"Really? But I’m just a commoner," Kate doubted. She found it strange that soone like her could beco a real Duchess. "It would be embarrassing for you to bring into those fancy noble dinner parties."
Henry smiled and held Kate’s hand, "Weren’t you the one who told that you often imagined yourself as a Duchess or a Queen? We danced in that castle in Canada, and I promised to make you one."
"I—I thought it was just a sweet, nonsensical talk we usually do when we want to have a good ti," Kate said. "I am just a commoner, a divorcee as well. Can you continue holding your Duke position without ?"
Henry knew that Kate was intimidated by the idea of becoming part of the nobility, but this was also one of his thods to completely bind Kate to his side.
The mont Kate was officially recognized as a Duchess, there was no way she could just run away like she did two years ago.
This dark and obsessive thought in Henry’s mind was now integrated as part of him to the point that he would constantly try to find a way to bind Kate with him.
"Kitty, I thought you wanted to compensate for the two years of your absence. Can you please at least co with to London to visit Lord George? He has been expecting us," Henry said as he looked at Kate with his sparkly eyes that would make Kate’s heart lt.
She sighed, "Alright, I promised to do anything for you. But don’t bla if Lord George finds unpleasant. I’m not familiar with noble etiquette."
Henry smiled mysteriously, "Let’s see about it."
**
Kate carried Theo as she followed Henry to enter the private jet. He said that he recently purchased this jet because he frequently went back and forth between London and New York, and it was such a hassle having to match his schedule with comrcial flights.
"Other than that, I also want to give you a good life. This private jet is to assure you that I am rich enough to give you everything you want," Henry said while staring at Theo and Kate, who sat in front of him. "Just na anything, and I can make it happen for you, Kate."
"Well..." Kate looked around Henry’s private jet and comnted, "This is an amazing achievent, Henry."
"Do you like it?" Henry asked proudly.
It wasn’t Kate’s style. She preferred to have a balance in life, a stable inco, and a large retirent savings. But excessive wealth wasn’t really her thing.
But of course, she wouldn’t say that to a man who had just spent two years trying to prove himself worthy.
In Henry’s mind, THIS was the way to get Kate’s love, so Kate had to find a way to appreciate her man while also uttering her true desire.
"I am very proud of your achievent, and I’m happy that Theo and our future children will be well-educated and well-off," Kate said. "But if you’re asking what I like, I only want one thing right now."
Kate lifted her ring finger for a second and said, "W—When you are ready. I don’t want to force you since I know that you suffered two years without ," she said hesitantly. "But if you ever find desirable, then please..."
Henry’s breath stiffened. He clenched the armrest and stared at Kate, who sat Theo on her lap.
Kate looked both shy and guilty. Maybe she thought Henry would want to marry her anyti soon because of what happened between them.
But she was wrong.
The one who was the most eager to tie the knot was Henry.
He was waiting for the right mont to propose.
Kate got no answer from Henry, so she thought he had no plan to make her a wife. She had a bitter smile but lowered her head and busied herself playing with Theo to make things less awkward.
After all, she understood it was her fault for leaving, and she was currently atoning for her sin.
"Do you know I have my own rule for my future wife?" Henry asked.
"Rule?" Kate lifted her head, frowning at Henry. "And what kinds of rules do you have? Do you want to be a full-ti housewife?"
"I want to, but I know you’re always searching for sothing to get yourself busy. You can’t stay still, so as long as it won’t exhaust you or cut your ti with our family, I have no problem at all," Henry said. "I only have two rules. The first one is to always prioritize our family no matter what. No work is much more important than your husband and children, and naturally, I will prioritize my wife and children over work."
Kate felt that didn’t need to be a rule.
These days, Kate had been focusing on Theo and Henry. The only ti she tried to busy herself was by having a casual eting in the Empress Publishing with a dozen top authors who missed her so much and wanted to have a reunion.
Even then, she brought Theo with her because she couldn’t trust a nanny to care for her son.
"I think I’m already qualified for the first rule. Do you find lacking?" Kate asked.
"Not at all," Henry smiled. "You’re perfect, Katherine."
Kate was relieved, "Then how about the second one?"
Henry’s smile turned mysterious. "I will tell you later after we et with Lord George."
"Ah—"Kate was reminded again of the old Duke. "I guess I have no choice, huh?"
"Yeah, if you want to know the second rule that I have, then you need to et with the old Duke," Henry said. "Don’t worry. eting with him will also ensure our children’s future. Don’t you want to give Theo the best this world could offer?"
Kate tried to dispel her fear and nodded, "Yes, I want the best for you, us, and our children in the future, and I want to fight for it too. Let’s et with your adoptive father, Henry."
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