In the pavilion of Bertie's palace courtyard, Rowan and Claire accompanied him for afternoon tea, having played two rounds of chess.
The father and son were evenly matched in their chess skills.
"Where is Annie with Tristan? Haven't seen her for a few hours," Bertie asked, raising his gaze as if suddenly remembering, "Where did they go?"
Rowan made his move on the chessboard and said, "They're taking wedding photos. They scouted some locations in the royal palace a few days ago and decided to take advantage of this opportunity to capture various styles."
"That's good. It's better to be prepared and not rushed later," Bertie felt pleased, looking at the young couple sitting across from him. He asked, "Have you two not taken yours yet? When are you planning to?"
"We're planning a destination shoot," Rowan answered, then he turned his gaze and reached out to embrace Claire, who was sitting beside him, with a smile on his face. "We're going on a global trip and planning to shoot in Bali."
"Do you have the time for that?"
"Yes, we do. We'll make all the arrangements before we go. First, we'll finish the wedding banquet in Arkpool City, and there are some matters at the hospital that need to be dealt with."
"You should take bodyguards," Bertie said with some concern.
Rowan shook his head, smiling. "No need. We'll keep a low profile and won't attract attention. We'll also take precautions for our safety. Besides, the overall public security in this society is still good."
Bertie didn't say much, but he reminded them to stay safe.
After finishing the chess game, Rowan planned to take Claire to see the couple who were currently taking their wedding photos. So they bid farewell to his father and left hand in hand.
Bertie remained in the pavilion, feeling the cool breeze carrying the scent of earth on his face, with his tea still warm as the people had left.
He sat there alone, sipping his tea and reflecting on the things that had happened during this period. He felt very happy.
His health had recovered, and he could live for several more decades, a life he had gained unexpectedly.
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