EP.112 #Afterlife 2 – Portman’s little girl (3)
Darlene Portman, 7 years old.
Title, lady.
Health condition, good.
A long-awaited specialty.
“How many times has this been your runaway from home?”
“This is your 7th time.”
“haha… .”
Running away from home.
Elric spoke while looking at Tyria’s eyes.
“… “Who on earth does that girl resemble that makes her run away from home so often?”
“Do you really want to open your mouth?”
“… .”
“Please come find me.”
Sparks flew from Tyria’s eyes.
In her arms, the family’s eldest son, Lehman Portman, was sleeping peacefully, oblivious to the world.
The child with fluttering blonde hair is simply in dreamland, unaware of this atmosphere.
Elric stood up, trembling.
“… “I’ll bring you in right away.”
My daughter is very healthy.
To find a daughter who, contrary to his wishes, resembles him very much.
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Time is so scary.
Although he was only in his 30s, Elric thought about that quite often.
Anyway, they say things change in 10 years, but wouldn’t people change?
Tyria, who was naturally quiet and didn’t make much noise, became more and more scary whenever Darlene got into more trouble.
Elric lost his foul temper and became a gentle person.
The couple resembled each other.
And Darlin, the fruit of that love, had a personality that was reminiscent of the two people’s childhood.
Mainly in a bad way.
“Do you know why you ran away from home this time?”
When I asked Veron, who is now the knight commander, the answer came back.
“I’m fine too… .”
“Yes, he is a child who hides his true feelings. “I won because I have good acting skills.”
Elric laughed empty-handedly.
Darlene inherited Tyria’s timidity and Elric’s ability to act.
In other words, he became a child who struggled alone, came to a bad conclusion, and committed the act of running away from home.
In this case, it was Elric’s responsibility to bring him back.
“You stay in the family. “I will go there alone.”
“yep!”
Veron disappeared like a shadow.
Elric sighed deeply and broadened his mood.
Now that I had fully accepted the realm, it was enough to explore the entire Weibin even from a standing position.
Darlene’s presence soon caught Elric’s senses.
‘I found it.’
It’s under the tunnel.
A place that Elric often used as a runaway when he was young.
I need to put off unnecessary sentiments.
Elric consoled himself from reminiscing and headed toward the tunnel.
‘Not much has changed here.’
When I arrived and looked around, it was the same as when I was a child.
Well, not only this place, but Wibin as a whole was not much different from before, except for a few tools needed for farming.
This is because rapid change was avoided.
I guess I should say it’s a good thing that I was able to relive my memories thanks to you.
While thinking, Elric arrived in front of the shack under the tunnel.
I feel a hint of shock from inside.
Perhaps Darlene would notice her arrival.
Because not only his personality but also his martial arts skills resembled him.
“Keuhum~.”
Elric cleared his throat.
After about 5 seconds, the shack quietened down, the door finally opened with a squeak.
Finally, the mischievous princess appeared.
The pouting of the lips was not unusual.
“… “What, you’re dad.”
A disappointed attitude.
Well, Elric seemed to know why.
“Did you want your mom to come?”
“… It’s not.”
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Darlene sat down on a blanket.
Elric also went to sit next to Darlene.
“Mom was very busy, so dad came instead. “She’s waiting for you at home. You’re not going?”
“joy!”
Darlene turned her head.
Elric let out a bitter smile.
I had no idea that parenting was this difficult, so my embarrassment skyrocketed.
Being two is more than being one.
Darlene, who had been loved since childhood, did not want the love she had for herself to be shared with her younger brother.
Both myself and Tyria were vaguely aware of this, and we tried our best not to feel left out, but this was the result.
The only conclusion that could be reached was that the parents were not enough to fully satisfy their child’s feelings.
Elric put his hand in Darlin’s armpit and lifted it up.
Then he sat me down on his lap and patted his back.
“Lee Man wanted to see his sister.”
“It’s a lie, all Leman needs is a mother.”
“Do you really think so?”
“Even if mom is gone even for a moment, she starts crying!”
right.
Lehman was an incomparably difficult child, considering that Darlene was a newborn.
This was mainly due to the fact that he could not escape Tyria’s embrace.
Even if Tyria is away for just a moment, she tends to cry.
The same applies even if you are just falling asleep.
When Tyria lays down on the bed to rest, Liman notices her like a ghost and begins to cry.
That was why the environment was not conducive to caring about Darlene.
But it would be a bad parent to expect a child to understand.
Elric simply apologized.
“I’m sorry. “Daddy should have paid more attention to you.”
“it’s okay. “Dad is innocent.”
“Hahaha, so?”
“Yes, but mom is guilty!”
Darlene spoke in a voice full of distress.
“I’m totally guilty because I hate Darlene!”
This is probably how they interpreted the loss of interest.
How could running away from home be a way to get attention?
It was a self-portrait of a shameful past.
That’s why Elric said it.
“Mom loves you.”
“It is a lie.”
“Really?”
Parents are the mirror of their children, and children are also the mirror of their parents.
There was something we knew about a father and daughter who looked exactly like each other.
“I believe it because I love you so much. “I know that you are a child who can proudly endure even if you have to take time away from your younger brother.”
Darlene was shocked.
It looks like puffing out your cheeks isn’t the answer you really like.
Elric added one more word.
“Would you mind telling my mom directly?”
Darlene shrugged her shoulders.
It was a direct reflection of Tyria’s childhood, when she was afraid of conversation.
Elric knew.
If you don’t fix this, you will have to go through a very painful moment.
“baby.”
“huh… .”
“Are you scared?”
After hesitating, Darlene nodded.
“huh… .”
“What are you afraid of?”
“… “I’m afraid my mom won’t like me.”
What I muttered was regret about the past.
“Mae, I always cause accidents… I’m feeling rotten… So… .”
I am aware that I am doing something wrong.
That’s a good sign.
What’s heartbreaking is the impulsiveness of repeating the same behavior even though you know it.
In other words, it is the anxiety that causes the child to do that.
Elric took a moment to organize his words.
Only then did he open his mouth.
“Sweetheart, can this father tell me one thing?”
“huh… ?”
“It’s so sad not being able to communicate. I know because my father did that. In fact, it might not be a big deal if we just muster up a little courage and share our true feelings with each other, but if we can’t do that, we will have to suffer for a very long time.”
Darlene raised her head.
Elric smiled bitterly and stroked Darlene’s head.
“Do you know? This father was a bigger troublemaker than you when he was young. “She ran away from home more than a hundred times, she screamed at your grandfather, and she even left her house once and never came back.”
“… know. “Mom, tell me this once in a while.”
“So, what did you say?”
“… “You shouldn’t be like your father.”
Elric chuckled.
I thought it would be clumsy since Tyria’s biggest worry was Darlene running away from home.
Then the story would be easier.
“Yes, you shouldn’t be like your father. To do that, we need to talk. You don’t need much preparation to have a conversation. All you need is courage as small as a leaf in your heart.”
I patted Darlene’s chest.
“Isn’t our daughter already courageous?”
“I don’t know… .”
“No, you definitely have courage. “Because she is this father’s daughter.”
Elric always wanted one thing.
Peace and happiness at home.
One thing Elric knows.
To be happy, you must be honest.
It must be so painful that you can’t hold on to the years created by misunderstandings.
Elric, looking into Darlin’s eyes, was overcome with emotion.
Then he opened his mouth.
“baby.”
“Yes… .”
“You can become a more honest and courageous person than this father.”
As I spoke, Darlene muttered.
Elric added.
“Because you are our pride. So you can become a better person than us. Don’t be afraid of anything. “If you make a mistake, this father will work with you to think of a solution.”
Ah, this is how I end up saying this.
These were the words I had longed to hear someday, and the words I had always wanted to say to Darlene were suddenly conveyed to me.
“I hope you don’t make the same mistake as your father. “My father knows how much it hurts, so I don’t want her to know that pain as much as my daughter.”
I still regret one thing.
He was unable to properly reconcile with his father until the end.
I deeply regret the past, where my lack of honesty ended in tragedy.
That’s why Elric earnestly requested it.
“Yes, can you do it?”
Darlene wiggled her hands and pondered.
Then he finally nodded.
“Yes… .”
Elric grinned.
“Okay, then let’s go see mom. Apologize and ask. “How much I really love you.”
“Yes… .”
Darlene agreed.
So the two returned to the mansion.
Seventh Darlin’s runaway.
It ended with Tyria’s tears.
“Darlin! “Where have you been?”
Tyria was so upset that as soon as she saw Darlene, she rushed over and hugged her.
Tears fell down on Darlene’s head, and Darlene started crying and burst into tears.
“Mia naeeee!!!”
It was truly fortunate.
Even though Darlene resembled both of their bad qualities, she possessed only honesty and courage.
It was a very fortunate thing for Elric, Tyria, and Darlene.
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