While the adults were chatting, Everly stole few glances at the boy standing next to Fletcher, he was around two inches taller than Lennox, and like everyone in the Welfmore family, the boy had a long silver hair and sharp grey eyes.
Jennings noticed her hesitation and decided to lend her a hand, he caressed her hair saying:" ah, Evey, this is Fletcher, the head of Welfmore family, miss Catherine is his fiancèe, these are his brothers, Franklin, Erwin and the young one is Edgar ".
trying to tease his younger brother, Erwin mockingly said: "hey Ed, she is your student, say something ".
Startled, Edgar bowed quickly, saying:" Edgar Welfmore at your service, my lady ".
Erwin and Franklin both busted in laughter, he really just believed them, however, it did not last long. Softly Everly said to him with a nod:" hello, I am Everly ".
The laughter turned to envious glares, they have been coaxing her for a while but she did not even spare them a glance, and now, their little brother is getting a holy adorable greeting?!!
Still glaring at Edgar, Franklin said clicking his tongue: "tsk, lucky brat".
Fletcher sighed:" you two are getting beaten the moment we arrive at home".
Before they even got the chance to protest the air suddenly felt heavy, though he did not feel anything, Jennings could tell from his guests' expressions that there was an issue, he smiled helplessly:" that must be Lennox, let's take a seat first, then we can talk".
With a 100% annoyed, hungry and sleepy expression, Lennox walked down the corridor, heading directly to the deepest seat hidden under the shadow, followed by the umbrella butler, who was holding a parasol desperately trying to prevent the sun rays from touching the others' skin.
The moment she saw him, Everly quickly pulled Jennings's coat gently, she said pointing at the youth:"...Lennox".
Jennings grinned: "you want to go to Lennox? Then take Edgar with you and go".
With a nod, Everly grabbed the hand that was a bit bigger than hers' and hopped to Lennox.
Catherine, who regained her wits at some point, rested her head on Annasophys' shoulder sobbing:" ah, even the way she walks is so adorable ".
Confused, Fletcher asked:" is the young lady in good terms with the crown prince?".
The life energy instantly slipped from Jennings, those two made quite the mess because they somehow were able to communicate with each other.
Jennings buried his head in his palm, sighing:" unfortunately, I do not have the answer for your question, the moment he saw her and they became all buddy-buddy".
Annasophy butted in:" no one knows the way that brat thinks, but he has taken a liking to my Eve that he would bring her anywhere he goes".
Jennings hummed:" I would have said that he was bewitched by her.....innocent face, however, Lennox never showed any interest in one's outer appearance".
Annasophy crossed her arms, annoyed she said:" whatever the reason is, surely it's not something good ".
In a low voice, Fletcher subconsciously said:" could it be because....".
Fletcher wasn't a magician, however, he trained under one, mainly the tutor would teach him the things that were necessary for him so he will become situated to inherit his fathers' title, but from time to time, Fletcher would try some magical circles and power stones out of curiosity. Being exposed to mana for a good while, makes one able to recognize different types of mana, he had sensed the unfamiliar magic on Everly, though, Fletcher does not know what it is.
Jennings: "hm?".
Fletcher:" ah, my apologies, it's just nothing ".
While the three of them were having a serious conversation, the other three adults were staring at the boy that heavens favoured to the extent of giving him such an honour to hold Everlys' tiny soft paw-like hand.
' her hand is so soft...but I wish they would stop glaring at me'. thought Edgar as he was being pulled by Everly towards the tea-table.
With blazing eyes, Everly excitedly said:" Lennox! Look, Edgar ".
Sparing only a quick glance Lennox let out a "hm". He has been woken up earlier than he usually does, had to come out while the sun was still hanging on the sky and most importantly he was hungry.
Lennox had no patience left to tolerate with Everlys' bullshit.
Seeing his cold reaction, Everly frowned:" say hi!".
Irritated, Lennox said: "I am not in the mood to play games with you".
'Ah damn it, he is angry, I should take the girl away '
with a little strength as to not hurt her, Edgar pulled Everly saying cautiously:" ah, my lady it's fine, there is no need to do so".
However, Everly did not badge, instead, she became even more persistent, saying firmly: "no! Say hi".
On the side, the umbrella butler watered his heart with tears, he thought 'ah my lady, you are so brave. But please spare us lowly ones, his highness's pheromones are killing us'
Indeed, the more annoyed and angry he was, the stronger his pheromones became. at this level, the footmen who were preparing the tea table were already shivering, not able to do their job nor even move.
Knowing that Everly won't just give up, vines appeared on Lennoxs' forehead, gritting his teeth, he said: "Greetings, sir Edgar Welfmore ".
Immediately Edgar responded bowing:" may heavens bless Sitia and her crown prince ".
'She really managed to corner the prince.... '
Everly instantly beamed, she pulled a chair and stuck it close to Lennoxs' seat, pressing on Edgar's shoulders, she forced him to sit on it.
There was barely any space between the two chairs, sitting next to him was already uncomfortable, but now it has turned to be more of a dangerous than uncomfortable.
And as if it was the most natural place for her to be, Everly sat on the same chair as Lennox was.
The umbrella butler:"....?!!!!!".
The poor Footmen:"!!!!!!!!!".
The people who were leisurely walking there:"...!!".