Breakup?

“Then we'll be taking our leave.”

“Already?”

After we finished bathing, Plien, who'd been looking at Ian with a complicated expression, spoke up.

So they came all this way just to turn around and leave?

I thought they'd follow us all the way to the Academy and give me a long lecture.

“That was what I originally intended, but… now that I know my son-in-law cares for you so much. …Perhaps a little too much.”

Plien looked truly conflicted as he said that.

…No, what on earth happened?

“It was good to see you after so long, Plia. But make sure this doesn't happen again.”

“Ugh… Yes, Mother…”...