Wilhelmina threw the cushion at him, “I’ve misjudged you, Albert.”
Albert caught the cushion and pleaded, “Don’t cancel the engagement, please. I love you.”
Wilhelmina laughed, falling back onto the sofa.
It was a lazy afternoon. She had already handled most of her work with no one to disturb her, making it the perfect time for afternoon tea. She and Albert could relax and chat without the pressure of maintaining dignity in front of others.
Wilhelmina lay on the sofa, sighing, “It’s lucky to have such a leisurely time once a week.”
“Do you mean relaxing for an hour each week, or scaring the Interior Ministry officials once a week?”
Wilhelmina burst into laughter, “I might become the first queen to be overthrown by the Interior Ministry.”
“You’re underestimating their capacity, Willy. Every Interior Ministry official has the heart of a hotel service worker.”
Wilhelmina chuckled softly. Today she wore a floral dress, a crystal necklace, and had her hair half-tied, sprawled on the sofa arm.
Albert noticed her foot; one shoe was loose, hanging half off. Without thinking, he knelt, lifted her foot, and put her shoe on properly.
Cynthia, who had just seen off guests, walked in and saw this scene. Her face flushed, and she silently retreated, closing the door.
After Albert put on the shoe, he looked up to find Wilhelmina staring at him.
“What’s wrong?”
“Nothing,” she smiled. “Just… thank you.”
He stood up and glanced outside.
“After autumn, the weather has become better. We haven’t really rested since returning to Odin. When we have some free time, let’s go to the New Loire Valley.”
“That’s a good suggestion,” Wilhelmina replied eagerly. “We can go on horseback.”
“Do you like boating?”
Wilhelmina was surprised, “I’ve been on a boat but never rowed one.”
“Then it’s perfect.”
“Albert said, “A college friend of mine inherited his father’s craft shipyard after graduation – but that’s another story. Anyway, he has already sent us a wedding gift:
【Guess what the gift is?】
Chapter 59 Before Wilhelmina and Albert’s outing, there was an important matter for the Queen to handle: the palace adjustment.
Due to the small size of White Buckingham Palace, which lacks sufficient office space, Wilhelmina reluctantly decided to move, following the advice of the Palace Ministry and her fiancé.
