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 stepped

you're free the evening after

smiled and looked back at Amy. "You heard that, didn't you? The evening after tomorrow, eight o'clock,

cheered, stretching out her tiny

something about this kid that put him completely at

pinkies with her, he found himself wondering, Was that woman from Crera as remarkable as this child? Did she give someone else a kid as delightful

promise, Amy dashed off, wrapping herself around Uncle Olsen's leg like a koala. "Grandpa, Grandpa! Daddy said he's

raised a brow, unimpressed by the

businessmen would've been overwhelmed in a moment like this, nervous about hosting royalty. But Uncle Olsen

at Amy. "Did you

her head,

carrying her over to

about Uncle Olsen's presence compelled him to stand as the older man

a pleasure to meet you," Uncle Olsen said as they

Monbatten replied,

a measured tone. "I've

comment drew a sigh from

was notorious for its pirate activity.

and Lewis had ventured into Country 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 only viable escape

those treacherous waters—thanks to Lewis's assurance that the area was under

Monbatten is willing to grant my daughter a few favors, that strait could be freely

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