Chapter 220
Fortunately for the lonely Duchess, her husband was as she remembered: A thoughtful man.
The Duke of Sylfinnier had not only learned of their arrival but also learned the moment the two other beloved members of his family had left their domains to come to the place they have been residing for the past nine days.
It was the first and only report he had received from his trusty Butler. Wishing to ensure his eldest child of how much he trusted his skill to manage his household in his absence, Orland had requested to only be informed of his wife’s and son’s departure to the Palace for today’s event.
"Your Grace, it has been informed that your Family has entered the Palace’s grounds. Currently, they are being escorted to the West Wing where they are to reside." — Dazil, the young servant had informed Orland.
"Alright. Take care of these. We are to send it to the Emperor’s secretary." — He efficiently instructed. — "I am to stop here for today. Come meet me after you hand them in. I want to introduce you to my Son."
"Yes, Your Grace."
Giving the last order, Orland stood from his desk to hand the stoic servant the mentioned letters and watched him retreat.
The Duke listened to the silence left by the closure of his bureau’s door and ultimately, his piercing gaze arrived on the ring on his hand, that one representing his marriage.
’... My wife and son...’
Orland softly thought at the longing for the two.
"It has not been long... yet I miss them... Hah." — He mumbled with a scoff at the end.
The Duke thought of his wife’s and son’s personalities.