The Return of the War Legate by Celestial Clouds novel Chapter 3

After saying that, Adrian left Xander Manor with his mother and sister.

There was no reason for him to stay any longer.

***

Once they left, Cecelia said, “He thinks he’s so important after having been in the army for only seven years? He thinks he can tear down our family? What a joke.”

Everyone burst out laughing.

“Wilfred, can you find out when the legate will be arriving?” Harold put the matter aside and asked his son.

“Yes, Father.” Wilfred nodded, then quickly called the person who had contacted him earlier.

The Xanders started getting ready. The women put on makeup so they could present their best selves to the legate.

After some time, Wildred turned to his father awkwardly. “Father, they said that he was here and just left.”

“What?” Harold was worried.

He came and left? Why?

He turned to look at them and anxiously asked, “Did you see anyone come in?”

“No one else other than Adrian.” Everyone shrugged.

Harold took a deep breath. Did he miss his chance for a big break?

“Father, my guess is that the legate got here, saw Adrian and his family, then left because he was upset,” Leonard said, still holding his face.

“He must think that we’re a bunch of ruffians after seeing Adrian hit Leonard, so he left,” Cecelia and the others chimed in.

Harold angrily thumped his chest and howled, “Adrian, you're a curse to this family!”

***

Adrian, Rue, and Adaline arrived home.

The house was not very big—just a two-bedroom house. Even though it was old, it was spotless.

“Mother, have you stayed here all this time?” Adrian asked as he looked around.

Rue nodded. “Son, after you were shipped off, your grandfather took away Paraiso from us and tied it to the Xander Group. You know that I’m not good with business and don’t know much about culture, so your uncle, Leonard, took the house. He’s staying there now.”

Henry, Adrian’s father, had left behind a mansion upon his death.

Adrian took a deep breath. He was unaware that his mother and sister had a tough life.

“Where have you been?” Rue asked.

Adrian sighed. Rue was a woman, so she might not be able to accept that her son was the War Legate. He decided to bring up his real identity when he got a better chance in the future.

Adrian said, “I couldn’t come back because Wellborough was under siege, but I’m back now. I won’t let you or Adaline suffer anymore.”

Rue smiled happily. He was her son. There was finally a man in the house to support them.

“I hope that you’re good enough,” Adaline said coldly, then stormed off to her room.

“Adaline—”

Rue wanted to call her back, but Adrian stopped her. He then said, “She hates me, so there’s no point arguing with her over it. I’ll explain to her over time.”

Rue sighed. Her son had not been back in seven years. Only she as his mother would not hate him. Adaline held a huge grudge.

***

“By the way, Mother, where’s Samantha?” Adrian suddenly asked.

Samantha Cowell was his wife. She married him when she was nineteen, but the day after their wedding, Adrian was sent away to war and they lost contact.