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 promptly stepped

Majesty, you're free the evening

heard that, didn't you? The evening after tomorrow, eight o'clock, I'll come to your

out her tiny pinky. "Pinky promise! No

that put him completely at ease, even when she

down to lock pinkies with her, he found himself wondering, Was that woman from Crera as remarkable as this child? Did

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

Olsen raised a brow, unimpressed by the theatrics.

a moment like this, nervous

at Amy. "Did you

shook her head,

sighed, carrying her over to

stand as the older man approached. Despite the age gap, Uncle Olsen carried the gravitas

pleasure to meet you," Uncle Olsen said as

Monbatten replied, gesturing

tone. "I've heard that Country

a

A from Crera, was notorious for its pirate activity. Ships often avoided it

prominent scientist. As part of their strategy, they

waters—thanks to Lewis's assurance that the area

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

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