Chapter 67: Horseback Riding

NEXT DAY

"King Austin is here to meet you, King Leonardo," said Orlando.

"Let him in," said King Leonardo.

"You may come in," said Orlando, bowing to Austin.

Austin nodded. He walked in and greeted King Leonardo.

"Ah, my son-in-law how are you doing this morning?"

"I'm doing fairly well."

"That's good to hear."

"Is there something you need?"

"How did she do yesterday?"

"What?"

"The parting."

"Oh. She did alright."

King Leonardo sighed. "It was a sad loss indeed."

"Pardon?" asked Austin, raising his right eyebrow.

"Her Nana was the only person who stood by her for the first five years of her life. Until I…"

"It's alright, King Leonardo. What's done in the past is done. We can't turn back time."

"I know. If only I could make it up to my daughter."

"You still can."

"Can I?"

"I think so."

"I don't think I could do anything to show her how sorry I am. Or how regretful I am."

"King Leonardo," said Orlando.

"What is it?" asked King Leonardo.

"They're ready for the horseback riding."

"So s