Julian walked through the corridor, his footsteps echoing softly against the stone floor. As he approached the breakfast room, he saw Eleanor seated at the table. Eva and Henry were also there, chatting casually.
Julian smiled at his siblings. "Good morning, everyone," he said as he entered the room.
"Good morning, Julian," Eva replied with a soft smile.
"Good morning, Your Grace," Henry added, though the formal tone was quickly dropped when Julian chuckled and said "Forget the honorifics brother-in-law."
He moved further into the room, his gaze briefly catching Eleanor's. "And you look fine yourself, sister."
Eleanor smirked and with a teasing tone said, "Thanks brother" as she offered him a sly grin.
Julian then sat beside Eleanor and teased in a low voice, "You are going to be a mother."
Eleanor's eyes widened slightly and flush crept up her neck as Julian's words hit her. "You... You don't need to remind me," she whispered back