Chapter 8 - Being Truthful
After Kyre left me in Daniel's care, he soon began escorting me throughout the palace-, I mean estate.
The maids saw me walking around, and their eyes lit up. They bowed to me, and the moment I passed them, they began whispering.
Adelaide Cryteare
What's that all about?
Daniel Smith
Many people are delighted about your arrival, Lady Adelaide.
Adelaide Cryteare
Delighted? What for?
Daniel Smith
You see, there are many misconceptions about the Duke.
Adelaide Cryteare
Talking about those misconceptions, I wish to support the Duke, not just to give birth to an heir, but to give him the warmth that he has been deprived of his whole life.
Daniel Smith
You really mean that...
His eyes filled with tears.
Daniel Smith
Finally, a woman willing to work with my Master.
Daniel Smith
You are a blessing sent from heaven, Lady Adelaide.
Adelaide Cryteare
Of course I mean it. We are husband and wife now.
Adelaide Cryteare
I should be there to support my husband and to ensure that he is happy.
If he opens up to me, he'll be less strict on Theon when he is born.
And I'll be able to give him a good childhood and upbringing with two parents who love him.
Daniel Smith
Do you have any ulterior motives?
Daniel Smith
I'm sorry to ask this, but not many ladies would be willing to pay a visit here, and much less call it beautiful.
There's no point in hiding my intentions.
It would be in my best interest to tell Daniel what I want from this marriage.
Adelaide Cryteare
I want to give birth to his child.
Daniel Smith
You're telling the truth?
Adelaide Cryteare
Yes, why wouldn't I-
Daniel Smith
Oh, sorry, that was rhetorical. You see, I can normally tell when someone is lying.
Daniel Smith
But you're telling the truth. Do you truly want to save our Master?
Adelaide Cryteare
I want to try. For the sake of myself and our future child.
Daniel Smith
Well, I shall assist. What might you need?
Adelaide Cryteare
Um, let's see...
Adelaide Cryteare
Why don't you try and make our room look romantic? Perhaps some wine, a few red roses-
Daniel Smith
Um, I'm afraid that the Master hates red roses.
Adelaide Cryteare
Well, white roses perhaps?
Adelaide Cryteare
I'll leave the rest up to you.
Daniel Smith
Of course. You can count on me, My Lady!
It seems like I've gained a supporter.
After giving me the tour of the whole estate, Daniel escorted me to the dinner hall, where Kyre was already sitting.
Daniel pulled out my chair, and I sat next to him.
I smiled at him politely.
Adelaide Cryteare
The estate is beautiful. It feels surreal to me that this is my home now too.
He retained his silence, as he continued to eat away.
I didn't stop there. I kept on trying to bring up conversation, but the only thing I got as a response was a short and curt nod.
He kept on eating his food, which melted on my tongue it was that good, and I felt like I was nearly about to give up when he got up from the table.
Kyre Cryteare
Tomorrow, I will be leaving for a campaign at the south coast.
Misty Plume
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