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

smiled at him before jogging to her husband and son. Both adults played with their baby,

three from afar, feeling soreness in his heart before

was probably

got tired, he rested against his

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

“What?”

host a coming-of-age ceremony for Aurelia.” Alexander chuckled. “He said that he celebrated Aurelia’s 18th birthday

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

yet. Celebrate

took Zuko to rest

dusk as the setting sun colored the sky golden and pink. There was an outdoor barbecue in the royal garden. Other than the main characters, Aurelia and Neil, Alexander invited numerous heirs and heiresses from notable families in Southeast Aciactic

the outdoor barbecue was not cooking meat

played, Aurelia appeared before everyone in an intricately embroidered dress, dazzling all of them. Like

the palace, Victoria was having a terrible headache. She felt worse hearing the chatter and peals of laughter outside and abruptly threw the crystal

growled hysterically. “What does he take the royal garden for to bring

people from notable families in Southeast Aciatic.” Her maid spoke hesitantly, “Other than Mr. and Mrs. Hamerton, there are heirs and heiresses from a

“And who!?”

Harris.” The maid’s voice gradually

ran out to see. Neil was at the merry royal garden as expected, but his gaze had only trailed after one

anger

maid asked her. “It’s said

like her requires such extravagance?” Victoria took a deep breath and suddenly thought of something. “Did you find out what I asked

a little news but not

“Speak now!”

all this while,” the maid said softly. “It’s said that she’s lived in a basement that’s dirty and stinky, and

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