Chapter 43 - Hearty Meal
Simon, Bratton reached the Mansion along with Gavon, Ethan and Lyo. Simon sent a message to Allora before they started so that she could prepare for the guests.
Allora got a message from a soldier of Blue Dragon Army when she was having a conversation with Katherine. Katherine and Alyssa came to visit Aivyn, Ronald after hearing about the accident.
Allora informed the kitchen to prepare varieties of dishes for the guests. Due to the sudden visit of guests, the Dalton Mansion filled with people.
"Welcome Lord Gavon, Lord Bratton" Allora greeted politely.
"Thank you" Gavon mouthed.
Everyone settled in the hall, and Paul brought some snacks and beverages. Allora, Simon sat in the centre, Katherine, Bratton sat to their left, Gavon seated to their right.
"Lord Gavon. Please have a drink" Allora said.
Allora looked at Ethan and Lyo who are standing behind Gavon and added "Ethan and Lyo, Please feel free to have drinks and snacks"
Ethan and Lyo looked at her surprisingly, knowing their master name is fine but their names.
Knowing their doubts Simon cleared it by saying "I sent a message earlier"
Ethan and Lyo understand before replying "Thank you Madam"
Aivyn, Ronald along with Alyssa came down from the stairs. Aivyn took Alyssa to her room to show the room as she was not able to show her previously.
Simon was surprised to see Ronald. He thought he needed to persuade him to speak and get him out of the room but he is already out of his room and his face is normal. Simon looked at Allora to which she assured him that the problem was resolved.
"Ahh, Aivyn , Ronald come here" Simon called them with a smile.
Gavon, who is having his fruit juice, looked at them. Gavon paused in his actions and looked at Ivy who was walking towards them.
Ivy is wearing a light purple gown which is embroidered with flowers. Her style is simple yet classy.
"Ronald, Aivyn. Meet Lord Gavon Lee. He is the General of Shadow Army" Simon introduced.
"Greetings Lord Gavon" Ronald greeted.
"Greetings Lord Gavon" Ivy greeted with a curtsy.
"She is Alyssa, Lord Bratton's daughter. Alyssa, meet Lord Gavon" Simon introduced Alyssa.
Even though they are in the capital, allowing girls out before their age ceremony is restricted and Gavon also rarely attends any ceremonies or parties.
"Greetings Lord Gavon'' Alyssa also greeted with a curtsy..
Gavon replied with a nod. Ethan looked at Aivyn who is not going, or going to be his Madam.
'She is beautiful but sadly she is weak and not able to protect her. Gavon has a lot of enemies and if she is not wicked and smart then she will be their target. If Gavon is not in this field maybe he will lead a happy life' Ethan sighed.
"Lord Gavon, Bratton shall we have lunch before having a talk" Simon stated.
"Sure," Bratton replied.
Gavon slightly nodded his head and stood up.
Everyone gathered around the dining table and soon Paul came with a few maids and started serving the food.
"Paul, why is my food bland?" Ivy frowned.
Paul looked at Allora, Allora cleared her throat and said "Ivy you recovered today only. It will be good for your stomach"
"Mom, today morning I had only porridge. And why is Ronald having chicken?" Ivy complained.
"Ronald is not injured and didn't lose consciousness like you" Allora remarked.
"Mom. no, Dad please I want to eat chicken" Ivy complained and changed her strategy.
Bratton laughed and said "Simon, you are cornered"
"It's tough to be in this situation. In our family Cay used to complain a lot" Katherine added with a smile.
"Lora," before Simon completed his words Allora glared at him.
Simon looked at Paul and ordered "Paul, today we have guests, so let Ivy eat whatever she wants."
Paul who is serving Ronald stopped in his actions, taking this a chance Ivy placed her plate in between and Paul served the chicken to her.
"Thanks Paul" Ivy said and savoured chicken.
Everyone in the room laughed seeing Ivy's actions.
Gavon, Ethan and Lyo who used to eat in silence were surprised by their homely atmosphere. As an orphan's they were carved of family feelings and their love, seeing the atmosphere in the mansion made them realize how boring their life was.
The lunch ended happily and everyone was satisfied by the food and Dalton's hospitality.
"Ronald, Aivyn. Lord Gavon wants to speak with you both about the incident." Simon said when they were seated in the hall after lunch.
Ronald and Aivyn looked at Gavon. Gavon signalled Ethan to ask the questions, Ethan took the sign and started speaking "Young Master, Young Miss, Please tell us what happened on that day? Did you find any suspicious activity? Or are you suspecting someone?"
Ronald's body tensed up when he remembered the incident, Ivy patted his hand slowly to reassure him. Their small actions didn't go unnoticed by Gavon whose eyes are only on Ivy.
Gavon raised his brow in amusement. The girl who is sick, weak and needs protection is giving strength to her brother.
Ronald gathered his strength and informed everything he did and he observed. Aivyn also informed her side of the story.
"Apart from treating the patient, speaking with Prince, there is nothing I did there and I didn't find anyone suspicious," Aivyn concluded.
Ivy felt the wariness in Andrea eyes but she thought that Andrea is not stupid to do that publicly and top of that to the Keepers family. If she did that and it is out, the damage will be severe to her.
"My suggestion is to inquire about the soldiers in the Drayce Kingdom," Aivyn added.
"Yes, Our last hope is to investigate the soldiers." Ethan nodded his head in approval.
"Thank you for your time, Young Master and Young Miss. We will look into this" Ethan added.
"We are indebted to Lord Gavon for saving our Ivy two times." Simon sighed.
Allora looked at Simon with confusion. Simon nodded his head before continuing "Lord Gavon is the one who saved Ivy in Magna"
Everyone looked at Gavon with surprise and Simon explained the reason behind the secret for not revealing his identity, they got a clear picture of what happened and they felt relieved.
Ivy was also surprised after knowing the truth, she didn't remember him and the actions she did before she left consciousness last night.
'Oh he is the one who brought me to this world, but why didn't I remember yesterday events of him saving me? Is it due to shock?' Ivy thought after knowing the truth. Gavon is the one who saved her from drowning in the river and that is the time when she entered this world.
'Now I am observing him clearly. He is more handsome than all the guys I met here. After sensing his powerful aura he is not only a General, is there any identity to him to be called as Lord? What is his history?' Ivy keeps all those questions to herself.
"Thank you for saving me, Lord Gavon" Ivy showed her gratitude.
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