During the trial of Ellena and the Prestons, Emlyn was spared from the whole process. Mars only told her the bare minimum because he already promised to make her second pregnancy as relaxing as possible.
He did let her know that Gewen killed Ellena when she was trying to escape her punishnt and Kira helped set everything in motion so the Prestons could be punished and pay for their cris.
"What do you think?" Mars asked Emlyn when they were in bed, after he finished recounting all the information. She just finished taking her potion prepared by Bruinen.
"I am glad everything is behind us now," Emlyn said softly. "I wish to move on with life and hopefully soday I can forget all the bad things from the past."
"I agree," Mars said. "By the way, Edgar asked to let him buy our old castle so he can live there with Clara but I actually wish to just gift it to them, you know, as a wedding gift. What do you think?"
"Why are you asking ?" Emlyn removed her shoes and climbed the bed to sit beside her husband. "It's your castle. Didn't your parents give it to you as your 20st birthday present?"
"Yes, it's mine, but you are my wife. What's mine is yours too," Mars reminded her. "That's why I want to know your opinion because the castle is just as much as yours as it's mine now."
Emlyn turned to look at her husband and she found the handso man's sincere gaze. This scene sohow felt so familiar.
Ahh... it reminded her of the mont when he took her to his study and gave her the key to his treasure chest when she asked him to give her so money for shopping. He did say back then that his money was hers.
Now, Mars was reaffirming that whatever he had was hers too. That's why he didn't want to make the decision to gift his old castle to Edgar without consulting his wife.
This made Emlyn feel so touched. She didn't know she could love this man even more than she already did. She smiled sweetly and touched his cheek, and said, "I like that. Edgar is your best friend and he has been through thick and thin with us. I also want him to have a good life with the family he would raise together with Clara."
Mars smiled and touched her hand on his cheek. "So, do you agree?"
"Yes. Besides, we don't use the castle anymore. The royal palace is more than enough. We also have many other properties."
"That's wonderful! They are moving in tomorrow, but Edgar is still actively looking for a new place so that after the wedding he and Clara could have their permanent ho. I will tell him imdiately that he no longer needs to do that."
"Yes. Save them the hassle and stress of looking for a new place," Emlyn agreed. "I hope Clara will like the castle. Ultimately, what's important is her opinion. She will be the one staying there and raise their children. She must like her ho."
"I am sure she will. The castle is big, comfortable, and it has many Winterre flowers planted in the garden as well. She will truly enjoy winter here."
"Ah.. sounds good!" Emlyn was really happy to hear that. She liked Edgar and Clara and wished them all the happiness in the world.
"Great! I will talk to Edgar tomorrow after dinner together in the palace," Mars said. "He has been anxious about finding a new place for him and Clara all week."
"Huh? Why? Isn't his family wealthy and have a big property too? I am sure they have plenty of space for him and Clara," Emlyn said.
She gave her husband a kiss and then lay down to rest her body. Her days were slow and relaxing, but sohow at the end of the day, she was always tired.
Her pregnancy this ti around was a bit harder than when she was pregnant with Harlow and she got tired easily. Mars lay down beside her and spooned her from behind, hugging her stomach lovingly while they continued their conversation.
Mars went silent at his wife's question. Edgar was honest to him and explained why he felt the need to imdiately leave his parents' ho after he brought Clara to Draec, even though initially the plan was to get married and stay in Somries castle until they could inherit Clara's parents' wealth and move all their property to Draec.
The reason was... Clara was loud during sex, just like Emlyn.
When he heard the reason for the first ti, Mars almost couldn't contain his laughter. He didn't know if he should tell Emlyn the real reason.
"Huh? Why are you quiet?" Emlyn asked Mars curiously. "Did sothing happen at his ho? Is Lady Chaucer treating Clara badly?"
"No... not at all," Mars quickly replied. "In fact, Edgar said Clara and his mother get along really well."
"I can see Lady Chaucer is a nice lady. So, why the rush?"
"Well..." Mars finally decided to explain what happened, so Emlyn wouldn't misunderstand. After he ended his story, Emlyn was stunned and couldn't say anything for a mont.
"Oh my god..." When finally she found her voice, that was all she could say.
"I know. It will be very embarrassing to Clara if she knew the truth," Mars said with a sigh. "Imagine talking to the family mbers and the servants like nothing happened while they all know everything that happened behind the couple's closed doors."
"Clara will be horrified," Emlyn said.
"Exactly!"
"So, when will they be moving?" Emlyn asked again.
"Tomorrow," Mars replied. "Edgar needed an excuse to give his mother on why he wants to move out with Clara. Of course, without Clara knowing the real reason."
"So, what did he say?"
"He said since Clara is hosick, he wants to take her to stay in a castle where she could see Winterre flowers. Lady Chaucer was in our castle once and saw the flowers, so she understood. However, those flowers will only bloom in a few days. So, he can only move in tomorrow at the earliest."
"That is a good excuse, actually," Emlyn chuckled.
"Yes. So, they are all set for tomorrow. After they are done with moving, we will all celebrate it with dinner together."
"That's a good plan," Emlyn smiled sweetly. She thought both Mars and Edgar were doting husbands and she and Clara were lucky to marry them. "Uhm... about your question earlier... I also agree."
"My question?" Mars furrowed his brows to think about which question was Emlyn referring to. "Ahh.. you an, do you agree to just gift our old castle to Edgar and Clara?"
"Yes."
"Are you sure?"
"I am sure."
"Ahh... that will be a wonderful surprise for them. I can't wait to et them at dinner and see their reaction when I tell them about the gift."
"By the way, did you also invite Kira and Gewen?"
"Yes, of course. I invited them, together with Lily and Athos Greenan."
"It sounds fun." Emlyn just realized she and her husband had never hosted dinner for their close friends like this. It's good to start it now. She hoped they could make it a tradition.
"Now, you should rest and have a sweet dream. Let handle everything," Mars said dotingly. He kissed her fragrant air and buried his face on her nape. "Good night, love."
"Good night.. husband."
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