"Once again, we apologize for the lack of hospitality. We promise we will do better next time."
Cardinal Joshua promised as he came out to escort us. He looked sorry to see us heading back, but his gaze was more focused on the kids than on me or the Duchess.
"It is a pity indeed. I had wished to be able to take all three kids, but I do understand that it is no longer an option."
The Duchess looked at Eon when she spoke these words. A part of her still wanted to take the kid with us.
But Eon had made his decision, and he gave the Duchess a small bow that made her sigh.
"Thank you for the offer, esteemed Duchess, but as you can see, that is no longer a possibility for me. I do wish you the best of luck on this endeavor."
He told the Duchess, and she sighed before she headed toward the wagon. The twins and I followed.
They looked at Eon once in a while, just to see whether he would follow them or not. But in the end, he did not come with us and continued to look at us from afar.
