Chapter 12
"Mommy, why can't we come with you tomorrow?" Luciana inquired, sitting in front of the vanity mirror as I gently combed her wavy brown hair she inherited from mine. Meanwhile, Lumiere and Liutrich were engaged in a playful pillow fight on my bed. Despite Liutrich being a bookworm who preferred reading, Lumiere was always more active and enthusiastic about various activities.
"Because it is a royal cabinet meeting, sweetie. Only adults are allowed there," I answered softly, as they knew I was going to the royal palace for the meeting. That would be my first debut with the rest of the members of the royal cabinet.
"Mommy, when can we visit the royal palace?"
Lumiere's question sent shivers down my spine. As I glanced at his reflection in the mirror, I noticed Liutrich frownin
