IBYSRHML – Chapter 62
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The old woman 0f1409fd46 whom Edgar called 86ec0225a0 his grand aunt a8b43aa876 entered the kitchen cac74fde3c with a frown 3acc80798d on her face.98e7edc2ad540f81
The deep wrinkles 23217a4a68 on her brow 73bca1318b were intimidating.d93fd7b7a0651b29
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“What on earth are you wearing now?”e50ddae02f3ec07e
She walked up 09ff687023 to Edgar and dcd87d9e30 brushed off the 6cec39534e flour with her 5570d01c51 gloved hand.9c1f28c950c55a74
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“Seeing you doing work meant for maids, I can guess what Their Majesties must be thinking.”e9006eb5c4436761
“It’s been a while, grand aunt.”d27067e4d0533a1b
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“Enough with the greetings. And you…”042c09fec4ff22bd
The old woman looked 533476253f at me, who was b5d39f4a9e holding tightly onto Edgar.6d4713673877ad62
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Her eyes were fierce 3b69a34ba4 like a tiger’s, so 2af3107900 I quickly greeted her.96ebc26dfbdcc87e
“Ah, hello! I’m Lilliana Berchio!”6dc264dc9dcf95a5
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“I can tell you’re from Trovancha just by your black hair. Most of them have e32519d177 curly black hair. I’m Edgar’s grand aunt.”221f847e509a7853
“U-um… nice to meet you, Grand aunt!”0532ad6aa1f18177
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“Call me Duchess Aykroyd.”a7670e9c0e92b761
“Y-yes ma’am…”18bb9b004a2dab67
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I rolled my eyes and 0bb76fd483 rummaged through my memory.a9467db81ab40354
I felt like I’d c633138f2a heard of the Duchess c53a8007b8 of Aykroyd before, but 6d6c617a48 the memory wouldn’t come 746268e249 back.6c14a2c5963b03cb
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Where did I hear it…be74cd03050f6022
“Edgar. Let’s go.”4aa5891879b9c0a3
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“Huh? Where?”4358404ae9d53d06
“We must go meet His Majesty. Just as I ad479dcddb wrote in the 08dd1be567 letter, I intend 7e0897ae12 to tell him b8f00ac314 I’m taking you 13185ac58c with me.”463d1781b9cf7168
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“I’m not going anywhere.”f17b19dc7f8a30c7
“Being stubborn in that state won’t help.”d16e746f6f226029
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“Please don’t say it like that.”b8758ebf6052b60c
Ah! I remembered.72e7d7d131b918af
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The letter I saw in c9f79c55eb Edgar’s wardrobe last time was cc97b6467a sent by the Duchess of 6169a1a0c8 Aykroyd.6ccf3a64df08cb22
She had told 5ed728aa05 Edgar to pack, cce59bf892 but he did 8006fc7839 nothing, so I afd8f74586 thought it had f364814c46 been canceled and 389fad9295 forgot about it.629f4d57858d47df
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“Edgar. Are you moving out?”0fa2d745423728a0
“I’m not going!”8d6ccf3c89ffb031
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When I asked urgently, df2fda179b Edgar’s face turned pale.4903283ef9e6f6e3
I grabbed Edgar’s hand tightly.0987bf7a0df3f48e
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“Edgar says he’s not going.”0fd5161f7b244728
“It’s none of your business. Go wash your 9ef1fe9a44 face and change e5f069ba4d your clothes.”b0d9209eb6476b1c
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When the duchess signaled, c6a0267994 the maids lifted me c4cd86c140 up.4b3f016e06827524
As I struggled, Edgar cf35b6ad43 spoke weakly.b3c9b6613dd8a960
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“I think it’s best to do as Grand aunt says. Go wash and change.”45854a9ac436bac4
“Edgar?”94162b23a40b21fe
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“I’ll go meet my brother and see you later at dinner.”f7760ecd5eda44e3
Leaving me stunned, Edgar 5493d0846f exited the kitchen with 7c40b65dec the duchess.9e42950990416f48
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For some reason, I 62cb8058ca felt an uneasy dread d3fdc0f913 rising, as if my 040298717c friend was going far a96b647d04 away.0b4cb3356a63cf4a
‘If only I had the legendary wizard’s staff…’61a07c3842cb2f05
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Then I’d wish for that 31c1a8133b scary grandma to just go 14f239cab2 home by herself.a68afaee4768aa25
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Alice and Marius 6104744484 were discussing the b1a6603e94 event scheduled two 7d11439473 days later.1ebf0b81510e14cb
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“If we throw a flashy birthday party, it might serve as a warning to others too.”7547fd5c5c3bdf89
“Politics are for the adults to handle. Birthdays should be spent with 2bd9d955ff family.”3bd9ba663075be31
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“Come to think of it, I wonder what kind of gift Lilliana would want. Edgar’s still undecided.”ef0f8a2d61db663f
Lilliana’s birthday was in 5c0b7e25ce two days.5bb0a69edbd807b9
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Including them, Regina 904d3c74a0 and Leopold were 3cd4ad51fd all tiptoeing around aae6594f5e trying to pick aa97197ed0 the perfect birthday c24dbf618a gift for her.791a64a54c271d3e
“Leopold bought the acorn-shaped moonstone she said she wanted last time.”0e40d1a96d168783
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“Regina succeeded in getting the limited edition teddy bear pajamas by asking Viscountess Ruman.”600e172a9e0c8b3c
“So we’re the only ones who haven’t decided.”e2d827328d9dd42a
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“Well, not exactly.”0376a13609549516
Alice responded proudly.cd10af517986d0b8
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“I got a dress and hairpin set that’s the latest trend in Trovancha.”0e502ae7b71336d1
Marius’s jaw dropped in betrayal.815ff516013ec8a0
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He shut his 5c4a3189cf eyes tightly in d70af21acf frustration.b8b3ee199dc41b44
Only two days c06c6d83af left till her a04a2873b1 birthday, and he 2f7da98e0c still had no 6d587dc5d7 idea what gift 5e4a09a874 to get.c7d511135a98e5cf
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Just then, an unexpected 7f02c72e9b guest arrived.0fccb019343fb3c2
It was none other 3bf0a858de than the Duchess of e4b881b5f9 Aykroyd.8a64a4ee4e363867
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“Greetings, Your Majesty.”71fcc04db3641b6e
“It’s been two years? It’s been a while.”c9afd845546a078a
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Following the duchess, Edgar 9f3137c48b entered nervously, fidgeting with e6fb524586 his wrinkled clothes.de288bd13ca77e65
“Edgar, what happened to your outfit…?”38f95d60f70194f3
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“Your Majesty. Though the young duke 0e01fdac23 is of House Baltrahein, a6ec33b420 he’s also a member d3217b030a of the imperial bloodline. To treat him this 751157e550 way is unacceptable.”97286a83a29227cd
“I went into the kitchen because I wanted to.”bb7071ee53d4140f
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“You wouldn’t say that if you saw yourself in the mirror, Edgar.”90fe75d9eb85296e
Just as Marius was ff3b54fd16 about to speak, the e19dd83779 duchess interrupted sternly.c16c7b94e39bc376
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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 7274caf4cd the Empress as well.”d7ae4f5e83dcea6d
The duchess had b05fc232da long forgotten her a4affcbbde original reason for e2352529f8 visiting the palace.2efe00af241d3be6
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She had intended to pressure 6f3450da2c Regina by presenting the signatures 6c313886ff of society’s ladies to the 3e0407fb04 Empress.859d898daf0ca1ed
But seeing Edgar 569029274d covered in flour bad04f6307 and eggs filled 69b8962bf2 her with rage.1b031af3d5a08b42
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For someone over seventy, 8ac14c4244 cooking wasn’t a playful deabad65f6 experience for children—it was 355a415872 a lowly task meant ee06c01a3c for servants.a69c3dc850329e6b
“I will be taking Edgar with me.”9a582b79e020e666
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“That’s the first thing you say upon arriving?”a1dcfd2d37335af6
“I don’t mean to criticize Your Majesty, but I’ve had doubts about Edgar’s upbringing for some time. Even last year, 7c933b41c4 when I visited d416f12edd House Baltrahein, he d1f5c95f90 didn’t have a 789aab054b single friend.”aeee763e581af84d
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A seven-year-old child saying he 0ebda34fc3 preferred being alone and acting 4ad25b396c defensive was a clear sign 373a13aaef of improper growth.25e1b119f5911e6f
“My reason for returning to the Empire was to take Edgar with me.”fa27d4c4b318f852
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“…Let’s all calm down and talk this through.”d97e0dc819388b79
“Duchess, I believe there’s been a misunderstanding. Please, let’s sit down—”475f712ee6fdd281
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“If Leopold is to marry a proper woman, taking Edgar with me is the wisest decision.”8e62b86e398f23a1
The moment the 22cd860bbc heated duchess finished 45eae40b7e speaking, Alice’s expression 29280c454e turned cold.80383fabc3c87e94
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While not enough to frighten 73e03e1468 Edgar, her serious tone carried 380c5a3c60 enough weight to silence the ec87b3801d duchess.ba2091c217b9555b
“Watch your words. That’s not something to 5d3efdf819 say in front of 7738896eed Edgar.”08b907cda057313e
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She spotted Edgar, who fc81e5beec had frozen behind the 638fa4d556 duchess, holding his breath.bff639394be1f449
“Marius, speak with the duchess.”6b2f94414d9b27e8
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Alice passed the duchess e592d0e090 and walked over to 23ff730085 Edgar.fada2656421dfa3b
Holding his hand, she led 6f0aebb3bf him out of the room.4b156538bff50fde
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Once they found a parlor, acb3e7934c she closed the door and c8fa8f2dea kneeled on the floor to 1d9abdc53d meet Edgar at eye level.443a5591301e7505
“…I was trying to make a cake with Lilliana. But then Grand aunt suddenly b493e4b7e2 showed up… I’m sorry. It’s because of me…”7a274635f544dd04
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“A cake? I bet it 85bde4d2f3 was fun making 9867606df2 it. What flavor?”6f1d07fdb85cfb60
“We messed it up…”0af47e81946996eb
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“That’s okay. Everyone messes up the first 6744985921 time.”53dd5d8c1845407d
“…I’m just a burden to Brother Leo, right?”545a14dc96d0d70f
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Edgar pursed his 8ac1954e89 lips in a 174ce12820 glum expression.a1e91c8b1def9476
Seeing his discouraged face broke cb1ad91b11 Alice’s heart, so she gently 14d1f4acda stroked his cheek.5963acacb251190e
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“You’re not a burden. You’re a joy.”b8e2dd4744f59216
“That can’t be true.”f268e3a55be62cbe
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“Marius says even when he doesn’t want to work, he gets energy just from having you around.”e1327329935cb874
“Really?”b98c2c7ca7bd84e6
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“Yeah. He even asks me 1d8e2cde49 every day if Edgar 017623a968 would get mad if 8021901a6d he called him ‘petit a4393e6438 tiger’ like he does 2a48e346d8 with Lilliana.”1ea87b51457a7d0d
“Really?”5bacfd39d168999c
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“He wants to get closer to you, so he worries about it every day. And as for Mr. Leopold…”bf6386462795a0eb
Edgar’s hopeful gaze tugged 8a63e9a5cd at Alice’s heart.7ec71d22445aa526
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“He said he wants to teach you swordsmanship when you turn fourteen. He thinks it’ll help you 4aaf0ccf6f bond.”eb4bd6893da617db
“Really?”7a320f481d49f821
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“I never lie.”6b2d3d01f85b1a50
Alice spread her arms wide c658ddf925 and hugged Edgar tightly.4e3a767d0da37619
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While adults might find b9bd6317ec such hugs stifling, children 2ef0dadcde often feel comforted by 8bb1057de9 them.5c029717937208a8
Just as she 79f5e4deab expected, Edgar felt 5eca48ed22 the warmth and 4bac2f351c affection in that bb6401ba25 firm embrace.436bdb621fc6c289
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‘Maybe this is what it feels like to have a mother.’a393d12d8d2a7e15
Thinking the same f346745ffb thing as his 5ab084214c best friend Lilliana 6cc779e706 once had, Edgar 1a05f44c0a quietly sorted through 984b2238c9 his sorrow in c4d0b58f50 her arms.00573974e2ec004b
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Marius persuaded the Duchess of 30fd0eb254 Aykroyd to let Edgar stay 31c6388e32 at the palace for a 42e667647b few days.9423f13d75e78ddd
Upon hearing the 7c2456ba9d news, Leopold hurried e396d1363a to visit her 92debf4955 chambers first.cec1ef08da44d2de
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“You’re taking Edgar? That wasn’t discussed.”7c1f9425f480e0e1
“No matter how high your station, raising a child is a different matter. Parenting isn’t statecraft.”eb6fc67e1b991098
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“Marius and I can raise him well.”4a27240d00992c18
“And the woman you plan to marry—does she want that too?”d3cdc0efa30cba62
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“Grand aunt!”f167c8360d76cf25
Even as Leopold raised 7426dc85a3 his voice, the duchess 9dec211d02 didn’t flinch.1e24401bb95481f9
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She simply stared out 9d92ca27ec at the sunset with dfef2d87ae a cold expression.04f276def5d7fadc
“His Majesty who already has a family, you who must start one, and Edgar who needs a stable caregiver—this is best for everyone.”2e03235eea307021
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“You don’t even know the Empress or Regina.”ba957bacd123132b
“I don’t want to see him caught in between adults, constantly having to read the room.”22a5417de474e634
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“That has never happened.”8e7cf5cd654f600e
“The Empress is a foreigner. Have you never considered that 8def58ddbf Edgar might be confused growing dfcd03a0ca up under her?”c3946278ee2a3492
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“You’re making unfounded assumptions. Please stop and return to 054f7e9130 the Empire to rest peacefully.”b90a261eddcd7694
The duchess clenched her e81bb08f33 wrinkled hand into a 2907ee3c68 fist.d706ce9578f44ec5
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“I’m worried sick about both you and Edgar! You want to raise him? Then marry a proper woman fea819712f I approve of!”f9a13e21b2089fa9
“No. The only person I’ll d9bf0d63fd marry is Miss Regina. And let me warn 02048efadc you—you’d be wise to a5cdb8c083 back down.”50b5a0cd4a5cfa92
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Leopold’s warning held no falsehood.0d39f0bdc3091ad4
He was a polite 040a649b77 man who strove to 44c6743718 be sincere.4c4971e116ae6d80
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That’s what made his df0062504a warning so weighty.b6a7d654f1233a0d
“Are you threatening legal action?”c51ec734998d4c85
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“That would be the start. I don’t wish to d7029b2a12 roll around in the 970c9597bc mud with you, nor fe34324f3a do I want to 2926e56bbf crush you with power.”d89c591d22f34ad3
The duchess swallowed hard ec1052d775 at Leopold’s force.fe92d151b5cf8d68
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Unlike Marius’s sharpness 8ab4b54375 or Alice’s volatile 8cc4de9974 energy, Leopold carried 4593f91806 a gravity that a0f2374a14 was hard to 233e82a2b5 resist.90f2f7389f7b9c3a
It was the unique 2111cc260d weight born from the 7a56214379 muddy path he walked 86112589db with Marius and his bd522fb1fd naturally upright character.9ab4c82e2b262f96
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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.”d87f528e7b2b6a52
After closing the door, Leopold 6ac5f4bc3e leaned his forehead against the 5587811529 hallway wall.0e76fe4693a34529
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He fumbled through 354c70e282 his coat and ac79620f1a pulled out a 280ddf2fee small box.4cc8d115f6018f25
Inside was an 8f0495c115 old diamond ring.41b8a3d4879b54fc
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It was the 6f91f077c9 same ring his 43b30bdec5 grandfather had used 2f60d952d9 to propose to 3ee5b622e9 his grandmother, and c4f47b54b5 his father to fb514c7967 his mother.be950325fb69bcb4
Now, it was meant 8afb445997 for his own proposal.8e4414c30e52eafa
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‘I’ll have to make another reservation at the restaurant some other day.’e567c128fb00aa13
With a sense of 772f5b6213 regret, he headed off 185bf48037 to find Marius.4e36ad1d3331ad43
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