When Alfons finally left, Gabi went to the patio and silently ate her food with Aden.
"I'm sorry you have to see that."
Aden just nodded. They just finished their dinner and are now enjoying some wine on the patio with the view of the full moon. Earlier, the two ate without saying anything to each other.
"Ah, it's fine," Aden said. He, too, had his own family issues. In his case, it wasn't because someone in his family was scheming. It was because everyone is just too smart. One wrong word and the entire family would know your secrets. His mother looked casual, but she understood everything about him. Meaning, scheming around her is just… not the best option. "This wine is from Plaria?"
"Yes, my father bought it."
"It's an expensive one. I believe they only made a hundred bottles with this version. And you actually opened it tonight?" He was languidly sitting next to her.
"Wines are meant to be open."
"True."