The girl didn't wait for permission. She darted forward and leapt straight into Javier's lap.
"Husband-sama!!!"
Her cry rang out like a triumphant declaration as she wrapped her arms tightly around him, rubbing her cheek against his.
"I missed you!!! Nyaaaa~!" she purred, nuzzling him affectionately like a cat marking her territory.
Javier froze. Completely still.
On the outside.
Calm. Composed. Expression unreadable.
On the inside.
Ah~ look at that. See how she adores me. Loves me. This handsome, brilliant, charming young man… ah, this is bliss~
Every single person at the table was staring.
Garius exhaled quietly, smirking as he gave his head a slow shake before casually returning to his meal. Not even the sight of his youngest son being tackled by a Beastkin princess could interrupt his calm.
"Munyaa? Ah…" Mimi blinked, realizing where she was, then stood up quickly. She straightened her clothes, brushed her hair, and bowed politely toward the head of the table.
