Anastasia was curious about what the Duke could possibly have sent to her husband, so she hurried into the study. Ever since they moved out of the mansion granted by the king, the two of them had lived more freely. Upon entering the study, she found Ernest examining several strange items and papers.
One of the papers looked old, and Anastasia grew curious about its contents. Although Ernest had been open with her about many things, he had never spoken about his father or his childhood in the Duke's estate. Having grown up as an illegitimate child herself, she did not believe his life had been any easier. After all, what would drive a twelve-year-old noble boy to join a military camp?
"You are back," Ernest said, lifting his head from the letter he was reading.
What the Duke had sent was evidence his mother had managed to gather before her death regarding his father's demise. The bear incident had not been the first attempt on his father's life.
