𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐎'𝐒 𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐒

09; 𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄

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𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐎 couldn't help but let out a shy wave seeing his father's little sister, Azriel didn't even bother having manners as he hurriedly ran down the stairs without listening to his butler pleads, hugging the stomach of his favourite aunt when he reached onto her arms. Ambrose laughed at their butler's state as the man was white as paper before he held Draco's hand and walked down the stairs.

Celeste caressed Azriel's hair before pecking it. "I missed you, you little troublemaker," she says before she reaches out to the other two nephews who gladly melt at her touch and warmth. Leonia froze as she watched the three mischievous nephews of the infamous Celeste Beleoti.

The child couldn't help but stare in awe to see them up close. Ambrose's smile widened as he pulled away from the hug and ran towards Philio, hugging his leg as he wasn't able to reach the man's waist yet. "Hello, Uncle!" He let out a toothy grin.

Philio let out a small smile and carefully patted his hair, trying not to let go of Leonia, who suddenly hid her face to his neck.

"Boys, I want you to meet someone," Celeste said, Azriel reached out for her to bring him up to her arms, which she happily did as she also motioned Draco to follow.

Philio silently nudges Leonia by his shoulder, letting the child take a glimpse of her new family. The man carefully let her down from his arms, and she was now facing them fully.

Taking a shallow breath, Draco steps in and takes out his hand in front of her "Draco Lambrose," he introduces, yet his eyes are cautious of her existence.

His judging eyes made her irk inside 'This brat..!'  She internally screamed but quickly hid her irritation with a cute smile. "Hello!" She exclaims. Draco notices the twitch that arises from her lips and lets out a small hum before walking right past her.

"A-Ah! Big brother!" Azriel yells out in panic from the sudden behaviour before quickly shutting his mouth when he remembers what happened earlier.

"Do you think she'll like us?" Azriel asked, referring to the child that Celeste and Philio had adopted.

Draco scoffs and crosses his arms. "If she doesn't, don't even bother."

Philio hums in interest and watches the heir of the Lambrose household walk away with the butler and maids behind him. Azriel noticed the awkward silence around them and decided to ease it slowly. "I'm Azriel Lambrose. And Ambrose here is my older twin!" He smiles.

Leonia blinks from the shining rays of sunshine before smiling brightly as well. "Nice to meet you!"

The older twin rubs his chin and looks at Leonia closely before looking at Philio and then at her. Ambrose snaps his fingers in realisation, causing Leonia to pause from hugging Azriel, who parted his arm wide.

"E-eh? What's with you? Nia was about to hug me!" Azriel pouted. Leonia slightly blushed at the nickname, Celeste raised her eyebrow. "What's wrong, sweetheart?" She asked softly.

"Why do they look alike?" Ambrose asked, pointing at Leonia and Philio. He growls at the sudden thought.

His blue eyes turn into slits "I apologize for the inappropriate question that I have asked you, uncle..." he asks.

Blue eyes stare at Philio's brown eyes.

"You didn't sleep with anyone except with Auntie, right?" Azriel tilted his head, looking at his twin like he was stupid.

Azriel looks at him with a murderous look. "Why would Duke Philio sleep with anyone else other than Auntie? You know how loyal the Boleoti are, right?" Leonia is about to step in but freezes when frostbite starts to creep in under the twins's feet as they stare down at each other.

Philio quickly took Leonia in his arms as Celeste stepped in. Frostbite starts to melt under her walk, softly reaching towards Ambrose and pulling him with her. Both Twins stare at each other closely with both of their eyes glaring at each other "Boys please.." Both of them look at Celeste, who has a sad gaze looking at them.

"Philio never had a significant other," Celeste reassures.

"And I would never do that to your aunt, you boys know that right..?" Philio voices out. Ambrose stares at him before bowing his head. "I apologize for accusing you, uncle... it's just that Leonia looks so much like you." He murmurs. Philio gave him a small smile. "I understand you, Ambrose. You are forgiven." he pats him reassuringly and Philio could see an imaginary tail wagging behind Ambrose's back.

Leonia still looked at them quietly.

Before a cough was heard. They all looked at Cara, who arrived with the rest of the servants, Celeste smiled. "You've done well in taking care of the mansion. Thank you, Cara." She said.

Leonia then smiled. "This mansion looks like the place that most horror stories describe. The murderer is among us.." she says, maids flinched at what she had said as Azriel and Ambrose looked at her, terrified.

Philio looks at her. "How'd you know?" Celeste just looks at her husband with a deadpan look.

"Really?! Someone died here?!" Leonia exclaims.

"Are you the murderer?"

"There's a jail in the basement," Philio added to his statement, making Leonia stare at him in amazement. Celeste's brow twitched. "Wanna see?" He asked.

A loud smack was heard, and everyone held their breath. Leonia looked at them in horror, Celeste's hands that held a fan were up in the air as Philio's head was lowered.

Ambrose covers his lips in shock as Azriel covers his to stifle his laugh "Don't bring up such conversations in front of the children, Duke Boleoti." She sneered. Maids shut their eyes as Cara looked away "Yes, my love." He replied quietly.

Celeste huff and looks at Cara "Find some wardrobe designers and craftsmen. Call them in." Both women didn't notice how Leonia slightly touched Philio's head as the man was rubbing his head in pain. Azriel let out a laugh, teasing his uncle while his twin shook his head.

"I apologize if I'll offend you, but for what reason are you calling these people..?" Cara questioned, Philio looked at her, recovering from earlier "There's no good place in the house for her, is there?" He says causing Cara to look over at Leonia who also glances at her.

Azriel let out a mischievous grin on his face.

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Hello, it's been a while since I updated.
But I'm back ^^ I'm sorry if it took so long.
It almost took me a year to update another
chapter, I'm sorryyyy. :>>>

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