On both sides of the Duke, Karon and Ramun watched the babies' interaction. Ramun instinctively covered his mouth. Otherwise, he was afraid his laughter might slip out.
The triplets' interaction made the atmosphere at the dining table much more relaxed, especially since the Duke showed neither his usual stern expression nor his sharp gaze.
"Aldwin is right," Gara said, stepping in as the parent. "Grandpa is a strong person and deserves respect. Also judging someone by their appearance is wrong."
The moment Ava heard that, she immediately realized her mistake. She leaned slightly forward and spoke with the sincerity only a child could have.
"I'm sorry for what I said, Grandpa."
"Sorry, Grandpa," Arion chirped as well, even though he had done nothing wrong.
The Duke nodded. The corners of his lips slowly lifted. Although the smile looked somewhat forced, everyone at the table stared in surprise.
