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Amy immediately nodded. "I am Daddy's daughter."

"Amy, stop saying that," Keira said, gently pulling her daughter closer. "Don't call him that."

"But, Mom, he is Dad!" Amy insisted, her tiny face lighting up with conviction.

Keira sighed, torn between amusement and exasperation. "How could you possibly know that?"

Amy opened her mouth, about to say, "Because you told me..." when a group of people suddenly entered the room.

Keira's attention shifted immediately. The newcomers were unmistakably from Country A, their features bearing subtle differences from those native to Crera. They moved purposefully toward Monbatten, their expressions radiating tension.

Keira frowned and leaned closer to Jenkins. "Who are they?" she whispered.

Jenkins, ever observant, lowered his voice. "They're from the royal family. The one leading the group is Monbatten's older brother. When their father passed, there was a brutal fight for the throne between the two of them. Monbatten came out on top and has kept his brother firmly in check since. His brother's been keeping a low profile for years but recently resurfaced, likely because Monbatten hasn't produced an heir." Jenkins glanced at the entourage, his tone darkening. "If I had to guess, they're here to force his hand."

back to the drama unfolding in front of her. Monbatten's older brother stopped a few steps away from him, his expression a mixture of arrogance and triumph. "Monbatten,"

Monbatten's face darkened.

smile was diplomatic, but his tone was firm. "Sir, to what

brother gave a faint, insincere smile. "I've come to discuss a matter of national importance with the king. Surely,

to the entourage of bodyguards behind the prince. "We weren't informed of your arrival," he said coldly. "How

breezily. "They know how

He stepped forward, his

tone shifted to something more pointed. "But let's not pretend things are fine back home. The people are restless, Monbatten. You've ruled well, but without an heir, the stability of the nation is at risk. You need a solution, and I've brought

aside, revealing a boy of about ten. "This is my eldest son," he said smoothly. "Your nephew. Strong, healthy, and already well-educated. I'm offering him to you as your heir. Adopt

his breath, "Ridiculous. Monbatten's only thirty. If he's going to adopt, it

in agreement. This

jaw tightened. "If you're so willing, why not offer your newborn son instead?" he

daughter? Unthinkable. And as for my son, he's far too young. What if he doesn't survive? Losing an infant would shake public confidence even more. No, my

the boy forward. "Go on, son. Introduce

eyes. "Father," he said, his voice clear and confident, "I'll be your son from now

darkened further. "You're getting ahead of yourself," he said

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