Gervaise's eyes flashed.
"If you would like to continue expanding the kingdom and want to have concubines, I will not mind. I know of your heart and of your ambitions, and I know that you act for reasons much larger than yourself. I have held you back enough."
Roesia gave Gervaise a delicate smile. She didn't seem to mind at all, but it was that sort of selfless smile that could make a man willing to give up anything for a woman. Gervaise looked at his wife for a long while. Just moments ago, he was preparing himself to lose her.
Had he gone too far?
"We… can consider these matters another time." A rare hint of hesitation sparked in his words.
Roesia didn't mind it, but that was when Leonel's voice rang out.
"Gervy? What a cute nickname. I'll be sure to use it."
Gervaise's expression froze, and Roesia covered her lips in a light laugh before fixing Leonel's hair.
