Arabella smiled at the look on Alwin's face upon hearing what Ferdinand said.
He wasn't used to hearing such things directed at him.
"Alwin, Arabella is my wife and my mate.
You know I never had a lover when we were in Estrella.
She is the only woman I have ever wanted to be with and I'm bringing her home with me to Estrella.
Arabella had agreed to live with me on that island once our time in Valeria is over.
Do you understand?"
Ferdinand wanted Alwin to accept her.
"Yes, Your Majesty," Alwin bowed his head.
It made Ferdinand frown since Alwin didn't look him in the eye once.
"Did I fail to give you something you wanted lately?"
Ferdinand wondered if he had neglected Alwin because he was too focused on Arabella.
He seemed to be the type to give everything and unknowingly spoil a child.
[Or he hadn't been able to have as much time in his lab, so he's frustrated?
Maybe, he couldn't do an experiment he had been wanting to do?]
"N-no, Your Majesty.