Chapter 456: Little girl (1)
"First, you spent the days before she came home sulking and now I am listening to you humming a tune early in the morning. I was also surprised to see you come here instead of going to sleep around the knights or spy on our daughter. Are you ill?" Celine asked, touching Phillip’s forehead to check if they needed to call for the doctor.
"I am fine. I didn’t need to keep an eye on the knights when it was Rafael that I was watching. As you said, I need to give the two some space and they are engaged with a home of their own. I am getting used to not seeing her often and that she wants to be with that man. I’m taking care of breakfast for her friends," said Phillip.
"I see that. I also see the basket of food you are putting together. It is filled with things that Annalise likes and a few that I enjoy. What are you up to Phillip?" Celine asked as Phillip was acting too suspicious right now. "You came home smiling when I expected you to cry about her engagement. There has to be more than the engagement you know about. Is she pregnant? No, she would come to me first."
Phillip turned to Celine, offended that she thought Annalise wouldn’t come to him first. "Why wouldn’t she come to me? I am easy to talk to. I was around when you had all your women talk with her."
"If you could kill her husband-to-be, you would. It’s just normal. She either comes to me first or she tells both of us at the same time. I’m the one who is fine with all the changes in her life now tell me what puts you in a good mood. I hope the girls didn’t hear us last night," Celine said, palming her cheeks.
"They didn’t because I saw two of them sneaking out of the house. There’s no questioning if they are Annalise’s friends. I feel like I have three more girls around that I need to parent. At least one of them knew to stay home," Phillip said, proud of Giselle. The other two needed a talking to so they wouldn’t come back with a man by their sides.
"Oh, leave them. They’re having fun. I can’t imagine how many rules they need to follow at home. Not having a say in who they wanted to marry. If my father ever tried to force me to marry, my mother would have hit him with anything she could get her hands on," Celine said, picking up the plates filled with food to carry them to the table.
"Your mother always was ready to attack anyone over you. I still remember the threats I got from her. To not hurt you or die early to leave you raising a child alone. I’m glad she doesn’t come to visit us a lot with your father," said Phillip.
"They’ll be here when Annalise gets married. All of our family will be and everyone will travel to witness the wedding. It’ll be good to see everyone. I can hardly wait for the time to come. When do you think those two will come so I can celebrate with them? Rafael came by early for some clothes for Annalise," Celine said, failing to notice how Phillip’s mood changed.