Chapter 46

A Few months later

Queen Genevieve

It had been a couple of months since the discussion Derek had with the other court members, and today finally, they were going to decide what they were going to do with Levi.

Everyone was eating breakfast, even Henry; he was now eight months, and he finally had gotten a boost chair and now ate with the rest of the family.

Even now and then, he tried to stand up and walk, but, in the end, he would always fall back to his bottom, sometimes, he would cry, but most of the time, he would just laugh.

He's also gotten his room, it's the one that's in front of Derek and mine but two doors to the right, it's a lovely sky blue with a white crib, a small dresser with a bin to lie down the baby when they change the diaper, and toys on his rug.

"Henry, eat your food." Said Derek as he was feeding him; as he got older, it kept getting difficult to feed him; he didn't really like to eat most of his food, and most of the time, he tossed the spoon.

"No," said Henry as he tried to toss the spoon but didn't because Derek took it away and didn't get the chance to throw it.

Everyone giggled at this, "Don't worry, honey, he does that most of the time; just leave the spoon on the side of his bowl, and when he's hungry, he'll eat his food." Said Genevieve.

"Genevieve, Derek, can we play with Henry after breakfast?" asked Janessa.

I gave Derek a quick glance as he did to me; we both smiled at each other before saying.

"Yes. just make sure you don't let him play with small toys." Said Genevieve.

The triplets nodded as they continued to eat their food, and have conversations like the rest of her sisters, as did her father with her husband.

"Don't worry, Derek, my boy, all babies are like that. I know that Delia and Edaline were like that." Said Randolph with a laugh, and Derek gave out a small chuckle.

"Hadley can you do me a favor?" asked Genevieve.

"Of course, what is it?" asked Hadley.

"Since we must go to court, can you watch Henry for today? A baby doesn't belong in court either way." Said Genevieve.

"Of course, I can watch him; it will be fun to spend some time with my little nephew." Said Hadley.

Just then, Henry started to cry, which got everyone's attention; quickly, Genevieve stood up from her chair, took Henry out, and placed him on her side, caring for him.

"He's okay, everyone; he just wants attention." Said Genevieve chuckling.

As everyone finished breakfast, they headed to get their coats before it got too late to go to the court; the triplets were already outside in the garden with a blanket on the grass.

"I'm going to miss you so much." Said Genevieve to Henry as she kissed his chubby cheek as Derek was tickling his tummy.

"He will be fine, don't worry about him. We'll play with the triplets for a while, then go inside and put him for a nap around 1 if you're not here by that time, and yes, I know I will change his diaper and check every now and then. Go you two, I've got this." Said Hadley answering all of Genevieve's questions before she could even ask them.

"Okay, okay, I'll see you around dinner time, my little baby," said Genevieve before kissing Henry's cheek one last time and placing him on the blank where Hadley was sitting with the triplets.

"Are we ready to go?" asked Randolph as he examined everyone as they stepped inside the carriages.

They obviously needed two indoor ones because if they had taken the large outdoor one and it would have rained, they would be dripping wet.

To avoid that, they took two in one carriage; it would be Genevieve, Derek, Randolph, and Courtney. While in the second one would be Delia, her husband Edmond, Tobias, and Isla, even though the doctor advised her not to go because she needed to rest.

Even though months passed, she still wasn't fully recovered. But she declined it and insisted on going with the promise that she would take things easy.

"We're ready, papa." Said Genevieve; they left, making their way to the town square where the court was.

Prince Tobias

"Are you okay, Tobias?" asked Isla.

"Huh? Oh yes, I'm fine, it's just..." said Tobias as he was about to continue but then was cut down by Isla.

"It's okay, Tobias; you don't have to explain anything. I know it must be hard for you to go through this and face your brother once again," said Isla.

For some reason, all Tobias could do was nod his head; he was happy and glad that he found someone who finally understood him.

"It is hard, but as long as you're with me, everything will be fine; you are my strength," said Tobias as he placed a small kiss on her hand.