Theo nodded eagerly. He never missed the chance to eat cookies whenever offered one because his mother always forbade him from eating too much sweets. "Book! Cookies!"
"Let me tell the maid to bring cookies for you," Lord George said.
*
Kate and Henry sat in front of Lord George, who was busy giving soft cookies for Theo to try.
The boy sat on his lap and ate everything given to him. He seemed to have no problem spending time with his Grandpa, and Lord George was already so fond of Theo.
Kate and Henry looked at each other as the old Duke ignored them.
"I did what you told me to do, father," Henry brushed up the topic. "I bring my wife and son, now that you've seen them, I hope that you can give me the blessing."
Lord George was so immersed in playing with his grandson that he seemed to have forgotten his promise.
He lifted his head, staring at Henry, who looked serious while holding Kate's hand.
