So Many Surprises

Terry arrived just before the meal was served at the dinner table. He carried Little Prince Siegfried in his arms and hurriedly placed him on Aleksis' lap.

"Your dog ate so much that he can no longer walk ... I was forced to carry him," Terry grumbled, stretching out his arms to ease the aches after breaking away from Aleksis' beloved fat dog.

"Oh, Little Prince Siegfried!! I missed you so much ..." Aleksis exclaimed while kissing her dog, while Terry rolled his eyes.

"You haven't seen each other in just two days, but you're acting like you have been separated for years," he said, shaking his head. "When are you not overreacting when it comes to your dog?"

He turned to Lauriel and was immediately stunned. He just saw Nicolae's presence at Lauriel's side and his attitude immediately changed somewhat curtly.