Chapter 188: At the Flower Garden
Once the celebration was over, Arabella was exhausted from all the thoughts she had to process.
Still, she was grateful for all the things she learned today. She didn’t expect she would learn more about Ferdinand and Raymond. She was happy she learned more information about them.
Getting to know people and forming connections were also fruitful. Too fruitful that it was somewhat scary.
Those connections were still shaky but they could build trust along the way as time passes and they work together.
"My apologies for not informing Your Majesty earlier about my mother," Raymond said when they were in the carriage heading back to the Imperial Palace.
He finally told Arabella that the necklace she was wearing was recommended by Theresa.
"I just wanted Mother to support Your Majesty. Clarisse would do her best to support you too. but with the pregnancy, she wouldn’t be attending as many events as she used to. Tea parties would probably be fine but balls and banquets would be a challenge," Raymond explained.
"Thank you very much for your thoughtfulness. Now, I seem to have caught the Duchess’ attention. I am also very much grateful that Clarisse would help me. But please tell her she shouldn’t push herself though if she’s having a hard time with the pregnancy. I heard from my nannies back in Lobelius that it could be quite difficult. If it’s not good for her to travel, maybe I can have tea with her in your residence instead of me inviting her to the palace."
Arabella experienced it herself though.
She suggested that Clarisse invite her to their residence instead, so the latter wouldn’t have to ride carriages which could make her nausea and vomiting due to the pregnancy even worse.
Raymond was relieved Arabella was understanding. He eagerly left to see his wife after escorting Arabella home.