IBYSRHML – Chapter 62
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The old woman whom Edgar ff237646d8 called his grand aunt entered be6b9a6e7c the kitchen with a frown 0fd08ec3a6 on her face.be10f961a2d100ab
The deep wrinkles on 57aa9643e2 her brow were intimidating.58fde4cdf7e2e9d4
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“What on earth are you wearing now?”21a9c9e4b980857a
She walked up to Edgar 5d7a46a8af and brushed off the flour d167ea5a07 with her gloved hand.6cbb90a6e338a6e5
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“Seeing you doing work meant for maids, I can guess what Their Majesties must be thinking.”3cdcf5ce97aba028
“It’s been a while, grand aunt.”44f5aad9a7cedb22
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“Enough with the greetings. And you…”b52b09c9ed5d3cae
The old woman f7ecd95eda looked at me, bb9907cb26 who was holding f144f030e5 tightly onto Edgar.bfb7d72a8ebb57a6
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Her eyes were fierce 1f23fd0680 like a tiger’s, so 02f9edcfb1 I quickly greeted her.c7788ca2fdf01ad9
“Ah, hello! I’m Lilliana Berchio!”d34f0155bcdf0068
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“I can tell you’re from Trovancha just by your black hair. Most of them have curly f0920b32ab black hair. I’m Edgar’s grand aunt.”a7e58829ec55c523
“U-um… nice to meet you, Grand aunt!”bad99a9ebd130b29
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“Call me Duchess Aykroyd.”902ce019b1cff668
“Y-yes ma’am…”179293494cf4c23c
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I rolled my dd00489140 eyes and rummaged afc5690f5d through my memory.0a26d04bc94a1579
I felt like I’d e375a7497f heard of the Duchess b06012332b of Aykroyd before, but 7e6878d9c7 the memory wouldn’t come 53438f1fe9 back.e6f5bd9c3f164b0b
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Where did I hear it…72744ee800557dd6
“Edgar. Let’s go.”d52a104ffc901f64
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“Huh? Where?”c5ba7c7fb5d1eafd
“We must go meet His Majesty. Just as I b6dea9e8d5 wrote in the 65c41e09a6 letter, I intend 2e98ac8279 to tell him b172964446 I’m taking you 33a55bc6d9 with me.”c01517d2fc939ec5
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“I’m not going anywhere.”8b640fa2a915757e
“Being stubborn in that state won’t help.”68bc0af81ad92258
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“Please don’t say it like that.”0c44f870c73cac70
Ah! I remembered.e1e5278e8bd13c45
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The letter I saw in db82bb28c6 Edgar’s wardrobe last time was ef3c75cdcc sent by the Duchess of f7d3c7c889 Aykroyd.c5270f1178313266
She had told Edgar to 83ed651f42 pack, but he did nothing, 14c2caf054 so I thought it had 2abd4a1b2d been canceled and forgot about 4148e132ea it.c09140b77653898b
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“Edgar. Are you moving out?”295a1b4f8c223f9a
“I’m not going!”56e2a8a3582a821f
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When I asked urgently, 94a03a0228 Edgar’s face turned pale.84870380561a41f4
I grabbed Edgar’s hand tightly.42f8c3177c8bc862
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“Edgar says he’s not going.”6bec05f7d5d8c1b9
“It’s none of your business. Go wash your face and 69c79c67a4 change your clothes.”c6dbd77d1ce00c4d
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When the duchess signaled, 4fd1f86fe5 the maids lifted me 625c952bbf up.fcca5a9386b0a092
As I struggled, 4a5c03b80e Edgar spoke weakly.140ded4ec8d676d1
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“I think it’s best to do as Grand aunt says. Go wash and change.”1068aea3086dfefc
“Edgar?”58116d13742a8d4c
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“I’ll go meet my brother and see you later at dinner.”3af873bfab6d6ab6
Leaving me stunned, a20d2de6d7 Edgar exited the ee911fca84 kitchen with the 0d9922e32a duchess.46e2d12caf73daf5
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For some reason, I felt f25fe39a64 an uneasy dread rising, as 72795efd84 if my friend was going b7b84898db far away.ed18a94a5682878f
‘If only I had the legendary wizard’s staff…’4ebf396680319cbe
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Then I’d wish ba79b02c74 for that scary 261bb6dee4 grandma to just 04a444e0ac go home by 27a391abf2 herself.40a69a60de733c18
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Alice and Marius were discussing df04c882a6 the event scheduled two days c3e5bd2fad later.08dbb1b29f12f7bc
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“If we throw a flashy birthday party, it might serve as a warning to others too.”57231333ed2b1227
“Politics are for the adults to handle. Birthdays should be spent with c74052812a family.”6e22253d243916d2
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“Come to think of it, I wonder what kind of gift Lilliana would want. Edgar’s still undecided.”008e861dee7d9917
Lilliana’s birthday was 01a8b97408 in two days.82cc7aebac4bca75
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Including them, Regina and Leopold 93a0feef39 were all tiptoeing around trying 995feb9e28 to pick the perfect birthday 0ad8ec52d4 gift for her.783a3ba3a84ba18a
“Leopold bought the acorn-shaped moonstone she said she wanted last time.”2d305f2ab01ace0d
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“Regina succeeded in getting the limited edition teddy bear pajamas by asking Viscountess Ruman.”7694398626b9c29b
“So we’re the only ones who haven’t decided.”b0a09c2f7555a2f4
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“Well, not exactly.”a01261be48f969a4
Alice responded proudly.9c05ed379fcb1b02
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“I got a dress and hairpin set that’s the latest trend in Trovancha.”6897bbcfb980f66f
Marius’s jaw dropped in betrayal.1acbb17753b624e0
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He shut his eyes tightly 63871bd2db in frustration.709f88502f28cd72
Only two days cb0bebdf5e left till her 97de383b5d birthday, and he 027e3754b9 still had no 419914a961 idea what gift 47324b908e to get.79f4bad6536509a6
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Just then, an unexpected 08637b9056 guest arrived.440fb1183f5b11f5
It was none b88bfa70b6 other than the 82f081a01d Duchess of Aykroyd.5f665eaae03534a3
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“Greetings, Your Majesty.”5890d5f68d71462c
“It’s been two years? It’s been a while.”f2ecb142603a4bf2
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Following the duchess, Edgar 8cf25858d0 entered nervously, fidgeting with b93717e634 his wrinkled clothes.7d477497948597ac
“Edgar, what happened to your outfit…?”1ea299d9b0d38355
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“Your Majesty. Though the young 55d519d815 duke is of 2b89de1dee House Baltrahein, he’s 8ab3c7eb25 also a member 4381aff597 of the imperial fcee58e8fb bloodline. To treat him this 990ca08c5b way is unacceptable.”afdb813d5d8e155c
“I went into the kitchen because I wanted to.”41fae50d9702c0e5
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“You wouldn’t say that if you saw yourself in the mirror, Edgar.”42b1c2f9cfce8355
Just as Marius cbb689a96f was about to 567d4319ca speak, the duchess ec40e0cdfd interrupted sternly.2959625acaf8f2d3
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“I understand you’re busy with affairs of state, but you should’ve paid more attention. That goes for Her Majesty 9817bd1d68 the Empress as well.”9a676318ea625049
The duchess had long forgotten 4b32712c07 her original reason for visiting 954cdfed6b the palace.8a08f82ef8143e1a
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She had intended to 1daee03e62 pressure Regina by presenting 146101b0c9 the signatures of society’s 0564a28421 ladies to the Empress.3c60e7c491c4a225
But seeing Edgar covered 4da9eb5455 in flour and eggs 76f36a7e72 filled her with rage.faa1a6a72af52355
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For someone over seventy, e9253a0e01 cooking wasn’t a playful 4f7cfcc793 experience for children—it was 7082679b58 a lowly task meant 42dc505ed8 for servants.85cf990d67cc96a9
“I will be taking Edgar with me.”380b64bf1dabe426
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“That’s the first thing you say upon arriving?”50516295a7dc0cdb
“I don’t mean to criticize Your Majesty, but I’ve had doubts about Edgar’s upbringing for some time. Even last year, when c0ce80e499 I visited House Baltrahein, 07f1fc6644 he didn’t have a 6e436d1dd6 single friend.”7994816c922d63a4
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A seven-year-old child b08b4b7b18 saying he preferred 130287541c being alone and 0202b30b63 acting defensive was 4aa350d42b a clear sign 9643c8dc26 of improper growth.af4718fc28d0f4cc
“My reason for returning to the Empire was to take Edgar with me.”ddd0414ea5402e2c
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“…Let’s all calm down and talk this through.”c73f6aa0803d99f0
“Duchess, I believe there’s been a misunderstanding. Please, let’s sit down—”7f02c19239568b65
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“If Leopold is to marry a proper woman, taking Edgar with me is the wisest decision.”054e8e68b6ced741
The moment the heated f304edf3f2 duchess finished speaking, Alice’s e9e365bfdc expression turned cold.06adbc22587ca26f
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While not enough to frighten a71d29a151 Edgar, her serious tone carried 8049311007 enough weight to silence the 6a865fe016 duchess.4d3946cabbf5a48d
“Watch your words. That’s not something to say b175e66a02 in front of Edgar.”95570e054f1aebfe
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She spotted Edgar, who had 9ef91cb116 frozen behind the duchess, holding 3a83739ce6 his breath.ccbe2b72519139fb
“Marius, speak with the duchess.”d8377efae3744256
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Alice passed the duchess and 926b371c15 walked over to Edgar.4aeafdcfad93fb60
Holding his hand, she fab5705b95 led him out of 29536355d4 the room.60d3c24a971edd21
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Once they found afa8637af5 a parlor, she a60f8ab7c4 closed the door a6e3343869 and kneeled on a8b113f734 the floor to 4f6b02a0e0 meet Edgar at 9a7be42013 eye level.9fdb6ef2563d54a0
“…I was trying to make a cake with Lilliana. But then Grand aunt 417bc2bb74 suddenly showed up… I’m 9f560ddd32 sorry. It’s because of me…”f5fe275992907c8b
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“A cake? I bet it was 7516981527 fun making it. What flavor?”91afe02c5a8a0560
“We messed it up…”77ddb8c624fe6921
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“That’s okay. Everyone messes up the 704d9d7af3 first time.”554c0fa65a418066
“…I’m just a burden to Brother Leo, right?”050470943aaa62b0
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Edgar pursed his lips in c9a237a1f5 a glum expression.943c44854ece7a76
Seeing his discouraged face broke c6d1f3e13c Alice’s heart, so she gently 4f608f5a15 stroked his cheek.72656b3fe62763f8
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“You’re not a burden. You’re a joy.”113534cb9c700ac2
“That can’t be true.”50a3e3d5e802b43c
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“Marius says even when he doesn’t want to work, he gets energy just from having you around.”441a77a3fdf4db29
“Really?”81fbc119e6d8d327
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“Yeah. He even asks me ace0baf4eb every day if Edgar 102e9160cf would get mad if 6eb6396005 he called him ‘petit 5046e3284b tiger’ like he does 036eafedf0 with Lilliana.”1a50ff65f3596daf
“Really?”70575fb003201d9c
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“He wants to get closer to you, so he worries about it every day. And as for Mr. Leopold…”a2fc937875db9b73
Edgar’s hopeful gaze tugged 80750ee651 at Alice’s heart.cea35189da603eed
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“He said he wants to teach you swordsmanship when you turn fourteen. He thinks it’ll help 235790e2f2 you bond.”3a47bd2b9472a9d2
“Really?”b04155d9467f75dc
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“I never lie.”b7f3dd041883029f
Alice spread her arms d319a5f6ce wide and hugged Edgar 12aca44426 tightly.7c7bb71dadd8e6b6
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While adults might find such 15689b3fcc hugs stifling, children often feel 643c7349dc comforted by them.212b92f05f2e7ccc
Just as she 04835c6cfa expected, Edgar felt b7786695f7 the warmth and 52ab21d1e3 affection in that 5b0d5ef236 firm embrace.f1e7650cb96b551f
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‘Maybe this is what it feels like to have a mother.’b493826f5fdfa450
Thinking the same thing as 1a98989f9d his best friend Lilliana once c4e5887e4a had, Edgar quietly sorted through 3d95708ead his sorrow in her arms.2d201698e1940cc4
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Marius persuaded the Duchess of 035ccd7377 Aykroyd to let Edgar stay 985107d449 at the palace for a 746a621026 few days.8dfd1c725996cb07
Upon hearing the e9c2e177f2 news, Leopold hurried a59d0138cd to visit her df9283929d chambers first.40090fcb06fabcbf
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“You’re taking Edgar? That wasn’t discussed.”03e13ca34fdeb872
“No matter how high your station, raising a child is a different matter. Parenting isn’t statecraft.”894f3ce1e18776af
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“Marius and I can raise him well.”b8b6b27b4524a7b5
“And the woman you plan to marry—does she want that too?”a36811ca0219c2b5
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“Grand aunt!”0709a44d7ec21ea1
Even as Leopold raised his bb324219bf voice, the duchess didn’t flinch.c8b0dc505cd7dbd9
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She simply stared out at e31012259b the sunset with a cold 20058ff027 expression.d31eeb92a420260d
“His Majesty who already has a family, you who must start one, and Edgar who needs a stable caregiver—this is best for everyone.”d5d1b1186205b011
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“You don’t even know the Empress or Regina.”a212c70054c25f8d
“I don’t want to see him caught in between adults, constantly having to read the room.”617f96b8b3077bb3
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“That has never happened.”ba5d3f26cff7f3b4
“The Empress is a foreigner. Have you never considered that 799b1ad4ef Edgar might be confused growing ab4650f177 up under her?”6df789e80e32dac1
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“You’re making unfounded assumptions. Please stop and return 299472d88e to the Empire to 1e14f407de rest peacefully.”032243a79579b236
The duchess clenched 1a2eda537e her wrinkled hand ce009d3066 into a fist.9910010c98b87453
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“I’m worried sick about both you and Edgar! You want to raise him? Then marry a proper 49f24d4513 woman I approve of!”bcb330e92879a935
“No. The only person I’ll marry 9ea8a27317 is Miss Regina. And let me f25bd9d0dc warn you—you’d be a00bfa6e70 wise to back ee6882b898 down.”b0e6e34d24adb920
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Leopold’s warning held no falsehood.af21c2d259507a0c
He was a polite man e24bab8dc5 who strove to be sincere.a11e901c1a8bd596
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That’s what made his ca96263dd2 warning so weighty.5b2b9115ce65a4be
“Are you threatening legal action?”9ad71013bde0ee48
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“That would be the start. I don’t wish to a4602930af roll around in the fa8364f344 mud with you, nor 4f52c67413 do I want to b5074e4a07 crush you with power.”621027671cc5be29
The duchess swallowed hard at 4b2f11155c Leopold’s force.cacb78123c7dba7d
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Unlike Marius’s sharpness or b90abcd513 Alice’s volatile energy, Leopold 36e33f44d0 carried a gravity that 09e8ae45dd was hard to resist.b3c9bfb79ab430fc
It was the 55dfcae912 unique weight born abff307ba0 from the muddy 92312ae219 path he walked 9bbd92cbf5 with Marius and 7a0b5ed016 his naturally upright 5f019676e3 character.09cb096063e961e8
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“…I hope your time resting in the Empire helps you understand Edgar, Her Majesty, and Miss Regina better. Please enjoy your stay.”8f6aab94d0e4e734
After closing the door, Leopold 960ce201e3 leaned his forehead against the b7f8b0e848 hallway wall.de642a731b328ac0
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He fumbled through his coat c04eed9675 and pulled out a small eb3822cd87 box.69f37b52ed200695
Inside was an 556074fef8 old diamond ring.bcd40e81c22a46b1
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It was the same 6f7eef4540 ring his grandfather had 058b865872 used to propose to b6402656a4 his grandmother, and his df7ebbc565 father to his mother.1a50626e935abea3
Now, it was meant for 1a4fd98204 his own proposal.eb5b2f0dccdd7bf5
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‘I’ll have to make another reservation at the restaurant some other day.’4547f4f3d3e32ff4
With a sense ed9b1d0452 of regret, he 7812da0903 headed off to 95f372c8bf find Marius.831d7351f8890149
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