Chapter 507
Kate felt awkward when their arrival was greeted by a bunch of guards and servants lining up from the gate to the main door, celebrating the Duke of York’s arrival.
They opened the door for them and carefully laid out a carpet so it wouldn’t stain their shoes when they walked into the castle.
Kate walked next to Henry. The Duke held her hand tightly and carried their son with his other hand. He wanted the servants and knights to know that he came here with his soon-to-be wife-Duchess, and their son, who would be the future Duke once Henry had retired.
Kate felt uncomfortable with such a grandiose entrance. She scooted closer to Henry and held his hand tightly.
"Do they always greet your arrival like this?" Kate asked in a low voice.
"Yes," Henry replied proudly. "I can’t stay in this castle because I’ve always been busy in the office in New York. So they always prepared this kind of celebration each time I come for a visit because it means that I haven’t abandoned my duty as a Duke."
"What are you doing as a Duke anyway? It’s not medieval age anymore. You don’t need to rule anything..."
"Mostly attending parties and banquets. The good relationship needs to be maintained," Henry said. "As for the castle’s expense, this noble house does not lack money, though it won’t tickle me if I have to maintain it with my money."
Henry was like a peacock who was eager to show how rich and capable he was, wanting to make sure that Kate was amazed by him and wouldn’t leave him.