On a gentle morning, Julian sat at the breakfast table while Rebecca served the apple pie. She cut a piece and placed it on his plate before reminding him, "Eat quickly, you have to go to the academy."
She served another portion onto her own plate and had just settled back into her seat when she heard footsteps approaching. Her head turned towards the doorway, and her gaze met Cedric's as he entered the dining room dressed in formal clothing, clearly prepared to leave for the palace.
Their eyes met, and they exchanged a warm smile before Cedric walked over to her and bent down to press a kiss against her cheek. He then leaned towards Julian and kissed the top of his head before ruffling his hair affectionately.
"I'll be coming along today because I have to go to the palace. You don't mind, do you?" he asked the boy.
