Evil Duke, Please Be Gentle!

Ethan paused! He could have thought that they were on the same line but now that he had investigated her, he knew she had a family too and by her family, he was not only talking about her mother.

Though she had not asked about it consciously, he still could understand her.

"Yes, it is necessary that both of your family would be here on our special day." They both stared at each other as if they were the only one in the room.

Hannah was trying to determine if she was over thinking or he just accepted that he would bring both of their family to the function.

If it was only about her mother, then it was not worth mentioning since she was already attending it but if he was talking about her father.. No! She did not want to overthink it.

She always wanted to have her father with her. It was her stubbornness that she wanted her family to be complete just like others but.. But she had realized with time that it was not possible and it was not something she could achieve by hurting others.

Alas! She had realized that too late but now she had accepted the truth. But that did not mean it did not hurt her.

But snatching would not take her anywhere. If he would.. He smiled as if he could feel her dilemma. He took her in his arms and hugged her.

The moment became the sign of envy for many. For them the whole scene was full of romance.

The couple were staring at each other without opening their mouths as if they were talking to each other with their eyes and were completely able to understand each other.

How could such a couple have a place for the third person? Though many did not like Ethan and Hannah was just a commoner, the loving scene where the couple cleared the misunderstanding just by looking at each other and then the man took the woman in his embrace fluttered the heart of many young women who hope to find their true love in their future political marriage.

They rooted for the couple unconsciously that made Amber a third woman who was forcing her way in.

Many did not like these kind of woman, especially other women since these kind of women break the family of others.

They all gave scornful gazes to Amber who gritted her teeth. Her hands clenched under her long sleeves.

She had thought that everyone would take her side since she was the noble woman here but who would have thought that the whole situation would change just because they looked into each other's eyes.

It was ridiculous. Who in the world could concentrate thought that. She really wanted to go forward again and ask them that.. But when she noticed how everyone was wary of her, she did not dare to take a rash step.

She had to put the blame on Ethan and be the victim here to gain the support of everyone. Hannah had to be the villain!

Ethan took a deep sigh when he finally let Hannah go.

"Thank you all of you for coming here and waiting for us patiently. But I will not start the ceremony without my family. Since they are still not here. I want to go and check what has happened with my fiance." he said in a calm and respected voice as he held Hannah's hands tightly and then squeezed them as if to assure her.

He had promised her a grand wedding. But now if the guests left, the start of their marriage would fail.

Many even call it an ominous event but marrying without family.. Just as he was having negative thoughts she pinched his hands too and when he turned to look at her, she nodded showing her support for his actions.

A small smile bloomed on his lips unconsciously. "So, we request you to be patient and enjoy the party till we return but if it is too much to ask, I can only bow my head and apologize that I was not able to host the party well!" he said as he bowed his head and Hannah followed.

Murmurs started. Indeed it was the first time that the nobles were called to attend a party but they were asked to leave or wait for the event.

They exchanged glances as if they were not sure how to react to it.

Recently the family of Thawyne was on the verge of breaking apart. Strong storms had engulfed the family and the root of the tree was dying but it felt like the family had passed the storm.

The tree of their lives was not ready to give up that easily. The duke was coming back, Evan was about to give birth safely and Ethan was getting married to the love of his life.

Eli was announced that she had restored the title of the future empress back and Adelaide had gone for forever.

Their second Daughter Evelyn had married the second prince of the neighboring empire, though he would not inherit the title of the emperor, he was going to be the duke for sure and with their strong empire, she would still hold a lot of power.

Their family was flourishing again. Leaving from here could lead to a negative impression.

Now that Andrew was dethroning his father with Leo, they were sure that Leo and Ethan would rise into the ranks further.

"You do not need to worry about that at all, you must go and bring your family back first! We will wait for you, your highness."

"Yes, what if more important than a family. We will support you,"

Many started to cheer and support her actions, announcing him as a filial son who cares more about his family than his image in the public.

"My lord, my lord, there is a new, lord Leonardo is not here yet because his wife is giving birth!"