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?"

someday." Amy tilted her head

out a

a few basic phrases, and Amy mimicked him with precision,

and Lewis watched the exchange, their expressions a mix of disbelief

Lewis, whispering, "How is Monbatten

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

sidled up beside them, grinning mischievously. "Not bad, Keira! You might not be great at networking, but you sure know how to pull strings. Did you know Amy would win over Monbatten

Keira blinked. "What?"

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

speechless. She wanted to protest, but her eyes drifted back to

laugh more than ten times—a rare feat for a man notorious for his

watching the scene unfold. "You know, Amy

sigh. She had noticed. Every subtle gesture, every way Monbatten handled

with guests as confidently as if she were Monbatten's own child.

both of them silently marveling at their daughter's uncanny knack for this

Amy might have the makings of a diplomat. If that's the case, Ryan

of agreement, still caught up in her

with a big smile. She walked

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