Chapter 14: WAS A SIMP FOR HIS WIFE
Wilson went forward himself to help her alight the carriage. It seemed that was something he usually did— going to welcome Catherine whenever she returned from somewhere— as Catherine didn't look at all surprised to see him there and neither did the servants.
Catherine accepted her husband's hand and dismounted the carriage.
She smiled gratefully at her husband, then they walked hand in hand toward their children while the coachman rode off to park the carriage in the stables.
"Just in time for lunch. I waited for you so that we can eat together."
Aristia heard Wilson tell Catherine with a smile.
The man was a total simp for his wife.
Only then did Aristia remember that it was actually one o'clock in the afternoon. She wasn't very hungry as she had eaten snacks at different intervals.
"Welcome back, mama." Aristia greeted when Catherine approached her.
"Welcome back, mama." Alaric followed suit, repeating his sister's words of greeting.
The two maids also bowed in greeting to the Grand Duchess. Behind Catherine was her lady-in-waiting who had gone with her to the tea party.
"Welcome back, Madam."