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Chapter 158

Author: Silver Mask
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Louis, who had lingered nearby with arms folded, watched the tender moment with a grin tugging at his lips. He let the silence settle like a blessing over the garden before clearing his throat deliberately.

“Alright, sentimental uncle,” he drawled, mischief dancing in his tone, “you’ve stolen enough of my daughter’s peace for now. Go wash off the dust before you frighten the nobles, the ceremony is about to begin.”

Liam lifted his gaze, scowling playfully at his brother “Yes, yes, Lord Father-Hen. Don’t glare, I’m going.”

Louis just chuckled and clapped him on the shoulder once more, pushing him gently toward the main corridor that led his room in the manor.

Reluctantly, Liam rose to his feet, casting one last glance at the sleeping baby and the proud mother beside her before turning away, boots silent now against the marble floors polished for the celebration.

He tugged at the collar of h

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