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The guard stole another glance at Amy, his lips parting as if to speak but quickly shifting his gaze to Lewis and Keira.

Was this little girl really their child?

Better to stay quiet, he thought.

After dinner, Amy stuck close to Monbatten, shadowing him like a loyal sidekick. She sat quietly at his side, observing his conversations with the many guests. Unlike most kids her age, Amy didn't fidget or cause a fuss.

Monbatten glanced at her, his curiosity piqued. "Aren't you bored?"

Amy shook her head, her face lighting up. "Not at all!"

In fact, she was thrilled. She'd never been around so many adults, engaging in lively conversations. It was a refreshing change from the usual hushed meetings her parents kept her out of.

What fascinated her the most was Monbatten's distinct accent. Even though he spoke in Country A's language, Amy found she could understand him—thanks to the lessons her mom had given her as a child.

"You understand what we're saying?" Monbatten asked, visibly surprised.

Amy nodded eagerly. "Mom taught me when I was little."

He raised an eyebrow. "Why would she teach you that?"

dad someday." Amy tilted her head and

let out a rare

few basic phrases, and Amy

exchange, their expressions a mix of disbelief and

is Monbatten getting along

frowned, still staring at the pair. "I've been wondering the same

you sure know how to pull strings. Did you

Keira blinked. "What?"

finger at her. "Oh, come on. You've never brought Amy to

to protest, but her eyes drifted back to

less than an hour, Amy had managed to make him laugh more

leaned against the wall, watching the scene unfold. "You know, Amy really does have a princess-like aura. Haven't you noticed? She's even

gesture, every way Monbatten handled himself in conversation—Amy mirrored

Monbatten's own child.

glanced at Lewis again, and their eyes met, both of them silently marveling at their

joined them, arms crossed thoughtfully. "You know, Amy might have the makings of a diplomat. If that's the case,

nod of agreement, still caught up in her

with a big

at her, momentarily caught off guard, then broke into yet another hearty laugh. Shaking her hand with exaggerated seriousness, he

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