Rehabilitation Therapist for the Broken Warrior – Chapter 132

“Ah, Dad… Are you okay? Does it hurt?”

I woke up this morning and it seemed like something serious had happened to Dad.

My precious dad looked so gaunt that his face seemed half its size.

His skin was pale, and he didn’t look well at all.

Did Mom hurt him when she knocked him down yesterday?

Or is it because he was so hungry after having half a loaf of bread for dinner?

“I’m fine, Risen. Did you sleep well?”

“Uh…”

I had a good long sleep, but seeing Dad’s condition worries me.

What on earth happened…?

“Oh my, Risen. You got up early today!”

“?!?!???”

At this, I was once again taken by surprise as Mom came out right after Dad.

In stark contrast to Dad, Mom appeared with a beaming face and a big smile.

I had never seen Mom smile like that before.

Did something good happen to her?

It’s strange how, after waking up in the same room, something bad happened to Dad while something good happened to Mom.

“You’re awake, Zion.”

“Hop Harvey…”

As Mom came out, Dad turned to look at her.

Dad’s tired eyes sparkled again and a smile bloomed on his face.

Then, without hesitation, he pulled Mom in for a hug, drawing closer to her.

“Look, Risen, at the Teacher.”

Mom did lean back a bit, but maintained her smile, saying, “It’s good for a child to clearly know that parents love each other.”

“Really?”

“Of course.”

Then, Mom leaned in too, and the two of them shared a deep kiss.

“!!!!”

What is this? Why are Mom and Dad doing that?

I knew that people who like each other kiss, but seeing Mom and Dad do that is a first for me!

Of course, it’s natural that Dad likes Mom, but until now, Dad had only kissed me!

After a while of kissing while still in an embrace, the two of them looked at each other reluctantly before pulling away.

“So what are you going to do starting today, Teacher? The memory rehabilitation is finished.”

“First, I’ll go to the center. I’m not the director anymore, but I need to get a job as a rehabilitation expert.”

“Is that so?”

Looking at each other and nodding, Dad went off to wash up while Mom approached me.

A chilling sense of unease swept over me.

Dad and Mom are both acting way too differently!

What on earth is happening in our house?

“What’s wrong, Risen? Are you surprised that Mom kissed Dad?”

“Ah, no? I know about that kind of stuff!”

“Really? Our Risen is all grown up! Should we wash up together?”

“Uh, Uh-huh…”

Being led by Mom, we washed up together and then headed to Mrs. Baker’s bakery to pick up some bread.

It may be hard to believe, but it turns out my mom used to be a hero, so we can get the most delicious bread in the kingdom for free, no waiting in line!

Since we get different pastries every day, we don’t get bored and my friends are super jealous!

“Did you come back?”

“Yes, Teacher.”

“?!”

When I returned home with the bread, Dad, looking sharp and tidy, welcomed me warmly.

But Dad’s appearance…

“Are you a doctor, Dad?”

Dad looked perfect in a clean white coat, like a real doctor.

I had never seen this side of Dad before, and I thought, ‘Wow! That’s my Dad!’

He looked dazzling enough to make my eyes squint from the brilliance.

Though his face still seemed a bit tired, maybe the clothes were really like wings?

“Yes, I’m a doctor. Didn’t Mom tell you?”

“I heard it from Mom.”

“Well, still, it’s probably a first seeing me like this. Do I look cool?”

“Yes! Super cool!”

He patted me on the head gently after showering me with compliments.

Risen loves Dad more than anything in the world!

“Are you going to work at the center looking like that?”

“Since I haven’t been hired yet, I can’t change there. Let’s call it a surprise?”

“The staff is going to be super surprised.”

“Right? It’s not as hectic at the center as it used to be, so I’m not sure if I’ll get hired.”

“Come on~ It’s Hop Harvey! The top rehabilitation expert; they’ll have to take you.”

“That would be nice.”

Mom and Dad suddenly seemed much closer.

I could tell from their gazes that something had changed.

Normally, the family routine is for Mom to drop me off at the Little Academy after breakfast, but today it looks like Dad is set to leave before me.

“See you later.”

“Have a good day.”

As Dad stepped outside, Mom took a step closer and just like that, they kissed again, as if it was a promise.

Mom is being so unfair; why does she keep doing sweet things with Dad!

“Me too, Risen too…!”

“Should we?”

As I stretched my hand towards Dad, the gentle Dad knelt down in front of me, caressing my face and flipping my bangs.

– Peck.

He placed a light kiss on my forehead and smiled at me.

“Ah!! I want a kiss too!”

“Huh?”

“Do it like you did with Mom!!”

“……”

Dad, who had been smiling brightly, seemed a bit flustered, glancing at Mom.

“Haha. Okay. Here you go~”

He puckered his lips towards me.

Holding Dad’s head tightly, I gave him a peck and then let him go so he could leave.

Today might be a bit of a happy day.

There’s nothing particularly special going on, but I’ve never seen all of us—Dad, Mom, and Risen—look this happy before.

After Dad dressed as a doctor left, Mom began preparing to take me out too.

“Risen, hurry and get ready so we can go to the Little Academy.”

“Okay.”

Since only children from noble families go to the Little Academy, I have to dress up really pretty.

All the moms of kids who go to the Little Academy also dress up nicely, but my mom is a hero, not a noble, so she says it’s fine to go looking ordinary.

It’s not that I’m embarrassed or don’t want her to dress up, but I do feel a bit jealous when I see my friends being led around by maids, dressed elegantly like noble ladies.

Just like that, today I was busy putting on a super cute outfit again.

Now that I’m ready, it’s time to go, right?

“Risen, can you wait a little? I have to get ready too.”

“Huh?”

I thought Mom would be ready to leave right away, but suddenly she started rummaging through her closet.

“Ugh. All these clothes can’t be worn without attendants. I can’t even tie my hair alone… What to do?”

Even though Mom doesn’t have many pretty clothes, she seems seriously distressed about what to wear.

Eventually, after sorting through a few outfits she liked, she turned to me and said, “Can you pull this tight for me?”

“Okay!”

Ultimately, she asked me for help.

“Ugh…”

As I pulled the strings of the back of Mom’s dress, she grabbed it and gracefully twisted her arms to finish dressing.

“Let’s go, Risen.”

“…Uh-huh.”

Even though I couldn’t tie her hair, Mom neatly groomed herself and pinned on a brooch, looking entirely different from what I knew.

She boasted a bountiful figure and hair while exuding a natural elegance…

‘Mom is so beautiful…’

Of course, upon arriving at the Little Academy, all the noble ladies and my friends’ eyes widened in surprise.

“Oh my, Mrs. Harvey, what’s the occasion today?”

“Hehe, I’ll tell you later.”

“It must be something special~ Wait, could it be… finally?”

“Yes, probably soon…”

“Heee~ Oh my goodness, you have to invite us to your party! We’ll definitely come.”

“Haha, all the parents of Little Academy kids will probably get invited.”

“Oh really? Anyway, that’s wonderful! Congratulations, Mrs. Harvey. You’ve worked so hard.”

“Thank you, ma’am.”

Seeing Mom chatting smoothly with the noble ladies felt oddly unfamiliar.

Shining brightly even among the elegant and dignified nobles, our mom stood out.

And the other ladies were gathering around her, creating a warm and cheerful atmosphere.

Did something good happen in our house?

In any case, this morning, Mom and Dad’s behavior is so inexplicable.

It’s like they’ve become different people.

It must be something good… right?