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

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

stretching out her

kid that put him

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

herself around Uncle Olsen's leg like a koala. "Grandpa, Grandpa! Daddy said he's coming to our house the

Olsen raised a brow, unimpressed by the

this, nervous about hosting royalty. But Uncle Olsen wasn't

down at Amy. "Did

her head,

sighed, carrying

the older man approached. Despite the age gap, Uncle Olsen carried the gravitas of a father figure,

to meet you," Uncle

Monbatten replied, gesturing for him to

seat, he spoke in a measured tone. "I've

comment drew a

for its pirate activity. Ships often avoided it altogether,

had ventured into Country A to rescue a prominent scientist. As part of their strategy, they had lured

treacherous waters—thanks to Lewis's assurance

back, smiling faintly. "If King Monbatten is willing to grant my daughter a few favors, that strait could

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