A Heavy Silence
"Very well," Patriarch Blue Swan said warmly, his gaze lingering on the young pair. "I wish both of you a wonderful future ahead."
His voice carried a gentleness that only those well-versed in politics could master. As he walked toward Gray, he extended a glass bottle filled with golden liquid, the contents glimmering in the light.
Gray took the bottle without a word, his expression blank. His fingers gripped the gift mechanically, while his mind filled with turmoil, trying to piece together what this sudden marriage truly meant for him.
Patriarch Blue Swan watched him briefly, then turned to Sophie and Arthur. A trace of fatigue crossed his face as he sighed. "Forgive me, Family Head Sophie and Sky Knight Arthur, but I must take my leave. From this moment forward, the crown jewel of the Blue Swan family will be under your care."
His words carried a mix of formality and relief.
