Jennifer's POV:
Elizabeth led me to the baby room to see Alice.
There, we found baby Alice lying in her cot.
When she saw me and Elizabeth approach, her round, pink face broke into a smile and she reached
out her little hands towards us.
Oh, my God! She was so cute! My heart melted and I couldn't help but coo.
"Alice, Grandma is here.And Aunt Jennifer is also here to see you!"
Elizabeth said softly, staring at the baby dotingly.
Then, she took a doll from the maid and held it in front of Alice.
"Are you a happy baby today? Have you eaten yet?"
Alice seemed to understand what Elizabeth was saying and giggled.Her cute reaction made both
Elizabeth and me burst into laughter.
"Oh, Alice!"
"I hope my child is as cute as Alice!"
I sighed, looking at Alice with longing.I stroked her face gently with one hand while the other rested on
my rounded belly.
"Oh, definitely, my dear!" Elizabeth grinned from ear to ear.
"Anthony was very cute when he was a child after all." I chuckled.
"Mom, do you want a grandson or a granddaughter?" Elizabeth shot me a reproachful look.
"I'll love whichever you give birth to!"
We continued to play with little Alice for a while.
Time slipped away before we knew it.When I came to my senses, it was already noon.
"Why don't you have lunch with me, Jennifer?' Elizabeth suggested.
"I can also ask Anthony join us." I nodded happily.
I thought it was a good idea.
However, Elizabeth's expression turned gloomy as she spoke to Anthony on the phone.
After she hung up, she turned to me and shook her head.
"Anthony has a really important meeting today.He said he'll have to take his lunch in the meeting
room.I'm sorry, Jennifer."
I was a little disappointed, but soon I forced a smile.
"It's my fault.I can't share Anthony's burden."
Elizabeth looked at me disapprovingly, took my hand, and pulled me to sit down.
"Don't say that, Jennifer.You are his queen and he should take good care of you.Moreover, you're
pregnant now, so you shouldn't have to worry about those things."
I knew Elizabeth was only saying this for my own good, but I was moved nonetheless.
Together, we shared a hearty lunch.
"By the way, we shouldn't stay on the island for too long," Elizabeth said in between mouthfuls.
"Although we can't interfere with government affairs, if Anthony starts to miss you, I fear he won't be in
the mood to run the kingdom."
My cheeks burned bright red.
There were maids in the room who would've overheard what Elizabeth said.
"Stop making fun of me, Mom!" I said shyly.
Just then, I head footsteps behind me.
"I'm sorry I'm late, Mom."
Anthony strode in and greeted us.I was so surprised that I stood up.
"Honey, why are you here?"
"I hadn't seen you since I got out of bed this morning, so I started to miss you," Anthony replied
charmingly as he pulled me into his arms for a warm hug.
"Plus, the meeting ended ahead of schedule, so I rushed here." Elizabeth was also very happy to see
Anthony.
"But didn't you say that you were busy today?"
"No matter how busy I am, I have to make time for my family, right?" After saying that, Anthony kissed
me tenderly.
"Besides, someone must've missed me very much."
Now, my cheeks turned even redder, so I buried my face in his arms.
"Anthony, stop!"
"Well, the food is getting cold.Come on now."
Elizabeth shook her head and smiled.
To a maid, she said, "Bring one more set of tableware."
Anthony's POV:
After eating a pleasant lunch with my mother and Jennifer, I quickly said goodbye and rushed off to
another meeting.
My afternoon schedule was full, but Jennifer insisted on accompanying me to the meeting room.
On our way there, Jennifer informed me that she and my mother were planning to visit Caroline and
Austin.
"Oh, I see," I replied after a while, a bit stunned by her sudden news.
"Be careful.I'll make arrangements for my men to escort you." Jennifer raised her head to look me in
the eye.
"I'll miss you, Anthony." I could tangibly see the sadness in her eyes.
To lift her spirits, I sighed exaggeratedly and said, "I'm worried I'll have to sleep in our cold bed alone
while waiting for you to come back."
"Oh, stop it, Anthony.I'll only be gone a few days!"
Jennifer rolled her eyes but I could tell that she was flustered.
"I've also been lonely.I hope you'll finish your work soon and accompany me."
I stopped walking and threw my arms around her.
"Honey, I promise you I'm doing what I can.Don't be sad.I know you're worried about the war, but I'll
protect you."
"I'm not afraid, Anthony," Jennifer whispered.
"I'm just worried about you!"
"Then I will protect myself for you," I answered firmly.
"Anthony, can I attend your meeting?" Jennifer suddenly asked.
"I know that, as a queen, I shouldn't intervene in politics, but I want to know what the current situation
is, so I can be mentally prepared." I nodded without hesitation.
"Of course, my love."
This was against the norm, but I made an exception and brought Jennifer to the meeting room.
The second Jennifer stepped inside, the elders in the room burst into an uproar.I wasn't surprised by
this reaction, but I didn't say anything.I simply led Jennifer to our seats and sit down.
"Why is Mrs.Jones here? Mrs.Jones, you should know that queens can't intervene in politics except
under special circumstances!"
Eric demanded, pointing at Jennifer.
I calmly looked at the elder who was demanding an explanation and said, "Elder Eric, I think you
already know that Jennifer is also the Alpha of the Rainbow Pack.She is attending this meeting as an
Alpha.Is there a problem?"
The elders immediately fell silent.
Many other Alphas were also present, because the matter at hand was about vampires harassing
packs.
Obviously, Eric didn't expect me to say that.
His face turned red, but he evidently didn't want to lose face, because then he shouted, "We all know
that the Rainbow Pack is fine! The vampires didn't attack them, so why should she attend the
meeting?"
Jennifer stood up and looked Eric square in the eye.
"As the queen of this kingdom, is it wrong of me to care about our current situation? Or, Elder Eric,
have you already thought of a plan to deal with the vampires? Why don't you tell us your plan?"
Stunned, Eric didn't say anything.He sat back in his seat, evidently at a loss for words.
I nodded with satisfaction and shot Jennifer a look of approval.
"If there's nothing else, then I hereby declare that the meeting has started."
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