Chapter 1686: War Without Victors (136)
"Oh, darling, you really do have quite a smile..."
Katrina emerged from the bathroom wearing nothing but a white bathrobe, her body still damp and fragrant with shower gel. She leisurely dried her hair with a white towel. Noticing Albert sitting on the sofa, lost in thought, she playfully leaned over and kissed his cheek, drawing him out of his thoughts.
"I came across something interesting."
Albert accepted the towel Katrina handed him and began drying her wet red hair. Magic could have evaporated all the moisture in an instant, but sometimes it was the interaction itself that mattered. It helped deepen their relationship.
"Oh? What interesting thing?"
Isobel, also dressed in a bathrobe, pushed open the door and walked in.
Albert paused, turning to look at the smiling Isobel. "Alice asleep?"
"She was worn out from playing and fell asleep quickly."
Isobel sat down on the sofa beside Albert and asked with a smile, "What interesting thing were you two talking about?"
"Fred probably wants to get married. We just discussed quite a few related matters."
After running his hand through Katrina's smooth red hair, Albert used magic to dry away the last trace of dampness.
"He doesn't seem to want Angelina returning to the Quidditch Pitch. He's thinking of getting her pregnant as soon as possible and is currently considering getting married next year." Albert lightly patted Katrina's shoulder to indicate that her hair was dry.
"Why doesn't he want Angelina to return to the pitch?" Katrina was thoroughly puzzled. "Aren't they already engaged?"
"That's actually quite normal. If Angelina puts all her attention into Quidditch, it means their marriage might run into trouble."
Isobel glanced at her sister and said meaningfully, "There are plenty of married couples who separate, let alone