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.

his aide, who

the evening after

heard that, didn't you?

out her tiny

something about this kid that put him completely at ease, even when she crossed boundaries that should have annoyed

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

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

brow, unimpressed by the

like this, nervous about hosting

down at Amy. "Did

her

Olsen sighed, carrying her over

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

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

mine, Mr. Olsen," Monbatten replied, gesturing for him

measured tone. "I've heard that Country A has been having issues

drew a sigh

which separated Country A from Crera, was notorious for its pirate activity. Ships often avoided it altogether, taking longer, costlier

ago, Keira 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

the end, the scientist returned safely through those treacherous waters—thanks to

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

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