Chapter 138: Role Model

Ashton's eyes flickered, filled with amazement at how King Edward angrily scolded him for yelling at my children. It was quite funny especially when I noticed how messy he was in his state. He seemed to take a bath with a lot of flour in his head while Atticus had some brownish sauce in the corner of his lips.

“I apologize, Your Majesty. They're my children, and I don't you to think they don't know where they are supposed to be placed.” Ashton whispered.

King Edward didn't say anything to him but diverted his attention to me. Shocked was obvious on his face and I noticed how his ears became pinkish before he avoided his gaze on me.

“Ashianna, I thought you left already,” he muttered but sounded like he was relieved. He strolled closer to me held my hand and dragged me to the vacant chair. “Did you sleep well? Marcus doesn't inform me you're staying here.”

“Atticus doesn't want to sleep if I will never sleep here,” I answered but swallowed after I heard how Ashton cleared his throat. K