The Toast

Glasses were raised towards the Earl whose face was brimming with pride as his eyes alternated between his two children.

Smiling at his lovely family, Rutherford proposed the toast.

"To Howard's return from the Royal Academy." He smiled at his son who had been away for a month.

"To Yvonne's brilliant performance in the trials." He gushed over his daughter's capabilities which he and everyone here had witnessed.

"To my beloved wife for everything she does, including this banquet she organized." He appreciated her hard work and effort.

Captain Desmo Reel and Marquess Samed could not help but roll their eyes at this man who was making them feel awful for not having a family of their own.

'He doesn't have to rub it in my face like that!' Desmo sneered at his friend for boasting about how happy and great his family life is.