The Devil's Betrothed novel Chapter 826

Chapter 826: Together With Family

Arlan and Oriana headed to the palace. They appeared straight away in the Thistle Palace, while for the sake of name, the carriages were driven on the roads from Wildridge Manor to the palace as a symbol that the Crown Prince and Princess of Griven had finally returned.

The royal family had already been informed and waited for their arrival in the drawing hall of the Queen’s Palace.

Arlan and Oriana entered the drawing hall and offered greetings to Ailwin and Julien. "Greetings, Father. Mother."

Ailwin offered a delighted nod, while Julien stood from her chair and hugged Oriana. "I can’t tell you how much I missed you."

Oriana offered her a smile. "I missed you as well, Mother."

Oriana felt like she was finally home, with her people, and was equally glad to see them again.

"All the love is for my wife, while I am being ignored blatantly by my own mother," Arlan commented with a dramatic sigh.

Julien turned to him and slapped his arm playfully. "Stop being dramatic," and hugged him as well. "I missed you. I didn’t know it would take you a year to return home."

Arlan held his mother’s hand and said, "Things just happened that way."

"Now that you are back, I forgive you," she assured him with a smile.

"Are you two done, or do we still have to wait for our turn?" Lenard commented as he let out a sigh. "This overdramatic mother and son." He looked at Alvera. "Isn’t it, sister?"

Alvera nodded. "We can only get used to it." She then went to Oriana. "How have you been?"

"I am good," Oriana said, looking at Alvera’s slightly round belly and then back at her.

Alvera smiled. "Yes, you are going to be an aunt again."

"The title given to your husband was truly perfect," Arlan commented as he looked at Rhys, who was quietly watching the playful siblings while holding his son. "I have no doubt now."

"You should ask your sister," Rhys said. "She was adamant about me living up to my title."

"I wanted another child so my Rayjin could have two caring siblings just like I had," Alvera said. "I might even want another one."

"See, I told you," Rhys said to Arlan. "So, you better not blame me."

"Then that’s good for you to obey my sister," Arlan said and hugged his sister. "Just take care of your health."

She hugged him back. "I am perfectly fine. Don’t worry."

As the King and Queen were there, both didn’t say what title they were talking about.

Arlan went to Rhys and took Ryan from him and pecked his forehead. Ryan simply looked at him, then his small hands touched Arlan’s cheek.

"You recognised Uncle," Arlan said delightedly. "The little guy is no longer the baby I saw before leaving."

"You were gone for a long time, missed his first birthday, and soon he will be two years old," Alvera said.

Arlan looked at Oriana, and she came to him as well. She gently pinched Ryan’s cheeks with a wide smile. "So cute and soft. Come to Aunt."

Ryan went to her quickly while Arlan whispered in his ear, "Your aunt is a demoness. Be good to her."

Oriana offered Arlan a glare and then smiled at Ryan. "Aunt is very sweet, just like you."

"Where’s Rayjin and Leon?" he asked.

"She is with Miera," Alvera answered, "being a big sister to Leon."

Arlan smiled and looked at Lenard. "When will I get to see my nephew?"

"When you agree to offer him half of your inheritance," Lenard said playfully. "My son is precious."

"How about I offer him my entire inheritance?" Arlan said.

Lenard let out a sigh. "I thought they would return with my sister-in-law already carrying their child." He looked at Arlan. "My elder brother truly disappointed me. An entire year alone, and no result." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

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