finally approached her son to discuss this. In the eyes of Axel's mother, her daughter-in-law, Charlotte, is already very kind and obedient, and what's wrong with this is her son. So, Axel's mother chose to go straight to the source of the problem, so that it was quickly resolved.

"How did you feel after becoming king?"

"Not happy and not sad either. I know this is a responsibility, so I have to run it well, "replied Axel.

"Good then. Then, how do you feel about Charlotte? "

Axel was silent for a moment, he was confused about what to say to his mother because his feelings for Charlotte were still bland, and he also felt the emptiness in his household. Back again, all because Axel still has feelings for someone who has not been conveyed.

Axel's mother can read from her son's movements, she knows that Axel still can't accept his wife. However, they had been married for quite a while, and there was no reason Axel couldn't love Charlotte. they already lived in one palace, more precisely one room, there was no way Axel would not be tempted by such a beautiful woman.

"Is there something stuck in your heart?" asked the mother. "Do you have to wait for the father and mother to die, then you will give our grandchildren to us?"

Axel looked directly at his mother, he really couldn't hear his parents say that. Axel also didn't mean to wait for something to happen to his parents.

"If you have no children, the kingdom will be taken over by your father's other family. Do you know what that means? Nirvana will be threatened with collapse, and the big cities will certainly be easily sold and handed over for money because they are very greedy, "continued the mother.

"I understand what you mean, but everything needs a process, ma'am."

Axel tries to convince his mother with the situation he is currently in. However, he also couldn't be honest about his empty feelings for Charlotte.

"Until when will your process continue? Remember, your father is sick, and your mother is getting very old. "

Axel exhaled and was speechless. He could only lower his gaze to hide his guilt from his mother.

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