Alexander invited the Hamerton couple and their child to be his guests at the palace. He also got the best photographer in Southeast Aciatic to take a family photo for them.

Zuko was not quite good at walking and sometimes needed a baby walker, but he liked the royal garden. He flailed his chubby arms on the lawn, gurgling in excitement to greet the butterflies and birds.

Zephyr picked him up for a ride on his shoulders, and the baby shrieked out of the fun he had.

Cordelia’s heart lurched watching them, and she wanted to stop Zephyr several times but was held back by Alexander.

“Don’t worry. Mr. Hamerton must know what he’s doing and won’t hurt your son!” He smiled.

Cordelia took a pause before she smiled. Despite what Alexander said, he had asked the palace guards and maid to follow the father and son. Even if Zephyr missed, they could absolutely be able to catch the baby.

Cordelia was grateful as she chortled. “Thank you, Your Highness.”

“I just like to see him smile.” Alexander’s voice was soft. “They’re having so much fun together!”

“Alexander…” Cordelia wanted to ask, “Do you like Zephyr a lot?”, but she did not manage to get it out of her mouth after some hesitation.

What was there to ask? Alexander had already decided to let this be a secret, so she ought to respect his wish.

Alexander turned to ask, “What’s the matter?”

Cordelia smiled. “Nothing, I just think… you’re a good person. If you were to become king one day, the people of Southeast Aciatic would be happy.”

“Hah, I’d like to be king.” Alexander smirked in self-depreciation. “But if the people know what kind of person I am, they might chase me out of the country!”

“Will they chase away someone who’s genuinely kind to them?” Cordelia looked at him. “Alexander, people aren’t as pedantic and childish as you think. They know what’s right and wrong, good and bad. They know who’s good to them!

“And I think a person’s character matters the most! Everything else can be tolerated as long as one’s virtuous and righteous.”

Subconsciously, he felt that Cordelia must already know

son. Both adults

his heart before bliss replaced that. He was happy to see them

was probably what love

he

back to Alexander to dismiss themselves, but he spoke up first. “Don’t leave just

“What?”

said that he celebrated Aurelia’s 18th birthday back in Chaiseland, but he owed her a coming-of-age ceremony, so he’s borrowing

wonder Neil had harassed her early in the morning today, sending photo after photo of outfits to

don’t leave yet.

a smile and took Zuko to rest first. A

garden. Other than the main characters, Aurelia and Neil, Alexander invited numerous heirs and heiresses from notable

barbecue was not cooking meat but ways

an intricately embroidered dress, dazzling all of them.

hearing the

growled hysterically. “What does he take

spoke hesitantly, “Other than Mr. and Mrs. Hamerton, there are heirs and heiresses from a few more

“And who!?”

The maid’s voice

merry royal garden as expected, but his gaze had only trailed after

shook in anger

said that Mr. Harris is hosting a coming-of-age ceremony for Aure—

took a deep breath and suddenly thought of something. “Did you find out what I asked you to

little news but not much,

“Speak now!”

while,” the maid said softly. “It’s said that she’s lived

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