Chapter 275: [Bonus - ]
Two months passed by quickly for Madeline, and things were starting to settle as they should be. Elian returned to the Palace after a massive grand welcoming was made to celebrate the lost Prince’s return, and Elian was able to see and speak with his sick Father one last time before his time on Earth eventually elapsed. The whole of Carmarthen mourned his death, but things were back to moving in the Palace a month after.
Cassian was eventually entitled with his rank as Duke of Carmarthen. He was also given a chance to pick as many soldiers he would like to train and was sure would assist him whenever there was an emergency crises. However, he didn’t get a chance to do that since all the soldiers he was introduced to were more than willing to lead by his rules and command.
Due to his rank as Duke, he had to spend quality time with his Father who willingly assisted him when he got confused in accomplishing a certain task, thus, bringing them together, and Richard was able to see a side of his son he had never seen before.
"You should come over sometimes, my home has no monsters." Cassian had said to his Father when he was done dismissing his army, and Richard seemed to hesitate at his son’s request.
"Won’t you come?" Cassian probed further, noticing his Father avert his gaze elsewhere.
"I shouldn’t." He said, almost apologetically. Cassian didn’t dwell on his Father’s remorseful state and simply shrugged.
"Mother doesn’t stay in the mansion often since she’s attending to my wife who is presently carrying my child, Oliver is busy with studies, and he comes over to spend time with Inna. I just want you to know that if you ever feel like coming, or if the mansion feels a little lonely, the doors to my home is opened for you." He made his intention clear, glancing at his Father who only nodded without saying anything else to it.
He couldn’t even if he wanted to, he didn’t have the mind to.
As for Madeline, nothing much happened except having to spend time with Cassian who was there to aid her in everything she did, and as promised, he showered her with all the love he could possibly give. Even getting out of bed would warrant some sort of scolding from her husband except it was time to perform her daily exercise as recommended by the midwives and Elaine.
It got to a point Madeline no longer cared if the labor pain would hurt, she just wanted the day to reach before she loses her mind.
And finally... the day of delivery no longer knocked on the door.