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?"

tilted her head

a rare chuckle. "Of

and Amy mimicked him with precision, drawing his

exchange, their expressions a mix of

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

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

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

Keira blinked. "What?"

never brought Amy

She wanted to protest, but her eyes drifted back

than an hour, Amy had managed to make him laugh more than ten times—a rare feat

the wall, watching the scene unfold. "You

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

child. And she

again, and their eyes met, both of them silently marveling at their daughter's uncanny

the makings of a diplomat. If that's the case, Ryan could help

agreement, still caught

her seat with a big smile. She walked over to him, holding out

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