The moment Eleanor figured out Ariel was pregnant, she knew her world was about to collapse. She still kept a smile and welcomed Kaiden. A queen never shows her weakness.
"Papa!!" Astrid squealed, recognising her father. Eleanor was surprised the little girl could recognise Kaiden, whom she barely knew. Kaiden's ears perked up hearing the childish voice, and he glanced in her direction.
His face instantly softened, an expression Eleanor rarely sees on his face. The smile wasn't for her of course. It was for his little princess.
Ariel's eyes also sparkled on seeing the little girl with a striking resemblance to Kaiden. She smiled softly at Astrid, Kaiden finally approached Astrid with his hands wide open.
He carried her in his arms. It was a beautiful moment, but all Eleanor could see was red, watching Ariel subconsciously run her small bump with a soft smile out of habit.
