"You're here? I’ve been waiting for you, Lord!"

"Sain, you haven’t eaten yet?"

"I couldn’t. You’ve been so busy lately that we haven’t shared a meal together. I wanted to eat with you today, so I waited."

"…Right."

Penelope hesitated before answering, guilt prickling at her conscience. How could she have been so neglectful of a twelve-year-old child? She even briefly considered leaving Sain under the care of the castle staff instead.@@novelbin@@

Sain looked up at her with clear, innocent eyes and asked, "Are you finished with all your busy work now?"

"Yes, everything’s settled. …Sorry for not paying more attention to you."

"It’s okay. I’ve been playing with my older brothers this whole time."

"Older brothers? This house has older brothers?"

Penelope blinked in surprise. Sain nodded nonchalantly, then waved enthusiastically. Two figures, noticing Sain’s wave, raised their hands in response.

"Over there! My brothers!"

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