Chapter 36 - 36: LunChapter With Her Parents III (2/2)

Siree when Serena refuted theood idea for the both of you to attend Much as I want you and father to be there, the couple should still be the h it would be their honor to have you, their attendee's attention would inevitably focus on you both as they try to curry favor I apologize but I do not want to ruin this once in a lifetih, I recallway back Anyway, I also have no intention of having parental guidance as I spend tihter is so considerate of others now… "Celine said as she dabbed the non-existent tears from the corner of her eyes "what do you say Simoun?"

"Yes, she is Then we shall just send the couple an appropriate wedding gift" Simoun replied as he nodded

"But I still want to listen to them" Celine insisted as she continued "Oh! I have a more wonderful idea, how about this Charlton, if you don't have anything else planned for the day, you can coether with Serena!"

"Of course, Aunt, I always have ti I heard that you and uncle Simoun just arrived earlier and have not rested If you say that it is fine then I can go with you now"

"Such a sweet boy! Leonard and Serena, you two should learn from Charlton, we only met today but I already wish that he is my own son!"

'No, really, HE wishes to be your son… son-in-law!' Serena thought trying not to laugh

Charlton chuckled charly, "Well, maybe I should call you mother, Aunt Celine It will be my honor"

"Oh you! Now, I am not tired at all I would love to hear you and Serena play!"

"Okay, however please pardon , I would like to ask if you have a cello at home?"

"Moun, do we?" Celine asked her husband, not really knowing if they do have one

"Yes, I think we do" Si forward to their performance

"Wonderful! Then we should head to our estate now" Celine suggested

Everyone agreed as Simoun asked for the bill Charlton, ever the man ants to impress, asked once to pay for it hi, he did not insist

While going to their carriages, Leonard infore as he sent it to infor thely and told Leonard to take good care of his friend and that they should ride together

With this arrangement, they all went to the Maxwell's Ducal mansion in the capital

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TBC