Chapter 233

Theodor

After Dad finally gets his crown back and Carl is crowned crown prince, we have lunch, which we also have just as a family. The rest of the afternoon is spent preparing for the executions. I can imagine what Dad will be doing, but right now he is in his chambers with Mom and no one has spoken from the two of them. It has been quiet between the two of them for weeks, and Dad always has such a hard time controlling himself with Mom.

While I read a book and the fireplace burns in front of me, my nephew lies sleeping next to me in his crib, daydreaming. Abby and Philipp often leave their son with me, as I am the only one who is single. It doesn't bother me, I just get along with my nephew, which is why I support looking after him because he mostly just sleeps and when he is moody, you can calm him down pretty quickly unless he is sick, which case it is an endless process of trying.

When the door to the library opens quietly and Philipp comes in