He Stole Me From My Deadbeat Husband-Chapter 507

Kate felt awkward when their arrival was greeted by a bunch of guards and servants lining up from the gate to the main door, celebrating the Duke of York’s arrival.

They opened the door for them and carefully laid out a carpet so it wouldn’t stain their shoes when they walked into the castle.

Kate walked next to Henry. The Duke held her hand tightly and carried their son with his other hand. He wanted the servants and knights to know that he came here with his soon-to-be wife-Duchess, and their son, who would be the future Duke once Henry had retired.

Kate felt uncomfortable with such a grandiose entrance. She scooted closer to Henry and held his hand tightly.

"Do they always greet your arrival like this?" Kate asked in a low voice.

"Yes," Henry replied proudly. "I can’t stay in this castle because I’ve always been busy in the office in New York. So they always prepared this kind of celebration each time I come for a visit because it means that I haven’t abandoned my duty as a Duke."

"What are you doing as a Duke anyway? It’s not medieval age anymore. You don’t need to rule anything..."

"Mostly attending parties and banquets. The good relationship needs to be maintained," Henry said. "As for the castle’s expense, this noble house does not lack money, though it won’t tickle me if I have to maintain it with my money."

Henry was like a peacock who was eager to show how rich and capable he was, wanting to make sure that Kate was amazed by him and wouldn’t leave him.

Kate chuckled as she began to be more relaxed, "Who are you trying to impress here? You know I already love you, right?"

"I just want you to know that I’m ready for everything in case you ever hesitate," Henry said.

Kate felt this warm atmosphere between them that made her feel relaxed. She leaned closer as they walked to Lord George’s study room, where he spent his time smoking and reading books.

The guards opened the door to the study room, and they saw an old man who was reading a book solemnly.

It was rare to see Lord George without his cigar, but his son told him he’d bring his grandson today, so Lord George had to make sure he didn’t smell like a cigar in front of his grandson.

"We’re home, father," Henry said as he entered the study room with Kate and Theo.

Lord George lifted his head and smiled at them. He slowly got up from his chair, though he was already old. Kate realized that Lord George still looked healthy.

So she guessed that Lord George was probably exhausted with his job in the Duchy and wanted to hand it all to his heir.

"What took you so long? I’ve been waiting," Lord George said as he approached Kate and Henry.

He stood in front of them, and Henry began to introduce his family, "This is Katherine Ross—soon to be Katherine Grant, Duchess of York," Henry said brazenly, even though they hadn’t gotten the blessing from Lord George.

Kate was embarrassed. She did a small curtsy and stretched her arm, "Pleasure to meet you, Lord George." ƒree𝑤ebnσvel.com

Lord George studied Kate’s face, and his smile got wider, he shook her hand in response, "The pleasure is mine, Miss Ross. Henry told me you’re in your thirties. Is it just him slandering you?"

"N—No, I’m thirty-five now."

"Oh? Really? I must be getting too old. Because you look younger than him!" Lord George laughed. "Don’t worry, just from our short interaction, I can clearly see that Henry is the lucky one in this relationship."

Kate’s cheeks began to heat up as she kept getting compliments. She thanked him and lowered her head silently.

Lord George shifted his attention to Henry carrying the two-year-old boy. He clicked his tongue and chuckled, "This grandson of mine looks so much like you. You don’t even need a DNA test for him."

"Of course, he is my son!" Henry stated proudly. "He will be just like me in the future. He will be the next Duke in the future, after all."

Lord George approved with a nod. He kept staring at Theo, who stared back at him with his green eyes.

Though he had only known Henry for a year or so, that didn’t erase the familial bond between them. Through Theodore, Lord George could clearly see the young Henry, who was both curious and afraid, possibly getting beat up by his biological mother, who was just a street skank.

It was obvious that Henry was a shy kid, just like Theo was. He got reckless and brave because the situation called him to do so as he grew up.

Lord George began to feel sentimental thinking of Henry when he was young. He had always wanted to raise his own child. If only he could turn back time, he’d take Henry straight out of that mansion and raise him as his own.

Henry wouldn’t need to suffer, and he wouldn’t need to go through trials and tribulations just to be happy.

Nevertheless, maybe it was fated for Henry to go through hell on earth so he could live a fulfilling life with his wife and son.

"Theo, go greet your grandpa," Kate interrupted, as she didn’t want her son to be seen as impolite.

"Grandpa?" Theo asked with his eyes glued on the old man.

"Hahah, yes, I am your grandpa," Lord George said.

Theo was already familiar with Grandma and loved playing with her each time she came for a visit. After meeting with many of his family members, Theo was less guarded against new people. So he directly asked;

"Grandpa, superman?"

"Superman?"

"He’s asking if you can lift him to fly like Superman," Henry explained.

"Oh—Hahahah!" Lord George laughed heartily. "My grandson, your grandpa is already very old. My back will break if I have to lift you up high. How about you accompany Grandpa reading while eating cookies instead?"