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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?"

talk to my dad someday." Amy tilted her head and smiled. "Daddy, will you teach me

let out a rare chuckle. "Of

few basic phrases, and

the exchange, their expressions a mix of disbelief and

leaned closer to Lewis, whispering, "How is Monbatten getting along with Amy so

pair. "I've been wondering the same

networking, but you sure know how to pull strings. Did you know Amy would win over

Keira blinked. "What?"

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

speechless. She wanted to protest, but

to make him laugh more than ten times—a

watching the scene unfold. "You know,

Monbatten handled himself in conversation—Amy mirrored it effortlessly, as if she'd been studying diplomacy her

if she were Monbatten's own child. And she seemed to love listening to political discussions, nodding along intently without

again, and their eyes met, both of them silently marveling

them, arms crossed thoughtfully. "You know, Amy might have the makings of a

of agreement, still caught

with Monbatten, hopping off her seat with a big smile.

into yet another hearty laugh. Shaking her hand with exaggerated seriousness, he said, "Well, my dear little princess, it's

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