84. Faithfully Waiting

"Lover?"

Adro's parents stared at each other with furrowed brows, while Grace could only hold her breath.

From what she had heard during her time with Adro, Grace learned that people in the kingdom where he came from didn't greet women. That's why she just slightly bent her knee and bowed. The only thing that kept her from a panic attack was Adro's warm hand gripping hers firmly.

"What do you mean by Lover, my son?" The king asked.

"I'm sure it means exactly what you're thinking, Father. She is the woman I love, and we are in a relationship." Adro explained.

"Oh, dear God," the Queen mumbled, clutching her chest.

Adro wasn't surprised by his parents' reactions. Although it seemed sudden, he had planned this since he learned that he would return to his original world. Before discussing the witch wreaking havoc in his kingdom, he would inform his