BXBX NOVEL Chapter 146 Only Be A Child Once
Meanwhile, the tyrant great inventor had no idea about all these rumors and was happily watching the playing Little Han, who was growing livelier and more active day by day.
Although Eli knew that she really had a tendency to dive into work without a care, in this life, she promised to herself that no matter how necessary her work was, she had to spend time with Little Han.
She had to see Little Han grow up. If possible, she wanted to be there the moment he first walked and the moment he said his first word.
She couldn't let Little Han be alone for a long time, especially when Leon was also not around.
The favorite moment Eli liked to share with Little Han is everytime she dressed him.
Back in the modern earth, on the rare times she was free to browse social media, she would always stumble on parents who would dress their babies so cutely!
That was why she conveniently used the Forgeworn seamstress and designer to collaborate with them and design Little Han's clothes.
Of course, the Forgeworns wouldn't mind, because everytime Eli creates a design, it is guaranteed to be cute and loveable!
Whenever the Forgeworn daughter in laws see Little Han in his cute outfits, they would coyly beg their husbands to make another baby so that they could dress them like Little Han too!
Eli also used this way to get close to the Forgeworns and Farauld family.
Whenever she was creating a design for Little Han, she would always remember the adorable kids who liked to hang around the baby Little Han during family gatherings, especially Estella and Benson.
She would also think of a design specifically for them and have the designer draw and create it.
As such, the kids of the two families completely adored her and called her "Auntie Fairy" because she would always give them cute clothes.
Just like today, the living room was filled with heart melting giggles and childish conversations.
Eli designated a spot for Little Han to play and called it 'Plushie Playground'. With the help of Baobao and the bunch, they laid out a white soft carpet on an area in the living room.
The Blades also created a mini fence and painted it with alternating pastel colours so that Little Han wouldn't wander around the rest of the area in the living room.
Blanc, who was the strongest caster in the group, used his superb skills to cast a protection spell in the fence. Afraid that any accident would happen and injure Little Han, he installed an array that would detect any signs of Little Han violently bumping within the perimeter.
Eli, and Rosea took out all the plushies and toys given by Queen Tehila back in Silvertown and neatly arranged it within the plushie playground. Eli also ensured that the toys around would not cause the curious Little Han to choke.
She remembered many tragic accidents for infants in the modern world, because of unknowingly swallowing little toys. She repeatedly warned the bunch to look out for those things around Little Han to protect him.
The plushie playground is just six square meters, however, to Little Han it's as big as the world. He would wander freely around the playground and happily greet the plushies that were lined neatly along the fence.
As the winter season approaches, Eli decided to dress Little Han a little warmer.
She chose a chocolate brown onesie that was patterned on a moose. The onesie also had a hood with a pair of tiny antlers. His socks and mittens were colored dark brown, as if mimicking moose hooves.
Little Han really looked like a little moose crawling around the plushie playground.
"Wittle Han, slow down! Wittle Han, you'll get lost!" Another adorable childish voice rang in the living room. She was frantically chasing Little Han with her wobbly feet.
It was Estella, a great grandchild from the Farauld Family. Wearing a pink woolen sweater with little ribbon adornments also made with wool, paired with a pink skirt on top of a white tight pants made of cotton.
She looked like a little fluffy princess as she cutely chased the ever active Little Han with a pure white bunny plushie in tow.
"Calm down Estella, Little Han is a man, he would not be lost on the journey!" Another childish voice rang from the plushie playground, however, this voice tried his best to sound more manly and reliable.
It was Benson, who was holding a plushie sword and shield. Unlike Estella and Little Han who dressed rather fluffily, Benson wore a dark green cotton sweater and a scarf. It was paired with dark brown pants and leather boots, although the boots were rightfully taken off before he could enter the plushie playground.
He looked like a big brother watching out for the two little fluffies circling around the plushie playground.
"Eli, I thank you again for the outfits you have gifted Estella, she really liked them so much!" A gentle looking woman sitting gracefully on the sofa while peacefully sipping tea uttered.
"Yeah, my Benson liked it too! He was really happy receiving your gifts. He even went out and bragged to my husband, Orion, saying that he couldn't make these kinds of outfits!" Meredith, who was also in the living room, happily uttered.
"You all flatter me… But I am really happy that the kids liked it. I was actually afraid that you would find the designs a little unusual to the current fashion." Eli replied earnestly.
It turns out that Estella and Benson's, mothers paid a visit to the cottage to bond with Little Han and to share a tea time with their new sister in law, Eli.
"No.. no! Actually, your designs were more adorable and convenient! I'd really want these designs to keep it within the Farauld and Forgeworn families, but these days the other nobles also noticed the kids' outfits!" Charlotte, Estella's mum replied.
It was not only Estella and Benson who accepted an outfit from Eli, but all the members of the younger generation of the two families.
It was Eli's sincerity to spend extra time thinking of what style each kid would wear. She wanted for the parents to feel that just as they accepted Eli and Little Han, she also accepted them and their children as her family.
As such, Eli and Little Han completely integrated into the Farauld and Forgeworn families.
"Sigh! Now that you mentioned it, the kids' fashion was just so stiff and tight fashioned. It was almost accurate to say that they were just a child version of what the adults wear these days." Meredith ranted.
"The kids will only be a child once. I'd like Little Han and them to really enjoy being children. Even if it is just through clothing, I want them to experience a wonderful childhood, which they would dearly treasure in the future..." Eli said softly as she lovingly glanced at the three children playing.
The two mothers were in a daze upon hearing Eli's statement. They too experienced being children like Estella, Little Han and Benson. However, it was totally different for them.
They grew up already knowing etiquette and manners in order to be prepared for society. Although they have warm and loving families, moments as enjoyable as wearing a dress you genuinely love was seldom, as if it was not expected of them to act as such in the society they belong.
The kids will only be a child once.
If their parents missed the opportunity, it would be lost forever.
Eli, who just became a full fledged mother for only more than six months reminded them of this fact. It was the parent's duty to give and protect their offspring's childhood.
Because their childhood would greatly shape the kind of person they would be in the future.
"Although, even until now, I still feel afraid that I will not be enough to keep Little Han away from the dangers of the world. What could my two hands do?" Eli continued showing her weak side to her fellow mothers.
"Although these frail looking hands could not do much, Eli, we can use it to guide our children by the hand." Charlotte felt sympathy over Eli's anxiety, so she held out her hands and said these words to encourage her.
"Uhn.. and also don't forget that our children could not only depend on our hands! There's still our husbands!" Meredith also comforted Eli, then immediately continued with a hint of teasing, "Your soon to be husband too, he is quite reliable!"
"My.. my.." Charlotte chuckled, holding out her fair hands over her mouth to further tease Eli.
"Errr.. it's rather complicated.. Uhmm.." Eli was speechless. Meredith brought up Leon in the conversation so fast that she was caught off guard.
"Are you still worrying about whether the two of you would work out?" Meredith asked straightforwardly.
"…" Eli was again speechless, Meredith was spot on.
"Why would you be afraid? We are already here to watch your back! If the Third Prince dares to neglect you and Little Han, the entire Forgeworn and Farauld Clans would hold the imperial family responsible!"
"Indeed! Eli, I see that your relationship with the Third Prince is rather harmonious. Eli, oh, Eli, you haven't seen who he was before, but I can guarantee you that he is now a totally different person in front of you and Little Han! What I am saying is, the third prince is a good catch!" Charlotte had long dropped her motherly demeanor and joined Meredith in teasing Eli.
"Well.. In truth, I am this close to accepting him fully.." Blushing, Eli held out her hand and gestured her index finger and thumb an inch apart.
"Ohhhhh…" The two mothers raised their brows with great interest as they comically sipped their tea upon listening to Eli. "What would fill that little gap then?"
"I.. wanted to confirm my feelings the moment he comes back…" Eli explained embarrassedly.