It was a rare sight to see Hendrick and Zafir scolded together, not by the duchess, but by the duke, so Stella enjoyed herself.
She was finally seeing new expressions on everyone's faces so it was fun for her.
It meant getting to know them at another level. They were her family members now so she had to understand them.
"Hendrick, what excuse do you have for yourself? What was unclear with my instructions?" Duke Henry asked his eldest.
Stella was reminded that marriage was a very serious matter for nobility for various reasons such as the family's needs, politics, wealth, alliance, and peace talks. The duke had graciously given his son a choice so he should have maximized it. But Hendrick did not.
"Your instructions were crystal clear, Father. I have no excuse. I apologize for being remiss and not meeting Father's expectations," Hendrick quickly replied when his name was mentioned. The duke's eyes only narrowed even more at Hendrick's response.
