Monbatten froze at Amy's words.

"Her old mom?"

What did she mean? Was there a "before" and "after" version of Amy's mother?

No matter how much a person changes, their eyes don't. He was certain of that.

But not wanting to kill the mood, he smiled and nodded. "Alright, sure."

Amy's eyes lit up. "Then come to my house sometime! My mom's picture is there. I didn't bring it with me."

"Okay," he replied with a chuckle, ruffling her hair.

Amy looked up at him, all serious. "So, when are you coming?"

Monbatten hesitated, clearing his throat. "Well…"

"I heard those uncles and aunties talking earlier," Amy said with the precociousness only kids can have. "They said Daddy is super busy. Do you even have time to come to my house?"

"I'll make time," Monbatten said immediately.

"When?" Amy pressed, unwavering.

over at his aide, who promptly

the

didn't you? The evening

out her tiny pinky. "Pinky promise! No

help laughing. There was something about this kid that put him completely at ease, even when she crossed boundaries that should have annoyed

Was that woman from Crera as remarkable as this child? Did she give someone else

sealing the promise, Amy dashed off, wrapping herself around Uncle Olsen's leg like a koala. "Grandpa, Grandpa! Daddy said he's coming to our house the

raised a brow, unimpressed by

like this,

at Amy. "Did you prepare an invitation

her

carrying her over to

to a life of luxury, something about Uncle Olsen's presence compelled him to stand as the older man approached. Despite the age gap, Uncle

meet you,"

is mine, Mr. Olsen," Monbatten

in a measured tone.

drew a sigh from

for its pirate activity. Ships

A to rescue a prominent scientist. As part of their strategy, they had lured enemy forces to the main port, leaving the pirate-controlled strait as

the end, the scientist returned safely through those treacherous waters—thanks to Lewis's assurance that the area was

"If King Monbatten is willing to grant my

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