Book 5: Chapter 172: Dream (3)
As Estelle’s due date approached, Raymond hurried back from the border.
Since marrying Estelle, he had gained favor from the Emperor. Although he had been stationed at the border, which seemed like a demotion, that was actually the frontline in the confrontation with the demon race.
Raymond held significant military authority there, unlike the elderly officials lazing away in the imperial city.
Presently serving as the third legion deputy commander on the northwest defense line, Raymond needed only a few more years of service to be eligible for promotion to central command.
Then, he would eventually ascend to command an entire elite legion, a position that would deem him worthy of being Princess Estelle’s husband.
However, with the war intensifying, Raymond found fewer opportunities to visit home. Throughout his wife’s pregnancy, he had managed to return home only twice.
He was only able to return home this time by carving out some time from his busy schedule. His visit would probably be brief, with plans to take a quick look at his newborn son before returning to duty.
Just as Raymond arrived outside the delivery room, the midwife emerged.
“How did it go, Doctor?” Raymond asked eagerly.