The butler could not hold it in anymore after seeing Reginald in a daze. He tried to probe by saying softly, "S-Sir, we… "
Reginald immediately regained his senses. He stood up while looking anxious. As if he could not believe it, he asked again, "What did you say? A military truck here to deliver the invitations? And there's a truck full of them?"
The butler nodded profusely and said, "Yes, sir. The truck is right outside our door. They say they are here to deliver the invitations. They asked us to send someone to collect them."
Many of them could not stay put any longer and stood up together. Their sudden action caused the table and chairs to fall on the floor, creating a loud, piercing noise.
Reginald quickly pulled a chair out of the way while holding his walking stick. The butler came up to help him, and they rushed toward the door of the Stone Mansion.
Wasyl had an incredibly long face at that moment. He was extremely confused. He wanted to confirm if what the butler said was true, so he followed the Stones outside.
When Reginald and the rest of the Stones arrived at the door, they saw a military truck parked outside. Four soldiers in full tactical gear were standing next to the truck.
The man standing in the forefront was dressed in a combat uniform. His shoulder mark showed them that he was a second lieutenant.
Reginald walked up in excitement with his walking stick. He kept surveying the man in the combat uniform in front of him and asked, "Hello, may I know who you are…"
The man took a step forward and said, "I am Second Lieutenant Andrews."
Reginald smiled and extended his hand. He was still surveying the man as he said, "Pleasure meeting you, Lieutenant Andrews. Why are you here at such a late hour?"
Lieutenant Andrews ignored Reginald's extended hand. With a wave of his hand, the four soldiers immediately opened the trunk and carried two big boxes out of the truck. Then, they opened the boxes under everyone's watchful eyes.
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