And so, the marriage eventually took place.
Of course, it was kept low-key. After all, they weren't nobles, but at the very least, their close friends, colleagues, and siblings were all present.
Calus finally learned who Mabi's family was.
A very powerful hidden family, one that even the King treated with utmost respect.
The years passed like the autumn season, as old things faded away and new ones blossomed.
"Dad… Dad, look! I did this!"
An excited young voice rang out as a man lying beside a pond lifted his fishing rod and turned.
A small girl, no older than six, ran toward him holding a piece of paper.
The man smiled, stood up, and carried her in his arms. Happiness filled his heart as he kissed her cheek.
"Alright, show Daddy what you did," he said.
She pointed proudly at the paper.
It was a drawing of three figures,
A large stick figure, a slightly smaller one beside it, and a tiny one in the middle.
A father, a mother, and a little girl.
