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.”

felt that Cordelia must

and son. Both adults played with their

the family of three from afar, feeling soreness in his heart before

was probably

Zuko got tired, he rested against his

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

“What?”

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

photo after photo of outfits to ask her which one looked nice and

yet. Celebrate

exchanged a smile and took Zuko to rest first. A while later, they heard merry noises

golden and pink. There was an outdoor barbecue in the royal garden. Other than the main characters, Aurelia and Neil, Alexander invited numerous heirs

barbecue was not cooking

music played, Aurelia appeared before everyone in an intricately embroidered dress, dazzling all

was having a terrible headache. She felt worse hearing the chatter and peals of laughter outside and abruptly

to do!?” she growled hysterically. “What does he take the royal garden for to

Her maid spoke hesitantly, “Other than Mr. and

“And who!?”

maid’s voice

see. Neil was at the merry royal garden as expected, but his gaze had

shook in anger as she

go have a look?” the maid asked her. “It’s said

breath and suddenly thought of

a little news but not

“Speak now!”

“It’s said that she’s lived in a

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