Dole figured that when Awei came over later, he was in for it—he would definitely be forced into marriage.
That fellow had recently gotten involved with a woman, though Dole did not know the details. Given Awei's status, that woman could at most become a concubine; his principal wife still had to be chosen from among the nobility. That was beyond question.
This world belonged to the nobility. Though nobles could marry commoners, such marriages generally did not end well.
After leaving the Wizard Tower, they soon arrived at the entrance to the City Lord's Manor. Dole's family had long been waiting there: Dole himself, Aixi herself, Elreya, and the two children—one in someone's arms, the other standing on the ground.
The moment Monica saw her grandfather and grandmother arrive, she happily ran over. She knew that the last time she had seen them, she had received many gifts.
"Grandpa, Grandma."
Monica was less than a meter tall. She ran over and threw her arms around Westerlin's leg.
Westerlin and Lauren immediately beamed. Westerlin crouched down, gathered Monica into his arms, and kissed her hard twice before whispering into her ear, "When your father isn't around later, Grandpa will give you your presents."
Monica cautiously glanced back, then turned around and secretly nodded.
"Grandpa, how long are you staying this time?" Monica asked loudly.
Westerlin looked at Lauren. Lauren was gazing at him eagerly, so he had no choice but to hand the child over to her.
Lauren held Monica in her arms and laughed happily. "We'll stay a little longer this time. We'll leave whenever your father and mother chase us away."
Monica immediately grew excited.
Her father and mother were usually very strict. Things would definitely be better with Grandpa and Grandma here.
Aixi stepped forward at that