During the remaining time at the dining table, only Eiran and Leon chattered.
It was evident that the Queen was merely trying not to let the earlier event affect the child's perception of his grandfather.
After all, children were sensitive and would easily grow to hate someone who didn't treat one of their parents right.
"How was the food?" the Empress finally asked, looking at Eiran and Ren. "I hope the meal did not disappoint you."
"It was amazing!" Exclaimed the child, smiling brightly.
"It was good, thank you, Your Imperial Majesty," Ren bowed slightly.
"No need to be so formal. We are a family now," Leon grinned.
Ren flinched upon hearing that.
Family?
Him?
"We will have a family of our own." The deep voice played in his mind like a haunting melody of a ghost.
