The challenges of motherhood

The Archduchess's delegation that had been in Latora was now returning to Lanark with the Duke himself, Unfortunately, recent events including what had happened to Duchess Sasha, Adela's most trusted ally, had forced her to cut her trip short.

The Duke's brown and blue eyes shone mischievously, gauging Adela's expression and deciding to make a light hearted comment about her choice of horse riding attire.

"What's troubling you, Your Excellency? Is it because I insisted we both take a carriage instead of riding horses? You know your knight is more accustomed to camels than horses."

"...You really didn't need to accompany me, especially with your wife in her final trimester, Rauul."

"Hm, I see. Thank you for your thoughtfulness, but will you tell me what's really bothering you?"

Adela sighed.