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?"

her head

out a rare

few basic phrases, and Amy

exchange, their expressions a mix

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

pair. "I've

at networking, but you sure know how to pull strings. Did you know Amy

Keira blinked. "What?"

You've never brought Amy to meet guests before, and now suddenly

speechless. She wanted to protest, but her eyes

less than an hour, Amy had managed to make him laugh more than ten times—a rare feat for a man notorious for his stern

leaned against the wall, watching the scene unfold. "You know, Amy really does have a princess-like

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

as if she were Monbatten's own child. And she seemed to love listening to political discussions, nodding along

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

"You know, Amy might have the

a nod of agreement, still

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

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